It's Federal Season

Episode No. 22 - Shooting for Glory Part 2

Check out the second installment of a two-part series with shooters seeking gold on the world’s biggest stage. USA Shooting women’s skeet team member Austen Smith and women’s trap team representative Kayle Browning joins the podcast to discuss their roads to competing for an Olympic medal, the thrill of representing their country, and some great tips on improving shotgun skills. Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Episode No. 21 - Shooting for Glory Part 1

Part one of a two-part series talking with shooters seeking gold on the world’s biggest stage. USA Shooting men’s trap team members Derrick Mein and Brian Burrows join the podcast to discuss the excitement of the event, the training, and their expectations as they ramp up for July’s Olympic Competition. Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Episode No. 20 - Crushed It

TV’s power couple of Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, hosts of Outdoor Channel’s top-rated show, “Crush with Lee & Tiffany,” join “It’s Federal Season” to discuss how they got started as well as sharing their philosophy on growing and harvesting mature whitetails. The episode also prepares hunters for spring turkey season, as Federal’s shotshell product line manager Dan Compton talks turkey loads. Federal Premium Ammunition (https://www.federalpremium.com/)

Episode No. 19 - Getting Packed Up

Two Minnesota mainstays connect on this episode to talk about their legendary businesses and products. Duluth Pack’s Tom Sega and Federal Ammunition’s President Jason Vanderbrink discuss the increased participation in outdoor recreation, the unprecedented demand for their American made products, and the story behind Tom’s legendary bag.

Episode No. 18 - Ammunition Shortages

It’s one of the hottest topics on consumers’ minds. Federal Ammunition President Jason Vanderbrink answers real shooters’ most frequently asked questions about ammunition availability in this insightful episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast.    

Episode No. 17 - Working for Hunters

Safari Club International has been protecting hunter rights in the U.S. and globally for the past 50 years. Ben Cassidy, SCI’s Director of Government Affairs, joins the podcast to discuss the organization’s mission and its work. An important discussion for hunters worldwide.

Episode No. 16 - Onward and Upland

With COVID altering the landscapes for many conservation organizations and how they operate, the silver lining is more hunters are out social distancing and the license sales are proof of the increased participation.  Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Bob St. Pierre joins the “It’s Federal Season” podcast to discuss all things upland as well as the importance of the Federal partnership and the organization’s critical mission of sustaining and increasing habitat.

Episode No. 15 - Getting Fit for the Hunt

CrossFit Games founder Dave Castro joins the “It’s Federal Season” podcast to talk fitness for life and for hunting and shooting.  The former Navy Seal says CrossFit is certain to improve your health but can also make you a better shooter.  In the tech talk segment, Product Director Mike Holm talks about trigger time, mechanics, and proper ways to train for hunting seasons.

Episode No. 14 - 2nd Amendment Battle

Colion Noir is a tireless advocate for the 2nd Amendment. On this episode, he passionately defends law-abiding citizens’ rights to own and responsibly use firearms guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. Before wrapping up, Noir discusses the importance of the coming election and the need to be heard at the ballot box.

Episode No. 13 - Mallard Mania

Chad Belding, host of “The Fowl Life,” is afflicted with mallard mania, a lifestyle he says isn’t for everyone. As long as there are seasons open along the many flyways in North America, he’s on the chase. On this episode of the “It’s Federal Season” podcast, Chad talks about the journey of a waterfowl season, gives tips and tactics, and explains why Black Cloud is the only ammunition he loads into his shotguns.