Commissioners, I wanted to reach out to your prior to this week’s Commission meetings in Panama City Beach. I wish I could be there. I tried. I pushed hard. I’ve been to the past 4-5 meetings, but, as a full-time waterfowl guide, this one was tough to pull off. See, I have a client flying in to hunt the day of the meetings from out of state. This gentleman has harvested 42 species of waterfowl, and only needs the Florida mottled duck to complete his slam. We’ve planned the hunt since June. If everything goes according to plan, there will be a celebration in a Central Florida Swamp Tuesday morning,…
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Conversations #8: Jared Frasier
This week, we’re talking 2% for Conservation with Executive Director, Jared Frasier. Jared takes us through his upbringing in rural Wisconsin, to the seat of Conservation, Bozeman, Montana . . . Along the way we talk plumbing, why folks don’t show up to conservation events, Randy Newberg, and everything you’d ever want to know about one of the coolest organizations in conservation. Sign up for 2% as a FREE Member here Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . . Connect with the gang on social media: Travis Thompson – @travisthompson – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Nathan Henderson – @nhenderson77…
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#109: Gun Stuff
Click here to get to the GoFundMe for Chris Shultz Guns. We talk about them all the time in passing, but, thanks to this recent piece from Guns and Ammo, we decided to unpack some of the more confusing terms you’ll hear tossed around in firearms circles. Plus – Nate decides to take up hunting, Emily takes a run at vegan-ism, and Travis recaps Alabama vs. LSU. E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out our new “Conservation Isn’t Convenient” T-shirt . . . Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . .…
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#101: Did We Just Become Best Friends?
What makes you instantly connect with another hunter or fisher? Is it when they crank up the radio and “Careless Whisper” comes pouring out? Is it when they choose Mose as their favorite character on the office? Or maybe it’s their choice of boat snack, beverage, or nicotine delivery method. This week, we’re discussing the things that make or break best friends in the outdoors world! Plus, rapping country, dove hunts, preservation vs. conservation, recipes, and really bad segue’s . . . Keeps: Emily: Hixtape on Spotify Travis: Natural Rivals by John Clayton E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out our new “Conservation Isn’t Convenient” T-shirt…
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#96: the Anonymous Mailbag
Click here to get to the GoFundMe for Chris Shultz This week, we take a run at solving YOUR problems! That’s right, you’ve written in and asked us about fishing boat advice, duck ID, duck boat advice, and, of course, relationship advice – we’ve got you covered with our (non) expert advice (opinions)! Hear our comments on this piece from the Outdoor Writers Association of America at 30:32 Get your live show tickets here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your quote! Check out our new “Conservation Isn’t Convenient” T-shirt . . . Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing…
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#63: What I Want for Christmas 2018
This week we talk about what I want, what I need, what I’ll wear, and what I’ll read . . . So, if you were wondering what to get the outdoorsman or woman in your life this Christmas, here’s what we want! Plus, 100 reviews, Nate’s cold, and we almost draft Christmas songs, until we don’t! 4 Things I want for Christmas Nate- Hunting/Hiking Boots (crispy boots summit GTX) $289 Travis – (Cast and Blast Florida T-shirt/Hat) Emily – IT Cosmetics – CC Cream with SPF 50 Travis – new concealed carry firearm Nate – cast iron skillet (medium 10-12 inches) Travis- everyday carry knife (mini crooked river knife) Nate…
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#62: Hunting and Ecology with David Mizejewski
If you don’t know David Mizejewski, he’s a naturalist, spokesperson, and television personality for the National Wildlife Federation. He’s appeared on the Today Show, Wendy Williams, Conan, Good Morning America, and more, as well as hosted shows on Animal Planet and NatGeo. We invited him to join us to discuss his perspective on hunting . . . An ecologist who doesn’t hunt, we felt like this was a great opportunity to hear from a voice who is both important in conservation and could provide a non-hunter’s point of view on some of our favorite pastimes . . . Follow David here: Website – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Keeps: Nate: …
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#60: Landon Blankenship
Have you always wanted to know how waterfowl taxidermy works? This week, we sat down with one of the best, Landon Blankenship, to talk all about taxidermy. How thorough the process is, his favorite birds, and mistakes we make when bringing in our ducks. Keep: Nate: The Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act passed Emily: Major gains for Travis and Kaley on Emily’s Beachbody program . . . Want to get in shape? Message @lovedaloca and start today! Follow Landon Blankenship on Instagram Follow Cast and Blast Florida . Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter? E-mail Travis to book today . . . Connect with the gang on…
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#58: Gabriella Hoffman
We’re changing things up this week – we were able to catch up with District of Conservation host Gabriella Hoffman. We chat about growing up in California, guns, urban recruitment to outdoor opportunities, women in the outdoors, Florida’s election, and more! It’s a great conversation with an important voice in our industry . . . Follow Gabby – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Follow District of Conservation – Instagram – Twitter – Facebook Listen to her show here Plus, we celebrate the “pay your age” duck hunts, the ATL, and new reviews! Follow Cast and Blast Florida . Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class duck hunt or fishing charter?…
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#57: Baboons, Ethics, and Blake Fischer
By now, everyone in the hunting and fishing world has seen the story about Idaho Game Commissioner, Blake Fischer. This is our discussion. Plus – hunts for new duck hunters, discourse over division, and Emily cries. Book a hunt for a new duck hunter by e-mailing or messaging Travis. Travis kept District of Conservation, a new podcast by Friend of the Show Gabriella Hoffman – click here to find Gabby’s podcast! Interested in a discount on a Darkwater Call? Enter code CB20 at checkout at darkwatercalls.com Here’s a pic of the decoy Emily mentioned in our keep segment – made by Justin Seelig of Southern Roots Outfitters, it’s a mottled…
