Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio with Great Lakes boat captain and avid waterfowler Karl Hardesty.

Growing up around the Great Lakes, the sight of a freighter on the horizon of the big lakes is not uncommon. Karl steps us through how he built a career steering these ships around the big freshwaters of Lake Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Superior. They also learn how the ships hide from storms and what they're hauling around.

Karl also shares his cool experiences getting to hunt along side his Dad growing up in Alpena in northern Michigan, and how that has shaped the style of hunting he still does today.

Great time with some great stories from a man who shares the same passion for traditional waterfowl hunting as Cedar Run Decoy Co. !

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird travel up to northern Michigan with friends Cam Williams of 4SZNS and Logan Webster of Camoretro to chase turkeys, enjoy the northern woods, and talk business.

Cam shares about his upbringing and how he found his way to hunting and the origins of his business 4SZNS. He also shares his story from the first morning here in the woods with Clayton.

Logan talks about old school camo and his purpose behind starting Camoretro and shares his experience in the hunting industry, include some words of wisdom.

Just a fun episode with a group of guys sharing fellowship, stories, and heartful guidance. Great time with some really good dudes!

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Corey Lucas and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jacob Mayo, the owner of General Vintage and cast member of Duck Dynasty The Revival.

The fellas spent the past few days turkey hunting with Jacob in northern Michigan and they discuss the crazy travel logistics that led up to the hunt and the excitement that ensued shortly after Jacob's plane landed.

Jacob talks about his family history and childhood interest and the origin story of General Vintage is revealed through his connection with his grandma and her generous spirit. The guys even stopped at a local thrift shop to see Jacob do his thing.

The conversation leads to the Robertson family of the Duck Dynasty fame, and how the new series, Duck Dynasty The Revival, differs from the original series.

It's a fun conversation and provides some great insight on how family, friends, and common interests make this life exciting.

Series Premier of Duck Dynasty The Revival is Sunday, June 1st at 9/8c on A&E!

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Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with combat veteran and motivational speaker Jack Zimmerman.

The guys discuss Jack's upbringing and early days of working in construction and the mindset that led him to enlist in the military.

Jack "steps" us through the lifestyle and rigors of fighting in the desert and a series of tragic events that led to him being seriously wounded. Hearing Jack work through the story of losing his best friend Corporal Brett Land represents the continued impact these events have on soldiers and their families.

This is a harrowing story of resilience, positivity, and how a lifetime of lessons led to Jack surviving the toughest of tests. If you ever get an opportunity to talk to Jack, take advantage of it!

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Purchase Jack's books "Five Minutes" and "Beyond Five Minutes" here:
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Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with lawyer Chris Tracy, partner at the law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd.

The guys discuss Chris' idyllic childhood in northern Michigan and how that upbringing not only shaped his work ethic but his passion and interest in the outdoors.

Chris lays out his path to becoming a lawyer at one of the top firms here in Michigan, juggling family and work life, and how the life skills that he built over the years are reflected in how he communicates with others.

They also do a deep dive on how wildlife management policies are formed and carried out here in Michigan, with Chris having intimate knowledge of the inner-workings through his involvement as a commissioner on the State of Michigan Natural Resources Commission.

A truly genuine conversation that offers a wealth of common sense, knowledge of government and law, and some good old-fashion hunting stories!

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Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson and producer Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Jordan Erickson, founder and co-owner of Pinnacle Boat Co., specializing in custom fishing and duck boats made right here in southwest Michigan.

The guys talked through Jordan's childhood, building the work ethic and necessary experience through various jobs that included working on a golf course, helping his uncle wrench on hot rods, and being introduced to welding in a local fab shop. He carried his interests on to college at Ferris State University and Jordan explained how he was able to intertwine all of these skills and experiences into crafting high-quality custom boats.

It was a rewarding time getting to learn about how Jordan is building the literal "Pinnacle" of duck boats and we are excited to be alongside him as the Pinnacle Boat Co. grows!

Learn more about the Pinnacle Boat Co. here: https://www.pinnacleboatco.com/

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Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio with Mike and Ava Larson, a father and daughter that have grown a strong bond through their hunting pursuits and Ava's passion for competitive trap shooting.

Hear about Mike's career in serving through the United Way and the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy and how he was able to focus on his true legacy that exists with his relationships within his family.

The conversation transitions to how Ava was introduced to trapshooting and what that interest has grown into. We discuss the details of the competitive trap shooting scene and how it's becoming one of the fastest growing youth sports in the country.

Mike wraps up our conversation by describing how the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy is playing a vital role in protecting and enhancing private land here in Michigan through conservation easements, habitat improvements, and outdoor education.

Learn more about the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy (SWMLC) here: https://swmlc.org/

Learn how to volunteer with SWMLC here: https://swmlc.org/volunteer/

Learn more about trapshooting here: https://shootata.com/

Learn more about the Michigan Trapshooting Association here: https://michigantrap.com/

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Corey Lucas and podcast producer Clayton Beaird sit down at a Hampton Inn in Raleigh, North Carolina with Leroy and Jan Martin to hear about a lifetime of events filled with purpose.

Leroy and Jan share their stories of adoption, sickness, and literal "crushing" circumstances that have led them to be bold in their faith. We step through their childhood upbringing, hear about the adoption process of their son, the traumatic (but redeeming) events surrounding catastrophic damage to their home and Jan's recent health scare, and wrap-up by discussing Leroy's duck hunting adventures and the Outdoor Dream Foundation.

Leroy and Jan are an absolute gem and their story is one that needs to be shared...

The Outdoor Dream Foundation: https://outdoordream.org/

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