The GoHuntBirds.com Podcast

This week on the show Marc chats with Jayden Bankes who is a a third generation waterfowl hunter in the Long Point, Ontario area. Jayden is the grandson of master boat maker Ron Bankes who started Bankes Boats, a specialized North American manufacturer founded in 1968 that builds hand-laid fiberglass duck boats, layout boats, and scull boats. Although the company has since sold, Jayden still hits the water with the boats that bear his surname. We hope you enjoy the show!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Bobby & Marc banter for close to an hour. We touch on the newly announced sandhill crane season in Ontario, the ongoings of the hunt club and of course the banter between to middle aged dads trying to figure out life as waterfowlers.We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show we chat Duck Boats!!Phil Barker, the owner of Duck Boat Canada, breaks it all down for us touching on duck boat culture, different types of boats and motors and of course what type of boat will fit your needs. As a representative for Mud Buddy, Excel Boats and Backwater Performance systems, Duck Boat Canada has you covered in all things Duck Boats!!It's good to see more duck boats hitting the water in Canada and Phil can point you in the right direction. Enjoy!! Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show we talk a bit more about mental health, the social media dilemma and how putting the device down might help. In a world where everything is "instant" and overwhelming, perhaps the right thing to do is to take a step back from the screen. We've continued to notice that when we "check out" of our phones and become more present in our current surroundings, happiness follows. We don't have all of the answers, but at least we try and tell it how we see it. We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Before TSS, OnX Hunt, social media and a whole lot of other turkey hunting stuff...there was Adrian Hare. Ontario resident Adrian Hare has been hunting turkeys since 1988 and has developed a lot of knowledge over his almost 40 years of spending time in the Turkey woods. Adrian was the first person in Canada to complete the Wild Turkey Grand Slam which consists of harvesting the four most common U.S. subspecies: the Eastern, Rio Grande, Merriam's, and Osceola (Florida). This is a feat that he has since accomplished several times more over his years. He has also completed the Royal Slam which includes all four birds in the Grand Slam, plus the Gould's turkey (found primarily in Mexico and parts of the southwestern U.S. Give a listen this week as Adrian tells some tales from his time in the turkey woods. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc chats about Men's Mental Health Month and how we as brothers need to be there for each other. Marc also chats about how the outdoors can be a place to mentally reset and the importance of having a place to be able to retreat to when times are dark. We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc, Jayven, Barry & Colton kick back and relax on the back deck of the Westmeath Beach House and recap this past Spring Wild Turkey Season. They also have a celebratory drink to celebrate the 13th birthday of the hunt club as the discussion turns towards the future of the club and the plans we have for the future. A great recap of our season and a good prelude of things to come including which ninja turtle we each prefer. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc discusses the opportunity that lies ahead for us all for the last three days of the Ontario Spring Turkey Season. With only three days to go before the season winds up, Marc reflects on the season that was, as well as gives some advice and insight as to how to get out after those late season Toms. You have 3 days left...go out and use them wisely...Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week Marc & Bobby compare notes on what it's like to try and get out hunting while raising kids and being a dad. Managing time, juggling work, family life and hunting and of course landowner relations are all part of the conversation. As always we hope you enjoy and if you get value from the show, please share it with a fellow bird hunting friend. That's how we grow. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about the turkey season so far as well as Bobby's recent stand up comedy show.The importance of landowner relationships when it comes to turkey hunting gets touched on as well and Marc also introduces to the audience the details of the arrival of his newborn son and the legacy that is being built through tradition, family and hunting in his household. Thanks again for listening to the show and we appreciate all the love. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc chats with Tim Reade and his son Bentley after they spent a couple of days at the hunt club with the boys!!Bentley was the winner of our "King of Spring" Turkey sticker draw and the two of them came up to get after some Quebec gobblers.  It was a fun 48 hours at camp as we had some good hunts, some close calls, some great food & drinks and a couple birds harvested. Listen to how our weekend went and make sure to share this episode with your friends!!Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, we have a two part episode in which we document the highlights of our opening weekend for 2026 Spring Turkey. Bobby made the drive up from Odessa to get in on the action and the boys all put in the effort to get some birds on the ground and some food in our bellies. It was a great weekend overall, and this is the re-cap!!Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc sits down with long time friend Alfie Sicoli who was an active member of the GoHuntBirds Hunt Club for over 10 years. Alfie was privy to many great hunts with the club over the years and has fond memories of his times in the blind.  In this episode he eludes to some of those hunts and discusses what hunting was like in the Westmeath area back in the 70's and 80's when he was in the prime of his waterfowl hunting escapades. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, we celebrate our 200th episode!!To commemorate the milestone, we have on the show Andrew Chubak who is/was one of the initial founding members of the GoHuntBirds Hunt Club and in reality the pivotal character in making the hunt club what it is today.   Andrew was the one who got Marc into hunting, hence he was the one who ignited the spark that Marc has for bird hunting to this day. It's been a great ride for the hunt club and for the podcast, and Andrew has had his fingers int he pie all along the way. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode and it helps you get some insight as to where the hunt club all started. Enjoy our 200th episode!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week Marc walks through his 7 tips that he is actively implementing into his own routine in order to get ready for the Spring Wild Turkey season.His list is as follows:1. Scout2. Confirm Permissions3. Prepare & Pattern Your Weapon4. Get your Equipment Ready5. Practice Your Calling6. Buy Your Licences and Tags7. Get Some Exercise & Fresh AirTake note of these tips and they will most certainly help you towards success.Thanks for listening to the show!! We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

