The North American Waterfowler

Joe Harris of Blind Spot Outdoors joins the show to discuss everything from building custom duck blinds to managing productive waterfowl habitat. Joe shares how he turned a simple blind-building idea into a full-time business, the design behind his floating skid blinds, and what he's learned working with duck clubs and private landowners across the country. We also dive into habitat management, moist soil versus flooded corn, hunting pressure, duck migration, changing weather patterns, and why creating the right habitat may be more important than simply planting corn. If you're interested in improving your hunting property or simply want to better understand what makes ducks use certain areas, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Partners Flight Day Ammunition – Premium bismuth shotshells built for serious waterfowl hunters. Use code NAW10https://www.flightdayammo.com Shotty Gear – Premium shotgun cases and hunting gear. Use code FDH10.https://www.shottygear.com Weatherby – Trusted firearms built for hunters.https://weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – Heavy-duty kennel systems for working dogs. https://mammothpet.com Join the North American Waterfowler Patreon for live podcast recordings, exclusive content, and bonus episodes:https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Download The North American Waterfowler app:https://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Contact:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Contact Elliott:FreelanceDuckHunting@gmail.com Support the show:Patreon.com/FreelanceDuckHunting Partners:Weatherby – Weatherby.com Flight Day Ammunition – FlightDayammo.comUse code NAW10 Shotty Gear – ShottyGear.comUse code FDH10 Mammoth Guardian Dog Cratesmammothpet.com Patreon member Hunter Johnson joins the North American Waterfowler Podcast to discuss waterfowl hunting on the Oregon coast. Growing up with a father who worked as a hunting and fishing guide, Hunter was practically raised in a duck blind and has spent a lifetime chasing ducks, geese, salmon, and sturgeon across the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Hunter explains how tides dictate nearly every aspect of his duck season, why incoming water can create incredible flights of birds, and what it's like hunting coastal marshes loaded with wigeon and pintails. We compare hunting in Oregon to hunting in the Midwest, discuss increasing public land hunting pressure, and explore why Oregon's waterfowl hunting opportunities are unlike anything most hunters experience. We also discuss the proposed Oregon ballot measure that has many hunters and anglers concerned about the future of hunting, fishing, and animal ownership in the state. Topics Covered:• Oregon coastal waterfowl hunting• Tidal marsh duck hunting• Wigeon hunting• Pintail hunting• Public land hunting pressure• Growing up with an outfitter father• Oregon hunting legislation concerns• Salmon, sturgeon, and Pacific Northwest fishing If you've ever wondered what it's like to hunt ducks in a tidal marsh with thousands of wigeon overhead and tides controlling every movement of the birds, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices