MOJO’S Duck Season Somewhere Podcast
EP 589. Boots, Badges & Duck Boats: Gearing Up Texas Game Wardens
What does it really take to protect Texas wildlife—and who’s helping to make sure the folks doing it have the gear they need? Meeting with Major Jason Bussey, veteran Game Warden and trainer of the next generation, along with Randy Risher and Austin Taylor from Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation, we learn about the Gear Up for Game Wardens program–its origins, purpose and impact. From wild duck tales to high-impact, high-tech gear buys and what it really means to wear the badge in Texas, this episode is all about service, stewardship, and toeing the thin green line. Warning: it may inspire you.
EP 588. Taking Ownership in Arkansas Public Land Hunting
“Shut up and show up,” says Ich Stewart in explaining his old school approach to taking ownership in Arkansas’ fabled public land hunting resource. Starting way back in the days his mentors lived off the land but were thankful, we then race headlong through pitch black woods, our light beam bouncing on hot topics—unruly crowds, unprecedented disturbances, embarrassing fist fights, kill culture versus “owning the ducks”, finding quietness in the madness, modern versus old school ethos, mentorship—finally arriving to an emerging grassroots movement called The Public Timber Project (@thepublictimberproject) that’s taking personal ownership—a sorta skin-in-the-game vested interest—in Arkansas public lands. Don’t like where Arkansas public land duck hunting is today? Do something. Take ownership. Listen to this episode for inspiration.
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EP 587: My Buddy Briscoe (“Besieged by Idiots”)
Nevermind our regular telephone visits, it’s always a great time catching up with my buddy Joe Brisoe. Because you never know where the conversation will go. We missed our annual teal hunt and annual “bs’ing with Briscoe” episode–for reasons explained–and the time delay had him brimming with stories. He shares some really great memories of his dad and uncle, past times, JB Custom Calls happenings–like where in the heck is the top-secret spoonie call–origins of the “besieged by idiots” saying and more. Only thing that’d have made it better was hearing them told between volleys in a duck blind.
EP 586. Lonestar Outdoor: Hunting, Conservation, and Controversy
Cable Smith isn’t just a hunter—he’s the voice behind Texas’s premier outdoor talk show, blending hunting, conservation, and controversy–taking anti-hunters to task–into a weekly must-listen. We dive into Cable’s man-behind-the-mic journey from East Texas radio gigs to hosting the Lone Star Outdoor Show, his unfiltered takes on hunting politics, and why he believes in educating the next generation of hunters. Whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just curious about the lifestyle, Cable’s candid stories and insights are as entertaining as they are enlightening.
EP 585. Middle-of-Nowhere Duck Hunt
It ain’t for everyone, that’s for sure, but for those of us that crave hunting wild ducks in truly wild places–and we’re talking 30-plus air miles from the nearest tire tracks–the squeeze is worth the juice. Following a couple weeks hunting smack in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by the second-largest river delta in South America and loving every minute of it, Ramsey meets with some die-hard duck hunting adventurers that’d have it no other way. Whether looking for a truly unique hunt or just curious about the way off-the-beaten-path duck hunting world way beyond your own back yard, this episode will spark your imagination.
EP 584: Wild Turkey Doc’s Insights
A turkey hunter since way back when, Dr. Mike Chamberlain is recognized as one of the foremost authorities on wild turkeys. On instagram, his @wildturkeydoc account is both extremely informative and highly entertaining. Managing to somehow catch him between hunts, Chamberlain shares stories and provides experienced insights on wild turkeys and turkey hunting.
EP 583. Steel Shot, Cast Iron, Wild Plate
Hunter, butcher and James Beard award-winning Chef Jesse Griffiths doesn’t just talk the locally sourced talk—he hunts it, guts it, cooks it, and plates it with style. We dive into Jesse’s wild game philosophy, lead-free ethics, duck recipes that’ll change your life, and how he’s somehow never pulled the trigger on a mallard! From feral hog feasts–and have to admit that this interview rekindled my personal hog-wild interests– to turkey tales and steel-shot sermons, while not serving up seasonal, locally sourced culinary masterpiecs at his Dai Due restaurant, Jesse serves up a masterclass in honest foods and ethical hunting. If you ain’t hungry yet you soon will be!
EP 582. Practicing the Art of Species-Specific Duck Whistles
Shannon Kelly built a reputation crafting some of the finest species-specific duck calls on the market, dialing in the true sounds of pintails, wigeons, and whistling ducks. He explains how materials, technique, and hard-earned field experience shaped his designs—and why realism matters more than ever for modern hunters. From early influences to the toughest challenges in call-making, Kelly offers a rare look inside his process, shares unforgettable hunts, and hints at what’s coming next.
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EP 581. Breaking Down the American Black Duck
From rugged Atlantic marshes to southern wintering grounds, Ted Barney lays out the story of the American black duck—where they go, how they survive, and why they matter. A long-time Canadian Wildlife Services biologist, Barney uses hard data, field insights, and decades of banding to reveal what separates black ducks from the rest. Habitat battles, breeding and wintering distributions, migrational trends, mallard competition and hybridization, habitat, and the realities of managing a truly iconic waterfowl species.
EP 580. Saving North America’s Birdlife and Habitat
North America has lost nearly 3 billion—that’s BILLION with a B—birds, and while ducks are the brightest spot on the horizon, their lights are dimming. Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited breaks down bird declines by major groupings, explains why birds are disappearing—some faster than others—describes why hunter-funded conservation still matters now more than ever, and shares his thoughts on what it’ll take to bring them back. ———— Learn More: State of the Birds Report https://www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/ ————
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