This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens from Ducks Unlimited to discuss one of the most important conservation issues facing duck hunters today.

Recent proposals involving prairie potholes and wetlands have sparked concern across the waterfowl community, but what do these changes actually mean? In this conversation, we separate fact from fiction and take a deep dive into why the Prairie Pothole Region is known as North America's Duck Factory, how these wetlands drive duck production, and what the proposed changes could mean for the future of waterfowl hunting.

We also discuss the relationship between agriculture and conservation, common misconceptions surrounding the proposal, and—most importantly—what hunters can do to help protect the habitat that produces the ducks we all enjoy chasing each fall.

This isn't a political conversation. It's a conversation about ducks, habitat, and ensuring future generations have the same opportunities we've been fortunate enough to experience.

If you'd like to learn more about the Prairie Pothole Region, support Ducks Unlimited's conservation efforts, or take action regarding the current wetland proposal, visit the Ducks Unlimited action page here:

Ducks Unlimited Prairie Pothole Region & Conservation Action

Whether you're a Ducks Unlimited member, a public land hunter, or simply someone who cares about the future of waterfowl hunting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by High Prairie Sportsman for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the show. We dive into some of the biggest topics in waterfowl hunting today, including conservation, public land, flooded corn, 28-gauge shotguns, and the future of our sport. We also talk about the importance of habitat, the challenges facing today's hunters, and why some of the biggest debates in duck hunting deserve more honest discussion. Whether you agree with every opinion or not, this episode is guaranteed to make you think and spark conversation. In This Episode:🦆 The current state of duck hunting🌾 Conservation and habitat challenges🌽 Flooded corn and one of duck hunting's biggest debates🔫 28-gauge shotguns—hype or legitimate?🏞️ Public land hunting and hunting pressure⚡ Campfire debates and Lightning RoundIf you enjoy thoughtful conversations about duck hunting, conservation, and the future of the sport, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

In this episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, we're breaking down the 7 biggest mistakes that keep hunters from consistently killing resident Canada geese during the early season. From poor scouting and bad hides and overcalling we're sharing the lessons we've learned after years of chasing honkers.

Whether you're brand new to goose hunting or you've been doing it for years, avoiding these mistakes will put more birds in your spread this season.

🪿 Why scouting is everything
🦆 The #1 mistake most goose hunters make
🎯 The truth about hides, decoys, and calling
😂 Stories from the goose field

If you're gearing up for early goose season, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Brian, host of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, for a conversation covering everything from duck hunting and conservation to the evolution of waterfowl media.We dive into what makes a great hunting story, how the sport has changed over the years, the role podcasts play in bringing hunters together, and what we believe the future holds for waterfowl hunting. Along the way, we share stories from the marsh, discuss the challenges facing today's hunters, and talk about why preserving the traditions of duck hunting matters more than ever.Whether you're a longtime Migration Waterfowl listener or hearing Brian for the first time, this episode is packed with thoughtful conversation, honest opinions, and plenty of duck camp storytelling.In This Episode:🦆 The current state of duck hunting🎙️ Building one of the top waterfowl podcasts🌾 Conservation and the future of waterfowl📺 The evolution of hunting media🤝 Bringing hunters together through storytelling🏕️ Duck camp stories and lessons from the marsh⚡ Lightning RoundIf you enjoy long-form conversations about waterfowl hunting, conservation, and the people who make this community great, you'll enjoy this one.Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

From Duck Camp to Business Owner | Young Padawan's Journey

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, my longtime hunting buddy Zack, better known to many of you as Young Padawan joins me in the studio. Over the past eight years, we've shared countless mornings in the duck blind, filmed some unforgettable Duck Gun Chronicles hunts, and made memories through series like Timber Queen and Wood Duck Wisdom. In this episode, we're looking back on those experiences, telling stories from behind the scenes, and talking about how Zack has grown from a new duck hunter into the owner of Blue Waterfowl. We also dive into diver hunting, V-boards, building a business in the waterfowl industry, and how duck hunting has changed over the last several years. As always, there's plenty of duck camp stories, laughs, and a few friendly debates along the way.

In this episode:🦆 How Zack got into duck hunting🎥 Behind-the-scenes stories from Duck Gun Chronicles🌊 The story behind Blue Waterfowl🦆 Why Zack became obsessed with diver hunting🚤 V-boards, diver decoys, and chasing big water birds🎙️ Duck camp stories and plenty of laughs

If you've followed Duck Gun Chronicles over the years, you're going to enjoy this one. And if you're meeting Zack for the first time, you'll quickly understand why he's become such a big part of our hunting adventures.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Hunter Flanders from Retay to talk all things waterfowl shotguns, duck hunting, and the future of the hunting industry.

