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Ep. 2 Leasing Blinds, Training your Pup, And Building A Life Around Waterfowl

https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/tex... The season’s opener finds us at duck camp in Calusa with blinds to brush, dogs at our feet, and a full tank of optimism. We didn’t hunt opening day—and that’s exactly why this conversation matters. We unpack the real work behind a good season: how you earn access, build relationships, and prepare a blind that performs on the slow days, not just the hero days. Chuck joins to share a decade of lessons moving from Los Banos refuges to the Sacramento Valley’s rice. We break down how guided hunts can kickstart your journey, how farmer timelines drive when Opening Day truly is, and how to think about leasing a blind without confusing access for guaranteed straps. If you’re eyeing rice country, you’ll hear what “under the flight line” really means, how concealment beats decoy counts most days, and why the best blinds rarely open up when you want them. We also spotlight "Pepper", Chuck's 5 year old lab with a big motor, and the training that keeps her safe and steady. From force fetch as a true conservation tool to an extended place away from the pit, you’ll get practical, field-tested dog tips you can use immediately.  We round out with guns and shells—when a nimble 20-gauge shines in pits, why bismuth makes better table fare, and how to choose loads that match realistic shot windows. Whether you’re a new hunter plotting your first guided trip or a veteran considering a lease, this is a clear, candid look at what actually moves the needle in Sac Valley waterfowl.  Subscribe, share with your blind crew, and drop a review with your favorite early-season ritual—what’s one prep step you swear by?