The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast

In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel Brice sits down with Cyrus Baird, Chris Hoon, and Ryan Brunson to discuss Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act.

Together, they break down what the petition proposes, why they believe it poses a serious threat to hunting, fishing, trapping, ranching, and farming, and why they strongly oppose the measure. The conversation explores the potential impacts on Oregon's outdoor heritage, wildlife management, conservation funding, and the future of sportsmen and women across the state.

Whether you're a hunter, angler, rancher, farmer, or simply interested in the future of wildlife conservation, this episode provides an in-depth look at one of the most controversial ballot initiatives facing the outdoor community.

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In this special Field Notes episode, host Joel Brice sits down with Chris Williams, Senior Director of Industry Partnerships at Delta Waterfowl, to give listeners a preview of the 2026 Duck Hunters Expo in Des Moines, Iowa.

Whether you're attending for the first time or returning for another year, this episode gives you an inside look at what makes the Duck Hunters Expo a must-attend event for duck hunters across the country.

Duck Hunters Expo
📍 Des Moines, Iowa
📅 July 24–26, 2026

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From daily limits and transport rules to tagging requirements, gifting birds, and freezer storage, this episode dives into the laws every duck hunter needs to understand to stay legal. Rich shares real stories from the field, common violations hunters unknowingly commit, and the small details that can turn into big problems.

#hunting #fyp #duck #duckhunting 

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What exactly is a possession limit? How many ducks can you legally have in your freezer? Can your buddy “give” you birds? And what are the most common mistakes hunters make without even realizing it?

In Episode 101 of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, host Joel Brice sits down with former U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Special Agents Rich Grosz and Jay Pilgrim to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in waterfowl hunting: possession limits.

From daily limits and transport rules to tagging requirements, gifting birds, and freezer storage, this episode dives into the laws every duck hunter needs to understand to stay legal. Rich shares real stories from the field, common violations hunters unknowingly commit, and the small details that can turn into big problems.

#hunting #fyp #duck #duckhunting 

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100 episodes later, we’re taking a look back.

To celebrate the 100th episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel sits down to revisit a handful of memorable moments from the podcast over the years. From duck production and conservation to research, and stories from guests along the way, we look back at some of the conversations that helped shape the show.

Join us as Joel reacts to past clips, shares behind-the-scenes thoughts, reflects on what we’ve learned, and celebrates the first 100 episodes of The Voice of the Duck Hunter.

Thanks for listening, watching, and being part of the journey to 100 episodes — here’s to the next 100.

#hunting #fyp #duck #duckhunting 

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Delta Waterfowl’s 2026 Research Roster is here, and in Episode 99 of The Voice of the Duck Hunter podcast, Dr. Jay VonBank and Dr. Todd Arnold join host Joel Brice and break down the science shaping the future of ducks and duck hunting across North America.

From duck production and nesting success to migration tracking, predator management, geolocators, drones, banding research, and waterfowl population studies, this episode dives into the projects Delta Waterfowl is investing in and why they matter to hunters.

If you’ve ever wondered how research impacts duck numbers, regulations, habitat decisions, and the future of waterfowl hunting, this episode gives you an inside look at the work happening behind the scenes.

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You hear about wars, politics, and trillions being spent—but as a duck hunter, where do you go to understand the policies that actually impact ducks and the future of hunting?

Right here.

In this episode, we break down the real work being done behind the scenes to produce more ducks and protect the future of waterfowl hunting. From Delta’s Working Wetlands Program to the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program, the Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative, and the new Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative—this is the strategy shaping duck production across North America.

Delta Waterfowl’s Chief Policy Officer, John Devney, joins us to explain how these programs work, why they matter, and how they directly impact duck production, distribution, and the future of the hunt.

If you care about ducks, habitat, and the future of waterfowl hunting—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Each spring, official waterfowl surveys help shape the outlook for duck seasons across North America—but at Delta Waterfowl, we don’t wait for reports.

Our teams are on the ground year-round across the Prairie Pothole Region, tracking habitat conditions, weather patterns, and wetland health long before the data is released.

In this episode, host Joel Brice sits down with Delta Waterfowl Programs Directors Matt Chouinard and Mike Buxton to break down what they’re seeing—and hearing—across the breeding grounds heading into the 2026 season.

If you care about duck numbers, habitat conditions, and the future of waterfowl hunting… this is one you need to hear.

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Delta Waterfowl is leading the charge among non-government conservation groups to rebuild the staffing and infrastructure of America’s national wildlife refuges through its Restoring Our Refuges initiative. Stronger public lands mean better habitat for migrating waterfowl—and more quality hunting opportunities for hunters across the country.

In this episode, Joel sits down with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik and Delta’s own John Devney at the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

They discuss the current state of the refuge system, why restoring it matters for the future of waterfowl hunting, and how Delta plans to work alongside federal leadership to make a lasting impact.

If you care about the future of public lands, habitat, and duck hunting, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.


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Nearly 50 years ago, waterfowl hunting changed forever. What started as a targeted conservation effort—requiring non-toxic shot in select areas—quickly expanded across North America and reshaped the way we hunt ducks and geese.

Today, entire generations of hunters have never experienced hunting with lead shot.

But the transition wasn’t smooth. Early steel loads in the late 1970s and 1980s were widely criticized for poor performance and inconsistency. Since then, advancements in ammunition technology have dramatically improved effectiveness—and expanded the options available to today’s hunters.

So how did we get from those early days of steel… to the high-performance loads we have today? And where is waterfowl ammunition headed next?

In this episode, we’re joined by Dan Compton, Global Product Line Director at The Kinetic Group, representing brands like Remington, Federal, and HEVI-Shot.

Dan breaks down:

• The history of non-toxic shot regulations
• The evolution of steel and alternative materials
• What modern waterfowl hunters need to know about their ammo choices

If you’re serious about duck hunting, conservation, and getting the most out of your gear—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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