The Maggie Williams Podcast

Ep 56 - Ocellated Turkeys & Mexican Duck Hunting with Sydney Cole

In this episode of The Maggie Williams Podcast, I’m joined by one of my best friends and favorite adventure partners, Sydney Cole—and this one is full of laughs, wild stories, and a whole lot of firsts. We kick things off by talking about my newfound love for riding horses. Thanks to Sydney (our resident barrel racer), I’ve officially stepped into the cowgirl era. The real question is—will I be making my barrel racing debut this summer? Jury’s still out… but she’s working on me. Somewhere along the way, we realized we’ve got a pretty fair trade going: I’m turning Sydney into a turkey hunter… and she’s turning me into a cowgirl. From there, we dive into the NWTF Convention, which brought in a record-breaking 94,426 attendees this year—an incredible testament to how strong and passionate the hunting community really is. And that’s where this story really begins. At NWTF, we met Diego Olaguibel, owner and operator of Yukkutz Hunting—and what started as a conversation quickly turned into an invitation we couldn’t pass up. Not long after, we found ourselves in Mexico experiencing the blue-winged teal hunt of a lifetime—the kind of hunt you dream about but can’t fully put into words until you live it. And just when we thought it couldn’t get any better… plans shifted, doors opened, and we had the opportunity to pursue one of the most beautiful and unique birds in the world—the ocellated turkey. It’s hard to even describe how special that experience was. The landscape, the culture, the people—it all came together in a way that reminded us just how big this lifestyle really is, and how grateful we are to be a part of it. We cannot recommend Yukkutz Hunting enough. From the professionalism to the lodging, the food, the guides, and the overall experience—it was truly top tier in every way. If you’ve ever dreamed of hunting in Mexico, this is your sign: 👉 Check them out: https://yukkutzhunting.com This episode is about friendship, new experiences, chasing adventure, and saying “yes” when the opportunity comes. Thank y’all so much for listening—we don’t take it lightly. Find our host Maggie at: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaggiewilliams?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiewilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaggiewilliamspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJHqUBdfgnFLc3P87r88Vw Find Sydney Cole:  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sydneyallicole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyallicole/ Sydney's Photography page: https://www.instagram.com/sydneyallicolephotography/ This episode is brought to you by Higdon Outdoors. When it comes to waterfowl gear you can trust in the field, Higdon Outdoors has been setting the standard for decades. From lifelike decoys to innovative hunting solutions, Higdon is built for hunters who demand reliability when it matters most. Use code MAGGIE at checkout to save on your next order at HigdonOutdoors.com and get geared up for your next hunt. (Code is valid for online Momarsh and Power Calls purchases as well!)  https://higdonoutdoors.com If you enjoyed this week's podcast, please share it with a friend and give us a five-star rating. If you're feeling generous, I sure would appreciate a review! Thank you so much for putting us at #3 in the nation on the Wilderness Charts. All Glory to the Good Lord! God bless! See y'all here same time next week.

