Hunting, Heritage, and Why Bands Still Matter with Rusty Creasey
Hunting, Heritage, and Why Bands Still Matter with Rusty CreaseyDescription
The crew welcomes legendary duck club manager and waterfowl ambassador Rusty Creasey to the show. From growing up a mile from the Coca-Cola Woods to managing it for over two decades, Rusty shares how he turned a family legacy into a personal mission—educating, inspiring, and passing it on.
We dive deep into flooded timber hunting, managing duck clubs, moist soil strategies, and the behind-the-scenes work that makes a successful season. Rusty opens up about career change, building a platform through authenticity, and why telling your mentors “thank you” might be the most important thing you ever do.
We also talk calling, banded birds, and how one screenshot from a New York Times article turned Rusty into a national voice for waterfowl conservation.
Key Topics:
Life after Coca-Cola Woods
What it really takes to manage a duck club
Calling ducks vs. reading ducks
The banding program controversy
Legacy, mentorship, and raising the next generation right
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