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Final Approach Podcast
by Final Approach
Welcome to the Final Approach podcast! We talk about all things related to the tradition of waterfowl hunting, turkey hunting and more. Join us as we talk with our industry partners and hunters around the world about the sport and traditions we love.
Episodes
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BEING RELENTLESS IS NOT JUST A SLOGAN FOR LEUPOLD, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE
EVERY SUCCESSFUL HUNT STARTS WITH SCOUTING/SPOTTING FOR BIRDS. TO DO THAT EFFICIENTLY YOU NEED GOOD GLASS. THAT’S WHERE THE FOLKS AT LEUPOLD COME IN. THEY HAVE BEEN TAKING CARE OF HUNTERS BINOCULARS AND RIFLE SCOPES SINCE 1907.WITH THAT KIND OF LONGEVITY AND COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE AS WELL AS A...
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THIS SCIENCE OF SHOT CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR WATERFOWL SEASON. FACTS NOT FICTION!
MARIO HAS BEEN SHOOTING A PATTERNMASTER TUBE FOR OVER 20 YEARS.HE WAS ALSO A SALESMAN AND CONTRIBUTOR WITH THE BRAND IN A PREVIOUS JOB. HE TALKS WITH NEW OWNER JASON COPESTICK WHO WAS ALSO A SALESMAN FOR THE BRAND AS HE NAVIGATES OWNING THE COMPANY HE WORKED FOR, FOR YEARS. THEY TALK ABOUT WHATS...
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WHAT KIND OF WATERFOWL SEASON ARE WE GOING TO HAVE. HERE IS YOUR 1ST INDICATOR!
FIRST INDICATOR ON WHAT KIND OF WEATHER AND SEASON WE WILL HAVE THIS YEAR. WHAT IS THE WEATHER DOING UP NORTH ALREADY IN CANADA…………WHAT CAN WE EXPECT THIS YEAR? WHAT ARE THE BIRDS DOING? ARE THEY MIGRATING LIKE NORMAL OR SITTING GETTING A SUNTAN? EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW INCLUDING US. SO MARIO…
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WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM GUYS WITH OVER 100 YEARS OF TURKEY HUNTING EXPERIENCE
You are going to learn a lot of tips and tactics about turkey hunting in this episode. We sit down with Duke Turnage and Jeff Scott from Woodhaven Custom Calls and talk turkey tactics from start to finish. Duke has been chasing turkeys for over 50 years and Jeff about 30 years.This is a…
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IS IT REALLY THE FLOODED CORN THAT IS HOLDING THE DUCKS UP? WELL IT'S NOT!
If you have joined the heated conversation of is the amount of Flooded Corn ponds holding up all the ducks north of us, all the guys with properties and money and the outfitter in Missouri and all that other talk. We are here to give you straight facts, not hearsay or some report from someone in...
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LATE SEASON GOOSE TACTICS WITH A SIDEBAR OF FLOODED CORN
Mario talks with a true goose killer, Missouri's own Byron Hahn about late season goose tactics. He specializes in shooting tons of honkers over water, whether it is frozen or open. They keep the generator and ice ripper companies in business with several going on different properties. Somehow…
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Talking Waterfowl with an MLB Pro!
You are going to learn absolutely nothing on this podcast so tune in for the fun. LOL This FA Podcast features Steve Hawkinson, owner of Cupped Custom Duck Straps, and professional baseball player Nick Mears. Steve discusses his custom leather duck straps business, including their recent switch…
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Patternmaster is NOT a Choke Tube! So What is it?
All choke tubes are the same aren’t they? Hell no they are not! This episode we dig deep in the science of shot and talk Patternmaster tubes, not choke tubes as that is different. Tune it to find out why. If you have questions like; What is a wad stripper and what does it do?, what is your shot...
