Podcast

The Sporting Chance

Hobbies, Leisure, Sports, Wilderness

Tune in as hosts Casey Everett and Aaron Kincaid bring their unique blend of humor and realism to the table as they delve deep into the world of falconry, dog work, primitive hunting, and beyond. Laugh along as they navigate the highs and lows of these ancient crafts with a down-to-earth approach that keeps it real.

Episodes
136
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 56 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

136 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 134 - Amy Buckendahl

    Season 1, Episode 134

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by Amy Buckendahl. Amy is a falconer and the chair of the upcoming NAFA meet in sunny Des Moines, Iowa. Find out all about the upcoming meet, the accommodations, the events, the game to be had and the much more! We also find out about Amy's falconry and her work with Women on the Wing!

    https://www.n-a-f-a.com/event/2026NAFAMeet

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #NAFA #FalconryMeet #WomenOnTheWing

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    1 hr 34 min
  2. Episode 133 - Dennis & Tammy Kerekes

    Season 1, Episode 133

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by great friends of the show, Dennis & Tammy Kerekes, falconers from Maine. We dig into the ins and outs of how they find goshawk nests, how they deal with the rough terrain of being some of the northern most falconers in america, do goshawks in the wild eat grey squirrels, find out what it takes to shoot a moose in Maine, trapping and much more on this very special episode.

    https://www.etsy.com/shop/WillowWoodApothecary

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #Goshawk

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    2 hr 13 min
  3. Episode 132 - Bill Smith

    Season 1, Episode 132

    Show notes

    This week we delve back into the world of trapping with prolific predator trapper Bill Smith. We discuss Bill's favorite sets, traps, coyotes and other predators. We get his thoughts on predator reintroduction (red wolves, wolves, mink etc). We talk fatherhood, reptiles, and much more on this thrilling episode!

    Bill's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalCarolinaOutdoors

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #Trapping #Coyote

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    2 hr 5 min
  4. Episode 131 - Tyler Sladen

    Season 1, Episode 131

    Show notes

    This week we catch back up with classic guest Tyler Sladen. We get the details about his recent trip to Africa including what he thinks is the scariest African animal! We have a great discussion about public land use and those who profit from it and we revisit the trip he took to Mexico to hunt quail with his very own dogs. This and much more!

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #PublicLand

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    1 hr 43 min
  5. Episode 130- Marya Lehman

    Season 1, Episode 130

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by fine artist, hutkeeper, tile setter and falconer Marya Lehman. Marya comes to us from the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Find out what exactly a hutkeeper is, her unique origins in falconry with her sponsor that lived with a truly wild goshawk, hear hair raising tales of eagle encounters, and how she hunts snow shoe hare. This and much more!

    http://www.facebook.com/maryalehmanart

    http//:www.facebook.com/maryalehman

    @maryalehmanart - Instagram

    @marya.Lehman - Instagram

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #SnowshoeHare #Goshawk

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    2 hr 42 min
  6. Episode 129 - Jim Nelson

    Season 1, Episode 129

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by poet and falconer Jim Nelson. Jim calls in from Washington State. He shares how he started falconry, what birds he has flown, and some of the amazing quarry he has pursued including Ptarmigan in Alaska. Listen to the harrowing tale of pulling an eyeass Gyr Falcon from the Alaskan tundra and his brushes with death along the way. We also discuss importing the aplomado falcon to America, authoring books and we take several poetry breaks along the way!

    https://www.mikesfalconry.com/product/cabin-boy-of-falconry-book-of-falconry-poems/

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #AplomadoFalcon #GyrFalcon

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    3 hr 19 min
  7. Episode 128 - The President’s Executive Order

    Season 1, Episode 128

    Show notes

    Sit down in the square office with the President’s of the Sporting Chance Podcast, Casey and Aaron as they dissect President Trump's Hunting and Fishing Executive Order. Listen to some classic Casey rants, and find out what questions Casey would ask that Aaron wouldn't bother. This and much more!

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #TrumpExecutiveOrder #HuntingExecutiveOrder

    1 hr 56 min
  8. Episode 127 - Jeff Finch

    Season 1, Episode 127

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by Pennsylvania falconer Jeff Finch. Jeff flies exotic eagles in the great commonwealth! Get schooled on some early American falconry history. Dig into his experiences as past PA president. His experience flying a pure white redtail and much more!

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Bonelliseagle

    2 hr 15 min
  9. Episode 126 - Keith Loudermilt

    Season 1, Episode 126

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by Old School Southern Beagle Man, Keith Loudermilt. Keith was short on time so this episode is a shorty! Nonetheless we get into rabbits, rabbit habitat, beagle history, scent conditions, and Keith's work as the President of the NC Sporting Dog Association. Of course Casey tries in vain to get digs in on Aaron along the way!

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Beagles #HoundHunting #SportingDogs

    1 hr 10 min
  10. Episode 125 - John Goodell

    Season 1, Episode 125

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by the Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Archives of Falconry, John Goodell. In this episode we talk about all things Archives, passage Goshawks, Peales Peregrines and much more on this exciting episode!

