With the holiday weekend here, we're taking it back to the very beginning. This week's episode is a re-airing of a conversation recorded in September 2023—before The Standard Sportsman officially launched. Cason and Brent tackle a question guaranteed to spark debate: Is Arkansas still the Duck Hunting Capital of the World? Drawing on personal experiences, harvest data, and waterfowl science, they make the case from every angle. Enjoy the holiday weekend, and we'll be back next week with a brand-new episode.

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As her historic seven-year term on the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission comes to a close, outdoorswoman, conservationist, and avid duck hunter Anne Marie Doramus joins the podcast to reflect on her time helping guide one of the nation's premier wildlife agencies. Appointed in 2019 as the first woman to serve a full term on the Commission, Doramus navigated some of the agency's most consequential—and occasionally controversial—decisions. She shares how a childhood spent hunting and fishing in Southeast Arkansas sparked a lifelong passion for conservation, offers insights into key issues that shaped her tenure, and highlights opportunities available to hunters, anglers, and landowners across the state. The conversation also looks ahead, as Doramus discusses her vision for keeping Arkansas at the forefront of wildlife habitat management, public access, and quality hunting experiences for future generations.

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Canadian waterfowling finds itself at a pivotal moment. As more American hunters head north in search of ducks and geese, participation among Canadian residents continues to decline, raising questions about the future of the country's hunting traditions. Rob Olson, a former leader with both Delta Waterfowl and the Manitoba Wildlife Federation, was at the forefront of efforts to establish safeguards in Manitoba before hunting pressure reached a tipping point. Now, he's helping neighboring Saskatchewan navigate similar challenges as policymakers, hunters, and conservationists work to protect Canada's rich waterfowling heritage for future generations.

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