https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/c0cbb881-6567-448e-a618-08aaf41bab9f Welcome back to the RETAY Nation podcast! This week we are on the road in North Dakota at the duck camo Tiki Bar! We joined a group of guys who's been coming out here for 25+ years to share. week of fun and great hunting. We bring on some of the original team members who've been here since the beginning to talk about tips, and how things have changed over the years. If you've wanted to go to Nodak on a DIY trip, you gotta listen! 00:00 – 00:00:47 🎙️ Intro / Welcome • Welcome to the Retail Nation Podcast • Introducing the show’s format: interviews, stories, and reviews for the hunting community 00:00:47 – 00:02:16 🏕️ At the Tiki Bar in North Dakota • Hosts open from their “duck camp” tiki bar • Cheers to the hunt and introductions • 25 years of tradition and camaraderie 00:02:16 – 00:03:27 🌪️ Crazy Weather & Tonight’s Hunt • Hunting in 50–60 mph winds • Only a few ducks, but lots of laughs • Commentary on water vs. field hunting 00:03:27 – 00:05:39 🦆 Field Hunting, Friends & Memories • Field hunting as “the crème de la crème” • Discussion of North Dakota vs. Wisconsin hunting • 25 years of friendships and journaling every hunt 00:05:39 – 00:07:19 🍓 Margaritas, Tradition & Good Vibes • Homemade strawberry margaritas with fresh fruit • Setting the scene at camp with music and laughter 00:07:19 – 00:10:01 👴 Guest: Sam Miller (The OG) • Story of the group’s origins in the 1990s • Moving from motels to the current farmstead • Evolution of the hunt: from shooting limits to cherishing friendships 00:10:01 – 00:13:07 🌾 How Hunting Has Changed Over Time • Differences between wet and dry years • Asking permission from farmers • Building friendships with local landowners 00:13:07 – 00:14:32 🔥 Reflections on What Matters Most • “It used to be about the birds — now it’s about the tiki bar.” • Work hard, play hard, hunt hard. • Morning hunts, nightly laughs, and lifelong memories 00:14:32 – 00:15:53 🦢 Changes in Gear & Bird Behavior • Early DIY decoys vs. modern setups • Shifts in bird migration patterns and crops 00:15:53 – 00:20:19 🌾 Crop & Habitat Changes Over the Years • From wheat and barley to soybeans and canola • How that’s changed bird movement • Reflections on adapting to evolving conditions 00:20:19 – 00:21:42 😂 Hunting Timing & Weather Banter • Balancing duck and deer hunting seasons • The eternal debate: “Too early or too late?” 00:21:42 – 00:24:15 🐶 Hunting Dogs & Camp Humor • Praising Henry the retriever • Funny stories from hunts and retrieving moments 00:24:15 – 00:24:58 🥃 Remembering Fallen Friends (Emotional Toast) • Honoring hunting buddies who passed away • Annual tiki bar toast in their memory 00:25:20 – 00:26:37 📜 Memories & Stories from the Fields • Reminiscing about hunts, great shots, and long drives • Inside jokes and stories of “the guys” 00:26:37 – 00:27:42 🔥 Gear Talk: The New ACE Shotgun Reveal • Announcement of the new Retay Ace models • Upcoming releases and field testing 00:27:42 – 00:29:41 🥂 Closing Segment with Sam • Wrapping up Sam’s segment with another toast • Banter and laughter at the tiki bar 00:29:41 – 00:36:32 🚜 Guest: Ralph “The Greaser” • Tips for asking farmers for permission • Respect for the land and giving back with gifts • Old-school hunting etiquette 00:36:32 – 00:41:09 🐕 Pheasant Hunting & Dog Work • Passion for pheasant hunting • Watching dogs work fields and cattails • Training stories and teamwork 00:41:09 – 00:45:32 🔫 Gear Talk: Retay Shotguns Review • First impressions of the ACE and Gordian • Comparing to other brands and price points • Lightweight, ergonomic, natural shoulder feel 00:45:32 – 00:46:07 🥃 Another Toast (Honey Shots!) • Celebrating camaraderie and the hunt 00:46:08 – 00:53:34 🏠 Guest: Lynette — The Tiki Bar Host • History of the property and hospitality • How the tiki bar tradition began • Homemade margaritas, honey shots, and family memories 00:53:34 – 00:55:09 💍 Anniversary & Family Stories • How the hunters became part of the family • Weddings, babies, grandkids — a full generation of memories 00:55:09 – 00:56:06 🎯 Wrap-Up / Outro • Thanking the hosts • Preview of upcoming hunts and YouTube videos • Sign-off for the week Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:24:25 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/6094f644-7703-4c4f-a34f-a1e437f27e03.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/c0cbb881-6567-448e-a618-08aaf41bab9f All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.