The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast

In Field Notes Episode 09, host Joel Brice sits down with renowned waterfowl biologist Dr. Frank Rohwer for a conversation all about the fascinating world of ducks. From unique behaviors and biology to the little-known traits that make waterfowl so interesting, Frank shares some of his favorite duck facts and explains the science behind them.

Whether you’re a lifelong duck hunter or simply want to know more about the birds we chase, this episode is packed with interesting facts that might change the way you look at ducks the next time you’re in the blind.

0:00 Intro
0:29 Precocial vs. Altricial
1:44 When Pair Bonds Are Made
2:52 More Vulnerable To Calling?
3:54 Males Follow Females
6:03 Egg Count
7:36 Hatching in Synchrony
10:37 Conclusion

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The 2026 Migration Updates presented by Kent Cartridge and are now coming to The Voice of the Duck Hunter.

Each week, Joel Brice and Matt Chouinard sit down with Delta Waterfowl Regional Directors from across the U.S. and Canada to hear what they’re seeing on the ground—from current migration activity and bird numbers to habitat and weather conditions across the flyways.

Tune in every week for the latest Migration Update, and make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss an update as the season unfolds.

0:00 North Dakota/PPR
2:31 Atlantic Flyway
4:41 Mississippi Flyway
6:46 Central Flyway
7:51 Pacific Flyway
9:09 Conclusion

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At the 2026 Delta Waterfowl Expo, Joel Brice sat down with Marty Sands, an expert on punt guns and historic big-bore shotguns, for a fascinating look back at the history of waterfowl hunting.

Marty shares his collection and knowledge of these massive firearms, explaining how punt guns and other big-bore shotguns were built, loaded, measured, and used by waterfowl hunters generations ago.

From the market-gunning era to the evolution of shotguns and hunting practices, this conversation offers a unique look at the guns, stories, and traditions that helped shape the history of water fowling in North America.

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The 2026 Migration Updates presented by Kent Cartridge and are now coming to The Voice of the Duck Hunter.

Each week, Joel Brice and Matt Chouinard sit down with Delta Waterfowl Regional Directors from across the U.S. and Canada to hear what they’re seeing on the ground—from current migration activity and bird numbers to habitat and weather conditions across the flyways.

Tune in every week for the latest Migration Update, and make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss an update as the season unfolds.

0:00 Intro
2:25 Pacific Flyway
3:47 Central (Canada)
5:33 Central Flyway
7:16 Mississippi Flyway
8:12 Conclusion

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Opening day up north is right around the corner, and excitement is building—but a simple mistake can quickly turn a great hunt into a citation.

In this episode of Field Notes, host Joel Brice sits down with Retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agent Rich Grosz to break down the Top 5 opening-day hunting infractions hunters commonly run into.

Rich walks through some of the most common mistakes hunters make and what you need to know before heading into the field this season.

Whether you’re a seasoned waterfowler or getting ready for your first opening day, make sure you know the rules before the first birds start flying.

Subscribe to The Voice of the Duck Hunter for more Field Notes, migration updates, waterfowl science, conservation, and everything duck hunting.

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Hunting is about much more than the animals we pursue.

In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel Brice and  @Carlieforniaa talk about the journey into hunting, the experiences that shape us as hunters, and how social media has changed the way the outdoor community connects, communicates, and shares the hunting lifestyle.

We also dive into conservation, the importance of bringing new people into hunting, and the challenges that come with introducing the next generation to the outdoors.

At the center of it all is waterfowl hunting—the people, places, traditions, and experiences that make us keep coming back season after season.

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In Episode 7 of Field Notes, Joel Brice and Dr. Jay VonBank breaks down goose populations across North America and explains how biologists actually estimate their numbers.

From Canada geese and cacklers to snow geese and specks, Jay explains how surveys, banding data, harvest information, and population models come together to give researchers a better picture of goose populations—and why estimating geese isn't as simple as just counting birds.

How many geese are really out there, and what do those numbers mean for hunters? Find out in Episode 7 of Field Notes.

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The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. What do they tell us about where duck populations are headed and what hunters could see next fall?

Joel Brice, Dr. Frank Rohwer, Dr. Todd Arnold take an in-depth look at the latest breeding population numbers, breaking down which species are up, which are down, and the bigger trends behind the numbers.

They also explain how BPOP data is used to help inform next year’s hunting season and what hunters should take away from this year’s report.

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The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Todd Arnold break down the latest duck population numbers, react to the results, and explain what they mean for ducks and duck hunters across the breeding grounds.

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In this Field Notes episode, Dr. Todd Arnold explains how hunting impacts overall duck populations. Does hunting matter? Yes, but... there are much larger and more important factors driving duck populations.

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