Episode #261 Why We Keep Going Back | The Pull of Waterfowl Hunting
From The North American Waterfowler by Elliott Snider
March 30, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
Elliott Snider and guest Matt Zavlonek discuss the past waterfowl season, exploring changing bird patterns and the reasons hunters return to the marsh.
Contact Elliott: Freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Join Elliott on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Elliott sits down with Matt Zavlonek of High Prairie Sportsman to break down the past waterfowl season from start to finish. They dive into warm winters, changing bird patterns, and what hunters are seeing across multiple states including Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, and beyond. This episode covers everything from mountain hunts and Salt Lake teal shoots to the deeper reason why we keep going back to the marsh. If you’ve been wondering what’s really going on with duck seasons lately, this is one you’ll want to hear. PARTNERS This episode is brought to you by: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Weatherby Shotgunshttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com Code: GUARDIAN15 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code NAW18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Elliott Snider
Guest: Matt Zavlonek
Topics covered
- waterfowl hunting
- hunting seasons
- bird patterns
- hunting locations
- outdoor sports
Keywords
- waterfowl
- hunting
- bird patterns
- Nebraska
- Wyoming
- Utah
- outdoor sports
- hunting season
Sponsors
Flight Day Ammunition, Weatherby Shotguns, Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates, Shotty Gear, TideWe
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: High Prairie Sportsman
Places: Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah
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