https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/dbdcba1a-e5f2-49f5-a735-277876fa34cc Welcome back to episode 8 of the RETAY Nation Podcast! This week on the podcast we announce the winners of our Argentina Dove Hunt Giveaway, and we bring George Parker of Bluebird Waterfowl on as a guest! George is the inventor of the "Animator", which is an attachment to your spinning wing decoy to create water movement and realistic sounds. He has also launched his new wings for spinning wing decoys and explains the science behind waterfowls ocular triggers! 🎧 Podcast Chapter Markers 00:00:00 – Introduction Welcome to the Retay Nation Podcast — introductions, show overview, and opening banter. 00:01:08 – The Story Behind the Mallard Mount Hunter shares the childhood story of his first mallard and the memories tied to it. 00:02:50 – Duck Season Prep Talking about early-season hunts, prepping decoys, and excitement for Wisconsin’s opener. 00:03:27 – Introducing George Parker of Bluebird Waterfowl The hosts preview their guest — calling him a “mad scientist” of waterfowl innovation. 00:06:36 – Calling George Parker (Bluebird Waterfowl) George joins from a boat on Lake Mojave during the U.S. Open fishing tournament. 00:08:55 – Innovation Born from the Pandemic George explains how the Animator was born during the pandemic and the inspiration behind it. 00:10:00 – What Is the Animator? Breakdown of what the Animator does — the science of water sound and spinning wing decoys. 00:12:15 – Early-Season Spinner Restrictions & Innovation George explains California’s no-spinner rule and how that led to creative problem-solving. 00:13:31 – Learning from Experience Discussion about being “newer” hunters, industry honesty, and learning from failure. 00:14:22 – Innovate or Die How innovation drives waterfowl hunting forward — intro to the Animator’s breakthrough. 00:15:23 – It’s Bigger Than Me George opens up about realizing how impactful the Animator has become. 00:16:09 – Why Water Sound Matters Explaining why ducks respond to natural water noise and how it changes hunting strategy. 00:18:00 – Hunting the Bluebird Days Talking about tough conditions, calm weather, and how motion makes the difference. 00:19:01 – Using the Animator in Any Conditions George details how it’s lightweight, portable, and easy to deploy when wind dies. 00:20:03 – Giveaway Draws Begin First prize winners announced; conversation continues around water motion philosophy. 00:22:00 – The Science Behind Water Sound How the Animator mimics natural water harmonics ducks recognize as safe. 00:25:20 – Audio vs Ocular Triggers Exploring sound-based attraction versus traditional spinning wing visuals. 00:27:00 – Accidental Innovation George reveals how he “accidentally” discovered the Animator’s duck-attracting sound. 00:28:25 – Education & Customer Connection How Bluebird focuses on teaching hunters and supporting users. 00:32:00 – Shot Size Talk & More Giveaways Fun mid-show banter about favorite duck loads and prize announcements. 00:35:15 – Introducing the New Wings George explains the next innovation: interchangeable decoy wings for different conditions. 00:41:00 – The Science of Flash & Behavior How different wing types mimic “fishing lure logic” — adapting flash and tone to bird mood. 00:46:00 – The Big Blade Inspiration Discussion on “The Blade” decoy and parallels between fishing flashers and duck decoys. 00:49:00 – Why the New Wings Work The science behind strobing effects, visibility, and decoy behavior. 00:51:00 – How Many Spinners Do You Need? George shares how using multiple animators increases realism through sound patterns. 00:52:00 – Field Hunting & Limitations Discussing dry field setups, floating features, and common sense in use. 00:53:34 – The Power of Sound Over Calls Why many hunters now rely less on duck calls and more on water sound. 00:55:00 – Creativity in the Spread Encouraging hunters to experiment — “try it out and find what works.” 00:55:41 – Grand Prize Giveaway: Argentina Dove Hunt Final drawing for the big trip; excitement and celebration. 00:56:13 – Thank You, George Parker Closing thoughts and appreciation for Bluebird’s innovation. 00:57:42 – Where to Find Bluebird Waterfowl Website, social handles, and how to contact George directly. 00:58:28 – Wrap-Up & Sign-Off Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:01 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/dbdcba1a-e5f2-49f5-a735-277876fa34cc All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.