Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run Lounge with Jack Waterway a retired Michigan state police officer and avid waterfowler. Jack takes us through his life story growing up with humble beginnings in Holland, Michigan to becoming the leader of the drug task force in Allegan, Michigan. We also discuss how a Christ-centered faith has …

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Chris Stewart, conservationist, avid hunter, and host of the YouTube "Prince of Wildlife" series. Chris has an interesting story in that he has navigated a life with parents that are well-known and decorated in the wildlife management community. He's taken what he's learned from his …

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Jason Herbert, author, teacher, and newly crowned Cedar Run Decoy Company staff writer. Jason has an interesting journey into success in the outdoor industry through the tried-and-true method of finding a passion (hunting), getting good at it, and then writing about it... all while p…

Corey Lucas and Clayton Beaird sit down in the Cedar Run studio with Logan Webster, the founder and owner of Camoretro. We talked about his journey that's led him to a passion for preserving iconic hunting clothing, and making it available for others. Logan also shares his waterfowling upbringing and the gratitude he has in how his parents develope…

Corey Lucas swung through Iowa and Illinois on his way back from waterfowling with buddies in North Dakota to spend time with the Stuedemann family at their duck camp on the Upper Mississippi River. Drake (third generation), Dave (second generation), and Don Stuedemann (first generation) join Corey around the table to unpack the history of their du…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back with by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss Voyager Dog Food Co. Dr. Pete brings his veterinary expertise to the dog food industry, and we cover a suite of questions about dog injuries, pet care, and food selection. We discuss Voyager Dog Food Company's approach to providing high quality…

Corey Lucas and Clayton Beaird hit the road to the idyllic town of Seneca, Illinois to talk with Drake Stuedemann about the finer things in life... waterfowling tradition and high-end craftsmanship. We talk about how an interest and passion for woodworking and building things as a young child has led Drake down a path to becoming a custom luxury fu…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Heath Hoogerhyde to talk about something seemingly unrelated to waterfowl...supercars. Listen as we connect the two topics as they make up a large part of "Hoogs" life outside of his family. Hoogs Customs specializes in detailing some of the finest cars in the region and beyond. We discuss how the business …

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Mike Clements and Wally Schalau to talk dog training and the Super Retriever Series. These guys are working hard to provide an awesome experience for trainers and their dogs to test their retrieving skills at Brandon Cerecke's (BOSS Shotshells) "duck farm" in White Pigeon, Michigan. Mike guides us through t…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Jay Hathaway from Vanguard to talk about optics. Jay gives us the skinny on the optics industry, and as usual Corey and Kaj take him down a rabbit hole to talk "the band life" and the reputation punk rock bands have to throwdown, Vanguard's origin story is unique and their dedication to providing quality gl…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Dr. Pete (Philip VanVranken) and Molly VanVranken to discuss all things dogs. Dr. Pete talks about how he established the Dickman Road Veterinary Clinic, what motivates him to continue to practice vet medicine, and guides us through a laundry list of questions about hunting dog injuries, pet care, food sele…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Clayton Beaird and Zack Bouzas after a day filming the new Cedar Run Decoy Company micro-doc here in Michigan. Zack has an incredible talent for captivating an audience through video content and talks us through his methods from pacing videos to mixing audio tracks. Zack is currently filming for Loaded Timb…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with Michigan State University waterfowl research scientist Ben Luukkonen to discuss new research being conducted on the "movement, survival, habitat selection, and productivity of Great Lakes mallards". This conversation is "wild" as we learn about how game farm mallard genetics may be influencing breeding and …

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with recently retired National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) R3 Coordinator and Regional Director Steve Sharp to kickoff the spring turkey season. Steve's stories are always entertaining and we take the opportunity to tap into his wealth of knowledge on the wild turkey. We dive deep into the history of wild turk…

Corey Lucas, Kaj Carlson, and Clayton Beaird sit down with Zach Brawley to recap his year of adventures. The conversation covers Zach's near death experience, in-depth philosophical discussion on churches, baptisms, and the purpose for what we do... chasing ducks. And yes, we eventually get to talking about the National Wild Turkey Federation Annua…

Corey and Kaj are joined in the Cedar Run Decoy Co. studio by friend Clayton Beaird to recap Season 1 of The Corey & Kaj podcast, discuss the plans for Season 2, and share the hunting season highs and lows. Get ready for Season 2 by listening to this podcast! Follow Clayton's adventures on Instagram (@cbeaird32)…

