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Talking Waterfowl with an MLB Pro!
25th December 2025 • Final Approach Podcast • Final Approach
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You are going to learn absolutely nothing on this podcast so tune in for the fun. LOL This FA Podcast features Steve Hawkinson, owner of Cupped Custom Duck Straps, and professional baseball player Nick Mears. Steve discusses his custom leather duck straps business, including their recent switch to higher grade materials and a lot more innovation into that market. The conversation covers waterfowl hunting strategies, with Steve and Nick sharing experiences about hunting in California's rice fields and dealing with stale birds. Mario puts his two cents in on stale birds in your area no matter if your hunting public or private so you might learn something that helps you when the birds get stale. The discussion also touched on Nick's recent trade to the Kansas City Royals and his hunting schedule around baseball season. Steve and Mario also ask some wild questions about being in the Show and standing on the mound pitching in the major leagues.

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