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What is your Bucket List Hunt for Waterfowl? | Ep. 89
What you are going to get out of this podcast is where the coolest birds are to chase in the world. Is it Sweden and the Baltic sea for Eurasian Wigeon, Greenland for King Eiders or New Zealand for Paradise Shell Ducks. Mario is joined by “THE VIKING” Kjartan Lorange from Iceland and Juho...
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Northwest Waterfowl Hunting (ft. Blind Chatter Podcast) | Ep. 88
Mario is joined by Tanner Whitley and Jeb Hartnell from the Blind Chatter Podcast. We dive right into waterfowl season but are quickly turned back to Big Game season for Jeb as he tells us how many deer and elk his camps have harvested this year. Incredible start with big animals, then we move…
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How to Take Your Waterfowl Photos/Videos to the Next Level! | Ep. 87
Mario is joined by Adam DeMarchi from Archer Film Co. out of Minnesota. Adam has been filming with Mario and the FA crew going on 6 years. Adam shoots and edits all the Last Pass YouTube series webisodes for FA as well as short content and a ton of still pictures. Adam has some great tips about...
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How to use an E-Collar Correctly (w/ Dogtra) | Ep. 85
Mario is joined by previous guests Pete Fischer from Dogtra and David Bingham an MLS Soccer goalie who Mario trains dogs with to talk about how to properly use your E-Collar. You are going to learn a ton of tips from dog trainers with a ton of experience on how to use your collar, when to use…
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How to EASILY Turn Your Waterfowl Dish into a 5 Star Meal! | Ep. 84
HOW TO EASILY TURN YOUR WATERFOWL DISH INTO A 5 STAR MEAL? Mario is joined by Brad Fenson from Alberta Canada. Brad is a world known outdoor writer and culinary master chef. Brad hosts the Harvest Your Own podcast and also posts tons of content there about hunting gear, tips and of course…
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Getting Your Shooting Dialed in with Josh Vickers from Federal Ammunition | Ep. 83
Mario is joined by Josh Vickers from Federal Ammunition. Josh is the Shotshell Product Line Manager for Federal Ammunition so he handles everything from Speek Shok, Black Cloud, UltraSteel, he has control of it all. We talk picking the right shell for you and what you are chasing. We also go down...
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United Kennel Club's Chris Ingram! | Ep. 82
Mario is joined by Chris Ingram the Publication Manager for the Untied Kennel Club. Chris handles all the publications that the UKC owns which includes the Hunting Retriever and American Field Sportsman’s Journal and more. We talk dogs of course and what the UKC is up to as an organziation and…
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Duck Numbers with Delta Waterfowl! | Ep. 81
Mario is joined by long time friend Paul Wait, the Senior Communications Manager at Delta Waterfowl. This is one of the best breakdowns of the duck numbers in all my time of seeing them every year. Paul talks about how technology has made counting ducks more efficient and more accurate. We talk...
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How To Get your Duck Dog Ready For The Season! | Ep. 80
Mario is joined by Pete Fischer from Dogtra and David Bingham who Mario trains dogs with to talk about getting your duck dog ready for the season. We talk simple things to keep your dog in shape, keep them safe and ready for the upcoming season. Pete Fischer has over 30 years of experience…
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How to Become a Waterfowl Icon | Ep. 79
In the third and final episode of this podcast we discuss Pat making the Field and Stream List of 25 most influential waterfowlers of all time. We discuss the list and what Pat has done in his life to be a part of this list. Pat goes into details about what he did in his past that was wrong and…
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What 40+ Years of Duck Hunting Teaches You | Ep. 78
In the second episode of talking to Pat Pitt (and Tilly) we go into waterfowl mentors, growing the sport and how we all got to where we are now in the waterfowl world. Joining us is Kjartan Lorange (the viking). He is a close friend of all of us at FA and he has been chasing waterfowl for 40…
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What Almost Killed the Most Famous Duck Spot in America? | Ep. 77
In this episode we talk Arkansas duck hunting with duck hunting legend Pat Pitt (and Tilly). Pat goes deep into Arkansas duck hunting past and present as well as Claypool’s reservoir. Joining us is Kjartan Lorange (the viking). He is a special friend to FA and our brand and is also our…
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Why I Almost Quit Hunting in Oregon | Ep. 76
Mario sits down with Jeb Hartnell and Steve Frketich about hunting waterfowl in the Pacific NW and how challenging it is. Rain, flooding, not being able to drive into any field ever for geese, pushing a cart a mile to hunt them and more. The thing that was new to me when I moved her is permission...
