MOJO’S Duck Season Somewhere Podcast
EP 599: Waterfowl Habitat Moist Soil Mgmt: “Putting It All Together”
Moist-soil habitat management involves lots of moving pieces, making it too easy to focus on one aspect and lose sight of the entire playing field. Kevin Nelms returns to break down the art and science–from ground-zero planning and mindset shifts to water manipulation, plant succession, and building a legacy for future generations of hunters–and ducks. Whether you’re restoring an old field or fine-tuning established wetlands, this insightful discussion toes decades of expertise into a clear, actionable blueprint for putting it all together. Refer to previous discussions below…
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Related Links: Wetlands Management for Waterfowl Handbook (PDF) Managing Moist-Soil Impoundments (YouTube) ———- Other Need-to-Hear Habitat Episodes: • EP 125. Wetland Management for Waterfowl Habitat 1/3 • EP 127. Wetland Management for Waterfowl 2/3 • EP 129. Wetland Management for Waterfowl 3/3 • EP 175. Wetlands Management for Waterfowl: Fall Considerations • EP 235. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Producing Desirable Moist-soil Vegetation • EP 237. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Controlling Problem Plants • EP 245. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Planting Agricultural Hot Crops • EP 254. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Good Intentions, Bad Ideas, Mismanagement • EP 483. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Rethinking Seed Mentality ———-
EP 598. Treasure Island Missouri Duck Hunting
Discover how Marshall Pearson built Treasure Island Outfitters from scratch in Southeast Missouri’s fabled bootheel region that covers all of the bases–from dry field ag to flooded timber, and from do-it-yourself to exclusive turnkey packages. Covering formative hunts, guiding philosophies, habitat, and unforgettable client stories, Marshall shares the journey behind one of the region’s premier waterfowl destinations—and what the future holds for this unique, something-for-everyone duck hunting operation.
EP 597. Definitive Alberta Waterfowl Hunting Experiences
Ranchland Outfitters’s Rob Reynolds comes onboard to talk about what all goes into making a definitive definitive Alberta waterfowl hunting experiences reality. We cover this spring’s habitat conditions, seasonal waterfowl migrations, a geographical hunting area stretching from nearly the boreal forest to the Montana border, feeding hungry groups of hunters, perfect lodging set up, trophy deer and more. Whether dreaming about your next bucket-list vacation or just wondering what hunting’s beyond your back yard, you’ll enjoy this conversation.
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EP 595. Grandad’s Mississippi Delta “Goose Camp”
Unearthing among my grandfather’s belongings a small folder of brittle mimeographed budgets dated throughout the 1940s and succinctly entitled “Goose Camp” opened a window into stories I grew up hearing around the supper table, and shed light onto an almost forgotten chapter of American waterfowling history. Details were sparse but extremely telling. To help bring those pages to life, I met with Bill Johnson at the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum where together we traced the rise and abrupt disappearance of the Mississippi Delta goose camps in the late 1950s. If you’ve ever wondered about Deep South Canada goose hunting culture–or what those WW2-era goose hunters were really like–you’ll appreciate this special, hit-close-home episode.
EP 594. From Leopards to Lessons Learned: Storytelling as Conservation
Britt Longoria hunts across 6 continents—but, as she explains, no longer collects taxidermied trophies—holds a prestigious SCI Diana Award, is working on a Ph.D., and chairs a foundation committed to safeguarding wild ecosystems. But behind the headlines and viral leopard photo is a woman with grit, grace, and definitely something to say. She describes formative hunts in Maine and South Africa, dealing with global backlash, and explains why storytelling—not shouting—might be the most powerful weapon in conservation. From unforgettable hunts to memorable challenges, she eloquently describes hunting with purpose, intellect, and a passion for honoring the hunt.
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EP 593. Ground-Zero Manitoba: Shifting Wildlife and Public Land Paradigm?
Something’s going sideways in Manitoba—and Rob Olson isn’t keeping quiet about it. As head of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, he sounds the alarm on shifting wildlife management roles, Crown land (public properties) access suddenly disappearing under private control, and a government seemingly asleep at the wheel. Are there global influences in play? We dig into why what’s happening in Manitoba could be a warning shot for North America. Hunters, conservationists—anyone who values wild, PUBLIC spaces—this one’s for you.
DSC Summer Expo July 17-19 and Why You Should Be There!!
Fun for the whole family, in the air conditioning, over 450 exhibits from around the world–the first annual Dallas Safari Club Summer Expo is the place to be July 17-19! Why now, why it matters, and why you need to be there, from bold conservation wins and youth mentorship to a huge surprise announcement and must-see for first-time attendees–we cover everything in today’s discussion. Be there, Bring the family. Make a Better Tomorrow. And best of all–SAVE 25% on tickets by using exclusive promo code DUCK25 at the link below! See y’all there!
What: DSC Summer Expo & Gala
When: July 17-19, 2026
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas
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A Better Tommorow–A Rallying Cry to Support Wildlife and Local Communities
EP 592. Blazing Bluebills—and Beyond
Diving ducks, migration mysteries, and data from the duck lab—Joshua Osborne from the world-renowned Forbes Biological Station talks all things scaup. And more. We dive into how these amazing waterfowl are studied, where and when they go, and what long-term research–along with the oldest ariel waterfowl survey in existence–are telling us about them, their changing world, and the Mississippi Flyway itself. Whether you’re a dyed-in-the-wool diver hunter or just another die-hard, equal-opportunity waterfowler like myself, this epsiode’s for you.
EP 591. Mr. Mister Mallard Whisperer
Rockstar turned duck whisperer, Steve Farris shredded stages with 1980s American rock band Mr. Mister—known for their top-charting hits “Kyrie” and “Broken Wings”—jammed with Kiss, Madonna, Whitesnake, Tina Turner and others while never losing his duck-hunter-from-Nebraska identity. He then hung it all up to chase greenheads, develop superior habitat, and mount trophies. Literally. How’d a young Nebraska duck hunter become a rock star? Is the rock star life all it’s cracked up to be? When did he know it was it time to step off and why’d he return home to develop some of the best mallard duck holes in the US? Farris absolutely shreds today’s episode, offering insights into both the rock star life and the art of consistently putting mallards over the decoys.
EP 590. An Adventurous Life of Snowboards, Steelheads and Sitka
Snowboard professional, steelhead junkie, and born-to-hunt late bloomer—Eric Jackson didn’t take the usual route to duck hunting. He tells about his Mom introducing him to boards about the time most kids learn to ride bicycles, how his older brother was a huge life influence, and why his Dad swapped shotguns for fishing rods. But fate had other plans. We dive into how ducks led to elk, why chasing steelhead is therapy, and how snowboarding’s fearless rebel soul now meshes seamlessly with Sitka camo. Don’t miss his stunning films ALIGNMENT and RIVER—raw portraits of what drives him.
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