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Episode #893: Josh Taylor & Morgan Nabors30 Aug 202401:27:05

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Josh Taylor & Morgan Nabors of the Oklahoma Fowl Company.


The guys at the Oklahoma Fowl Company specializes crafting items that help waterfowl guides in every flyway keep their trailers and blinds organized during the chaotic waterfowl season.


They talk about the start of the Oklahoma Fowl Company and how they continue to improve product and development... they also share a few of the products that have flopped.

🚨 DID YOU KNOW? 🚨Pufferfish & Jails29 Aug 202400:18:12

Jeff & Andy deliver useless facts, myths, forgotten stories and weird truths in the episodes to follow in this series.


This episode, Jeff shares some unsavory facts about lithium batteries and he tells how dolphins use pufferfish to get stoned, and Andy outlines the correlation between GDP and air conditioners, and the reason the amount of people behind bars has doubled in the last 25 years.


This series is presented to you by the great folks over at Mallard Bay. 


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Episode #888: Dale Bordelon15 Aug 202401:16:10

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver joined by one of the treasures of the waterfowl world, Dale Bordelon.


Dale has made it his mission in life to follow the rich origins from waterfowl hunters of the past and produce duck calls the same way the old timers did in the 1800’s and 1900’s.


The guys discuss his method to producing duck calls, the lack of mallards in southern Louisiana and the decline in the mallard population as a whole, chasing gators and snakes away so he duck hunt, and an incredible piece of history that he found in an old shotgun.

Episode #816: Super Bowl & Chat GPT14 Feb 202401:15:18

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look back on the Super Bowl and the moments that made the difference in the game. They also look at some startling advancements in AI, and then the guys play with Chat GPT.

Episode #47: Natural Gear Camo - John Adams25 Jul 201801:30:07

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined by the President of Natural Gear Camouflage, John Adams. The guys discuss what's new from Natural Gear for the upcoming season, duck hunting in Arkansas, and how we can recruit more people into the sport of waterfowl hunting.

Episode #46: Hunting in the Full Moon & Other B.S.23 Jul 201800:59:05

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined in studio by, Zach Shaver. Here they discuss waterfowl hunting during the full moon and the effect it seems to have on the ducks and geese. They also argue over which Shaver brother is the better caller and hunter in general... things get messy!

Episode #45: Sandhill Crane Expert - Brent Fowlkes20 Jul 201801:10:14

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by one of the industry's leading Sandhill Crane hunter, Brent Fowlkes. Brent has shifted his love from duck and goose hunting to a more wary prey... the Sandhill Crane. Crane hunting can be a difficult sport to master but with countless hours chasing these birds, Brent has seemed to crack the code.

Episode #44: Jeff Foiles18 Jul 201801:25:17

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined by Jeff Foiles of Foiles Migrators waterfowl calls. Jeff started his waterfowl call business in the late 90's and became the biggest personality in the waterfowl industry by the mid 2000's, until a Federal investigation would turn his world completely upside down. And now he’s back to tell all the stories from his darkest days to the redemption that follows. 

Episode #43: Outfitters License?16 Jul 201800:56:51

In this episode, Jeff and Andy, debate whether or not waterfowl outfitters and waterfowl guides should be required to have special licensing to be in business. They also discuss lead shot and the best hunting pickup.

Episode #42: Mid Morning Adjustments13 Jul 201800:58:32

On this episode, Andy and Zach Shaver, tackle a problem that every waterfowl hunter runs into... mid morning adjustments. The guys run through all the different scenarios that can keep birds from finishing in your decoy spread and what you can do to change that.

Episode #41: Bill Saunders11 Jul 201801:19:54

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Bill Saunders owner of Bill Saunders Calls. Bill has been making goose and duck calls for the past 20 years. On this episode, the guys discuss Bill's theory of "match the hatch" when it comes to designing a goose call as well as Bill's extensive experience as a waterfowl guide in Washington state.

Episode #40: Guide Series - Luke Musgrove09 Jul 201801:24:06

During this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by former Stanfield Hunting Outfitters guide, Luke Musgrove. Luke grew up waterfowl hunting in Kansas and guided for Stanfield Hunting Outfitters in the early 2000's. 

