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Along the way, Elliott dives into gear performance, including his experience with Flight Day Bismuth ammo, the Weatherby Element 2 shotgun, Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates, TideWe waders, and Shotty Gear. The show wraps up with Woody’s much-loved Top 5 segment.

Whether you’re here for the hunts, the faith talk, or the gear insights, this episode brings it all together.

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Code: GUARDIAN15 for 15% off

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Code: FDH10 for 10% off

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Join me as I sit down with Thomas Hoke from Hoke Outdoors to dig into his recent Canada trip, scouting process, and some of the best hunts of his season so far. We talk about what it takes to freelance successfully in Canada, the challenges of keeping a young retriever steady in the field, and how early season hunts in Minnesota have shaped up. From knocking on doors to managing high-volume mallard shoots, Thomas shares what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned along the way.

Whether you’re planning a freelance trip of your own or just love hearing about the grind behind the hunts, this one is packed with insight, reflection, and practical tips.

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In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott takes on your listener Q&A with a mix of hot topics and personal stories. From the latest pintail limit debate to detailed marsh scouting lessons and a look ahead at some big upcoming trips, Elliott shares insights and experiences that connect directly to waterfowlers everywhere. Along the way, he dives into gear, dogs, public land ethics, and much more.

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TideWe – tidewe.com – Code FDH18 for 18% off

Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – Search Mammoth dog crate on Amazon or visit the Mammoth Pet Products store – Code GUARDIAN15 for 15% off

Weatherby Shotguns – weatherby.com

Purina Dog Food – purina.com

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In this episode, Elliott sits down with Blake Horton, co-host of the brand-new Winging It Waterfowl Podcast and a full-time firefighter. Blake shares his story growing up in Wheeler, Texas, where he started out hunting quail and pheasants with a German wirehair pointer, before moving into the world of waterfowl after joining the fire service in Southeast Texas. He talks about balancing podcasting with family life and long firehouse shifts, how he and his best friend Troy Miller finally launched their show after years of talking about it, and what hunting looks like now that he’s living in Louisiana. From upland hunts to chasing wood ducks in the Red River bottoms — and even the unique tradition of running dogs for deer — Blake’s story blends firefighting, friendship, and a lifelong passion for the outdoors.

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Purina Dog Food – purina.com

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TideWe – tidewe.com – Code FDH18

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In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott goes live with Patreon supporters for a special community recording. He talks through the latest hunt giveaway details, spins the Wheel of Names to pick the next guest, and shares updates on sponsors and gear. Elliott also recaps his recent trip to Las Vegas, reflects on the culture there, and then breaks down his Sunday teal hunt — from navigating into hidden smartweed pools in the dark to finishing with a solo limit. The conversation rounds out with Patreon Q&A covering chokes, shot selection, blind setups, and more.

If you’ve been curious about the Patreon community, this episode shows exactly what it’s all about: live interaction, giveaways, and an inner-circle look at the waterfowling life.

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Weatherby Shotguns – weatherby.com

Purina Dog Food – purina.com

Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – mammothpetproducts.com — Code GUARDIAN15 for 15% off

Shotty Gear – shottygear.com — Code FDH10 for 10% off

TideWe – tidewe.com — Code FDH18 for discounts

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Description

Thanks for being part of the Freelance Duck Hunting community and following along as Season 11 gets rolling!

Partners & Discount Codes

Flight Day Ammunition – https://www.flightdayammo.com – Code: FDH10 for 10% off

Weatherby Shotguns – https://www.weatherby.com

Purina Dog Food – https://www.purina.com

Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – https://www.mammothpetproducts.com – Code: GUARDIAN15

Shotty Gear – https://www.shottygear.com – Code: FDH10

TideWe Outdoors – https://www.tidewe.com – Code: FDH18 for 18% off

Support the Channel & Get More

🎯 Join the Patreon community + giveaways: https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting

📲 Log your hunts in the North American Waterfowler App: https://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com

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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting

Partners & Discounts

Flight Day Ammunition → flightdayammo.com — Code FDH10

Weatherby Shotguns → weatherby.com

Purina Dog Food → purina.com

Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates → mammothpetproducts.com — Code GUARDIAN15

Shotty Gear → shottygear.com — Code FDH10

TideWe Outdoors → tidewe.com — Code FDH18

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In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott is joined once again by waterfowl biologist Grant Rhodes. Grant shares updates on his PhD research, including the move from LSU to UC Davis, the switch from Saskatchewan to Manitoba, and what his third field season revealed about blue-winged teal duckling survival.

We dive into how drones are changing brood surveys, the role of predators like ravens, surprising insights into hen and duckling behavior, and what these findings mean for the future of waterfowl management.

Listeners also hear Grant’s story as an adult-onset hunter, his first duck hunts, and where he hopes his research career leads next. This is a must-listen for anyone who loves ducks, science, and conservation.

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This podcast is brought to you by The North American Waterfowler App.

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