Out here in the desert, duck boats are either a ticket to wild country or a fast way to learn humility. In this episode, Ron circles up with a bench of salty Nevada waterfowlers—Joel Henderson, Sean Fairbairn, John Hymas, Nick, and Don—to talk hard-earned truths from Lake Mead’s big water to Sunnyside’s skinny mud. We dig into the long-tail vs. surface-drive debate, why an 18-footer beats a 14 once you start stacking dogs and decoys, and how to build a blind that flat-out disappears. Th...

In this one, we saddle up with Rashaun Gordon of Gordon’s Gundogs down in the Yuma desert—dove capital of the U.S. and home to one very unique opportunity: an all-year javelina season in Arizona’s Unit 41. We talk through what that actually means (and why farmers want those hog-bodied peccaries off organic fields), then range into the stuff that makes wingshooting addicting: white-wing vs. mourning vs. Eurasian dove ID, why flight paths matter more than fancy camo, and how rotating fields kee...

Velvet, Antelope & the Art of Taxidermy On this episode, we’re talking shop with Bradley LeBaron of Coots Taxidermy, a guy who’s been grinding away for close to a decade, turning hides, horns, and capes into lasting pieces of art. We dig into what it takes to keep velvet antlers from rotting off in the heat, why antelope are both the most beautiful and most fragile critters to work on, and why cheap mounts almost always look like a stuffed sock. Bradley walks us through the nuts and bolts...

Out in the Mojave, in a town better known for neon than trout streams, there’s a small crew of folks who decided to bring a national program called Project Healing Waters to life. On this episode of the WIN Podcast, we sit down with the Las Vegas chapter leaders—Matt, Tyler, Nate, and the rest of the gang—to talk about how fly rods, bug boxes, and the simple act of standing knee-deep in cold water are changing lives. They’ll walk us through the origin story—how a seed planted in the Henderson...

In this jam-packed episode of the WHIN Podcast, host Rydell Danzey (Field to Grill/F2G) sits down with two passionate Nevada kayak anglers—Abby Czarnecki and Garrett Schumer—for a candid conversation about what it really takes to get started and stay safe on the water. From gear hacks and fish tales to conservation ethics and community support, they cover it all. Abby shares her journey from pandemic paddle-outs to tournament circuits, while Garrett brings his guzzler-building and bass-huntin...

Step into the Battleborn Duckers Studio with host Rydell Danzie for a high-caliber episode of the WHIN Podcast that hits harder than a 12-gauge at fly-down. Joined by an all-star table of waterfowl junkies—including Greg Vury (Bear Arms, Mossy Oak Pro Staff), Nick Gulley (Marsh Addiction NV), Joel Henderson (Alabama Outdoors), Don Probst (WHIN Board), and Nevada duck-hunting legend Ruben Aquino—this is a full-throttle dive into shotguns, choke tubes, and the fine art of folding ducks. From th...

On this episode of the WHIN Podcast, we’re posted up in the Battleborn Duckers studio talking with two gritty, boots-in-the-mud volunteers—Glynn Franke and Tanner Bingham—about a project that’s as innovative as it is wild: building floating islands in Nevada’s desert marshes to give ducks a better shot at nesting. We dig into how this idea came to life, the science behind plant selection, predator battles (muskrats, of all things), and how a couple of non-biologists ended up growing nat...

In this first-of-its-kind international episode of the WHIN Podcast, host Ron Stoker and Dr. Jason Wasden bring together two visionary land stewards—Chris Engler from Australia and Alejandro Carrillo from Mexico—for a groundbreaking conversation on using donkeys as tools for ecological regeneration. From the outback of Western Australia to the rugged mountains of Chihuahua, these pioneers share how wild and domestic donkeys are transforming arid landscapes into thriving habitats. With deep di...

This week on the WHIN Podcast, we’re talking boots-on-the-ground wildlife management with Doug Nielsen and Joe Bennett from NDOW—two guys who’ve spent decades in the dirt making sure Nevada’s big game herds stay wild and healthy. We dig into everything from how tag quotas are really set, to what goes into moving 150 bighorn sheep across the state, to the brutal realities of drought, predation, and habitat loss. Joe breaks down the data, Doug lays out the history, and we talk about what ...

Brought to you by the Wildlife and Habitat Improvement of Nevada (WHIN), this podcast dives deep into the wild heart of the Silver State. From guzzler builds in the desert to youth duck hunts, mule deer collaring, and predator management, we bring you the real stories behind Nevada’s conservation movement. Each episode features boots-on-the-ground insights from volunteers, biologists, hunters, and community leaders—plus updates on how your support is turning every donated dollar into triple-m...