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The Guide Life
by Hunter Runge
Welcome to The Guide Life by Whiskey Sloughs. We are the premier waterfowl outfitter of Nebraska. Go behind the scenes with seasoned guides as we dive into the real life of chasing ducks and geese day in and day out. From unforgettable hunts to hilarious campfire stories, this show is packed with unfiltered laughs, hard-earned lessons, and the passion that fuels waterfowl hunting.
Episodes
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Fishing At Whiskey Sloughs
Book your hunt: www.whiskeysloughs.com Learn more: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs Thats right! We are now offering fishing trips! Listen to this episode to hear all about our guided fishing trips, meet your guide, and learn what we will offer.
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You Only Get One...
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How It All Came Together
whiskeysloughs.com Today we get to introduce you to our Marketing Director, Josh Peck. Josh is known for his social media page Outdoor Limits. This is the story of how it all came together at Whiskey Sloughs.
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When You Know... You Know...
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Secrets To Scouting
www.whiskeysloughs.com Today we are talking about scouting for a hunt. We take a deep dive into where, why, and how.
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Welcome Hunting Season
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Should Season Dates Be Moved?
www.whiskeysloughs.com Today we take a deep dive into a conversation that is hot in the duck hunting world. We put our heads together and discuss our thoughts on waterfowl populations and season dates. Could we be stuck in season dates that do not line up with migration patterns anymore?
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Stop Overthinking It – Simplifying the Hunt
www.whiskeysloughs.com We’re talking about one of the biggest problems in waterfowl hunting: overthinking. From calling too much to second-guessing your spread, we’ve all been there. This episode is about trusting your gut, reading birds, and getting back to what actually works. 🎧 Whether you're...
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More Waterfowl Hot Takes, Part 2
We’re not done yet. In Part 2 of our waterfowl hot take series, we keep the fire going with more bold opinions, guide-life truths, and unfiltered talk about hunting culture. From dog drama to calling habits to what people get wrong about “the grind,” we’re laying it all out. 🎧 If you’ve ever…
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Waterfowl Hot Takes, Part 1
In Episode 13, we open the floodgates on the most controversial opinions in the waterfowl world. From spinner hate to the 3.5” shell obsession, we're throwing out hot takes and seeing what sticks. No topic's off-limits, and nobody’s safe — not even us. 🎧 Tune in to hear what we think the…
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November Ducks in Nebraska
In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, host Hunter Runge dives into the heart of Nebraska’s duck season: November. This is when the migration heats up, the weather gets right, and the real grind begins. From cold fronts and bird movement to calling adjustments and client...
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Waterfowl mythbusters pt.2
We’re back with another round of calling BS. In Myth Busters: Part 2, the Whiskey Sloughs crew digs into more of the half-truths, old-school sayings, and blind talk that just doesn’t hold up. From calling myths and dog superstitions to decoy nonsense and shooting debates — we’re breaking down...
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Decoy Lies & Duck Blind Myths – What Waterfowl Hunters Get Wrong
In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, Hunter Runge breaks down some of the most common myths in waterfowl hunting — the things you hear at the boat ramp, in the group text, or from that guy who "limits every time." From decoy spreads and moon phases to shot size and sky...
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Winding Down – End of Season Reflections & Summer Ahead
In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, Hunter Runge sits down to recap the end of turkey season, the break that followed, and what’s happening now as summer kicks off in central Nebraska. From spring hunts and hard-earned gobblers to much-needed vacation time, this episode...
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October Mornings – Early Duck Season Chaos in Nebraska
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, Hunter Runge takes you into the heart of Nebraska’s October duck season. From pre-dawn setups and changing bird patterns to the highs and lows of early season chaos, this is a firsthand look...
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Off-Season Grind – Lodge Prep, Shop Projects, and Spring Fun at Whiskey Sloughs
Learn more: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs In this episode of The Guide Life Podcast by Whiskey Sloughs, host Hunter Runge takes you behind the scenes for a look at what happens after the birds fly north. From deep-cleaning the lodge and repairing gear to welding shop upgrades and prepping for...
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Highlights & Lessons Learned as Hunting Guides
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The Movie Maker Man
Adam is the man behind the camera that films all of our high end films. Today we sit down to hear his story about how he got into filming and turned it into his full time career. Learn more about Whiskey Sloughs: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs
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Welcome To The Guide Life
Welcome to episode 1 of The Guide Life Podcast. We are starting a new journey and are excited to share all of the details with you. Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/whiskeysloughs
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S2 Ep 4 Land Matters: Behind the Habitat at Whiskey Sloughs
In this episode, we’re digging deep — literally and figuratively — into the land management that powers our hunts at Whiskey Sloughs. From strategic slough creation along the Platte River to native grass and sunflower plots on our CRP ground, we break down the year-round work it takes to hold…
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S2 Ep 3 The Guide Life
Join us as we talk about what the back end of being a guide is. Some of the hidden gems and funny details that come with the life we chose !