It's Good Friday of Easter weekend and Marc collects his thoughts on a quiet rainy morning as Spring begins to bloom...Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

We sit down with long-time friend Dan Ampleman at his new Ottawa, Ontario restaurant, The Kwack Pearl.  Dan's new restaurant recently opened on Preston Street in Little Italy and is a collection of all things waterfowl, old world pirate decor with a flair that only Dan can bring. We sat and ate a great meal with Dan and retold old stories from our hunting days together. Please check out Dan's new venture and share some love with him. @thekwackpearlSupport the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc & Bobby discuss the difference between the way things are now vs. the way things used to be. Topics include podcasts we listen to, the pros and cons of cell phones and social media and of course we throw some bird hunting convo into the mix.As we aim to continue to put out an episode each week, we're batting .1000 so far for 2026.We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc dives into 10 Instagram accounts that he has been following along with lately that have been both entertaining and educational.Here they are in no particular order, so go ahead and check each of them out!!@springlegion@theduckrepublic@beerleagueoutdoors@beauhunter66@big_seans_championship_calls@duckcallroom@rusticurbanfurniture@ryancampbellphotos@duckcampdinners@huckberryPlease go check out each account and enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about how time passes quickly, how things move fast and how if you blink, you can miss it all. As per usual, topics also include stand up comedy, waterfowl hunting, dog training and turkey hunting. We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, we catch up with Big Sean Hammock and see how his 2025 waterfowl season shook out. We also discuss some of the BSCC call lineup and put the wheels in motion for a GoHuntBirds/BSCC call collaboration on a new special edition Triad Killer call to coincide with the Ontario crane season that is taking shape for 2026. We hope you enjoy!!@big_seans_championship_callswww.bigseanscalls.comSupport the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc & Bobby chat about the phenomenon of "February Procrastination" and how to avoid it. Making that list, checking the boxes and being proactive now can save you a tonne of heartache when the bird season arrives. Enjoy the show and #share with a friend!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc speaks quickly about the state of social media and on how maybe it's time to check out for a bit. It's Family Day in Ontario this weekend and it's time to unwind and relax...Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc chats with Bobby Easter & Evan Brundage about the takeaways from the Ontario Delta Waterfowl Regional Meeting.Topics include the upcoming Sandhill Crane season proposal in Ontario as well as the late season Canada goose season changes. Evan also talks about his recent trip to Arkansas with the Feathered Oak Hunt Club. As always, we hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc hosts waterfowl photographer Mitch Davis. Marc and Mitch dive into the nuances of waterfowl photography touching on gear, camera costs, getting the shot and adding a different element to the waterfowl camaraderie around the camp fire.Buckle in and enjoy!!Instagram: @mitchdavisphotosSupport the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

A few of us boys trekked into the Outpost recently for a mid winter's getaway. While there, we sat down to chat about some of the future plans of the hunt club and reminisced about the season that just passed. It was nice to get "off grid" for a night and it truly makes you appreciate simpler times. We hope you enjoy!! Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Sometimes you gotta just shoot the puck in, put your head down and skate in after it!!Two weeks into 2026 and that's exactly the mentality we've got here at GoHuntBirds Inc. It's time to #grind and we're excited to be on the forecheck!! Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc hosts Jaycey Stone and Laurel York from Sisterhood of the Hunt which is a women's organization focused on curated women's hunting & fishing events. We dive into the growing amount of women getting involved in hunting and fishing and some of the barriers and successes they encounter along the way. We also chat about a host of other things such as Alaska waterfowl hunts and driving cross country to get in on some of the best bird hunting that America has to offer. We hope you enjoy!!Check out Sisterhood of the Hunt at www.huntsisterhood.com and @sisterhoodofthehunt on the socialsSupport the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

