Duck Gun Podcast

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 winsWhether 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.

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 buyPublic land strategyDecoy setupsScouting and learning ducksThe biggest mistakes I'd avoidWhere I'd spend my moneyHow I'd become successful faster

On this ep of the Duck Gun Podcast Jordan heads out of state to meet the Massive duck Migration head on and much much more! 🔥 Partners That Make It Happen TideWe — Gear up for the season: TideWe.com | Use code DUCKGUN18 Flight Day — Code DUCKGUN OnX Hunt — Scout smarter, hunt better Weatherby — Trusted firepower from the blind Shotty Gear — Waterproof ammo bags, gun cases, and backpacks built for hunters like us

North wind, hot tent, and a last-minute call — we chased the Mississippi migration and found the X. In this Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan and Young Padawan break down a whirlwind river trip: the on-the-fly decision, brutal marsh walks, reading wind and water, how we located wild-rice pockets, and the hunt where birds finally locked, hovered, and paid the price. We also talk public-land etiquette (jump-shooters mid-hunt…), coots vs. greenheads, and what actually worked to turn scouting into limits. 🦆 What’s Inside Real-world Mississippi River duck camp tactics Weather-driven moves: timing a big temp drop & NW winds Finding food + cover: wild rice, cattails, and hide choices The exact sequence we used to ID the X from the boat Gear that helped: waders, waterproof bags, base layers Camp life in a hot tent (and how not to roast at 3 a.m.) 🔥 Partners That Make It Happen TideWe — Gear up for the season: TideWe.com | Use code DUCKGUN18 Flight Day — Code DUCKGUN OnX Hunt — Scout smarter, hunt better Weatherby — Trusted firepower from the blind Shotty Gear — Waterproof ammo bags, gun cases, and backpacks built for hunters like us 🎧 Listen anywhere you get podcasts: Duck Gun Podcast 📺 Watch the full video version: Duck Gun Chronicles on YouTube 💬 Drop a comment: Where were you for your duck opener this year?

The North Dakota duck camp didn’t disappoint this year. From early morning limits to the kind of laughs you can only have in the blind, this one had it all. In this episode, I’m breaking down what really happened in Nodak — the highs, the chaos, the weather, and the hunts that made it one of our best trips yet. We talk duck behavior, scouting lessons, the best hunts of the trip, and how the crew handled the kind of conditions that separate diehards from fair-weather hunters. Grab a coffee and join me for the full recap straight from duck camp. 🦆 Duck Gun Wild Seasonings Brought to you by Duck Gun Wild Seasonings — Home of the Wild Fowl Seasoning and the Duck, Goose & Turkey Pastrami Kits, plus new Duck Gun Apparel now available! 👉 “Hunt Hard. Eat Well.” 🔥 Partners That Make It Happen TideWe — gear up for the season: TideWe.com | Use code DUCKGUN18 Flight Day Code DUCKGUN OnX Hunt — scout smarter, hunt better Weatherby — trusted firepower from the blind Shotty Gear - Waterproof ammo bags, gun cases, and backpacks built for hunters like us 🎧 Listen anywhere you get podcasts: Duck Gun Podcast 📺 Watch the full video version here: Duck Gun Chronicles on YouTube 💬 Drop a comment — where were you for your duck opener this year?

The Duck Opener always brings chaos, laughs, and a little bit of misery — and this year’s UP opener was no different. In this episode, Jordan dives into the untold stories from the big hunt — the kind that never make it to camera. From busted gear and close calls to limits, laughs, and lessons learned at duck camp, this one’s for every waterfowler who lives for that first flight of the season. 🦆 Tune in for: Behind-the-scenes moments from the UP Big Duck Opener The reality of hunting in wild, unpredictable weather Duck camp stories that’ll have you laughing and nodding along Lessons learned from the opener that every hunter should hear 🔥 Brought to you by: Duck Gun Wild Seasonings — Make your duck, goose, or venison taste wild in the best way. Try the legendary Pastrami Kits and grab the new apparel line at https://duckgunwildseasonings.com TideWe Gear — Stay dry and comfortable all season long. Get 18% off with code DUCKGUN18 at TideWe.com Flight Day Ammo — The ammo built for waterfowlers. Grab yours at flightdayammo.com and use code DUCKGUN Weatherby — Trusted performance, hunt after hunt. OnX Hunt — Know the land, own the hunt. 🎧 Listen to more episodes: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube → Duck Gun Podcast #DuckHunting #DuckOpener #WaterfowlHunting #DuckGunChronicles #DuckGunPodcast #DuckGunWildSeasonings #HuntHardEatWell