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This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, it’s time for another Hunt Update!

Dad and I are wrapping up our teal and goose opener trip, and I’m breaking down how the hunts played out after all the traveling, scouting, and planning we talked about in the last episode. We get into the birds we found, the setups we chose, what worked, what didn’t, and some of the best moments from opening weekend.

I also talk about coming back home and jumping straight into our local early season. Waterfowl season is finally starting to open across the country, and it feels good to be back in the field putting the scouting and off-season preparation to work.

This is one of those episodes that’s less about teaching tactics and more about telling the stories exactly how they happened. The good hunts, the mistakes, the surprises, and everything that comes with the first few hunts of a new season.

Grab a seat at duck camp and enjoy another Hunt Update.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, we're coming to you straight from duck camp!

After a full day of traveling and another day spent scouting, Dad and I sit down at the campsite to talk about what we've found and what we're expecting heading into the teal and early goose opener.

We break down the scouting, the birds we're seeing, our plans for opening morning, and some of the decisions that go into putting a hunt together before the first shot is ever fired. We also talk about life at duck camp, traveling to hunt with Dad, and the excitement that comes with the night before opening day.

This one is less of a traditional studio podcast and more of a conversation around camp, the scouting is done, the gear is ready, and now it's time to see if our plans actually work.

Grab a chair and join us at duck camp.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

North Dakota Early Honker Hunt Update

The North Dakota early honker trip continues, and this time we've got some success stories to tell.

In this episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm recording from the road and breaking down the second half of my North Dakota early Canada goose trip. I walk through the hunts, the scouting, the decisions we made in the field, what worked, what didn't, and how we were able to put together some solid hunts on early-season honkers.

These hunt updates are always a little different from the normal podcast. No polished how-to or perfect game plan, just an honest recap of what actually happened in the field and the lessons I took away from it.

We talk scouting, feed fields, changing goose behavior, hunt timing, setups, successes, mistakes, and plenty of stories from goose camp along the way.

If you're hunting early geese right now or getting ready for your season, hopefully there's something from these hunts that helps you put a few more honkers in the decoys.

Thanks for following along with another North Dakota trip.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

NoDak Early Goose Q&A | On the Road

This week, I'm coming to you straight from North Dakota in the middle of my early goose hunting trip.

I'm answering your questions, sharing stories from the road, and giving you a real-time look at what I'm seeing in the field. We discuss scouting, evening flights, feed fields, hunting pressure, decoy spreads, and some of the adjustments we've had to make along the way.

There's nothing quite like chasing early-season honkers in North Dakota, and this trip has already provided plenty of lessons, surprises, and a few reminders that geese don't always read the script.

If you're getting ready for your own goose season, I think you'll take something away from this conversation.

Thanks for sending in your questions and for following along on the journey.

As always, thanks for listening.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Brad Heidel, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, to talk about the current state of duck hunting and conservation in Wisconsin.

We dive into what the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association actually does for hunters, the habitat work happening across the state, some of the biggest challenges facing Wisconsin waterfowlers, and where Brad believes duck hunting is headed in the years ahead.

We also get into some of the issues being debated by Wisconsin hunters, including hunting opportunities, access, conservation, and the role hunters need to play in protecting the future of the sport.

Finally, we talk about the upcoming 2026 Waterfowl Hunters EXPO in Oshkosh. I'll be attending this year with the Duck Gun Wild Seasonings booth, and Brad gives us a look at what hunters can expect from the Expo and why it's become a gathering place for the waterfowl community.

Whether you hunt Wisconsin every weekend or simply care about the future of waterfowl hunting, there's plenty in this conversation for you.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens from Ducks Unlimited to discuss one of the most important conservation issues facing duck hunters today.

Recent proposals involving prairie potholes and wetlands have sparked concern across the waterfowl community, but what do these changes actually mean? In this conversation, we separate fact from fiction and take a deep dive into why the Prairie Pothole Region is known as North America's Duck Factory, how these wetlands drive duck production, and what the proposed changes could mean for the future of waterfowl hunting.