Episode #39: Guide Series - Matt Sullivan06 Jul 201801:37:57

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by former Stanfield Hunting Outfitters guide, Matt Sullivan. Matt grew up hunting giant Canada geese in southern Illinois in the 80's and early 90's and then guided lesser Canada goose hunts in West Texas during the late 90's and early 2000's. Matt has seen two of the most revered waterfowl destinations at their absolute prime and he grew up in this industry around some of the biggest names in waterfowl.

Episode #38: 'Merica!!!04 Jul 201801:08:19

During this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Jeff's brother Tony Stanfield. The guys discuss the 4th of July and how lucky we are as Americans to live in such a blessed nation.

Episode #815: Devlin Duvenhage13 Feb 202401:23:09

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by asylum seeker from South Africa, Devlin Duvenhage. Devlin and his family were driven from their family land and home in South Africa, for fear of death, by the Zulu tribe.


They discuss the day Devlin’s family was given the ultimatum of life or death, the real life consequences of reparations, starting over with nothing, moving to America, and the double standards when seeking asylum in America. 

Episode #37: Randy Gary02 Jul 201801:30:18

During this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by special guest, Randy Gary. Randy has been in and around the waterfowl industry for the past 30 years. He has hunted all across the United States and Canada during that time. Randy is a native Louisianan and all around outdoorsman so for him there is no offseason... if he's not hunting then he's fishing.

Episode #36: Divebomb Industries - Ashur Tolliver29 Jun 201801:37:53

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by the VP of Divebomb Industries, Ashur Tolliver. Ashur is an Arkansas native so he talks about how he started duck hunting. He is also a Major League pitcher so the guys discuss Ashur's career in baseball as well as his time with Divebomb and what sets Divebomb apart from the competition.

Episode #35: Pitboss Waterfowl Jeff Coates27 Jun 201801:14:03

On this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by Jeff Coates of Pitboss Waterfowl. Jeff is the premier seaduck hunter out of Maryland, he also fishes in the summer and carves his own decoys. Jeff is a man that truly lives every waterfowler's dream!

Episode #3425 Jun 201800:35:03

This episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about hunting blinds, goose hunting in Georgia and the crazy politics of 2018.

Episode #33: Scott Threinen22 Jun 201801:40:59

On this episode, Jeff and Andy are joined by 3 time World Live Goose Calling Champion Scott Threinen to tackle all things waterfowl. Scott is also the owner of Molt Gear Inc. specializing in goose and duck calls. Scott is a true student of the waterfowl game and has an incredible understanding of not only the birds we hunt but the rich heritage that makes up our sport.

Episode #32: Guide Series- Blake Poppe20 Jun 201801:25:22

During this episode, Jeff and Andy, are joined by the one and only Blake Poppe. Blake worked as a waterfowl guide this previous hunting season for Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. In this episode, we get to know a little more about Poppe and his time as a waterfowler and waterfowl guide.

Episode #31: Loose Ends18 Jun 201801:00:43

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss an array of topics pertaining to goose hunting. Including, the power of the goose flag, head position in your decoy spread and how you can separate yourself from other hunters in your area. The guys also debate whether or not Bigfoot is roaming around the woods.

Episode #30: Coyote Man Clay Reid15 Jun 201803:19:00

This episode, Coyote Man Clay Reid, comes back to sit down with, Jeff and Andy. They discuss more predator hunting and Clay shares more stories from incredible past, including the time he called in Bigfoot on one of his predator tournaments!

Episode #29: Quail Specialist Jerry Coplen13 Jun 201801:15:29

Quail specialist, Jerry Coplen, comes in to discuss quail hunting and quail habitat. Jerry explains what steps can be taken to improve land and ensure that quail hunting is passed down to the next generation of hunters. 