Hunter wears several hats at Retay—from marketing and community management to product development—which gives him a unique perspective on what today's duck hunters are looking for in a shotgun. We discuss what goes into designing a reliable waterfowl gun, the role hunter feedback plays in developing new products, and some of the biggest misconceptions hunters have about shotguns.

Of course, it wouldn't be the Duck Gun Podcast without plenty of duck hunting stories, gear talk, and a few hot takes along the way.

• 🦆 Hunter's journey into waterfowl hunting
• 🔫 What makes a great duck hunting shotgun
• 💡 How new shotguns are developed
• 🎯 Common shotgun myths and misconceptions
• 🌾 The future of waterfowl hunting and the hunting industry
• ⚡ A Duck Gun Lightning Round
• 🍽️ Recipe of the Week

Whether you're a lifelong Retay owner, shoot another brand, or simply love talking duck hunting, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and conversation from two guys who are passionate about chasing birds.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Chris Williams from Delta Waterfowl to talk about the future of duck hunting and why conservation has never been more important.

We dive into the latest breeding survey, habitat loss, duck production, public land access, and the biggest challenges facing waterfowl hunters today. Chris also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Delta Waterfowl's mission, the work being done to produce more ducks and protect the future of our sport, and what every hunter can do to make a difference.

We also preview this year's Duck Hunters Expo, where I'll be attending with the Duck Gun Wild Seasonings booth and recording a live Duck Gun Podcast. If you're planning to attend, you'll hear everything you need to know before you go.

• 🦆 The latest breeding survey and what it means for hunters
• 🌾 Habitat conservation and duck production
• 🏞️ Public land access and the future of hunting
• 🎯 What Delta Waterfowl is doing differently
• 🎪 A preview of the Duck Hunters Expo
• 🦆 Chris's favorite hunting stories and conservation wins

Whether you're a lifelong Delta member or just want to understand what's happening with duck populations and conservation, this episode is packed with insight for every waterfowl hunter.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

Think you know duck hunting?This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan, Zack and Devin are joined by Jack from Chasing Green for a waterfowl trivia showdown. From duck species and migration facts to hunting history, regulations, and random duck camp knowledge, the guys put their waterfowl IQ to the test and find out who really knows their ducks.There are some easy ones, some tough ones, and a few questions that might surprise even experienced hunters.Play along from the truck, duck blind, or garage and see how many you can get right before the guys do.🦆 Who comes out on top?🦆 How much duck hunting knowledge do you really have?🦆 And which question completely stumps everyone?Grab a scorecard, challenge your hunting buddies, and let us know how you did.Hunt Hard. Eat Well.🎯 Featuring:Waterfowl triviaDuck species knowledgeMigration factsHunting historyDuck camp debatesPlenty of trash talk#DuckHunting #Waterfowl #DuckGunPodcast #ChasingGreen #WaterfowlTrivia #DuckHunters

What if I had to start over from scratch?

No boat. No decoy trailer. No years of experience. No hunting spots. Just the knowledge I've gained from years of chasing ducks.

In this episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm breaking down exactly what I would do if I were getting into duck hunting today. From choosing a shotgun and buying decoys to scouting, hunting public land, and avoiding the mistakes that cost me years of progress, this is the roadmap I'd follow if I had to build it all over again.

We'll also discuss why many hunters spend too much money on the wrong things, what skills actually matter, and how to shorten the learning curve in today's waterfowl world.

Whether you're a brand-new hunter or you've been chasing ducks for decades, this episode will make you think about what's truly important when it comes to becoming a successful waterfowl hunter.

🦆 Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

🎯 Topics:

Shotguns and gear I'd buy

Public land strategy

Decoy setups

Scouting and learning ducks

The biggest mistakes I'd avoidWhere I'd spend my moneyHow I'd become successful faster

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan ranks every major Midwest duck hunting state from S Tier to F Tier — and some of these rankings are definitely going to make people mad.

Which states truly deserve the hype? Which ones are living off reputation?

Whether you’re chasing mallards in flooded timber, divers on big water, or field geese in the flyway, this one is guaranteed to spark debate at duck camp.

Drop your rankings in the comments and let’s hear where you agree — and where I completely lost my mind.

🦆 Hunt Hard. Eat Well.
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