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S2 Ep 2 Snow Goose Season in Here!
With warm temps, the snow geese start making their way back. We dive into this episode talking about snow goose season, the weather conditions, and discuss projects around the lodge and shop!
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S2 Ep 1 We Are Back!
After a long hiatus from season, we are back! In this episode we talk about our goose season, trip to Nashville for NWTF, and the weather and expectations for the rest of season!
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S1 Ep 15 Guiding in Nebraska vs Other States, Early Season Duck Hunting
Join us as we discuss our adventures in the early season of October and detailing pheasant season. We also interview Charlie and discuss his way of life and where he came from. We discuss the difference of the guide industry in different states.
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S1 Ep 14 Season Outlook, Getting Ready for the Big Dance
Older podcast upload! This is an oldie we had left over from September but, join us as we wrap up our teal and dove season. Talk Nebraska football (Man we learned something) and get ready for prep work and project management. Looking forward to seeing whats coming next!
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S1 Ep 13 Josh from Outdoor Limits Interview
Today we sit down with Josh from Outdoor Limits and discuss the relationship with have built over the years. We talk about how Josh got started, and where he is hoping to see his channel grow to. We also talk about what future plans Josh has with us! Sit back relax and enjoy!
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S1 Ep 12 Season is Here! First hunts of the year!
Today we sit down with Josh from Outdoor Limits and we look back on all the hunts we had to begin the season for teal and doves!
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S1 Ep 11 Dog Training, Getting Platte Ready for Season
Join us as we discuss all the training we have been doing with Platte to get him ready for the season. We discuss tactics and techniques, and what worked and did not work. We also discuss how he will be utilized this season.
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S1 Ep 10 The Season Hype is Here
Today we sit down and talk about closing out the summer season and getting all our stuff organized. Then we move over to dove season and tactics and exciting aspects of season! Lastly we touch on duck and goose calling what we use to be successful.
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S1 Ep 9 New Hire Interviews, Qwentin and Caleb
Join us as we sit down with our new hires Qwentin and Caleb. Qwentin will be our chef for the season and Caleb will be another guide for us. In this episode we talk about their new positions, how they got into hunting, and what they are excited and nervous about with this new job.
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S1 Ep 8 New Hires, Learning Experiences, and Summer Practice
Todays episode we sit down with Connor Runge, our new marketing director, and we highlight his job and how he has gotten involved with us. As well as we talk about all the learning experiences that we have had over the years, that have helped us shape our business. Then we talk about all the...
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S1 Ep 7 Our Favorite Waterfowl to Hunt!
In this episode we talk about all the species we hunt, and which ones are our favorite. We highlight hunting styles, strategies, decoys, and all of the tricks that we use hunting these birds.
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S1 Ep 6 Duck Depression
Join us as we settle into the heat of the summer and all of our prep work for this upcoming season! We are all super anxious to get our clients back in the lodge!
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S1 Ep 5 Adversity in the Guiding Industry
Today we sit down and talk about the adversity we experience in the guide service industry. We talk about the highs and lows of being a guide, and the memories!
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S1 Ep 4 Live Scoping Crappie in Kansas, Summer Setup
Join us as we talk about our most recent vacation to Kansas to crappie fish with our good friend Josh! We also talk about setting up our lodge/office for the summer and the best ways to flow business!
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S 1 Ep 3 Our New Lodge!
Today we sit down and talk about the new lodge that we have bought and talk through some of the projects and improvements that we are working on to get ready for this coming season!
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S1 Ep 2 Best Hunts of 2023 Season
Today we sit down and talk about some of our favorite memories and client groups over this past season.
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S1 Ep 1 Waterfowl Hunting on the Famous Platte River
Join us as we start our new version of our podcast, in this series we will be covering different topics of waterfowl, upland, and turkey hunting. As well as highlighting all the intricate details of guiding waterfowl hunts, living the guide life, our business, and all the details of business...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Guide Life by Whiskey Sloughs. We are the premier waterfowl outfitter of Nebraska. Go behind the scenes with seasoned guides as we dive into the real life of chasing ducks and geese day in and day out. From unforgettable hunts to hilarious campfire stories, this show is packed with unfiltered laughs, hard-earned lessons, and the passion that fuels waterfowl hunting.
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Hunter Runge
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Welcome to The Guide Life by Whiskey Sloughs. We are the premier waterfowl outfitter of Nebraska. Go behind the scenes with seasoned guides as we dive into the real life of chasing ducks and geese day in and day out. From unforgettable hunts to hilarious campfire stories, this show is packed with...
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