Purely Public Duck Hunting Podcast

Host Chris Kaiser shares recent stories of current turkey hunts in the state of Oklahoma after a total knee replacement. He also takes a in depth look at the history of Oklahoma duck season limits and hunt days allowed from 1980 to the current season. 1985 thru 1995 marked a decade of critically low waterfowl numbers resulting in decreased limits and days afield and how his parties managed and stayed in the game. We may be headed that way again if we don't witness a significant spring breeding cycle and increased fall flight forecast! Will you stay in the game or pack it in?

Eastern shore public land duck hunter - Kyle Edwards joins the podcast. Edwards hunts Delaware and Maryland a region known for its historic tradition and culture of water fowling in the United States! Kyle shares how he jumped into duck hunting with his father at a early age and how he has learned to chase ducks on public becoming very successful learning the habits and hangouts of the many species of ducks and geese in his region. Listeners will enjoy hearing lessons Kyle uses today that even include the use of hand carved wooden decoys from a local Maryland carver to fool wary black ducks into his spread!

Tyler Thompson from southeastern Oklahoma jumps on the podcast with host Chris Kaiser. Thompson and Kaiser discuss a not so pleasant start and introduction to one another that happened on social media this past season. Both share how they took steps away from hiding behind a screen and being a keyboard warrior and ultimately discussed differences professionally and took the time to learn more about one another! This has since led to a strong friendship and opportunities to interact, share stories and strategies making both better as public land hunters! Listeners will hear helpful hints on hunting low water ducks, retriever training and how to stay consistent even working 6 days a week during the season! Give it a listen!

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares some memories of his recently departed hunting retriever, Bella and brings some more clarity to the subject of public land pressure and how we got to where we are today. Recovering from a recent full knee replacement, Kaiser relates how publishing this podcast has been needed therapy to himself and how listeners have helped along the way!

Host Chris Kaiser expands on a recent quote from friend Kirk McCullough that "with all the mechanical and electronic technology allowed to duck hunt - ducks have utilized that to possibly educate themselves, possibly imprinting on that technology without us realizing it!" Kaiser challenges public land hunters to learn daily - to get up off the couch and simply go hunting! Stop bickering and crying - just go hunt!

Dalton Johnson from the coastal western Washington area joins the Purely Public Duck Hunting Podcast talking saltwater puddle duck hunting! Johnson, an English professor from Grays Harbor College in Washington state shares his wisdom and strategies that lead to success harvesting dabbling ducks along the coast. Listeners will hear captivating stories and lessons that include the value of a great hunting retriever and finding success on a small budget!

The Purely Public Duck Hunting podcast special guests - Clayton Barbour @barbour_18 - Ethan Bakker @Ethan.bakker9 - Brody Hensley @duckman097 and Patrick McCauley @p.mccauley10 jump on and rehash the 2025-26 Oklahoma Duck season - the struggles and highlights and everything in between! These guys all have solid public land experience and hunt a minimum of 30 days a season here in the state. Listeners may hear and learn new tips and tricks from these fellas as they retell and relive this past season!

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares what took place in the final weekend of the 2026 Oklahoma duck season as Winter Storm Fern brought record snowfall and low temps to the southern end of the Central flyway. Scouting and preparation began weeks in advance and listeners may also pick up on strategies that helped Kaiser and company harvest ducks before, during and after the storm hit Oklahoma! Give it a listen!

Idaho native, Perrin Mikitish joins the podcast to talk about the Pacific Flyway extravaganza of public duck hunting! One of the most mature and grounded 21 year olds you may ever hear that has entered the public duck hunting game! Perrin shares great insight and an uncommon joy for chasing ducks, fish and pheasant while introducing several of his friends to the outdoors and this crazy pursuit of public land ducks! This one is a refreshing reminder to old and young that there is some great young men and women entering our outdoor world with the right heart and minds! Give it a listen!

Purely Public guest, Blake Mann joins the podcast to talk ducks and strategies that help him and his crew stay consistent in south Indiana. Mann originally from Kentucky relocated with his family to Indiana as franchise owners with the world renowned McDonalds Corporation. Blake shares how business strategies within McDonalds has helped be successful chasing ducks and shares some helpful tips learned as a self taught enthusiast to kill more birds! Thank your for giving this episode a listen!

Gage Kaiser - @gage_kize - KIZEGUY #2 joins the Purely Public podcast! Coach Kaiser has enjoyed a phenomenal year all around and discusses growing up a public land duck hunter, lessons he has learned and the value of solo hunts. Stories and helpful hints are laced in along the way! Jump on board and give it a listen!

On this episode of the Purely Public podcast, host Chris Kaiser is joined by public land grinder, Jeffrey Duclos from Wilmington, North Carolina. Jeffrey shares strategies that include inland marshes as well as coastal diver hunts. Originally hailing from Massachusetts he also heads back home for several hunts each season. Discussions include handling public pressure, inland alligators and a Labradoodle retriever that does it all! Hope you enjoy the listen!