To start of 2026, Marc sits down with one of the newest GoHuntBirds Club members, Colton Loback. Colton recalls his short bird hunting "career" and looks ahead to what adventures lie ahead. Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Happy New Year folks!!See you in 2026!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week's show encompasses some post Christmas ramblings between Marc & Bobby. Picking up where they left on the last episode, the boys continue to chat about a multitude of things as the year winds down to an end. We hope you enjoy the show and thank everyone for listening. Cheers!! Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc and Bobby ramble about a number of topics as we lead up to the holiday time of year and wrap up the 2025 waterfowl season.Topics include new tires, dream trips, gift ideas and more waterfowl hunting stories. We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Bobby and Marc converse about parenthood, deer hunting, duck hunting, adding more waterfowlers to the ranks and buying bananas for everybody. Marc also recaps the 2025 #FowlWeekend that Keith Fowler hosted in Morrisburg at the end of November and touches on some new brand partnership collabs that GoHuntBirds will be working on in 2026. As always, please share with a friend and above all else...enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc discusses the declining population of waterfowl hunters, more specifically in Canada. Sparked by a recent Delta Waterfowl magazine article, Marc dives into the actual numbers behind the decline and offers his opinions and insights on how we might be able to turn this ship around one new hunter at a time. Please enjoy and #Share with other bird huntersSee article here - https://deltawaterfowl.org/whats-new/hunting/waterfowl-hunter-numbers-drop/Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc welcomes Bobby back into the fray with a good long chat about beers in glass bottles, deer hunting stories, some bird hunting info and a tonne of good laughs. As always, we hope you are entertained!!Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week Marc rifles through a collection of thoughts including hunting in the rain, the Blue Jays quest for the World Series win and bears running through the corn. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show Marc recaps the season so far at the GoHuntBirds Hunt Club and touches base on the importance of sharing bird hunting with others. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show we have Erik Stella who is the owner of Decoy Daddy join us at the Outpost camp with his hunting crew. Erik fills us in on some of the ongoings of the company and we chat about all things waterfowl.Please enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show we introduce our "intern" Jayven St. Cyr.Jayven is a young fella that has been bitten by the waterfowl bug and has joined our ranks to help out around the club.  He is also lucky enough to be doing his co-op placement with GoHuntBirds Inc. Get to know Jayven in this episode and please welcome him to the waterfowl hunting community. Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week's show focuses on the 2025 GoHuntBirds #DuckCamp event.#DuckCamp is a weekend that coincides with the Quebec/Ontario duck opener in our area and it has been an annual event for 12 years now. Enjoy the show!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

After taking a break from the podcast for the Summer, Marc welcomes back the listening audience with a message to those about to embark on the 2025 Waterfowl season!!Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

In this episode, Marc addresses a number of items including the current state of the hunt club, putting the work in and gives a personal update to what's been going on in his life. Being mid-July it's already time to buckle down and get ready for Fall as the early goose opener is only 38 days away.After this episode, the podcast will be taking a scheduled break to recalibrate, refocus and get ready for Fall 2025. Thank you for listening, enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

It's been a while since we caught up with our good friend Big Sean Hammock, so we figured this week we'd check in to see what's going on over at BSCC Headquarters. As always we have a good catch up with one of the waterfowl industries "biggest" personalities and chat about future products, future hunting trips and future plans. Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Bobby & Marc return with a plethora of things to chat about from turkey season, to comedy shows, to mental health to the passing of the one and only Duck Commander. Huge love to the folks who follow this show and listen on the regular. Please give this episode some love and share it with some friends. Cheers!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, interim host Evan Brundage sits down with his new buddy Liam Cumming and chats about their chance meeting last Fall and their friendship that has started to grow thanks to bird hunting. We apologize for the hiatus over the last couple of weeks, but well.... #TurkeySeason But now we're back and ready to continue with weekly Friday episodes!!Enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc & Bobby chat about balancing hunting, family obligations and employment duties. We all know it's hard to get out hunting when so many other things take our attention away from the turkey woods, but we want to remind listeners that even a couple hours in the woods is good for the soul.We hope you enjoy!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc gives an update on the first week of the 2025 turkey season with the club. He also details his experiences with shooting and helping others shoot Melanistic turkeys.Enjoy!! Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

It's finally here...the 2025 turkey opener...Are you ready?Let's get after 'em!!Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

This week on the show, Marc & Bobby rehash the last few weekends of charity dinners that they have attended and also talk about the upcoming turkey season. Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

A chance meeting at the Toronto Outdoor Sportsman show turned into a podcast episode as this week we have Chris Everett on the show representing Safari Club International. Chris talks about all things that SCI has to offer and we also get into some hunting stories from her own personal life. Another episode that we hope you enjoy!!Check out https://safariclub.org/ for more info on how you can support SCI and all of their conservation initiatives.Support the show#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com