If Blackbirds Were Ducks

Ep. 6: Talkin’ Turkeys with Tom Novak

In this episode, Danny talks with long time friend and accomplished hunter Tom Novak. They talk about past and upcoming turkey trips and share and discuss turkey hunting knowledge and startegy. Topics discussed include: Fanning turkeys, virtue signalers, the silent majority, mountain turkeys vs. prairie turkeys, archery turkey hunting, the mud bird and much more.

Ep. 5: Why Shed Hunting is Stupid, Bear Hunting and Why Elk Shouldn’t Be Collared with Matt Cleary

In this episode Danny sits down with Matt Cleary to talk about what they learned bear hunting last year and what they plan to implement this year. Matt is a wildlind firefighter, avid waterfowl and big game hunter and is on many of the Abandon Outdoors YouTube videos. Topics discussed include: almost dying several times in one day, bear sizes, glassing strategies, wrestling deer, mountain lions, shed hunting, utah shed closures, why elk shouldn't be collared and much more.

Ep. 4: Walleyes, Ice Fishing and Livescope With Eric Bazyn and Tom Larson

In this episode Danny talks with Tom Larson and Eric Bazyn about fishing. Tom is a professional angler who specializes in missouri river walleyes, owns and operates a guide service and fishes walleye tournaments across the country. Eric is an avid angler who also specializes in walleyes, is a hell of an ice fisherman and fishes many walleye tournaments. Topics discussed include: being allergic to fish, Tom's guiding diet, river walleyes, livescope and ice fishing, sauger, tournament angling, aquarium fish, full moons and much more.

Ep. 3: Crabbing,Clamming and Fishing the Oregon Coast with Kevin Hamilton and Mike Tompkins

In this episode, Danny sits down with Kevin Hamilton and Mike Tompkins to recap a recent trip to the Oregon Coast. Kevin is an accomplished outdoorsmen and filmmaker and several of his films are on his YouTube channel, "Western Way Productions". Mike is also an accomplished outdoorsmen and one hell of a forager, he and his son Peyton also have a YouTube channel, "Idahbros". They talk crabbing, clamming and fishing on the coast as well as many other topics.

Ep. 2: Snow Goose Crazy in Arkansas With Chase Gartner and Kristian Lilley

In this episode Danny sits down with Chase Gartner and Kristian Lilley in Arkansas during the spring snow goose season. Chase owns and operates Nomad Outfitters and has a severe obsession with snow goose hunting. Kristian Lilley owns and operates Aberdeen Wild Wings Scotland and loves chasing snows in Arkansas so much that he comes and guides with chase every February. Topics discussed include: snow goose crazy, dog eat dog world, paying for fields, spread setups, sleep deprivation, making it as a guide, hatches, client issues, extension magazines saving geese and much more.

Ep. 1: Duck Talk With Sean Weaver

Welcome to If Blackbirds Were Ducks. In the first episode, Danny Morrison sits down with Sean Weaver to talk about their recent duck hunt in Idaho as well as many things waterfowl. Sean has travelled the country hunting waterfowl and has produced and hosted numerous outdoor shows. Some of his recent work includes, Meateater's Duck Lore and The Grind Waterfowl TV. Topics discussed include: Hybridization in waterfowl, shootin' coots in a down economy, not to look at ducks, salvaging a weekend, how football saves duck lives, hunting fronts, duck hunting and ice fishing at the same time and much more.