The Fowl Life

Chad kicks off the 2026 season with a solo episode focused on the birds. The weather’s been strange, birds aren’t always where people expect them to be, and some states are clearly having more success than others. (Where might surprise you.) He shares a waterfowl report from around the country and Canada, and he gets into what separates good hunters from great ones. From patience, to adaptability, preparation, and understanding the birds instead of fighting them. There's a little current-season talk, some on-the-ground perspective, and a look at what really goes into mastering this game, or if it can be mastered at all. This episode is brought to you by Benelli shotguns, Avery Outdoors, Federal Premium Ammunition, Oakley Sunglasses, and Banded Brands

Chad jumps on the mic solo for a Provider Eat Wild episode that’s all about food. He talks recipes, cooking wild game, getting together with friends, and the different ways people prepare the same animals. From simple meals to some of the recipes found in The Provider cookbook, this one stays centered on good food and the time spent around it. Chad also wraps things up with a few updates from The Fowl Life world. Easy listening. Bring an appetite. This episode is brought to you by The Provider Culinary, ZLINE, Nappa Valley Olive Oil, and BAJA Lights!

Chad is joined by Gregg Farrell, of Tactacam cameras. They dig into the modern hunting world and how much it’s changed. From fall weather and time outdoors to the rise of trail cameras, new tech, and the ethical questions that come with all of it. They talk about conservation, wildlife management, and the responsibility hunters carry as technology advances. They also get into the connection with nature, the excitement of the hunt, and the community that keeps this lifestyle alive. It's a thoughtful, interesting, and real conversation about the future of hunting and the roots we can’t afford to lose. This episode is brought to you by Jack Link’s Jerky, Featherlite of Reno, Camospace, and Oakley Sunglasses!

Chad sits down with Bo Jackson for a conversation that goes way beyond sports. Bo opens up about his childhood, how he discovered hunting, and the values that carried him through the toughest parts of his life. His mindset from injury, to loss, and everything in between. He talks about shooting a bow in the locker room, hunt camp stories, prayer, raising kids, and the pressure young athletes face today. Bo shares advice for parents, insight from decades of experience, and a reminder that money can buy gear, but it can’t buy talent, grit, or character. A rare, personal look at a legend whose life has been defined by much more than athletic greatness. We know you'll love this one! This episode is brought to you by BO3.0 Hydration, Benelli shotguns, Mickey Thompson Tires, Federal Premium ammunition, Avery Outdoors, and Banded Brands

In Part 2, Chad and Dave Stanley talk about age, time, and what life teaches you when you’ve been doing this for decades. They get personal about fatherhood, being girl dads, and how that changed their priorities and perspective. They touch on one of their biggest inspirations as a person, Les Nesbit, and they talk details of their dream hunts, and the people who shaped them along the way. They spend some time on the waterfowl world.; what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what the industry gets right and wrong. Dave has an important take on the role of media and the misconception that great footage is just “point and shoot.” Chad reflects on credibility, ego, and the difference between people who’ve earned it and people who just post about it online. It's another insightful, honest conversation about passion, legacy, and caring deeply about a lifestyle that’s given them everything. We know you'll love this one! This episode is proudly brought to you by Travel Nevada, Benelli shotguns, Hi Viz sights, Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks, and Banded Brands.