Ep 55 - Coyote Trapping & Courtrooms with Buck Horton

In this episode, Maggie Williams sits down with her longtime friend Buck Horton to talk about their time at Arkansas State, their collegiate involvement with Ducks Unlimited, and the paths their lives have taken since.  Buck shares his background as a trapper, how he got started, and why trapping continues to shape the way he hunts and views conservation. As a law student, Buck also gives listeners insight into how he balances a full-time job, his studies, and a life filled with hunting and trapping.  The two dive into fur-bearing animals in Arkansas, trapping tactics, and what really matters on the trapline. They also walk through a full day of trapping together, what setups worked, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation moves into bowhunting, bowfishing, discipline in the outdoors, and a turkey hunting story that nearly cost Buck his life! Find our host Maggie at: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaggiewilliams?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiewilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaggiewilliamspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJHqUBdfgnFLc3P87r88Vw Find Buck Horton:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCuQWBbRt/?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebuckhorton?_r=1&_t=ZP-93De4NDWNv5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebuckhorton/?hl=en YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebuckhorton?si=KfUC1RJJDLrFthjS 🎯 Event Spotlight Mark your calendars for the 2026 DSC Convention & Sporting Expo, happening February 6 through 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. This three-day expo features hundreds of top outfitters, firearm and gear manufacturers, artists, jewelers, and conservation partners. Enjoy family-friendly banquets and auctions designed to educate and inspire outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.  Join DSC in supporting their mission and get 25% off day passes using code WILD26 (all caps) at biggame.org. Get your tickets today and see y’all in Atlanta! This episode is brought to you by Higdon Outdoors. When it comes to waterfowl gear you can trust in the field, Higdon Outdoors has been setting the standard for decades. From lifelike decoys to innovative hunting solutions, Higdon is built for hunters who demand reliability when it matters most. Use code MAGGIE at checkout to save on your next order at HigdonOutdoors.com and get geared up for your next hunt. (Code is valid for online Momarsh and Power Calls purchases as well!)  https://higdonoutdoors.com If you enjoyed this week's podcast, please share it with a friend and give us a five-star rating. If you're feeling generous, I sure would appreciate a review! Thank you so much for putting us at #3 in the nation on the Wilderness Charts. All Glory to the Good Lord! God bless! See y'all here same time next week.

Ep 54 - Black Duck & Sea Duck Hunting with Migration Destination!

This week on The Maggie Williams Podcast, our host, Maggie Williams, sits down with Andrew Ewing and Zach Olson, the duo behind Migration Destination Outfitters, after three incredible days of hunting on Long Island with Migration Destination and Beau and Lexie Brooks! After getting Kate to pick up her first black ducks, we sit down and discuss what it really takes to run a successful waterfowl operation on the edge of the Atlantic. From early struggles to unforgettable guided hunts, to the time Zach put his entire life on the line to save the business, this episode pulls back the curtain on a side of duck hunting most people never see. Find our host Maggie at: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaggiewilliams?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiewilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaggiewilliamspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJHqUBdfgnFLc3P87r88Vw Find Migration Destination Outfitters Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/migrationdestinationoutfitters/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@migrationdestinationoutfitters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Migration-Destination-Outfitters-100089916227032/ Website: https://www.migrationdestinationoutfitters.com/duck-hunts 🎯 Event Spotlight The Mallard Masters Championship returns to Augusta, Arkansas, on Saturday, January 17, 2025, with an all-day expo, live music, duck gumbo, kids zone, and live demonstrations. Register your team or become a vendor at mallardmasterschampionship.com. This episode is brought to you by Higdon Outdoors. On our black duck hunt, we got to try out the all new Higdon Outdoors BLACK DUCK Pulsators! And they were a hit! When it comes to waterfowl gear you can trust in the field, Higdon Outdoors has been setting the standard for decades. From lifelike decoys to innovative hunting solutions, Higdon is built for hunters who demand reliability when it matters most. Use code MAGGIE at checkout to save on your next order at HigdonOutdoors.com and get geared up for your next hunt. (Code is valid for online Momarsh and Power Calls purchases as well!)  https://higdonoutdoors.com Poncho Outdoors makes rugged, comfortable men’s outdoor shirts designed for hunters and outdoorsmen. Great fit, durable fabric — perfect for a day in the field or a night around the campfire. See their full gear lineup here: https://ponchooutdoors.com If you enjoyed this week's podcast, please share it with a friend and give us a five-star rating. If you're feeling generous, I sure would appreciate a review! Thank you so much for putting us at #3 in the nation on the Wilderness Charts. All Glory to the Good Lord! God bless! See y'all here same time next week.

