Episode #273 Jeff Coats “Pit Boss” | Sea Ducks, Sharks, Retrievers & Waterfowl Culture
From The North American Waterfowler by Elliott Snider
May 21, 2026 · 1h 22m
About this episode
Jeff Coats shares his journey in sea duck hunting and retriever training, discussing the evolution of waterfowl culture.
Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support the show: Patreon.com/Freelanceduckhunting Jeff Coats, better known to many as “Pit Boss,” joins the podcast for a deep dive into a lifetime spent chasing ducks, training retrievers, guiding sea duck hunts, and living waterfowl culture since the early days of internet forums and VHS hunting videos. Jeff shares the story of how he went from football dreams and working blue collar jobs to becoming one of the most recognizable names in sea duck hunting on the East Coast. We discuss the evolution of sea duck hunting, the rise of online waterfowl culture, old school duck boats, guiding on the Atlantic Ocean, close encounters with sharks while hunting, retriever training, AKC hunt tests, field trials, and what it takes to produce high level dogs. Jeff also opens up about the personal experiences that pushed him toward building a life on his own terms through guiding, dogs, and waterfowl hunting. This episode is packed with stories, history, dog talk, and insight from someone who has truly lived the waterfowl lifestyle for decades. Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty…
People in this episode
Host: Elliott Snider
Guest: Jeff Coats
Topics covered
- sea duck hunting
- retriever training
- waterfowl culture
- guiding hunts
- shark encounters
- hunting history
Keywords
- sea ducks
- retrievers
- waterfowl culture
- guiding
- hunting stories
- AKC hunt tests
- sharks
Sponsors
Flight Day Ammunition, Shotty Gear, Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates, TideWe, Weatherby
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