Episode #277 Saving Duck Nests One Egg at a Time

In this episode, Elliott sits down with award winning wildlife artists Adam and Madison Grimm for a conversation that quickly becomes much bigger than art. At just 19 years old, Madison Grimm is leading one of the most unique grassroots conservation efforts in North America. Through her nonprofit, Second Chance Flight, she rescues duck and upland bird eggs that would otherwise be destroyed during spring farming operations. Farmers across South Dakota now call Madison when they discover nests while haying or working fields, giving these birds a second chance at life. Madison shares how the project began, the challenges of obtaining permits, the process of incubating and raising ducklings, and some of the incredible success stories that have come from the effort. Adam also discusses the role wildlife art plays in conservation and how their family's passion for waterfowl has evolved into a mission to help protect the resource. This is a positive conservation story that every waterfowler should hear. To learn more about Second Chance Flight or support their work, visit:https://www.secondchanceflight.com Contact Elliott:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Partners: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com The North American Waterfowler Apphttps://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices