Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Craig Curtis, whose name is synonymous with ducks and conservation in southwest Michigan and beyond.

As a long-time regional director for Ducks Unlimited, Craig has extensive knowledge on how conservation is funded, the demographic of Ducks Unlimited members here in Michigan, and what "Ducks" has been able to accomplish on the landscape.

The guys dive deep into Craig's journey to become a staff member of DU and how his past experience led to the perfect job at the perfect time. Craig talks about the importance of family and community that guided his path and how he navigated balancing the demands of the position.

Great conversation with a truly genuine person who sacrifices to put more ducks and wetlands in North America for all of us!

Volunteer to be a member of your local Ducks Unlimited chapter!
Learn more here: https://www.ducks.org/volunteer

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Corey travels to the small but mighty town of Wallace, South Dakota to visit with one of the most gifted wildlife artists of our time... this year's duck stamp competition winner Adam Grimm (three time winner) .

Adam describes his childhood ambition to pursue art and the guys discuss how difficult it is and what a rarity to be able to have a long and successful career as an artist.

Adam's journey from becoming the youngest ever winner of the duck stamp competition and his resiliency through the ups and downs is loaded with lessons learned and it's clear that he is passionate about waterfowl, and that passion is shared by his entire family.

He also shares some insight into the duck stamp competition and Corey discusses the growing concerns about keeping the duck stamp tradition alive.

Adam's incredible talent is on full display here:
https://www.adamgrimm.com/
https://www.themilliondollarduckfilm.com/
https://www.fws.gov/media/federal-duck-stamp-fact-sheet-2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Nu9qpVQJgE&t=30s

Madison Grimm (Adam's daughter) waterfowl protection non-profit and Ducks Unlimited Ascend appearance:
https://www.secondchanceflight.com/our-story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONR0a2s57Vg

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with the one-and-only Jeff Stanfield, who's notoriety is gained from running a successful waterfowl guide service in Texas and co-hosting one of the top hunting and wilderness podcasts in country, The Big Honker Podcast. He's joined by good friend and avid waterfowler Lucas Belanger.

Jeff shares how his upbringing led to a life as a guide, essentially describing the roots of the family run Stanfield Hunting Outfitters near Knox City, Texas. He talks about how the idea of a podcast came from his son Andy, who not only works every day alongside him running the hunts, but co-hosts and produces the top waterfowl podcast in the nation, The Big Honker Podcast.

Belanger helps paint the picture of why stays at Stanfield's the Big Honker Lodge are so special, and the guys discuss why it feels like family every time they're down there.

The Stanfield and Shaver families truly are special people with big hearts, which makes it obvious why their lodge is a highly sought after destination for waterfowlers. They are great storytellers as well, so check out "The Big Honker Podcast" on all streaming platforms.

Spots are still available for a BOSS Shotshells goose hunt at The Big Honker Lodge on November 17-19, 2025. So, contact Jeff Stanfield now before the remaining spots fill up!

Checkout Stanfield Hunting Outfitters here: https://stanfieldhunting.com/

Book a hunt with Stanfield's by calling (940) 658-3172 or email Jeff at goose@westex.net

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