Corey and Kaj are joined at the Cedar Run Cabin by good friends Adam Kujacznski and Eric Shaeffer to discuss Michigan's grouse and woodcock opener, predictions about the next day's hunt, salmon and trout fishing, and other shenanigans. The boys show no shame in sharing nickname origins, old YouTube videos, learn about "coveys", and discover the wor…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are on the road again to northeast Michigan to talk with Conner Gough of Great Lakes Guided Outdoors. We sit down in the "pavilion" to talk about the rigors of the waterfowl guiding lifestyle, what drives Conner's passion for hunting, cover some coyote hunting tips, and discuss why it might be intrusive to look into some…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are on the road to northern Michigan to sit down with Ron Boehme of The Hunting Dog Podcast and MeatEater fame. We travel back in time with Ron as he describes how life was like in Chicago, how he setup roots in Michigan, and how his name is now synonymous with upland bird hunting. Ron's bird hunting experience runs deep…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are back in the Cedar Run Decoy Company studio, sitting down with Tom Martin from the American Chesapeake Club (Chesapeake Bay Retrievers) to learn about the history, standards, and training of the American Chessie. Hear how these waterfowl retrieving "machines" were bred for one purpose... We also discussed the upcoming…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson take a road trip to visit with Brandon Cerecke and Zach Meyer to learn about the origin story of BOSS Shotshells. Hear about how three individuals connected to form an iconic brand (BOSS Shotshells) that has set the bar for shotshell quality and customer service. We cover a lot.... from the impressive new BOSS shop to sc…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Nick Green and Shaun McKeon of Michigan United Conservation Clubs (MUCC), one of the nation's leading statewide conservation organizations. These guys take us behind the scenes on how a grassroots and member driven conservation organization can produce hunting and fishing policies th…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Boyd Culver, founder of Coldbreak, a leader in jockey boxes (he explains what these are...) and homebrewing equipment. Boyd takes us through his journey of building a successful business while pursuing a passion. We also dive deep into our past road trips, out-of-state waterfowl hunt…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Pastor Garrett Prechtl, Colorado elk hunting guide and pastor at Radiant Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Garrett shares God's message about living a spirit led life, sometimes in hiddenness. He also touches on his elk hunting guide experience and passion for waterfowling . Follow Garr…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Bill Hawk an avid predator trapper. Bill shares his extensive knowledge in trapping as well as his past experience as a waterfowl hunting guide. Some sidebars include frog giggin', turkey hunting, and hey buddies. Follow Bill Hawk on Instagram (@billhawk972), and check out his hilari…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined in the Cedar Run Studio by Shawn Stahl from RNT Calls. Not only is Shawn known as a goose guru, but is also a very accomplished and selfless turkey hunter. We cover the current waterfowl hunting culture, RNT's annual Callapalooza event, and turkey hunting. Enjoy listening to Shawn share his vast experience in …

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Zach Brawley, a southwest Michigan hunter with a passion for traditional waterfowling and a gift for storytelling! We cover everything from shotguns to albino ferrets. Enjoy the laughs as Zach takes us on his journey through his hunting hijinx. Follow Zach Brawley on Instagram (@snow_storm_93), and check ou…

Corey Lucas is joined by Jordan Browne, co-host and cameraman on Michigan Out of Doors TV, and Ryan Bowman and Cole Lyon of Reign Guided Outdoors to talk about their recent goose hunt in southwest Michigan and the life of an outdoor/hunting television professional. Follow Jordan Browne and Michigan Out of Doors TV on Facebook, Instagram (@michigano…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Keith Kluting, owner of Black River Habitats, to talk about the intricacies of habitat restoration. Learn more about the how-to's, the don't do's, and the want to's of wetland restoration. Follow Black River Habitats on Facebook or check out their website https://www.blackriverhabitats.com/. January 26th, 2…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Nick Zyskowski, owner of Heritage Sporting Products, to talk about shared passions for woodworking, waterfowl, and wild rice restoration. Learn more about Nick's American made firearm displays and his experience working on wild rice restoration throughout Michigan. Follow Heritage Sporting Products on Insta…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson are joined by Justin Bacon who's been chasing North America's 41 huntable waterfowl species. Hear about Justin's passion for sea duck hunting, specifically longtail duck hunting the Great Lakes. Follow Justin Bacon on Instagram (Baconoutdoors) and check out his "Chasing the King" book about his adventures and faith. Dece…

Corey Lucas and Kaj Carlson sit down with country music singer/songwriter Kyle Jennings after a morning waterfowl hunt in southwest Michigan. They discuss the morning's adventure, origins of Kyle's passion for hunting, the Nashville music scene, and a songwriter's storytelling concert for a special purpose. October 11th, 2021 Presented by Cedar Run…