Ep 53 - Hunting Like A Farmer with Pat Spinosa

In this episode of The Maggie Williams Podcast, Maggie sits down with Pat Spinosa, host of the Like a Farmer podcast for a conversation that happened exactly how most great hunting stories do: on the road, with a duck hunt waiting at the end. Pat has built his platform around honoring rural America, agriculture, and the people who keep tradition alive through hard work, faith, and respect for the land. Through Like a Farmer, he shares stories from farming, hunting, sports, and music, all tied together by grit, legacy, and a deep connection to where we come from. This interview wasn’t recorded in a studio. Pat stopped in while traveling to hunt, and that setting made the conversation all the more authentic. Maggie and Pat talk about the importance of storytelling in agriculture and the outdoors, preserving tradition in a modern world, and why the best conversations often happen when life is moving and the woods are calling. Find our host Maggie at: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaggiewilliams?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiewilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaggiewilliamspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJHqUBdfgnFLc3P87r88Vw Find Pat and Like A Farmer Here:  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/pat_spinosa/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/?hl=en Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/?hl=en This episode is brought to you by Higdon Outdoors. When it comes to waterfowl gear you can trust in the field, Higdon Outdoors has been setting the standard for decades. From lifelike decoys to innovative hunting solutions, Higdon is built for hunters who demand reliability when it matters most. Use code MAGGIE at checkout to save on your next order at HigdonOutdoors.com and get geared up for your next hunt. (Code is valid for online Momarsh and Power Calls purchases as well!)  https://higdonoutdoors.com Tactacam Reveal 3.0 is a next-gen trail camera with low-glow, built-in GPS, and multi-carrier connectivity — ideal for scouting game and capturing trail action with clarity and reliability. Check it out here: https://www.tactacam.com/reveal-trail-cam  For all-around hunting camp or property surveillance, Tactacam Defend 360 gives you pan/tilt/zoom control over cellular — no Wi-Fi needed — so you can monitor off-grid ground from anywhere. Learn more at: https://www.tactacam.com/defend-360-cam  Poncho Outdoors makes rugged, comfortable men’s outdoor shirts designed for hunters and outdoorsmen. Great fit, durable fabric — perfect for a day in the field or a night around the campfire. See their full gear lineup here: https://ponchooutdoors.com If you enjoyed this week's podcast, please share it with a friend and give us a five-star rating. If you're feeling generous, I sure would appreciate a review! Thank you so much for putting us at #3 in the nation on the Wilderness Charts. All Glory to the Good Lord! God bless! See y'all here same time next week.

Ep 52 - Training Better Gundogs with Tara Hillebrand

In this episode, I talk with Tara Hillebrand of Habitat Flat Kennels about her journey training gundogs — how she got started, her training philosophy, and some of the puppy do’s and don’ts every dog-owner should know.  Find our host Maggie at: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themaggiewilliams?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaggiewilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themaggiewilliamspodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnJHqUBdfgnFLc3P87r88Vw Find Tara at:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara.hillebrand/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tara.hillebrand?lang=en Tactacam Reveal 3.0 is a next-gen trail camera with low-glow, built-in GPS, and multi-carrier connectivity — ideal for scouting game and capturing trail action with clarity and reliability. Check it out here: https://www.tactacam.com/reveal-trail-cam  For all-around hunting camp or property surveillance, Tactacam Defend 360 gives you pan/tilt/zoom control over cellular — no Wi-Fi needed — so you can monitor off-grid ground from anywhere. Learn more at: https://www.tactacam.com/defend-360-cam  Poncho Outdoors makes rugged, comfortable men’s outdoor shirts designed for hunters and outdoorsmen. Great fit, durable fabric — perfect for a day in the field or a night around the campfire. See their full gear lineup here: https://ponchooutdoors.com If you enjoyed this week's podcast, please share it with a friend and give us a five-star rating. If you're feeling generous, I sure would appreciate a review! Thank you so much for putting us at #3 in the nation on the Wilderness Charts. All Glory to the Good Lord! God bless! See y'all here same time next week.