The Sporting Chance

Episode 27 - Jake Messinger

Alone? Not anymore! Casey and Aaron are joined by Jake Messinger, falconer, survivalist, and contestant on History Channel's hit TV series, Alone! Follow along as he details the ins and outs of his time on the show, what he did to prepare, how he survived, and what ultimately led to him being medically evacuated from the wilderness. Jake speaks eloquently of his experience as a falconer, flying gyrfalcons on the king of North American quarry, the mighty Sage Grouse. This and much more!

 

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North Mountain Goshawks: https://northmountaingoshawks.com/ 

Mountain State Falconry Supply: https://www.mountainstatefalconrysupply.com/ 

Midnight Falconry: https://midnightfalconry.com/ 

A Journey with Red-tails: https://ajourneywithredtails.com/

Episode 26 - Richard Moats

Tighten up with Casey and Aaron as they are joined by the king of tight braids, Richard Moats! Richard is a falconer and gear maker in West By God Virginia. Listen up as Richard shares his experience at his first ever dachshund field trial, his extensive travels to field meets, hunting with red tailed hawks, and decker terriers. Along the way things get political, and secrets are revealed! Don't miss this one!

Episode 25 - Chad Reynolds

Run with the pack as Casey and Aaron are joined by Chad Reynolds of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Chad is a houndsman, falconer, and all around wealth of knowledge. Listen along as we talk about importing salukis, chasing jackrabbits with salukis and falcons, hunting bear, lions, coons, pigs and coyotes! As a bonus you'll get free dog training and parenting advice from Chad!

Episode 24 - Mike Radford

It's Gos Thirty! Brave the cold with Casey and Aaron as they are joined by Mike Radford. Mike is a falconer in the Last Frontier, the great state of Alaska. Learn about his unique way of hawking as he braves the cold, snow, bears, wolverines, and moose. Pay attention; you might learn something!

Episode 23 - Phil Eliya

Get schooled this week with Casey and Aaron as we are joined by the one and only Phil Eliya. Phil is a family man and a falconer in New Jersey. Follow along as Phil details his start with Teddy Moritz, why he sponsored Casey, trapping wild goshawks, flying wild goshawks, climbing goshawk nests, training goshawks, and hawking in urban locations. Also, listen as Phil and Casey debate the pros and cons of falconry on social media, as Aaron takes the position of Switzerland!

Episode 22 - Shawn O’Neil

This is an epic one folks, and not for those with thin skin! Meet Shawn O’Neil, Hollywood stuntman (Ninja Turtles, Goodfellas, Miami Vice, etc…), bounty hunter and legendary dog man. In addition to his many awards and accolades, Shawn is an old friend of Teddy Moritz and has led an incredible life. Hear his exploits with Teddy, his brushes with monkeys, professionally racing greyhounds, hunting with lurchers, breeding lurchers, ratting in NYC, what he thinks of thermal coyote hunting, training guard dogs, and especially; hunting coyotes with sighthounds. All of this and much much more!

Episode 21 - Zach Bohn

Hit the trap line this week as Casey and Aaron are joined by Zach Bohn. Zach is a falconer, trapper and all around outdoorsmen. Experience the harrowing tale of being lost in Grizzly country for days with no food or water, cooking bear meat, trapping muskrats, imprinting goshawks, fighting for your goshawks life and much more!

BONUS: Falconry Follies with Jon Munnier

Check out this bonus episode! Casey and Aaron were Jon Munnier's first guests on his new series, Falconry Follies. We say all sorts of foul things and even worse stuff on the unedited version only available on: https://buymeacoffee.com/falconrychronicles