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The Standard Sportsman

Brent Birch and Cason Short

Lifelong Arkansas waterfowlers Brent Birch and Cason Short discuss duck hunting"s past, present, and future with various thought-provoking leaders in the duck-hunting community. The guys will discuss days afield, waterfowl conservation, and stewardship with the goal of leaving the sport of duck and goose hunting better than they found it.Presented by Yeti, Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Sitka Gear, Purina Pro Plan, and Ducks Unlimited.

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39:18

U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford

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2026/10/01

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford represents Arkansas’s First Congressional District, home to much of the Delta’s storied duck country. His diverse background has served him well in Washington, particularly when addressing the needs of American agriculture and wildlife conservation. A dedicated hunter and conservationist, Crawford connects the dots between today’s agricultural economy and waterfowl and elaborates on how much duck hunting means to Arkansas. Send us Fan Mail All Rights Reserved. Please s...

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47:52

First Day of Fall Rundown

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2026/09/24

Recorded as the first real north wind of fall reached the end of their flyway, Cason and Brent tackle several hot topics in the duck hunting world. They begin with an update on the Buy Two Duck Stamps campaign as momentum builds toward duck season. With Prairie Pothole Region wetland easements again facing scrutiny from the USFWS, hunter-funded habitat conservation remains as important as ever. The guys also examine President Trump’s executive order addressing traditional lead ammunition and ...

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78:32

Waiting on the First Front

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2026/09/17

The aftermath of September 11 showed what this country is capable of when differences are set aside and everyone pulls on the same end of the rope. Much has changed since then, including duck hunting. While nothing in the waterfowl world approaches the gravity of 9/11, some lessons about unity and cooperation still apply. The guys discuss growing collaboration within the waterfowl science community and how good data starts and ends with duck hunter input. Cason and Brent also question whether...

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81:27

BPOP, May Ponds and Robert Riley

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2026/09/10

The annual Breeding Population and Habitat Survey left much to be desired for midcontinent mallards, though improved May pond numbers offered some encouraging news. Cason and Brent provide their annual breakdown with eastern Arkansas native Robert Riley, who grew up hunting the famed Claypool Reservoir near Weiner, where his grandfather—and later his uncle—served as caretakers. Robert joins the BPOP discussion and shares a few personal stories about hunting Claypool and the lasting influence ...

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45:56

The Most Impactful $25 in Duck Hunting

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2026/09/03

Born during the Dust Bowl era, the Federal Duck Stamp was created to provide a permanent funding source for wetland conservation. More than 90 years and $1.3 billion later, it remains one of the greatest conservation success stories in American history. But as habitat continues to disappear and threats such as the recent drain tile setback issue emerge, protecting the Duck Factory will require more from duck hunters. The guys break down the Buy Two Duck Stamps campaign, where the money goes a...

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85:16

James Callicutt

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2026/08/27

James Callicutt leads Mississippi State’s Waterfowl and Upland Game Bird Extension program, working alongside the Osborne Lab, Cohen Wildlife Lab and Five Oaks Ag Research Center, among others. A dedicated waterfowler himself, James breaks down mallard movements, food preferences, the importance of water on the landscape and much more. He has a knack for translating complex waterfowl science into practical information everyday duck hunters can understand and use. Send us Fan Mail All Rights R...

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65:54

Ryan Gentry

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2026/08/20

New Mexico native Ryan Gentry serves in the U.S. Air Force and operates Black Horn Guide Service, pursuing big game across his home state. Ryan joins the show to break down New Mexico’s tag and draw system, including how nonresident and outfitter allocations are shaping hunting opportunity and affecting the resource. The conversation then turns to the consumption-driven mindset of today’s hunters and whether R3 still makes sense when access is shrinking, pressure is increasing and wildlife re...

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72:21

Duck Hunting's Great Social Experiment

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2026/08/13

Few issues have stirred the duck hunting community like the USFWS proposal involving drain tile setbacks in the Prairie Pothole Region. For two weeks, social media feeds and podcasts were flooded with calls for hunters to submit public comments and help protect North America’s most important duck-producing landscape. Whether the campaign ultimately influences the agency remains to be seen. But despite the wall-to-wall coverage, nearly one million duck hunters stayed on the sidelines. Why? Cas...

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44:49

Live from 2026 DUX in Memphis

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2026/08/06

The Standard Sportsman Podcast took its show on the road and recorded live at Ducks Unlimited's annual event in Memphis. The show was recorded in DU's new mobile podcast studio with a rotating roster of guests. Radcliff Menge from Tom Beckbe, Karl Gunzer from Purina Pro Plan, Justin Reif from Create the X, Kale Flaspohler from Waterfowl Management Academy, Brett Maffett from Benelli, and finally Mike Brasher from DU updated listeners on the drain-tile setback issue. The show goes well beyond ...

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27:51

SPECIAL EDITION: Drain Tile Setbacks and Why Duck...