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Why These Guys Don’t Just Hunt Turkeys—They Manage Them | Ep. 75
Mario sits down with two of the most dialed in turkey managers he has ever come across. Notice we did not say killers, hunters, or any other title. Kyle Powell and Cody Reeves from Washington state are different kinds of turkey hunters. Mario has known Cody since he was 9 years old from the…
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A Look Back at the 2024-25 Waterfowl Season | Ep. 74
Mario sits down on a video call with Kyle Killen of Weatherby, Tyler Mann of Saskatchewan Goose Company and David Bingham professional soccer player and waterfowl nut. We talk about the “GOAT ROPE” which is what we called this past season. The migration or lack of, the lack of birds, the issues…
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Decoy Carving SECRETS from 6x Champion Tom Christie | Ep. 73
This episode Mario sits down with 6 Time World Decoy Carving Champion Tom Christie. We talk about Tom's love for hunting and all of Tom's decoys that he has carved for us at Final Approach. He talks about how he started carving and why he started carving as well as his challenges and what it's…
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Big Water, Big Challenges, Big Ducks (ft. Mike Miller & David Bingham) | Ep. 72
In this epic episode, we sit down with Mike Miller from Colorado, who’s been hunting big water since his childhood on the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania—just like Mario. They learned the tough lessons of big water hunting early, and those skills have stuck with them through the years. But…
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Top Waterfowl Hunters: Who’s on the List? | Ep. 71
Mario talks about a Field and Stream article that was out a few weeks ago. If you did not see it go over to their website or social pages to read it. It was called “The 25 Greatest Waterfowl Hunters of all time”. Their list has call makers, decoy carvers, dog handlers, conservationists and more…
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Elliot Snider from Freelance Duck Hunting | Ep. 70
Join us as we talk to Elliot Snider from Freelance Duck Hunting about content creation in the waterfowl scene, and how the season is going!
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All Things Gun Dogs | Ep. 69
Join us as we talk to Colby Martin, Miss Jesse and Miss Kylie from Black Warrior Gun Dogs in Alabama. We take time to talk about training a duck dog and how far you want to go with it. What are some things to look for in a dog before picking one from a trainer or a breeding. Tons of info on this...
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Talking Turkey With Duke Turnage | Ep. 68
Today Mario is joined by Duke Turnage from Woodhaven Calls. They talk all things turkey and turkey hunting.
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Weatherby Sorix Is HERE! | Ep. 67
A brief summary of this episode
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2023 Waterfowl Season Wrap Up | Ep. 66
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Shotgun Ammo Facts & Fiction (w/ Dan Compton) | Ep. 65
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Expert Scouting Tips w/ Leupold Optics | Ep. 64
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Hunting Waterfowl With Your Favorite Partner | Ep. 62
Today Mario is joined by Alex Langbell from Gundog Outdoors to talk hunting dogs.
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Preparing Your Shooting For The Season w/ Weatherby | Ep. 61
Today Mario is joined by Kyle and Tyler from Weatherby to talk all things shooting.
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Waterfowl Ammo w/ Federal Premium Ammunition | Ep. 60
Today we are talking all things waterfowl ammunition with the guys from Federal.
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New Zealand Duck Hunting | Ep. 59
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The Dream Team – Hall of Fame | Ep. 58
Mario is joined by 3 of the 4 decoy carvers for Final Approach. In this episode everything comes full circle and everybody jumps into a waterfowl hunting conversation.
