On this episode of the Outdoor Aligned Podcast, Luke sits down in the mancave with his longtime waterfowl hunting buddy Bailey Small. The two dive into the 2025 waterfowl season so far — the highs, the lows, and the unforgettable hunts, including a Canadian goose band that highlighted the recent part of the season.

Luke and Bailey talk through the challenges and rewards of chasing migrating birds on Missouri’s public land conservation areas, sharing real-world experiences that every public-land hunter can relate to.

Bailey also opens up about his dog Rip and the journey behind Small Kennels, his gun dog training business. With five years of experience and a reputation for producing high-quality dogs, Bailey breaks down his training programs, his approach to developing reliable gun dogs, and how he manages to hunt so many days during the season.

If you’re into ducks, geese, public land, or gun dogs — this one’s for you.

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