Episode #1081: Ryan Barnes
The Big Honker Podcast
Andy Shaver & Jeff Stanfield
4.8 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 27 May 2026
⏱️ 111 minutes
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Summary
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Ryan Barnes, the new Editor-in-Chief of Wildfowl Magazine, one of the most respected publications in the world of waterfowl hunting.
The guys discuss Ryan’s journey to earning the top role at Wildfowl, the added responsibilities that come with leading such a prestigious hunting magazine, and the passion for storytelling and the pursuit of honesty that drives the publication.
They also dive into what separates Wildfowl from other outdoor and hunting magazines, the importance of preserving quality outdoor journalism, and where Ryan believes the print industry is headed as digital media continues to reshape the hunting world.
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| 0:00.0 | What's up, ladies and gentlemen. |
| 0:01.2 | Thank you for tuning in to the Big Honker podcast. Summer months are here, and that means it is time. Waterfow season is right around the corner, so you need to start getting ready. Can you imagine it is just three months away from opening day? And we're not far at all. We're not far at all. It goes by fast. Time to get started building that spread for this waterfowl season. We are brought to you by. Higden Outdoors. |
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| 1:26.2 | Very good. |
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