The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast

By Delta Waterfowl Foundation

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Episodes: 85

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Welcome to The Voice of the Duck Hunter — the official podcast of Delta Waterfowl, the Duck Hunters Organization. Each episode dives deep into the world of duck hunting, wetland conservation, and the people driving the future of waterfowling.


From prairie potholes to Capitol Hill, we share stories and insights from biologists, policy leaders, gear experts, and dedicated hunters who live for migration. Discover how research, habitat conservation, duck production tools, and smart policies keep ducks flying — and why your voice as a duck hunter is more important than ever.


Tune in for:

-Waterfowl population trends and breeding-ground science

-Habitat restoration and conservation policy breakdowns

-Gear innovation, retriever training, and hunting strategy

-Hunter recruitment and education (First Hunt, University Hunting Program)

-Conversations from the marsh — stories, heritage, and community


Whether you’re chasing ducks in the prairies, pursuing divers along the coast, hunting them in southern timber, or just a passionate waterfowl enthusiast, this show connects the science and stories that make healthy duck populations and duck hunting possible.


Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen — and join the movement that uses science-based solutions to produce ducks, conserve prairie wetlands, and ensure the future of waterfowl hunting.


Visit deltawaterfowl.org to learn more about our efforts to achieve our vision of abundant ducks and endless opportunities for all waterfowl hunters.