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The Dream Team – How World Champions Carve Decoys | Ep. 57
Mario is joined by 3 of the 4 decoy carvers for Final Approach. They discuss their techniques for creating first place prize winning carvings. Grab a notepad and a block of wood and get ready to carve like the champs.
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The Dream Team – Origin | Ep. 56
Mario is joined by 3 of the 4 decoy carvers for Final Approach. They discuss all things hunting and decoys.
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MLS Pro & Waterfowl Hunting Fanatic (David Bingham) | Ep. 55
The FA Podcast is graced with a professional athlete in this episode. Mario is joined by a new friend of his who is a waterfowl junkie but lives a totally different lifestyle than most of us. David Bingham is a professional Soccer player for the Portland Timbers and waterfowl nut case. We talk...
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The Secrets Of Optics For Duck Hunters | Ep. 54
On this episode of the FA podcast Mario is joined by Tim Lesser, the Vice President of Product Development and Marketing. Tim started in the outdoor industry as a big game guide in the West and worked his way up the ladder at Leupold, the leading brand in optics in the world. Mario has known Tim...
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European Hunting Tour pt. 1 - Finland & Sweden | Ep. 53
On this Episode of the FA Podcast Mario’s guest is Juho from Uittokalusto which is one of FA’s biggest distributors. They are located in Finland and we had the chance to head there for an unreal bucket list trip. Mario started his trip in Finland, then to Sweden and last but not least Iceland.…
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The Newest Shotgun For Waterfowlers | Ep. 52
On this episode of the FA Podcast Mario talks with the guys from Weatherby as they launch their new 18i shotgun, 3 inch model. They run through the specs of the gun, using it up in Canada and the trips that the guns were used on. We are also introduced to the new Weatherby Marketing director…
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The Carver of our Full Body Honkers | Ep. 51
Oregon, USA – On this FA Podcast we talk to the final carver in the Final Approach carving team. Tom Christie, from Nebraska started carving in 1986. He is a 6 Time World Decoy Carving Champion and his eye for waterfowl and birds is unmatched. Tom not only carves and paints with the best in the...
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The Man Who Carved our Hollywood | Ep. 50
Oregon, USA – This week we keep our Final Approach Carver podcasts going with Jamie Welsh. Jamie is a 3 Time World Decoy Carving Champion. He started carving in 1988 and won the Worlds in 2002 for Black Belly Whistling ducks, in 2005 for a Black Brant and in 2014 for Pie Billed Grebes. Jamie is a...
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He Made Our #1 Selling Decoy | Ep. 49
Oregon, USA – Today we are joined by Wayne Simkin, two time World Decoy carving champion. Wayne has been a part of the Final Approach carving team since we started bringing the brand back. We talk about what got him into carving and all the details he looks at when carving birds. We enjoy his...
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The Man Behind the Decoys | Ep. 48
Oregon, USA – This episode of the FA Podcast Mario talks to Pat Godin, 17 time World Decoy Carving Champion. Pat grew up in Ontario Canada and carved his first fishing lure when he was 11. Pat has been carving in the professional world since 1976. He won his first carving championship that year…
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Hoke Outdoors | Ep. 47
Oregon, USA – This episode of the FA Podcast we are joined by Thomas Hoke from Hoke Outdoors. He is part of the Flyways collective and is an influencer for FA. He hails from Virginia which is not on most folks top 10 for waterfowl hunting but Thomas says he gets it done and there are enough birds...
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Electronic Shooters Protection | Ep. 46
Oregon, USA – This podcast we are joined by Jack Homa from E.S.P. or Electronic Shooters Protection. Jack spent 23 years in the Telecommunications industry, then he bought E.S.P. in 1996 and has been making hearing protection since. Jack is an end user, a hunter, and avid shooter, so we get...
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Welcome to the Final Approach podcast! We talk about all things related to the tradition of waterfowl hunting, turkey hunting and more. Join us as we talk with our industry partners and hunters around the world about the sport and traditions we love.
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