For episode 60, Jonathan speaks with legendary waterfowl hunter, Dale Bordelon. Dale is the owner of Bayou Beast Calls where he hand makes a wide variety of precisely pitched duck calls. The gentlemen delve into the rich history of duck hunting in Louisiana and how Dale's approach to hunting and duck call making is deeply rooted in the past. And of course there is some gator talk for good measure. For more information about Dale and Bayou Beast Calls, check out the links below: Facebook Instagram   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/ (00:01:58) - Introduction (00:07:59) - Conversation (01:23:15) - Outro/Announcements   Please check the website for upcoming guided hunts being offered! https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/   Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan speaks with Stephen Bateman - owner and operator of Down the River Forge. Stephen is a skilled knife maker. Born and raised in New Orleans, he grew up immersed in the outdoors hunting and fishing, where sharp and effective tools are a necessary means for survival. What began as a creative outlet has evolved into a pursuit to make beautiful and functional knives for all.  Find out more about Stephen and his knife making at: https://www.downtheriverforge.com/ Instagram YouTube   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/ (00:01:58) - Introduction (00:05:27) - Conversation (01:13:35) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/   Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 58 features Beau Martonik -  hunter, freelance writer, and host of East Meets West Podcast. We had a great conversation after spending a few days together for an event in Utah at the end of July.  For more information on Beau:   https://www.instagram.com/beau.martonik eastmeetswesthunt.com   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/ (00:01:58) - Introduction (00:11:01) - Conversation (01:27:59) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/   Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 57 features Elias Cairo, co-owner and lead salumist at Portland, Oregon's Olympia Provisions. We talked about Elias' journey from being a teenage pro skater and later completing a chef apprenticeship in Switzerland to what he is doing currently in Portland with his passion for charcuterie.    https://www.instagram.com/eliascairo https://www.olympiaprovisions.com/   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   Jonathan is currently on Turkey Tour and is pleased to be sponsored by Roam Adventure Company. Roam is an outfitter of adventure equipment that strives to foster the curiosity and community that come from exploring the outdoors. Their goal is to offer high quality products at great prices, never cut corners, and to go above and beyond to ensure every customer is proud to be a part of the Roam Family. Please check out their awesome products at: https://www.roamadventureco.com/  (00:02:26) - Introduction (00:05:55) - Conversation (01:12:35) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/   Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 56 welcomes Jimmy Flatt! Jimmy is the Co-Founder and COO of Hunters of Color. This is the third year we have hunted turkeys together. We had a few outings in northern California and Oregon. Afterwards, we sat down for a nice conversation to talk about our hunts as well as the progress of Jimmy's mission with Hunters of Color.    This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   Jonathan is currently on Turkey Tour and is pleased to be sponsored by Roam Adventure Company. Roam is an outfitter of adventure equipment that strives to foster the curiosity and community that come from exploring the outdoors. Their goal is to offer high quality products at great prices, never cut corners, and to go above and beyond to ensure every customer is proud to be a part of the Roam Family. Please check out their awesome products at: https://www.roamadventureco.com/  (00:02:26) - Introduction (00:06:28) - Conversation (01:33:38) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/   Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 55 features the return of Jay Beyer - the podcast's first repeat guest! Jay is a Utah based adventure/outdoor photographer, entrepreneur, and shredder of gnar. For more information about Jay, please check out his website: https://www.jaybeyer.com/ Instagram   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   Jonathan is currently on Turkey Tour and is pleased to be sponsored by Roam Adventure Company. Roam is an outfitter of adventure equipment that strives to foster the curiosity and community that come from exploring the outdoors. Their goal is to offer high quality products at great prices, never cut corners, and to go above and beyond to ensure every customer is proud to be a part of the Roam Family. Please check out their awesome products at: https://www.roamadventureco.com/  (00:02:47) - Introduction (00:04:31) - Conversation (01:11:40) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

The 2023 "Turkey Bebop" continues and on this episode, Jonathan has a cozy chat with Bryan Rogala. Bryan is a creative producer and the founder of Mountain Standard Creative which focuses on video production and content creation in the outdoors space. He also writes regularly for Outside Online. https://www.bryanrogala.com/ https://mountainstandardcreative.com/ Instagram    This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   Jonathan is currently on Turkey Tour and is pleased to be sponsored by Roam Adventure Company. Roam is an outfitter of adventure equipment that strives to foster the curiosity and community that come from exploring the outdoors. Their goal is to offer high quality products at great prices, never cut corners, and to go above and beyond to ensure every customer is proud to be a part of the Roam Family. Please check out their awesome products at: https://www.roamadventureco.com/  (00:02:47) - Introduction (00:04:39) - Conversation (01:06:26) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

For episode 53, we are honored to have Jesse Griffiths on the show! Jesse is a hunter, fisherman, cook and co-owner of Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club and New School of Traditional Cookery in Austin, TX. He is also the author of The Hog Book which recently earned him a 2022 James Beard Award. The fellas talk about always learning from others, turkey hunting, fishing, and preparing and cooking food. To find out more about Jesse please check him out at: Jesse's Instagram https://www.daidue.com/home/ https://thehogbook.com/   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   Jonathan is currently on Turkey Tour and is pleased to be sponsored by Roam Adventure Company. Roam is an outfitter of adventure equipment that strives to foster the curiosity and community that come from exploring the outdoors. Their goal is to offer high quality products at great prices, never cut corners, and to go above and beyond to ensure every customer is proud to be a part of the Roam Family. Please check out their awesome products at: https://www.roamadventureco.com/  (00:02:47) - Introduction (00:04:47) - Conversation (01:05:39) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/