Episode Date
Ep. 85 | The Frontlines of Conservation | Part 1
Nov 20, 2025
Ep. 84 | 60 Minute Duck Hunts: Make Every Minute Count
Nov 05, 2025
Ep. 83 | Meet Our New Scientist | Dr. Jay VonBank and Dr. Todd Arnold
Oct 22, 2025
Ep. 82 | Meet Delta Waterfowl’s New CEO | Jason Tharpe on the Future of Duck Hunting
Oct 08, 2025
Ep. 81 | Why Duck Hunters Should Care About the Farm Bill
Sep 24, 2025
Ep.80 | 2025 Breeding Population Survey: Science, Surprises, and Season Predictions
Sep 02, 2025
Ep. 76 | Chasing Ducks on Public Land | Dennis Loosier & Billy Campbell
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 77 | Building Better Duck Dogs: Training & Connection with Eukanuba Pros
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 78 | Culture, Community & the Future of Duck Hunting | 24/7 Hunt
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 79 | Crafting Duck Hunting Legacy | RW Coolidge
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 72 | Shaping the Future of Ducks & Hunting | Sitka
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 73 | Smarter Duck Hunting: Gear, Strategy & Success w/ Rig’Em Right + Lucky Duck
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 74 | Are We Taking Duck Hunting Too Seriously? | Ramsey Russell & Ryan Yarnell
Aug 26, 2025
Ep. 75 | Wade Shoemaker: Duck Hunting Culture, Family & The Boat Ramp Tour
Aug 26, 2025
Ep.71 | From the Platte River to Predator Management: One Hunter’s Lasting Legacy
Aug 13, 2025
Ep. 70 | Where Ducks Once Flew: The Infrastructure Crisis on Public Hunting Lands
Jul 17, 2025
The Dogs That Define a Duck Hunter | Bill Miller on Retrievers, Memories & the Marsh
Jul 01, 2025
Ep. 68 | Where the Mallard Are: GPS Study Shows Changes in Migration and Hunter Avoidance
Jun 16, 2025
Where Ducks Go Now: Forecasting the Migration in a Changing World | ep. 67
May 29, 2025
Are Duck Surveys Fake? | ep. 66
May 15, 2025
Has Duck Hunting Lost Its Romance? | ep. 65
Apr 26, 2025
The Duck Distribution Problem | ep. 64
Apr 12, 2025
Spring Duck Production Forecast | ep. 63
Mar 29, 2025
Duck Production with Matt Chouinard and Mike Buxton | ep. 62
Mar 08, 2025
The Nerve to Knock | ep. 61
Feb 01, 2025
Baseball to the Blind—Balancing Sports, Life, and Duck Hunting | ep. 60
Jan 18, 2025
Empowering New Hunters: Delta’s Duck and Goose Hunting 101 | ep. 59
Jan 04, 2025
Exploring the Genius of Dogs with Dr. Brian Hare | ep. 58
Dec 21, 2024
Decoy Spreads That Deliver Ducks with Matt Cagle | Ep. 57
Dec 04, 2024
Lessons From Australia’s Duck Hunting Battle | Ep. 56
Nov 23, 2024
Stories and Tips for Hunting Adventures Across the World | Ep. 55
Nov 01, 2024
Mastering Duck Calls: Jim Ronquest on Double-Reeds and Cutdowns | Ep. 54
Oct 19, 2024
Wild Game Wisdom with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois | Ep. 53
Oct 05, 2024
Ep. 52 Securing the Future: A Hunting Mentor’s Winning Formula
Sep 18, 2024
Ep. 51 "Team Eukanuba" Duck Dogs with Pro Trainer Barton Ramsey
Aug 31, 2024
Ep. 50 Deep Dive into 2024 BPOP and Upcoming Regs for the 2025/2026 Duck Hunting Season
Aug 30, 2024
Ep. 49 | When Tradition Meets Technology: Finding the Fine Line for Modern Hunters
Nov 21, 2023
Ep. 48 | Chisels & Chuckles: Decoy Wisdom from the Pros
Oct 12, 2023
Ep. 47 | State Wildlife Agency Management: What does it mean to be a state wildlife agency commissioner? With Bobby Martin, outgoing chairman, AR Game & Fish Commission, Joe McPherson, outgoing chairman, LA Wildlife & Fisheries Commission, and John Davis
Oct 02, 2023
Ep. 46 | The resurgence of an American-made decoy – G&H Decoys, Inc. with Ray Penny, CEO and President, and Ben Haff, Director of Sales
Sep 22, 2023
Ep. 45 | Women in hunting – a female perspective with Kate Hunt and Julia Gibson
Sep 12, 2023
Ep. 44 | 2023 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, plus upcoming waterfowl hunting season forecast with Delta Waterfowl Staffers – Matt Chouinard, Mike Buxton, and Dr. Chris Nicolai
Aug 31, 2023
Ep. 43 | You say silencer, I say suppressor. An intro to silencers and buying made easy with Brandon Maddox, CEO of Silencer Central | Podcast
Aug 23, 2023
Ep. 42 | All my homies hate habitat destruction with Isaac Neale, professional photographer | Podcast
Apr 25, 2023
Ep. 41 | HPAI (bird flu) update, the march across North America continues with Dr. Andrew, USGS Alaska Science Center Ramey
Dec 08, 2022
Ep. 40 | How to support conservation like a Boss! (Boss Shotshells that is…) with Lee Kjos | Podcast
Nov 23, 2022
Ep. 39 | Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex: Drought-induced habitat management struggles and hunting season closures with John Vradenburg, USFWS and Jeff Adams, Delta Waterfowl | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Nov 10, 2022
Ep. 38 | Talking conservation and the launch of First Lite’s new waterfowl camo pattern Typha with Ford Van Fossan | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Oct 19, 2022
Ep. 37 | An update on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (aka. Bird flu) with Dr. Andrew Ramey | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Sep 23, 2022
Ep. 36 | The man behind conservation & hunter recruitment at Federal Premium Ammunition: Jon Zinnel | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Sep 13, 2022
Ep. 35 | Talking camo pattern and design with Andrew Murray & Tyler Jordan from Realtree – Delta’s “Official Camo Conservation Partner” | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Sep 07, 2022
Ep. 34 | The Early History of Spinning-winged Decoys and Modern Day Success of MOJO Outdoors with Terry Denmon: The Man Behind the MOJO | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Aug 19, 2022
Ep. 33 | Talking Duck Lore Season 2 with Sean Weaver from The MeatEater | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Aug 12, 2022
Ep. 32 | Up Your Waterfowl Hunting Game With Quality Optics | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jul 16, 2022
Ep. 31 | Billy Campbell - Dr. Duck: The Men behind the beards | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jun 02, 2022
Ep. 30 | Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (aka. Bird flu) explained for waterfowl hunters | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Apr 05, 2022
Ep. 29 | Waterfowl of the World Conversation with Gary Kramer | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Mar 14, 2022
Ep. 28 | Waterfowl hunting in North Dakota with MeatEater's Sean Weaver and Ryan Callahgan | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Feb 23, 2022
Ep. 27 | The duck hunters organization gives back – Retrieving Freedom, Inc.talking service dogs and duck hunting with Retrieving Freedom, Inc. | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Feb 08, 2022
Ep. 26 | Cold and Icy conditions. To hunt or not to hunt… with your dog | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Dec 30, 2021
Ep. 25 | Duck and Goose bands - Oh my! The history and current use of waterfowl banding | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Dec 02, 2021
Ep. 24 | Breaking Down a Duck Call and How to Choose Which Call is Right for You | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Nov 22, 2021
Ep. 23 | Delta and the Utah Division of Wildlife: recruiting new hunters through a public and private partnership | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Sep 30, 2021
Ep. 22 | Remington Ammunition | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Aug 23, 2021
Ep. 21 | Duck Dogs | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jul 13, 2021
Ep. 20 | Discussing the two-tiered experimental duck harvest regulations | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
May 28, 2021
Ep. 19 | Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP) - How the federal government estimates hunter effort and total annual harvest | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Apr 16, 2021
Ep. 18 | Delta Waterfowl Research Profile with Catrina Terry | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Mar 31, 2021
Ep. 17 | Rich Grosz and Patrick Bosco USFWS - Waterfowl Identification Guide | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Mar 30, 2021
Ep. 16 | Discussing Stamp It Forward and the Conservation Crossing projects with Sam Soholt | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Mar 25, 2021
Ep. 15 | Delta Waterfowl Trapper Dan Brown | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Mar 11, 2021
Ep. 14 | Everything Snow Geese with Dr. Chris Nicolai and Tim Brown | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Feb 26, 2021
Ep. 13 | Wild Game Cooking: A gateway or barrier to hunting - or both? With wild game chef, Hank Shaw | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Feb 11, 2021
Ep. 12 | The Future of Hunter Recruitment with Guests from Modern Carnivore | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jan 26, 2021
Ep. 11 | Delta Waterfowl's Hen House Program | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jan 12, 2021
Ep.10 | Scott Carlson of Carlson's Choke Tubes | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Dec 07, 2020
Ep. 9 | HunteR3 and Delta's University Hunting Program | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Dec 01, 2020
Ep. 8 | Delta Waterfowl Q and A with John Devney and Matt Chouinard | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Sep 25, 2020
Ep. 7 | Discussing Arctic Nesting Geese and the 2020 Fall Flight | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Aug 25, 2020
Ep. 6 | Discussing the 2020 Fall Flight | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Aug 18, 2020
Ep. 5 | Hunter Advocacy with John Devney | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jul 09, 2020
Ep. 4 | Delta's CEO Dr. Scott Petrie | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Jun 15, 2020
Ep. 3 | Research Programs at Delta Waterfowl | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
May 19, 2020
Ep. 2 | Waterfowl Recruitment, Better Known as Duck Production | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Apr 16, 2020
Ep. 1 | Habitat and Carrying Capacity with Dr. Frank Rohwer | Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Apr 08, 2020