Duck hunting isn’t dead… but it is changing — and if you’ve felt it lately, you’re not crazy.

In this episode, I’m giving my State of Duck Hunting address — plus the state of Duck Gun Chronicles, the Duck Gun Podcast, and Duck Gun Wild Seasoning. We’re talking real issues: wetland loss, drought, public land pressure, educated birds, and why success has to be earned right now. No influencer finger-pointing. No excuses. Just what I’m seeing, what I’m hearing, and what it means for hunters going into the next season.

We also hit:

• Why some guys struggled this season (and why others didn’t)

• Blue-wing teal numbers and what that means for seasons

• Pintail limit changes and how that plays out in real hunts

• Why habitat matters more than any internet argument

• The reality of YouTube cracking down on shotgun/ammo content

• Recipes, off-season plans, and what’s next for Duck Gun

If you’ve had a weird season, if public land feels packed, or if you’re worried about the future of waterfowl hunting—this one’s for you.

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Jordan and Elliott sit down and discuss the 7 silent Killers on this ep. of the Duck Gun Podcast.

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On this ep. of the Duck Gun Podcast Jordan and Devin sit down. They are on a trip to Hunt the Kentucky big and the Duck Hunting is awesome! Stay tuned as they share the details of the hunt.

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2025 was a season I won’t forget.

In this episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, I’m breaking down my top 5 hunts from 2025—not just the birds that hit the ground, but the moments, mistakes, and lessons that stuck with me long after the hunt was over.

From hunts that went perfectly… to ones that almost fell apart, each of these experiences taught me something valuable about preparation, patience, decision-making, and why we really chase this lifestyle in the first place.

Whether you’re a seasoned waterfowler or just getting started, this episode isn’t about bragging—it’s about learning, reflecting, and becoming a better hunter with every season.

If you hunted in 2025, this one will hit home.

Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

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You ask the Duck Hunting Questions and I answer them

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On this ep. of the Duck Gun Podcast Jordan sits down with Young Skunks. They talk about there hunting together this season, how Young Skunks came to be named, ice Hole Hunts, Lessons Learned and much much more! 

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On this ep of the Duck Gun Podcast Jordan sits down with Chase from Shotty Gear and they talk all things duck hunting

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On this ep of the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan sits down with Ben from Flight day and they talk, flight day, shot density, pattern density, max load and much much more!

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On this ep of the Duck Gun Podcast Jordan heads out of state to meet the Massive duck Migration head on and much much more! 

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On this ep. of the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan sits down to share is store. Everything kept coming wrong, from motor failure, Loss of expensive gear in the marsh but he prevailed in the end! 

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North wind, hot tent, and a last-minute call — we chased the Mississippi migration and found the X.

In this Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan and Young Padawan break down a whirlwind river trip: the on-the-fly decision, brutal marsh walks, reading wind and water, how we located wild-rice pockets, and the hunt where birds finally locked, hovered, and paid the price.

We also talk public-land etiquette (jump-shooters mid-hunt…), coots vs. greenheads, and what actually worked to turn scouting into limits.

• Real-world Mississippi River duck camp tactics

• Weather-driven moves: timing a big temp drop & NW winds

• Finding food + cover: wild rice, cattails, and hide choices

• The exact sequence we used to ID the X from the boat

• Gear that helped: waders, waterproof bags, base layers

• Camp life in a hot tent (and how not to roast at 3 a.m.)

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