The Filthy Spoon Podcast

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In this episode Jon and Robert sit down at Slough House with Jason from Fowl Pursuer Outdoor Adventures to announce his new Gridley hunting lodge and share season news. Jason describes the lodge features — lodging, breakfast and dinner, a shop/bar hangout, dog kennels, a cleaning station and freezer, and space for boats and trailers — plus booking details for hunters.

The hosts also cover local hunting topics including pintails, rice country tactics, blinds, gear, social media and refuge hunting, and highlight sponsors and outfitters to support this season.

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Guided duck and goose opener in Northeast California at Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters: the crew scored 28 birds in an hour, including surprising mallards working a dry grain field and several big honkers. Highlights include coordinated calling, successful use of custom calls, a sprig among the mallards, and lively blind etiquette.

The episode also covers guide Jake’s setup, outstanding lodging and food, sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Shannon Kelly, Duck Chugger), gear recommendations, and the group’s memorable mishaps — a forgotten shotgun, a flat tire, and early-morning chaos — with plans to hunt water in the afternoon.

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In this episode the Filthy Spoon Jon welcome Hoon and Logan from Foul Mouth TV for an honest, hands‑on conversation about breaking into duck hunting. They discuss refuges vs. private rice blinds, gear and decoy setups, shot timing, and practical tips for new hunters.

The show also highlights local sponsors and the importance of mentoring — encouraging kindness, peer coaching, and learning through experience to grow and protect the sport.

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Jon delivers a frank, humorous pre-season rant covering hunting gear, shotgun gauges, trucks, camouflage, public and private land etiquette, and guide etiquette. He also highlights local sponsors, upcoming hunts, and excitement for the Northeast opener while sharing strong opinions and practical advice for hunters.

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Jon hosts a solo episode of the Filthy Spoon Podcast with sponsor shout-outs and a feature interview with Cody Griffith of Triple B Outdoors about Arkansas hunting. They cover dove, teal, goose and duck seasons, decoy and gear tips, and how weather and habitat shifts are affecting migration.

The episode also includes sponsor highlights (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, Duck Chugger, G&T Truck Repair, 818 Inspections, Shannon J. Kelly, Sacramento SCI), personal hunting stories, gear recommendations (guns, shells, waders) and plans for upcoming hunts.

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Jon talks with Scott White, General Manager of the Klamath Drainage District, about water management, refuge recovery, and how renewed flows helped wetlands and migratory birds after recent droughts.

They discuss the district’s history, its role delivering Klamath River water to Lower Klamath, impacts on local communities and hunting, and plans for restoration and future habitat work.

The episode also includes sponsor shoutouts and community updates; follow Klamath Drainage District on Instagram for photos and updates.

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Hosts and guests hunt dove and pigeons in Yuma along the border wall, contend with a surprise monsoon that floods fields and slows the birds, and share stories of canal rescues, helicopter flyovers, and late‑night pool antics.

The episode also highlights sponsors and custom call makers, offers a special Tule Creek discount for listeners, and mixes hunting gear talk with food, camaraderie, and off‑the‑wall humor.

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On Dove Season Eve the hosts run through sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, G&T Truck Repair, 818 Inspections, Shannon J. Kelly, SCI Sacramento) and then sit down with Derek Shewick, Wildlife Habitat Manager for the Upper Butte Basin. The conversation covers dove habitat work, planting safflower and sunflowers, banding, refuge management, and practical scouting and hunting tips.

They also discuss veterans programs (VHP/SenDaVet), the value of conservation groups like SCI Sacramento, personal Ranger/Military stories, gear and ammo preferences, and local hunting plans and events leading into opening day.

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Guests include Brad Jones on the Mini Marsh call design, Jake from Tule Creek on guided hunts and lodging in Modoc County, CWA technicians on summer banding, rocket nets and swim traps, and Mike Harden on handcrafted custom calls.

The episode captures community camaraderie, field stories, upcoming hunt plans and where to find the sponsors and guides online.