
About this episode
Host John Gordon returns with a chance encounter turned memorable episode, featuring field trial trainer Hunter Hastings. Their story starts at a gas station in Crockett, Texas, where a shared love of retrievers sparked a connection. In this episode, they talk about off-season training—how to keep your retriever in shape, avoid heat stress, and stay ready for fall. Whether you're training for the field or just keeping your pup active, you’ll find useful advice and a great conversation rooted in the DU community spirit.
Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast
Send feedback: [email protected]
Get every episode summarized
Each time Ducks Unlimited Podcast publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Inside Split Reed: Public Land Ducks, Community & Storytelling (Ep 806)
Ducks Unlimited Podcast

RELOADED EP312: History Series- Jay "Ding" Darling & Waterfowl Conservation In T...
Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Seth Chapman on Duck Hunting, Business & Being Real in the Outdoors (Ep 805)
Ducks Unlimited Podcast

The 2026 Duck Numbers Are Out: Here's the Early Story...
Ducks Unlimited Podcast