    Archives of Falconry: https://falconry.org/

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #PeregrineFalcon #Goshawk

    2 hr 42 min
  11. Episode 124 - Bob Glass

    Season 1, Episode 124

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by legendary New Jersey falconer, Bob Glass. Bob is the author of “A Journey with Red-Tails,” and shares his 40-year experience flying 25 red-tails, among other birds, . Along the way we discuss field and meet etiquette, and state club culture.

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

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #RedTailHawk #AJourneyWithRedTails

    1 hr 47 min
  12. Episode 123 - Matt Mullenix

    Season 1, Episode 123

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by author and falconer Matt Mullenix. Matt comes to us from the state of Louisiana. He shares his extensive background flying micro birds, at a variety of quarry in the bayous! Find out what his next book is, what the 5th fundamental of falconry might be, and listen to Casey get triggered when he is ganged up on in a debate! This and much more.

    The Archives of Falconry : https://falconry.org/

    Matt’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matthewmullenix3120

    The Four Falconry Fundamentals: https://a.co/d/0a9ffaj6 (amazon)

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Kestral #AmericanKestral #HarrisHawk

    2 hr 50 min
  13. Episode 122 - Renzo Arauco Brown

    Season 1, Episode 122

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by falconer Renzo Arauco Brown. Renzo began his falconry journey in Peru and has continued it in America, specifically the Rio Grande Valley in Texas. Hear about Renzo's childhood adventures in Peru as a young falconer and the many hawks he has flown. Find out how Renzo barely survived a shootout in Texas while hawking, and what Casey thinks connects us all!

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation

    1 hr 42 min
  14. Episode 121 - The Layman Family

    Season 1, Episode 121

    Show notes

    Three generations of falconers! This week we are joined by Steve, Seth and Tahlia Layman. We talk falconry and family, some of Steve's secret tricks, what it was like to be raised by Steve and Seth, some of Seth's crazy adventures and much more!

    Check out the video episode in its entirety for the first time on YouTube!

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    3 hr 7 min
  15. Episode 120 - Steve Schwartze

    Episode 120

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by Steve Schwartze. Steve has decades of experience hacking Peregrine Falcons as part of a Canadian recovery plan for the species. Additionally, he wild hacks Goshawks as part of his business Schwartze Goshawks. Listen to his fascinating observations and experiences living with these birds.

    https://www.schwartze-goshawks.com

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Goshawk #WildHackGoshawk #PeregrineFalcon #CanadianFalconer

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    3 hr 23 min
  16. Episode 119 - Lew Souder

    Season 1, Episode 119

    Show notes

    It's all about Goshawks baby. This week we are joined by well known falconer and raptor breeder Lew Souder. Listen along for some insights on hunting with accipiters, breeding hawks, some close calls with mountain lions and much more on this exciting episode!

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #Goshawk

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    1 hr 54 min
  17. Episode 118 - Sean Derrig

    Episode 118

    Show notes

    Saddle up with the boys as they are joined by Sean Derrig. Sean is a dog man, horse man and falconer that specializes in flying coopers hawks on bobwhite quail, over dogs on horseback! Find out some of his techniques, his thoughts on dogs, and whether or not he thinks Casey should get a horse!

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #CoopersHawk

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    1 hr 29 min
  18. Episode 117 - Steve Kaufer

    Season 1, Episode 117

    Show notes

    Join us this week as we sit down with falconer Steve Kaufer! Steve comes highly regarded by Steve Layman. We discuss goshawks, photography, outdoor cats, and including your family in

    the sport. This and much more!

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #WildlifePhotography #Goshawk

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    2 hr 30 min
  19. Episode 116 - Joe & Cordi Atkinson

    Season 1, Episode 116

    Show notes

    This week we are joined by eagle falconers Joe & Cordi Atkinson. Get some pro tips that come from a long history of working with Golden Eagles in the American west. Learn how he teaches eagles and other birds to slope soar, how he got involved in a project working with the potential man eating, Philippine “Monkey Eating” Eagles, and what they are like to train. Also we get into a discussion on Tazi dogs and how you can keep your eagle from eating your dachshund. While you're at it, check out their website, https://joeatkinsonseaglejournal.com/.

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #EagleFalconry #GoldenEagle #PhillippineEagle

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    1 hr 57 min
  20. Episode 115 - Casey's Redemption

    Season 1, Episode 115

    Show notes

    “MAGA” Casey and “The Other Host” are back with a recap of their recent eyas goshawk trip. Plenty of tangents and rabbit-holes in this fun little episode.

    #SportingChancePodcast #Falconry #HuntingPodcast #FieldSports #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifeManagement #Conservation #WildlifeConservation #BabyGoshawk #GoshawkEyas

    This episode is sponsored by:

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

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

    Midnight Falconry:https://midnightfalconry.com/

    1 hr 11 min