We share big family news, then dig into a rare freeze that could flip a tough duck season into a southern surge while setting up a prime snow goose run. Along the way, we launch a listener-guest drawing, talk shop on careers in the blind, and map plans for the veterans hunt in Arkansas.

• late freeze pushing ducks south and locking shallow water
• timber depth and canopy helping hold birds
• tougher outlook for rice fields and shallow sheet water
• potential once-in-a-decade action for Louisiana and Texas
• snow geese sliding ahead of storms and timing the thaw
• veterans hunt window and public timber strategy
• community-first guest drawing for listeners
• networking and career conversations from the blind
• sponsor highlights and affordable outfitter options


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We sit down with filmmaker and waterfowler Brian Ellathorpe to trace his path from beginner gear to industry work, swapping hard-won lessons on camera fundamentals, safety on the Great Lakes, and why flight beats kill shots for reach and impact. Along the way we unpack migration science, taste myths, and practical setups that make a hunt film sing without risking the crew.

• veteran hunt shout-out and how to get involved
• Brian’s origin story from marsh crawl to media career
• exposure, glass choice, and stability techniques
• building a business through weddings in the off-season
• lens ranges that cover blind, dog work, and sky
• workflow for fast reels and simple color
• why posting flight beats kill for growth and perception
• bird diets, mussels, celery beds, and flavor myths
• Great Lakes weather, layout boats, and safety rules
• boats, deep-V vs mud boats, and wave periods
• species mix from scoters to goldeneyes and canvasbacks
• regional risks from tides to gators and how locals adapt
• where to find Brian’s YouTube and social channels


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We sit down with Jared from North Carolina’s coast to talk duck impoundments, big-water divers, commercial crabbing and catfish, deer farming economics, and the realities of bear and dog hunting culture. The throughline is habitat, hustle, and tailoring hunts to each client’s goals while staying honest about conditions, regulations, and ethics.

• layout boats, flooded timber, marshes, and managed impoundments for ducks
• client-first hunt planning with breakfast in-blind and flexible species targets
• soft-shell crabs, hard crabs, and catfish as the commercial backbone
• market swings, mesh rules, and enforcement shaping fishing decisions
• corn plus moist-soil blends to balance bear pressure and forage
• deer farming costs, genetics, export constraints, and policy push
• black bear density, bait rules, and choosing safe, ethical methods
• dog hunting as teamwork, training, and landowner respect
• patience for the “light switch” moments when birds finally work

Call or text 252-333-0356 or message Jared on Instagram at Jared Droze to build your custom hunt package. “If y’all ever want to put a certain package deal together—bear, deer, and duck all in one swipe—we can make any of that happen.”

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