• Conversations #2.19: Scott McKinney, Darkwater Calls

    Calling wood ducks. It’s often debated in the social media world . . . can you call them, do they respond, who calls wood ducks? Well, this week, we sit down with the creator of the best wood duck call on the planet, Scott McKinney of Darkwater Calls, and discuss call making, youth in hunting, and how we use his calls to trick the prettiest bird in the state. Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! Need an auctioneer for your next event?  Mark “Dobe” Dobersch is your guy! Check him out here! Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want to experience a world class…

  • #146: Duck Season Prep

    We know it’s coming. Every year, it feels like we’re running around the night before duck season opens, scrambling to get everything ready . . . No worries, we’ve got you covered, as we’re gonna walk through the things we’re doing to get ready for early teal AND the regular waterfowl season that’ll be here before you know it! Plus, a new traveling decoy, alligator recipe ideas, Billions, the new Batman, Zombie Pigs (?!?!) and much more . . . Listen on Spotify * Apple Podcasts * iHeartRadio * Pandora Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! E-mail Fletcher with Hallett Insurance to get your…

  • Conversations #2.18: Adam Steele

    The locavore movement is something EVERYONE wants to talk about . . . wild game, sustainably harvested, locally grown – Adam Steele is one of the first names that comes to mind in Florida when going down this road . . . From squirrel cuisine to aging game to rapid fire recipe suggestions, this is the first of MANY conversations we’ll have with Adam around one of our obvious favorites . . . food! Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! Need an auctioneer for your next event?  Mark “Dobe” Dobersch is your guy! Check him out here! Follow Cast and Blast Florida: Instagram – Twitter – Facebook – Website Want…

  • Conversations #2.17: Brad Phares

    Brad Phares is the creator of Cowhunters Unlimited, the Between the Beaches Podcast, an accomplished artist and poet, and a Florida rancher.  This week, we sit down to discuss all of those topics, plus how conservation fits into Florida’s cattle industry, our hopes for the future, and the similarities between ranchers and hunters! Go to Patreon and become a friend of the show OFFICIALLY here! Need an auctioneer for your next event?  Mark “Dobe” Dobersch is your guy! Check him out 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…

  • Conversations #2.16: The North American Model, with John Cooper

    We interviewed John Cooper earlier this season regarding the changes we’ve seen to migratory waterfowl patterns.  You can hear that interview here. Now, we’re doing a deep dive into the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation – the Bible for Wildlife Managers . . . The 7 Tenets, how the model is funded, is the model the blanket framework for all conservation, what is the path forward for both funding and these guidelines, why private lands AND public lands AND parks all matter, Chronic Wasting Disease, the Land Water Conservation Fund, the Great American Outdoors Act, Missouri v. Holland, and what’s next for Sportsmen . . . Here’s the book,…

  • #108: the North American Model of Conservation

    The North American Conservation Model. We toss this term around pretty frequently on our show, and we hear it mentioned on other podcasts and platforms on a regular basis . . . but, what does it mean? This week, we take a run at unpacking the model, in a quick hit fashion, to at least bring it to the surface for future conversations. Plus – Our favorite redheads, Nate’s weekly football allegiance update, Emily recommends a curling iron (sorta), and more! Links: Shane Mahoney The North American Model of Conservation Book Want to take action on the Bear Hunt?  Here’s the link to our Take Action page Or – take…