For episode 52, Jonathan has a chat with cutting-edge chef, Evan Leroy. Evan is the Co-Founder and Pitmaster of the popular Austin, TX food truck, Leroy and Lewis and Mama Fried. With a "New School Barbecue" approach, Leroy and Lewis focuses on serving their community by making excellent, inventive barbecue and supporting local ranches by sourcing all of meat from small, responsible purveyors in Texas. As you can imagine, the fellas talk about all things food, Evan's approach to running his business with his partners and employees, and share a couple hunting stories. CAUTION: This podcast will make you hungry. For more information about Evan and Leroy and Lewis: https://leroyandlewisbbq.com/ https://www.instagram.com/evanleroybbq/ https://twitter.com/evanleroy   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved.   HOC + BHA 2023 Zumwalt Prairie World-Class Elk Hunt Raffle   https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   (00:03:12) - Introduction (00:06:50) - Conversation (01:12:20) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/

For this episode, Jonathan speaks with Land Tawney, President and CEO of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers - a national conservation group based in Montana. BHA has chapters in 48 states as well as Alberta and Yukon Territory in Canada. They talk about Land's family's history with and his approach to conservation. For more information about BHA, please visit their website:   https://www.backcountryhunters.org/   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved.   HOC + BHA 2023 Zumwalt Prairie World-Class Elk Hunt Raffle   https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor/   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   (00:03:13) - Introduction (00:05:51) - Conversation (01:45:05) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/

On episode 50, Jonathan chats with outdoors photographer, Bianca Germain. Bianca joined Jonathan and others for this year's revival hunt in south Texas. The two discuss how Bianca got into outdoors photography, skiing, and her approach and experience as a female photographer in the hunting space. Bianca has a client list that includes Nat Geo Adventure, Sitka Gear, YETI coolers, and many others. To find out more about Bianca and see her work, please visit her website, https://biancagermainphoto.com/ and her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancagermain/   This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved.   https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   (00:02:48) - Introduction (00:05:24) - Conversation (01:10:31) - Outro/Announcements   https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/

On Episode 49, Jonathan speaks with award-winning American novelist and wanderer of the woods, David Joy. This podcast was recorded during this year's Revival in southern Texas. David travelled from North Carolina to join Jonathan and others on a sandhill crane hunt. David has authored 4 well-received books and his latest novel will be released in August 2023. Jonathan talks with David about hunting, writing, life as an artist, good waterfowl eating, and having one of his novels being turned into a movie. To find out more about David's books: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/226887/david-joy/ https://twitter.com/DavidJoy_Author  This week's episode is sponsored by Hunters of Color, a non-profit organization working on increasing BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) participation in hunting for the sake of conservation, food sovereignty, and to preserve our ancestral traditions. Please visit their website to find out more about them and how to get involved. https://www.huntersofcolor.org/   (00:02:49) Introduction (00:05:36) Conversation (01:24:00) Outro/Announcements https://www.blackduckrevival.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blackduckrevival/

Episode 48 features Ben O'Brien. Ben is a hunter and founder of The Hunt In Common - a non-profit organization which seeks to foster and strengthen local hunting communities through mentorship. He also hosts the WOODSIDE podcast. This episode is a swapcast and is featured as Episode 49 of WOODSIDE.    (00:00:45) - Introduction  (00:04:26) - Conversation    (02:03:08) - Outro/Announcements     blackduckrevival.com

Episode 47 features North Carolina based adventurer, John Smolko. John Smolko is a world renowned fly fishing guide, waterfowl hunting guide, and photographer. You can find out more about him and see his work at johnsmolko.com.   Introduction: (00:45)  Interview: (08:06)  Outro: (01:19:12)    blackduckrevival.com

Episode 46 features British Columbia based photographer, videographer, adventurer and former chef, Connor Gabbot. https://taluscreative.com/ Black Duck Revival ://www.blackduckrevival.com/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 45 features Kevin Kerby. Kerby is an artistic institution in Little Rock, Arkansas and one of America’s finest songwriters. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kevin-kerby/114401235    Black Duck Revival ://www.blackduckrevival.com/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 44 features Joshua Hinson, an Oklahoma based waterfowler, multi-media artist and Chickasaw Linguist. https://www.lokosh.com/ Black Duck Revival ://www.blackduckrevival.com/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 43 features Arkansas based biologist, waterfowl expert, and AGFC Wildlife Division Chief, Luke Naylor. www.AGFC.com Black Duck Revival ://www.blackduckrevival.com/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 42 features Jonathan talking about the basics of field care and wild game cooking. Learn how to turn your critters into victuals. Black Duck Revival ://www.blackduckrevival.com/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684

Episode 41 features Father Stephen J. Gadberry, an Arkansas based Catholic priest, Airforce veteran, and big game hunter. Black Duck Revival ://www.blackduckrevival.com/ Title Track Music https://m.soundcloud.com/user-304540684