Episodes

In this episode of the WHIN Podcast, Don Propst and Mitchell sit down with Bradley LeBaron of Coots Taxidermy to unpack what it really takes to turn a hard-earned animal into a lifetime memory—starting with what you do in the field. From protecting velvet fast, to preventing hair slip on antelope, to proper cooling and clean cape handling, Bradley shares practical, no-fluff advice that saves trophies from avoidable mistakes (and a few hilarious shop stories along the way). The conversation also ...

In this episode, the crew dives deep into the realities of duck hunting by boat, sharing hard-earned lessons on choosing the right setup, building effective blinds, and staying safe on big and shallow water alike. From longtails versus surface drives to DIY blind construction, camouflage materials, and boat positioning in reeds, the conversation blends technical know-how with plenty of laughs and real-world stories—including getting stuck, nearly sinking, and navigating Lake Mead in the dark. Th...

In this kickoff episode, the crew behind the new WHIN Podcast—Wildlife Habitat Improvement Nevada—sets the tone for what this show is all about: real conservation, real community, and real impact in the Silver State. Joined by Ron Stoker, Rydell Danzie, Davin Sundvik, and Nick Gulli (including Nick’s “Marsh Addiction” mission supporting veterans and first responders), the conversation dives into how WIN connects volunteers, partners with NDOW, and turns ideas into on-the-ground projects—from guz...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with the Sin City Rat Pack, a group of big game hunters and competitive archery shooters based in Las Vegas. They specialize in archery course design and 3D tournaments, with a mission to "Create Better Bow Hunters!" It was an enjoyable conversation, and we're sure it will be just as enjoyable for you to listen to. Tune in for insights into their unique world of archery and outdoor adventures! --

Hey folks, after a long hiatus, we're back on the air! Apologies for the sound quality—Brian's up in Reno and Ron just barely learned how to talk. But thank goodness we have the one and only Rydel Danzie from Field to Grill in the studio. Buckle up, this is gonna be a good one! BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no ext...

The Battle Born Ducker Crew was invited out to the Armcor/ Rock Island Armory facility to talk with their head gunsmith and WHIN Sportsman of the year Shawn Fairbairn and his son Andrew. Shawn is a long time duck hunter and advocate in the youth hunting community. We talk about hunting and of course guns with one of the industry experts. The audio was on site so it may not be up to our normal quality.

Have you ever wanted to know how you get access to a ranchers land to hunt. Well we have you covered. On this episode we talk about the how the season has begun and sit down and talk to Mitchell and Jed about the upcoming youth hunt. Along with Jed is his dad Phil that is a farmer/ Rancher in Idaho who talks to us about how he decides who gets to hunt his land and why. From your attitude to the strength of the herd it is all on the table. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the le...

On this episode the not so silent partner Nate joins Ron and Brian to talk about the 5 things to know before you head out for your first time this season. Again more great conversation on this episode. We talk about guns, decoys and much more.

Welcome to the new studio. Our first podcast in the new studio we sit down with Tim Ruiz of All Around Retrievers. Tim is a trainer and breeder of high quality retrievers. From the hunting blind to the hunt test. Tim's dogs hunt AKC and UKC events and hunt ducks hard. Junior, senior and master dogs all have a home with Tim. We will talk about how we hunt our dogs and the dog and hunter relationship and how we can get the most out of our hunting partners. We even talk about some problem behaviors...

We have John and Gannon Hymas in studio. Gannon is one of our favorite hunters and spends part of his year in South Dakota working as a waterfowl sub-guide. When he is done he starts heading south through Idaho and ending his season in southern Nevada. John is a force to reckoned with in and out of the blind. Not only is he an excellent hunter but he is an even better man. We finally got the chance to have the two of them in the studio together. They have a ton of great information to share that...

We join our federal (Emily) and state (Abbey) partners as we talk about the carp rodeo the danger to the habitat and how we make it better

On this episode we sit down with our good friend Neil Cheeney and talk about trapping, skinning, and his line of signature scents. Neil produces the Pioche trapper rendezvous which brings together trappers from across the state to hone their skills. This is a great conversation about a variety of subjects that cover the gamut of subjects. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Battle Born Beer Battle Born Beer is an easy-d...

