Public Land - Illinois - Clayton Apke

<p>This series highlights the highs and lows of hunting public land across different regions of America — the early mornings, the pressure, the competition, and the grind that comes with earning every bird.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Clayton Apke from the Quad Cities area to talk about waterfowl hunting on the Mississippi River.</p><p><br></p><p>Clayton shares what it takes to find success on one of the country&#39;s most famous waterways, including dealing with large crowds of hunters and camping out the night before to secure a quality hunting spot. They discuss the competition for prime locations, the lengths hunters will go to for a good spot, and what makes Mississippi River duck hunting such a unique experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The guys also talk about Clayton&#39;s dream ducks and dream hunt, along with the species and destinations that remain at the top of his bucket list.</p><p><br></p><p>The conversation eventually turns to public land turkey hunting, as Clayton shares his experiences chasing gobblers and the challenges that come with pursuing turkeys on pressured public ground.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This series is brought to you by the great people at Chêne Gear.</strong></p>