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by Andy Shaver & Jeff Stanfield
The Big Honker Podcast is your ultimate authority on all things waterfowl hunting!! The show's hosts are Jeff Stanfield, owner of Stanfield Hunting Outfitters and Andy Shaver, head guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. You will not find a duo more knowledgeable about the hunting industry than these two! Join them as they give you an all access pass into what most hunters dream about, which is to hunt for a living! Not only will they be giving you a peek behind the curtain on what its like to run one of North America's largest outfitters but each episode will be filled with discussions on topics such as scouting, decoy spreads, migration and hatch reports, product reviews, retriever training, calling tips and techniques, as well as tactics they use everyday to make each hunt a success... Couple that with the occasional tall tale from past hunts and special guests interviews from waterfowl industry leaders this show will be a fun ride and a must listen for everyone from the most hardcore hunter to the hunter that only hits the field twice a year.
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In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.Jeff Stanfield looks at the most expensive airlines in the world and what comes with the big cost of the ticket, and Andy tells about the history of government cheese and a botched top secret mission in the lead up to D-Day.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.
This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Kyle Clark from the great state of Texas to talk about duck hunting around the DFW area and what it takes to find success in one of the most heavily pressured areas in the state.Kyle shares what hunting is like around Dallas-Fort Worth, including the extremely early mornings required to beat the crowds and secure a quality hunting spot. They discuss the competition for public and pressured hunting areas and the lengths hunters will go to in order to get on the birds.The conversation also turns to some of Kyle’s best hunts from the previous waterfowl season, along with the memorable moments and birds that stood out the most.Kyle also tells the story of the oddest duck he’s ever taken in East Texas, making for one of the more unusual waterfowl stories you’ll hear.This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Lucas Belanger for the Week 2 Pick ’Em contest of the NFL season.The guys go game by game through the slate of this weeks games in the NFL, making their picks and debating which teams will come out on top. They also each select their lock of the week and take a shot at predicting an upset that could shake up the Week 2 slate.This series is presented by Ducks Unlimited.
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by chef Rory White for a conversation that combines goose hunting, wild game cooking, and the current challenges facing Canada and the United States.Rory shares his experience from the goose opener in his area of Ontario, discussing the start of the waterfowl season and what the hunting has been like. The conversation then turns to the kitchen as Rory shares creative and unique ways to prepare and cook Canada geese, showing how wild game can be turned into great meals.The guys also discuss the current strain in the relationship between Canada and the United States and how tensions between the two countries are being felt on both sides of the border.Rory also gives his perspective on the challenges facing the restaurant industry, including how a tough economy is affecting restaurants, customers, and the cost of doing business.
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Danny Corbett and Allen Martin from DuckCast, an interactive mapping tool designed to help waterfowl hunters better understand duck migration and determine when the best time to hunt a particular area may be.They discuss what inspired the creation of DuckCast and the idea of bringing multiple factors that influence duck migration together in one interactive map. The guys break down how the platform works and how it can help hunters track where birds are moving and identify potential opportunities throughout the waterfowl season.Danny and Allen also explain how long it took to develop DuckCast and what went into creating a tool capable of putting all of this information together. As more hunters begin using the platform and contributing their own data, DuckCast will continue to fine-tune its information and become even more accurate.You can find more at www.getduckcast.com
In this series, Jeff & Andy dive into a mix of useless facts, myths, forgotten stories, and strange truths.Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver look back on the unforgettable morning of September 11, 2001, reflecting on where they were, what they remember, and how the events of that day changed the country forever.They revisit the moments as the attacks unfolded, the uncertainty and disbelief that gripped the nation, and the memories that have remained with them more than two decades later.This series is brought to you by the amazing Cedar Run Decoys.
This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Patrick McCauley from Oklahoma to talk about the variety of hunting opportunities the Sooner State has to offer.Patrick shares how he originally got started hunting, the differences between hunting in various parts of Oklahoma, and the species he enjoys pursuing the most. They discuss what makes each region unique and what attracts hunters to Oklahoma each season.The conversation also takes them north of the border for a story about a once-in-a-lifetime waterfowl hunt in Canada involving Jack Miner bands. Patrick shares his experience north of the border chasing banded birds.This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Mark Carpenter, who is just two weeks removed from open-heart surgery after discovering he was on a crash course toward what is commonly known as the “Widow Maker” heart attack.Mark opens up about the shocking revelation and how it completely derailed his plans to spend the winter goose hunting in Oklahoma with one of his close friends, “Mags” Kmetz. What was supposed to be a season spent chasing geese quickly became a much different battle as Mark faced a major heart surgery and the long road to recovery.The guys also discuss the mental and emotional battle that comes after open-heart surgery, something Mark says people often don't talk about. He shares the challenges of recovering physically while also dealing with the uncertainty, frustration, and reality of having just gone through a life-changing medical procedure.Mark also talks about some of the unexpected and difficult parts of the surgery and recovery that he never imagined would be part of the experience. It's an honest conversation about heart health, recovery, mental toughness, and the perspective that comes from realizing just how quickly life can change.
The Big Honker Podcast is your ultimate authority on all things waterfowl hunting!! The show's hosts are Jeff Stanfield, owner of Stanfield Hunting Outfitters and Andy Shaver, head guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. You will not find a duo more knowledgeable about the hunting industry than these two! Join them as they give you an all access pass into what most hunters dream about, which is to hunt for a living! Not only will they be giving you a peek behind the curtain on what its like to run one of North America's largest outfitters but each episode will be filled with discussions on topics such as scouting, decoy spreads, migration and hatch reports, product reviews, retriever training, calling tips and techniques, as well as tactics they use everyday to make each hunt a success... Couple that with the occasional tall tale from past hunts and special guests interviews from waterfowl industry leaders this show will be a fun ride and a must listen for everyone from the most hardcore hunter to the hunter that only hits the field twice a year.
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