On this episode we welcome our friends from Las Vegas Woods and waters to talk about how we get the next generation out hunting, mud bugs, shooting and all things outdoors. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Battle Born Beer Battle Born Beer is an easy-drinking golden lager brewed with the pioneering spirit of Nevada. Field 2 Grill Bringing you healthy recipes from the field. A show where the Wilderness is your Grocer...

We sit down with the crew from the Southern Nevada chapter of Quail Forever and talk about habitat, hunting, conservation and of course Ron had to make it weird with his poop wand invention. This was a great episode with some great people. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Battle Born Beer Battle Born Beer is an easy-drinking golden lager brewed with the pioneering spirit of Nevada. Field 2 Grill Bringing you healthy...

Mike Reese returns to the studio to talk about all things wildlife policy related. What victories did we have last year and what fights are ahead for us this year? How do we step up to take our seat at the table? I promise if you have kids you will not want to miss this one. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Battle Born Beer Battle Born Beer is an easy-drinking golden lager brewed with the pioneering spirit of Nevada....

Join us as we talk to Howard and Blake Haut. Howard has been hunting the Overton WMA since he could walk and his son Blake followed in his dads footsteps. Howard was raised to hunt the old school way with respect for the art of hunting. He talks about the way things used to be and the struggle to adjust to the the way things are today. These boys are top notch hunters that make our sport better every day. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear ...

The Battle Born Duckers crew sits down with Gus, Garrett and Kody AKA Nevada mullet to talk about the twins first experience with duck hunting. We also get some insight from the Nevada Mullet on what it was like to be mentoring his first hunt. We get to talk about the experience and how it compares to their previous big game hunts and we have a lot of fun while we do it.

Nick returns with James who has made his return to the world of hunting this season. James was an avid hunter and being busy with baseball a a kid made it tough to hunt so he stopped. This year he rediscovered his passion and is now working on his hunting skills. We also talk about how the season is going this year for birds.

We sit down with Rob the manager of the Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge and talk about what it takes to manage a wildlife refuge and what this season may mean for our waterfowl numbers. Rob is one of the most knowledgeable people we have met when it comes to waterfowl. Rob is an avid hunter and outdoorsman and has worked in every flyway in the United States. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Battle Born Beer Battl...

On this episode of the Duckers we sit down Doug Neilson the Conservation Education Supervisor with the Nevada Division of Wildlife and talk about the great programs NDOW has to get kids excited about hunting and fishing. Doug has a long history of mentoring many youth including Ron and has some great insight on all the work that goes into improving the opportunities for hunters in Nevada. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the wor...

Our good friend Ruben is back to talk to us about some tips and tricks he has learned over the years to be ready for waterfowl season. From guns to decoys bags to finishers Rubens experience hunting waterfowl all over the country for 25 years is all on the table to give us some of his tips and tricks to getting the most out of our time in the blind. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading product design and eye-wear brands in the world. Battle Born Beer Battle Born Beer i...

On this episode we sit down with Jason Mace the Southern Nevada District Chair of Ducks Unlimited and Billie Ray Fann the Senior Regional Director of Ducks Unlimited. What has ducks unlimited done to help improve the habitat for waterfowl in Nevada and across the west. Where are the bird coming from and what does the future look like for waterfowl in the region. We also talk a little about their hunting adventures along the way. BEX Sunglasses Established in 2009, BEX is one of the leading prod...

Alan Finney is in studio talking about his working dogs and what he dies to have his hounds ready to work a tough hunting season. Alan has taken his dogs everywhere including the Las Vegas Hunting retriever club where one of his dogs passed his junior hunt test run. So his dogs can run everything from quail to duck and never skip a beat. Learn how he gets it done including some of the must haves for running your dogs chasing some birds.

What better way to build a legacy than to learn from a legacy hunter. We sit down with' Nick and Glen, two legacy hunters as Ron would call them and talk about how they mentor new hunters and about all of the conservation work they do up at the Key Pittman WMA as always when you are dealing with the Battle Born duckers the conversation quickly comes off the rails and the conversation opens up to everything under the sun.