The Standard Sportsman

Former Arkansas Razorback All-American and Miami Marlins third-round draft pick Camden Kozeal joins the show to discuss his lifelong passion for the outdoors. A Nebraska native and longtime waterfowler, Kozeal discovered an entirely different style of duck hunting after transferring from Vanderbilt to the University of Arkansas. He compares hunting in Nebraska and Arkansas, shares his pursuit of big bass, and recounts his first big buck. Wise beyond his years, Camden also discusses stewardshi...

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford represents Arkansas’s First Congressional District, home to much of the Delta’s storied duck country. His diverse background has served him well in Washington, particularly when addressing the needs of American agriculture and wildlife conservation. A dedicated hunter and conservationist, Crawford connects the dots between today’s agricultural economy and waterfowl and elaborates on how much duck hunting means to Arkansas. Send us Fan Mail All Rights Reserved. Please s...

Recorded as the first real north wind of fall reached the end of their flyway, Cason and Brent tackle several hot topics in the duck hunting world. They begin with an update on the Buy Two Duck Stamps campaign as momentum builds toward duck season. With Prairie Pothole Region wetland easements again facing scrutiny from the USFWS, hunter-funded habitat conservation remains as important as ever. The guys also examine President Trump’s executive order addressing traditional lead ammunition and ...

The aftermath of September 11 showed what this country is capable of when differences are set aside and everyone pulls on the same end of the rope. Much has changed since then, including duck hunting. While nothing in the waterfowl world approaches the gravity of 9/11, some lessons about unity and cooperation still apply. The guys discuss growing collaboration within the waterfowl science community and how good data starts and ends with duck hunter input. Cason and Brent also question whether...

The annual Breeding Population and Habitat Survey left much to be desired for midcontinent mallards, though improved May pond numbers offered some encouraging news. Cason and Brent provide their annual breakdown with eastern Arkansas native Robert Riley, who grew up hunting the famed Claypool Reservoir near Weiner, where his grandfather—and later his uncle—served as caretakers. Robert joins the BPOP discussion and shares a few personal stories about hunting Claypool and the lasting influence ...