Episode #28: Sibling Rivalries11 Jun 201801:08:33

This episode is all about brotherly love as Jeff's brother, Tony Stanfield and Andy's brother, Zach Shaver, drop in to discuss what it's like to grow up along side their sibling in the hunting industry. Here, the guys air dirty laundry and past grievances from prior waterfowl seasons. It's all fair in love, war, and waterfowl season and there is nothing off limits in this episode!

Episode #814: Dr. Mike Chamberlain09 Feb 202401:56:07

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by one of the world’s most renowned wild turkey scientist, Dr. Mike Chamberlain from the University of Georgia. The guys anxiously discuss the upcoming turkey season, the many factors that are against wild turkeys every year, what’s possibly behind the sharp decline in turkey numbers in some states like Kansas and Oklahoma, hunting pressure and birds, and how likely is it that gobbler you missed last year is there again this year.

Episode #27: Erik Guggenheim08 Jun 201802:41:15

On this episode, Erik Guggenheim, sits down with the guys. Erik is retired waterfowl guide turned world class photographer/ guitar maker. He is part of the RNT pro staff and worked on RNT-V. Erik has chased waterfowl all over North America and captured some of the most amazing photos of geese and ducks falling into his decoy spreads.

Episode #26: Ron Stanfield pt. 305 Jun 201801:11:10

On this episode, Ron Stanfield is back in studio with the guys telling more tales and handing out dog training tips for the upcoming season.

Episode #25: Waterfowl Myths04 Jun 201800:59:23

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, dive into some of waterfowls most common myths. Do cloudy days produce the best hunts? Can you use all silhouettes? Can you shoot hens? Do you have to be fully decked out in camouflage? All are answered plus more!

Episode #24: Recap01 Jun 201800:48:22

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver, give a recap of the guests that have been on the show the past few weeks. They also discuss some of the current events going on in the world.

Episode #23: The Coyote Man Clay Reid30 May 201802:21:05

Special guest, Clay Reid, joins the guys in studio to talk predator hunting and predator tournaments. Clay finished 2nd in the 2018 National Predator Hunting Tournament. Clay shares his stories of predator hunt success along with some more colorful tales from his unbelievable past!

Episode #22: The Basics28 May 201800:52:47

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined in studio by Zach Shaver to discuss the basics of goose hunting. The guys talk about basic decoy spread, basic calling and what gear you will need to start your adventure in the waterfowl world. The guys also debate the new National Anthem rule in the NFL.

Episode #21: Wyman Meinzer25 May 201801:24:47

This episode features special guest, Wyman Meinzer. Wyman is a Texas legend who has published over 25 wildlife photography books, Wyman is also the only official State Photographer of Texas and his photos have appeared on more than 250 magazine covers throughout America. Wyman is the epitome of a true outdoorsman.

Episode #20: The Highs and Lows23 May 201800:42:23

In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about how they handle the highs and lows that come with every waterfowl season. Being in the business of owning a hunting outfit these guys must push through every obstacle... 7 days a week... ALL hunting season! Here the guys discuss their mindset during the season.

Episode #19: Calling The Shot20 May 201800:21:29

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss who calls the shot during their hunts. Calling the shot is an important piece of the puzzle on guided hunts and in this episode the guys explain how and why they have things setup the way they do. 

Episode #18: Game Appreciation18 May 201800:53:21

In this episode of The Big Honker Podcast, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, dive into having appreciation for the animals you harvest. They also go over what gear you need for early teal season in September. Also, this episode has a little bit of football talk and there is an important wager between the guys at the end of this episode.

BONUS EPISODE: Super Bowl Pick 'Em08 Feb 202400:15:42

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver look at the upcoming Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs and they both choose who they think will hoist the Lombardi trophy.

Episode #17: Eric Lewis -- Pork Choppers Aviation16 May 201801:42:03

Special guest, Eric Lewis, joins Jeff and Andy in studio. Eric is the owner of Pork Choppers Aviation, a helicopter hog hunting outfit, and hunting filmographer. In this episode, Eric explains the process of hunting hogs from a helicopter and shares his wildest stories from filming hunts all over the world.

Episode #16: Pure B.S.14 May 201800:35:12

On this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, cover a variety of goose hunting topics including, goose calling- Big geese vs Little geese, do's and don't's of early season goose decoy spreads and also, Jeff tells who he thinks his best hire was when it comes to shooting geese.

