The Standard Sportsman
Lifelong Arkansas waterfowlers Brent Birch and Cason Short discuss duck hunting's past, present, and future with various thought-provoking leaders in the duck-hunting community. The guys will discuss days afield, waterfowl conservation, and stewardship with the goal of leaving the sport of duck and goose hunting better than they found it.
Presented by Yeti, Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Sitka Gear, Purina Pro Plan, and Ducks Unlimited.
Episodes
133 episodes
Lee Kjos-What Really Matters
Iconic North American waterfowler and legendary outdoor photographer Lee Kjos joins the show, carrying with him a lifetime of sunrises, wingbeats, and miles traveled beneath open skies. From the disappearing prairie potholes of Saskatchewan to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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Perry Partain and Ideas for the Arkansas Public Timber
Perry Partain was raised in the L’Anguille River bottoms of East Arkansas, tagging along with his Depression-era grandfather on squirrel hunts and growing up in a time when ducks were abundant, unpressured, and limits could be taken without a d...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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Brad Cohen & Doug Osborne-The Bonafide Truth of Duck Hunting's Downturn
Two of the sharpest minds in waterfowl science are back and they aren’t here to sugarcoat what's going on with the sport. Brad Cohen (Cohen Wildlife Lab) and Doug Osborne (Snowden Center for Waterfowl Excellence) dig into the hard truth behind ...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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Midseason Roundup
After a much-needed reset filled with friends, family, and chasing greenheads, Cason and Brent are back behind the mic just in time for the stretch run of duck season. In this episode, the guys kick around a handful of timely topics, from a mea...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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Holiday Replay, Take Two
We hope everyone is experiencing a wonderful holiday season and the ducks are finding your decoys. With all that is going on this time of year, The Standard Sportsman is re-airing shows from this past summer that we believe are worth another li...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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Holiday Replay, Take One
With the holidays upon us and schedules packed, we’re taking a moment to revisit two favorite segments from this past summer. We start with Jason Smith, a southeast Arkansas rice farmer and duck hunter, followed by Scott Perry, founder of McAli...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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A Duck Hunter's Dilema
Duck hunters' wish and want lists are a mile long. More water, less water, colder temps, warmer weather; everyone wants something different to tip the odds in their favor. But those wants often ignore the cause-and-effect shaping the hunt. Caso...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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Jordan Case
What do Arkansas’s world-class trout streams have to do with duck hunting? A lot more than most people realize.Fly fishing guide and avid duck hunter Jordan Case joins the show to reveal the unexpected ways these...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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Flyway Report and the Upcoming Reg Cycle
Duck season is officially underway across the Mississippi and Central Flyways, and the guys break down what they’re seeing both locally and across the region. They share early-season observations, discuss emerging patterns, and offer insight in...
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Episode 55
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Christian Frierson, Perfect Limit Outdoors
Christian Frierson’s duck hunting journey started with 8-hour weekend hauls from northwest Louisiana to the legendary Dave Donaldson Black River WMA in northeast Arkansas. Those road-warrior trips forged an obsession that eventually carried him...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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Ich Stewart-The Public Timber Project
What does picking up trash at a public boat ramp have to do with reshaping the future of duck hunting? Arkansas hunter Ich Stewart joins the show to break down the rise of The Public Timber Project and how a simple cleanup effort became ...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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The Push and Pull of Early Habitat Plus DU's Into the Vault Auction
Duck hunters love to debate season dates and often, those opinions line up perfectly with their own decoy spread. But for those who manage habitat, timing isn’t just about convenience; it’s about biology, migration timing, and season-long susta...
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Episode 52
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Laying the Groundwork for the 2025-26 Duck Season
After a lengthy off-season, duck season is cracking open up north and knocking on the door down south. Reports out of Canada and the Dakotas are all over the map—mallards are spotty up there, but a few are finally filtering into Arkansas and be...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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Ducks Over Drama: Picking the Right Fight
In an era when unity could be our greatest asset, duck hunters seem increasingly divided not just over tactics but also over identity, ethics, and access. In this thought-provoking episode, Brent and Cason unpack the growing tensions within the...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of CWD Research
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has become one of the most talked-about wildlife issues in recent years—raising concern, questions, and plenty of debate. Arkansas and its neighboring states are racing to understand and control its spread after a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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Doug Osborne-The Next Evolution of the Osborne Lab
A new chapter in Arkansas’s waterfowl story is being written. Through the generosity of David Snowden Jr., Merritt Dyke, and a few passionate supporters, a bold vision for the future of ducks and wetlands is coming to life. At the University of...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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Austin Foster, Rocky Ridge Ammo Co.
Back in 2017, Arkansas native Austin Foster started experimenting in his shop with one goal — to build the ultimate turkey load. What began as tinkering turned into obsession: countless tests, tweaks, and trial runs until he landed on a ...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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Col. Shawn Daniel (Ret.), Darby Warrior Support
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Daniel grew up chasing mallards in the Arkansas timber, and after eight combat deployments with the Rangers and a stop in the corporate world, he’s come full circle. Today, Daniel leads Darby’s Warrior Suppor...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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Imprinting Ducks: Early or Late?
Theories abound as to how one attracts and holds ducks on a property. Imprinting is often associated with dumping corn after the season but is it all that effective? Cason and Brent sift through the impact of quality habitat before, during and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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Kyle Broussard & Bubba Watkins, Gator Tail
Gator Tail Outboards has become a household name in the waterfowl world, but it all started with a college side project. Founder Kyle Broussard began tinkering with shallow-water motors and turned that curiosity into an iconic brand. Alo...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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Mike & Kale Flaspohler, Waterfowl Management Academy
Duck season is right around the corner, and if you’ve got any influence over your hunting ground, this episode is packed with strategies to help you hold more birds. We sit down with Mike Flaspohler, a retired wildlife biologist from the Missou...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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BPOP, May Ponds and Harvest Breakdown for the Duck Hunter
The USFWS has released its 2025 Waterfowl Population Status Report alongside the Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest Report, and the guys are breaking it all down. From breeding populations and May pond counts to hunter numbers and harv...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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Ronnie Ritter, Hunters Feed the Hungry
Arkansas Outdoor Hall of Famer Ronnie Ritter joins the show to share the powerful story behind Hunters Feeding the Hungry. What started as a venison-driven effort has grown into a lifeline for thousands of Arkansans, especially in a state ranke...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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The Ultimate Pre-Duck Season To Do List
Cooler weather is finally rolling into the South, and you know what that means...duck season is right around the corner. The guys break down a must-do preseason checklist so you’re ready to be successful when the first flights arrive.Plu...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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Late Summer's Stuff You Need to Know Before Duck Season
As summer fades and the first whispers of the fall flight stir in the north, the waterfowling world is already buzzing. Before the season kicks off, Cason and Brent tackle some of the most pressing and fascinating topics shap...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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