Delta Waterfowl Podcast

The Voice of the Duck Hunter is back with a new look! Host Joel Brice breaks the hiatus with an exciting conversation with so-called habitat influencer and professional photographer, Isaac Neale. They discuss one person's power to impact the system, a modern approach to hunting, photography, and conservation, and the random birth of catchphrases, "Drain cold ones, not wetlands." https://www.habitatinfluencer.com https://www.isaacneale.com

Joel brings back first third-time guest, Dr. Andrew Ramey of the USGS Alaska Science Center for a quick update on bird flu, which has been identified in nearly all US states. They discuss the latest need-to-know info for duck hunters, and if Dr. Ramey gets a free podcast after a certain amount of appearances on ours. https://deltawaterfowl.org/avian-influenza-outbreak-worsens/

Joel sits down with world-class outdoor photographer and part-owner of BOSS Shotshells, Lee Kjos in our landmark 40th episode. They discuss the intersection of industry and conservation and how a hobby can become a career. BOSS provides the ammunition for Delta Waterfowl’s UHP programs across North America AND sponsors a number of Delta Hen Houses across the PPR! https://bossshotshells.com

Host Joel sits down with John Vradenburg, of the USFWS and Jeff Adams, of Delta Waterfowl to discuss a very timely habitat/drought problem at the Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex, which has seen hunting season closures in recent memory. They discuss the complex dynamics of habitat and the animals that use it to get a clearer picture of the situation and the impact on hunters across the region. https://deltawaterfowl.org/drought-forces-hunting-closure-on-lower-klamath-and-tule-lake-refuges/

While at the Duck Hunters Expo in Little Rock, AR, Joel has a conversation with Ford Van Fossan, Director of Brand at First Lite about conservation and the launch of First Lite’s new waterfowl camo pattern Typha. They also discuss hunting across the years of life, how many times a senator needs to be contacted to take notice of an issue, and the host's years of hunting from sun up to sun down. A portion of the proceeds from Typha pattern sales will go do continuing the Delta Waterfowl programs. Check out Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.org/million-duck-campaign/ Get some Typha Camo: https://www.firstlite.com/search?lang=en_US&q=typha

In this episode of Delta's Duck Hunter Podcast, host Joel Brice gets an update on HPAI (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (aka. Bird flu)) in North America from Dr. Andrew Ramey, Director of the Molecular Ecology Lab at the US Geological Survey, Alaska Science Center in Anchorage AK. They discuss the level of threat to duck hunters as the season begins, what to do if you encounter an animal you suspect may be infected, and why this is an issue the Government is keeping an eye on. For the Must-Know items about HPAI click here: https://deltawaterfowl.org/what-every-hunter-should-know-about-the-bird-flu/

In this episode of the Duck Hunter Podcast, recorded at theDelta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo, Joel catches up with Jon Zinnel, the man behind conservation and hunter recruitment at Federal Premium Ammunition. They discuss ammo shortages, the long history of Federal Premium Ammunition, conservation efforts between them, and how easy it is for Delta employees to watch each others dogs. https://deltawaterfowl.org/million-duck-campaign/

In the third Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast recorded live at the inaugural Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo in Little Rock, AR, Joel met up with Andrew Murray & Tyler Jordan from Realtree, Delta’s “Official Camo Conservation Partner." They talk about developing camo patterns, the release of Realtree's new waterfowl camo pattern: Max-7, as well as the pitfalls of being a creative artist. https://deltawaterfowl.org/million-duck-campaign/

Recorded live at the inaugural Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo in Little Rock, AR, Joel talks the history of spinning-winged decoys and modern day success of MOJO Outdoors with Terry Denmon – the man behind the MOJO. Listen to Terry’s perspective on government and hunting, the story of the genesis of MOJO and their signature product, and that time Joel’s decoy got the sorry end of a happy hunter! https://deltawaterfowl.org/million-duck-campaign/

Recorded live at the inaugural Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo in Little Rock, AR, Joel sat down with Sean Weaver of The MeatEater at the Delta Waterfowl Podcast Studio which was sponsored by MOJO Outdoors. Sean and Joel speak about the second season of Duck Lore (Out NOW), Sean’s background in Midwest hunting, the new Typha Camo from First Lite (a portion of sales goes to Delta Waterfowl), and a calamity involving a freezer full of meat. https://deltawaterfowl.org/

Host Joel Brice speaks with Ryan Muckenhirn and Mark Boardman of Vortex Optics about the importance of high quality hunting gear. https://deltawaterfowl.org/

Dr. Duck - Get to know the men behind the beards Joel Brice talks with special guest Billy Campbell in this podcast episode. Topics include -public lands -knocking on doors for hunting permission -learning the ins and outs of public land waterfowl hunting -how, no matter what age you are, whatever your location, the love of waterfowling holds something to offer. -how events unfolded online and became the RealTree show -and much more! If you're a fan of the Dr. Duck guys, you won't want to miss a minute. Follow us for more great content and let us know your questions in the comments. Dr. Duck website: https://drduck.com/ Delta Waterfowl website: https://deltawaterfowl.org

In this episode of The Duck Hunter's Podcast, Joel talks with Delta's Dr. Chris Nicolai, and Dr. Andrew Ramey, Director of Molecular Ecology at the USGS Alaska Science Center, about what is happening with avian influenza in North America. https://deltawaterfowl.org/what-every-hunter-should-know-about-the-bird-flu/

World traveler and photographer Gary Kramer joins us to talk about waterfowl in this episode of the Delta Waterfowl podcast. Waterfowl of the World, a new book by Gary Kramer, highlights all 167 species of ducks, geese, and swans around the globe. It was a project that took over 3 years and many miles of stories. Gary Kramer has a career that has spanned the U.S. military, 26 years as a wildlife biologist, wing shooter and photographer. He shares some great stories behind some of his adventures and the odd business of being a wildlife photographer. https://deltawaterfowl.org/delta-waterfowl-podcast/

Talking waterfowl hunting in North Dakota with Sean Weaver and Ryan Callaghan of MeatEater, Inc. We cover some of our favorite topics including hunting, dogs, and MeatEater's new series, Duck Lore. Delta's Matt Chouinard joins the hunt and shows the group how to make and install Hen Houses for ducks and we play some serious waterfowl trivia. Play along and see if you can earn the title of "Supreme Duck Nerd." Guests: Sean Weaver and Ryan Callaghan of MeatEater, Inc. https://deltawaterfowl.org/

In this episode Joel talks with Trent Dirks, RFI’s Resource Development Director, about service dogs and duck hunting with Retrieving Freedom, Inc. https://deltawaterfowl.org/duck-dogs/

Guest: Dr. Joe Spoo from Gun Dog Doc. Hunting in cold and icy conditions with your dog can be miserable if you're not prepared. Most hunting dogs are not afraid of cold water and are bred for such conditions. But frigid temps can change conditions rapidly. Dr. Joe Spoo talks to us about what to do when the mercury drops in this episode on cold weather dog care. https://deltawaterfowl.org/duck-dogs/

In this episode Joel talks with Pam Garrettson of the US Fish and Wildlife Service about duck and goose banding. Why is it done? What do we get out of it? All things duck and goose banding. https://deltawaterfowl.org/

On this episode of The Duck Hunters Podcast, guests: Brad Heidel (Delta) and Bill Ayer (founder and CEO of Slayer Calls) discuss the ins and outs of duck calls. https://deltawaterfowl.org/strategies/

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