Episode #15: Ron Stanfield pt. 210 May 201801:04:27

After the tremendous response from the first interview with Ron Stanfield, Jeff and Andy got him back in the studio to answer more questions and share more stories. Ron also gives a few dog training tips, including how to pick your next Labrador puppy.

Episode #14: Waterfowling Heritage09 May 201800:46:06

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about the rich history of waterfowl hunting and the ultimate waterfowl museum in Memphis, Tennessee. The guys discuss the primitive decoys and talk about one of the most tragic days in waterfowl history, Armistice Day, The Day The Duck Hunter Died. Also, Andy tells some of his more bizarre stories from inside the spread.

Episode #13: Hunter's Etiquette07 May 201800:55:30

In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss hunter's etiquette and if it is ever acceptable to hunt your buddy's spot after he has taken you to his honey hole. With internet scouters everywhere today's waterfowl world, Jeff tells you how he can sniff them out. They also share a few hunting stories and give you a couple of decoy tactics. 

Episode #12: A Guide's Morning Routine04 May 201800:54:47

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, go inside the guides morning routine and rituals before they get to the field. They also discuss some of Andy's pet peeves and with special guest, Ron Stanfield in the studio, the guys look back on some of Andy's early days guiding hunts. Also, in this episode the guys explain how you can enter to win a 4 person goose hunt with Stanfield Hunting Outfitters in November!!

Episode #11: Weather02 May 201800:50:04

On this episode of The Big Honker Podcast, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, discuss weather and how weather plays a major role with the birds we hunt. 

Episode #10: Ron Stanfield30 Apr 201801:10:58

On this very special episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, are joined by the man that started it all, Ron Stanfield. Ron is Jeff's dad and the one who introduced him to waterfowl hunting at a young age. This episode is a walk down memory lane as Ron discusses some of his favorite memories in the waterfowl industry. This episode has three generations of waterfowl hunters... don't believe a word spoken!

Episode #9: Favorite Birds to Hunt26 Apr 201800:49:54

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, talk about which species are their favorite to hunt in the goose and duck hunting world. They also give their views on Duck Unlimited and how it has changed throughout the years. Finally, with the NFL Draft coming up, the guys give you their prediction on how the first 5 picks will play out.

Episode #8: Yeti vs. NRA25 Apr 201800:46:22

On this episode hosts, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver, duke it out on the latest scandal to rock the outdoor world. With Yeti cancelling a discount program the NRA was apart of, the two hosts find themselves on complete opposite sides of the issue and with neither one willing to budge there is plenty of room for you to pick a side. 

Episode #813: Phil Cowley08 Feb 202401:40:47

Jeff Stanfield & Andy Shaver are joined by Phil Cowley, aka philsmypharmacist on TikTok and Instagram. Phil has amassed over half a million followers on IG and over 1.5 million on TikTok by sharing health hacks that he has learned during his career as a pharmacist. 


The guys discuss the sudden rise of Ozympic and the caution that should be shown to “miracle” drugs, the remnants of Covid and the effects we still feel, the opioid crisis, and the dangerous track America is on as drug prices continue to climb. 

Episode #7: Clients- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly23 Apr 201800:39:27

During this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver discuss their most memorable interactions they have had in the field with some of their clients. After being in business 25 these guys have seen just about every scenario imaginable. If you are an outfitter or if you have ever guided professionally you will want to hear these stories, and if you find yourself on the other side of the fence, Jeff and Andy, give you some tips to use on your next guided adventure. 

Episode #6: Decoy Spreads19 Apr 201800:42:47

On this episode of The Big Honker Podcast we were joined with special guest, Zach Shaver, to talk decoy spreads. Zach has been running waterfowl hunts since he was 8 years old and he has learned the art of setting out a decoy spread from some of the industry's most esteemed waterfowl guides. The boys discuss their favorite spread to set out, how your spread should change when the weather does and if mixing silhouettes and full bodies really makes a difference.

 

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