Colton Bailey on Coaching, Guiding, and the Real Joy of the Hunt

We sit down with our friend Colton Bailey—teacher, coach, and Arkansas waterfowl guide—to trace the path from the classroom to the pit blind and the values that tie them together. Mentors, faith, patience, and craft rise above limits and gear hype as we revisit hunts that changed us.

• Colton’s background as a teacher, coach, and guide in Northeast Arkansas
• Early mentors, first hunts, and the heyday vs the public land grind
• Coaching lessons that shape character and carry into the blind
• Gear costs, marketing noise, and skill before upgrades
• The turkey stalk, small windows, and teamwork under pressure
• Why film matters for memory and storytelling
• The 12‑year‑old phenom caller who learned on YouTube
• Duck calling like a band: timing, rhythm, and realism
• Working with Kade and the Delta Thunder ethos
• Youth hunts, family roots, and gratitude as a daily practice

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