We also discuss the relationship between agriculture and conservation, common misconceptions surrounding the proposal, and—most importantly—what hunters can do to help protect the habitat that produces the ducks we all enjoy chasing each fall.

This isn't a political conversation. It's a conversation about ducks, habitat, and ensuring future generations have the same opportunities we've been fortunate enough to experience.

If you'd like to learn more about the Prairie Pothole Region, support Ducks Unlimited's conservation efforts, or take action regarding the current wetland proposal, visit the Ducks Unlimited action page here:

Ducks Unlimited Prairie Pothole Region & Conservation Action

Whether you're a Ducks Unlimited member, a public land hunter, or simply someone who cares about the future of waterfowl hunting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by High Prairie Sportsman for one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on the show. We dive into some of the biggest topics in waterfowl hunting today, including conservation, public land, flooded corn, 28-gauge shotguns, and the future of our sport. We also talk about the importance of habitat, the challenges facing today's hunters, and why some of the biggest debates in duck hunting deserve more honest discussion. Whether you agree with every opinion or not, this episode is guaranteed to make you think and spark conversation. In This Episode:🦆 The current state of duck hunting🌾 Conservation and habitat challenges🌽 Flooded corn and one of duck hunting's biggest debates🔫 28-gauge shotguns—hype or legitimate?🏞️ Public land hunting and hunting pressure⚡ Campfire debates and Lightning RoundIf you enjoy thoughtful conversations about duck hunting, conservation, and the future of the sport, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

In this episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, we're breaking down the 7 biggest mistakes that keep hunters from consistently killing resident Canada geese during the early season. From poor scouting and bad hides and overcalling we're sharing the lessons we've learned after years of chasing honkers.

Whether you're brand new to goose hunting or you've been doing it for years, avoiding these mistakes will put more birds in your spread this season.

🪿 Why scouting is everything
🦆 The #1 mistake most goose hunters make
🎯 The truth about hides, decoys, and calling
😂 Stories from the goose field

If you're gearing up for early goose season, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Brian, host of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, for a conversation covering everything from duck hunting and conservation to the evolution of waterfowl media.We dive into what makes a great hunting story, how the sport has changed over the years, the role podcasts play in bringing hunters together, and what we believe the future holds for waterfowl hunting. Along the way, we share stories from the marsh, discuss the challenges facing today's hunters, and talk about why preserving the traditions of duck hunting matters more than ever.Whether you're a longtime Migration Waterfowl listener or hearing Brian for the first time, this episode is packed with thoughtful conversation, honest opinions, and plenty of duck camp storytelling.In This Episode:🦆 The current state of duck hunting🎙️ Building one of the top waterfowl podcasts🌾 Conservation and the future of waterfowl📺 The evolution of hunting media🤝 Bringing hunters together through storytelling🏕️ Duck camp stories and lessons from the marsh⚡ Lightning RoundIf you enjoy long-form conversations about waterfowl hunting, conservation, and the people who make this community great, you'll enjoy this one.Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

From Duck Camp to Business Owner | Young Padawan's Journey

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, my longtime hunting buddy Zack, better known to many of you as Young Padawan joins me in the studio. Over the past eight years, we've shared countless mornings in the duck blind, filmed some unforgettable Duck Gun Chronicles hunts, and made memories through series like Timber Queen and Wood Duck Wisdom. In this episode, we're looking back on those experiences, telling stories from behind the scenes, and talking about how Zack has grown from a new duck hunter into the owner of Blue Waterfowl. We also dive into diver hunting, V-boards, building a business in the waterfowl industry, and how duck hunting has changed over the last several years. As always, there's plenty of duck camp stories, laughs, and a few friendly debates along the way.

In this episode:🦆 How Zack got into duck hunting🎥 Behind-the-scenes stories from Duck Gun Chronicles🌊 The story behind Blue Waterfowl🦆 Why Zack became obsessed with diver hunting🚤 V-boards, diver decoys, and chasing big water birds🎙️ Duck camp stories and plenty of laughs

If you've followed Duck Gun Chronicles over the years, you're going to enjoy this one. And if you're meeting Zack for the first time, you'll quickly understand why he's become such a big part of our hunting adventures.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.