In this episode, I sit down with a buddy to break down our recent kayak duck hunting adventures, the lessons learned hunting waterfowl from kayaks, and his new kayak setup for both fishing and duck hunting.

We talk real-world gear choices, kayak layouts, access to hard-to-reach water, and how kayak hunting opens up opportunities most hunters never see. We also dive into conservation efforts, public land access, and why protecting waterfowl habitat matters for hunters and anglers alike.

If you’re into duck hunting, kayak hunting, kayak fishing, waterfowl stories, or conservation, this episode is a must-listen.

Does stocking more bass actually lead to better fishing, or are we just throwing money in the water? I sat down with a fisheries biologist to uncover the surprising truth about bass stocking and why it might be hurting your local lake.

In this episode, we dive deep into the science of fisheries management. Many anglers believe that the solution to "slow fishing" is simply adding more fish, but the reality is much more complex. We discuss carrying capacity, genetic integrity, and the specific outcomes biologists look for when managing public and private water. Whether you’re a tournament angler or a pond owner, this conversation will change how you look at water management.

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In this episode we dive into the world of bass management with one of its leading voices — Vic DiCenzo, Ph.D., Coordinator of the Black Bass Program at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC). Vic walks us through how the AGFC uses a collaborative stakeholder approach — where anglers just like you play a real role — in shaping the future of black bass fisheries.

Want to dig deeper? Here are the links mentioned in this episode:

• AGFC – Black Bass Program: https://www.agfc.com/fishing/black-bass/black-bass-program/

• AGFC – Reservoir Black Bass Management Plan (2022-2031): https://www.agfc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5-Reservoir-Black-Bass-Management-Plan.pdf

• Vic DiCenzo’s profile and appointment: https://www.agfc.com/news/dicenzo-to-head-up-agfcs-focus-on-bass-management/

Whether you’re bank-fishing your local lake or chasing 8-10 lb giants on the grass flats, this conversation will give you behind-the-scenes ammo to better understand how fisheries get managed — and how you, the angler, are a key piece of that puzzle.

Tune in now and let’s get informed, inspired, and ready to make each bass spring more meaningful