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2026/07/28

Drain tile setbacks on wetland easements help protect the small wetlands breeding ducks depend on by keeping underground drainage systems farther away. Reducing those setbacks could dry out more wetlands across the Prairie Pothole Region, leaving ducks with fewer places to pair, nest, and raise broods. The USFWS is seeking public input on potentially reducing these setbacks, a red alert for those who care about waterfowl. Ducks Unlimited's Scott Stephens and Mike Brasher join the show to brea...

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87:02

Breaking Down the Midsummer Hot Topics, Part 2

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2026/07/23

Talking season is in full swing, and the waterfowl expo circuit isn’t far behind. Cason and Brent preview their upcoming appearance at DUX in Memphis, where they’ll record a live podcast, before wading into several hot-button management issues. They break down the new draw system at St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA, weigh the pros and cons of the “three-splash” rule in South Dakota and Nebraska, and unpack the uproar surrounding Arkansas’ new one-time fee for non-consumptive WMA users. Send us Fa...

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54:57

Breaking Down the Midsummer Hot Topics

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2026/07/16

The midsummer doldrums have set in, but duck season is beginning to work its way back into coffee-shop conversations. Cason and Brent weigh the duck hunting pros and cons of permanent daylight saving time before heading down a rabbit hole connecting military strategy, waterfowl science and the catchphrases hunters love to repeat. They close with a look at why state wildlife commissioners are appointed rather than elected—and why putting natural-resource management on the ballot could produce ...

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48:01

More Public Land, More Ducks?

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2026/07/09

Overcrowded public ground and limited flooded habitat have some duck hunters calling for the state to simply buy more land. Ohio recently put $50 million on the table, including matching federal funds, to expand public hunting access. So, what would $50 million buy in Arkansas? Not nearly as much as you might think. The guys break down the real-world cost of adding meaningful public duck habitat, then turn north for the latest intel from the Prairie Pothole Region and what current conditions...

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75:07

Is Arkansas Still the Duck Hunting Capital of the...

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2026/07/02

With the holiday weekend here, we're taking it back to the very beginning. This week's episode is a re-airing of a conversation recorded in September 2023—before The Standard Sportsman officially launched. Cason and Brent tackle a question guaranteed to spark debate: Is Arkansas still the Duck Hunting Capital of the World? Drawing on personal experiences, harvest data, and waterfowl science, they make the case from every angle. Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we'll be back next week with a bra...

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88:23

Anne Marie Doramus

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2026/06/25

As her historic seven-year term on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission comes to a close, outdoorswoman, conservationist, and avid duck hunter Anne Marie Doramus joins the podcast to reflect on her time helping guide one of the nation's premier wildlife agencies. Appointed in 2019 as the first woman to serve a full term on the Commission, Doramus navigated some of the agency's most consequential—and occasionally controversial—decisions. She shares how a childhood spent hunting and fishing ...

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87:28

Rob Olson and the Fight for Canada's Waterfowling...

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2026/06/18

Canadian waterfowling finds itself at a pivotal moment. As more American hunters head north in search of ducks and geese, participation among Canadian residents continues to decline, raising questions about the future of the country's hunting traditions. Rob Olson, a former leader with both Delta Waterfowl and the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, was at the forefront of efforts to establish safeguards in Manitoba before hunting pressure reached a tipping point. Now, he's helping neighboring Sask...

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71:31

Early Summer Roundup

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2026/06/11

With spring planting season winding down, attention turns to the work that pays dividends for ducks long after the combines are parked. Cason and Brent discuss Louisiana's newly announced black-bellied whistling duck season and debate whether duck hunters and waterfowl managers have fallen behind deer hunters when it comes to working together across property lines. The conversation also covers the latest reports from the Prairie Pothole Region, drought conditions across the South, and why ste...

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60:55

Brandon Stafford, Lile Real Estate

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2026/06/04

Brandon Stafford has spent more than 20 years in the Arkansas land business, witnessing firsthand the dramatic rise in agricultural and recreational land values. In this episode, he shares insights into the evolving market for duck-hunting properties, the growing importance of privately managed habitat, and how habitat loss has concentrated ducks in fewer areas. Stafford also discusses some original things to evaluate in your due diligence of buying a property. Including your neighbors. >&...

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41:41

Questions & Answers

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2026/05/28

With Cason out on vacation and the holiday week keeping things short, Brent takes the controls for a rare solo episode...no guests, no script, just stories and insight. Using the Executive Q&A featured in Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine as a guide, he walks through the same questions posed to prominent Arkansas business leaders, mixing in personal experiences, hunting memories, and the lessons that shaped him as a waterfowler. It’s a laid-back but revealing episode that offe...

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80:01

Duck Band Stories

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2026/05/21

As the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaches, the guys swap stories about duck bands they’ve harvested or witnessed firsthand over the years. Some are the kind every waterfowler dreams about, while others are almost too wild to believe. Along the way, they dive into the evolution of college baseball and how, much like duck hunting, the sport continues to change with the times before wrapping things up with a look at Brent’s upcoming induction into the Arkansas Waterfowler Hall of Fame. >...

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