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Upduck Podcast
The Upduck podcast is an intersection between duck hunting and upland hunting, where gundogs and gundog training is the throughline that brings the two worlds together on this new, one-of-a-kind podcast!
Episodes
Upduck PodcastDogs, Shooting, & Stories with Anna V
Anna V joins the podcast as we discuss a whole host of topics from dogs to training and there’s a whole bunch of stories told. Learn more about your ad…
Upduck PodcastThe story behind EZ Dekes with Ryan Preuss
Ryan Preuss, founder of EZ Dekes, shares his experience and inspiration for EZ Dekes as well as his experience as an adult onset waterfowl hunter. Learn more…
Upduck PodcastWhere in the world is Keagan Keddell?
Keagan, aka Mr. wildlifephotogmedia, joins the show again to talk about his latest adventures in Alaska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Upduck PodcastListener Questions
Our guest had to reschedule at the last minute and our listeners came up with a bunch of great questions for us to run through. This was a fun episode to do…
Upduck PodcastWhat to expect at your first hunt test
Fresh off a weekend where Tyler was running hunt tests, this week we dive into the nitty gritty of getting started with tests, where to sign up, how to train…
Upduck PodcastBanding Woodcock & More With Rich Wong
Rich joins the guys to discuss his motivation and experience becoming a certified woodcock bander as well as taking his dog through the certification process…
Upduck PodcastBoats & Trucks
The boats have come out of winter storage and modifications are being made; plus, the truck controversy comes to a close. Learn more about your ad choices…
Upduck PodcastTrucks, Training and Raw Food Diets
Matt, Jeff, and Tyler discuss Matt’s decision to move to the raw food diet and the research he did many years ago, provide a few training updates, and talk…
Upduck PodcastBreaking Down The Unspoken Bond with Bob Owens
Mr. Lone Duck, Bob Owens, joins the podcast to talk everything dogs, his experiences, and the bond he has with his own personal dogs. Use the code "upduck20"…
Upduck PodcastWhat is the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association with Bruce Ross
Bruce Ross, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, joins the show to give an overview of all that the WWA does for waterfowl and details…
Upduck PodcastThe ins and outs of British Labs with Blaine Winans
Blaine Winans, the owner of Winans Retriever Kennels, joins the show to talk all about British Labs from the physical appearance to traits to importing. Learn…
Upduck PodcastDuck Hunting The West with Levi Kary
Levi, host of the Western Territory podcast and waterfowl guide in Idaho, joins the show to give Matt and Tyler a run down of duck hunting skinny water out…
Upduck PodcastOffseason struggles, decisions, and a new puppy?
Tyler, Jeff, and Matt sit down to discuss the latest happenings in their world including the potential of a new puppy entering the fray. Learn more about your…
Upduck PodcastGame Farm Hunting: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
Matt, Jeff, and Tyler discuss their experiences hunting various game farms, the “classes” of game farms, and the merits of game farm hunting. Learn more about…
Upduck PodcastBuilding Your Own Duck Boat Reair
It’s duck boat build season and the guys revisit a conversation that was recorded last year as Jeff and Matt go into detail about their duck boat builds. The…
Upduck PodcastFacebook Controvery
The guys chat about the controversy regarding a couple reels they’ve posted, the commentary that folks in the hunting community have made on these reels, and…
Upduck PodcastMore Duck Hunting in Mexico & Catching Up With Keagan Keddell
Keagan is the first repeat guest on the podcat and he was recently in Mexico filming a duck hunt for the Road to 100 series. He recaps his experience and we…
Upduck PodcastDuck Hunting in Mexico
Matt is back this week and he recaps what some may consider the trip of a lifetime shooting ducks south of the border. The number of ducks, species harvested…
Upduck PodcastWhat you need to know about shot shells with Hunter Colbert from Kent Cartridge
Hunter Colbert from Kent Cartridge joins Tyler and Jeff this week to talk through shot shells and what you need to know as a hunter. We also talk about the…
Upduck PodcastElevating Your Pheasant Cooking Skills with John Wallace
This week we sat down with John Wallace, aka The Wild Game Cook, to talk about all sorts of wild game cooking before honing in on pheasant. This insightful…
Upduck PodcastTalking Vizslas with Megan Helmuth
Megan Helmuth joins the podcast to chat about all things Vizslas and her experience raising and training 3 viszlas. Megan is an accomplished amateur trainer…
Upduck PodcastRe-air: What to look for when buying a hunting dog with Tony Peterson from MeatEater
With the new year comes thoughts of getting a new gun dog and this conversation seemed like a fitting one to revisit. Tony is incredibly knowledgeable about…
Upduck Podcast2023 Season Recap
Matt, Jeff, and Tyler discuss how their seasons wrapped up and they ended with both success and frustration. They try to put a bow on 2023 as we already look…
Upduck PodcastRecapping the Iowa Trip Beatdown - but in the wrong direction
The guys talk about the whooping they took from the late season, highly pressured Iowa roosters. There was some good on the trip, but one bad day can spoil a…
Upduck PodcastGun Dog Nutrition with Brian Conoley from Inukshuk
What better way to kick off 2024 than talking health and nutrition, of our gun dogs of course. Brian Conoley from Inukshuk joins the show and we dive into…
Upduck PodcastDucks, Bucks, and Doves
The guys recap their hunting experiences over the past couple weeks including turning a slow goose hunt into a dove hunt. Learn more about your ad choices…
Upduck PodcastFetching All The Feathers with Anthony Ferro
Anthony Ferro from Fetching Feathers joins the guys this week to talk upland hunting, Anthony’s kennel, and how he was introduced to the world of hunting and…
Upduck PodcastHabitat Flats Kennels and all things dogs with Tony Vandemore
Tony Vandemore joins the guys to talk about all things dogs from his experience with his first dog to opening Habitat Flats Kennels to in-season care. They…
Upduck PodcastWeekend Mixed Bag Trips & Checking Off Hunting Season Goals
The guys have been doing a fair amount of hunting including Matt stacking up ducks on the Mississippi river and Jeff taking a trip to Minnesota for public land…
Upduck PodcastDucks & Coffee
The guys welcome in Stephen Findley to the podcast to talk about his passion for duck hunting - with a gun and a camera - and how that passion became Duckband…
Upduck PodcastPheasant Season Opener Recap & A Wild Shooting Story
Down 1 host and a guest, Jeff and Tyler talk about their success, and lack thereof, on the opening weekend of pheasant season in WI. There’s a wild story…
Upduck PodcastEarly Season Success & Horror Stories
The guys talk about their hunts during the first split and share a few stories, including a few not so pleasant experiences. Learn more about your ad choices…
Upduck PodcastMusic & Ducks: Why hearing protection is so important with Art Diaz from Alclair Outdoors
Art joins the guys to discuss his passion for hunting, Alclair Outdoors, and why hearing protection matters now. Spoiler, getting quality hearing protection is…
Upduck PodcastBrushing up on rules & regs (part 2)
The guys continue their conversation with Conservation Warden Matt Groppi & Meghan Jensen and discuss safety and how we as hunters, can get involved. Learn…
Upduck PodcastBrushing up on rules and regs (part 1)
The guys welcome Conservation Wardens Matt Groppi & Meghan Jensen to the podcast in part 1 of a 2-part conversation. In part 1, we dive into what Matt and…
Upduck PodcastGuided waterfowl hunts with Zach Weaver from Redbeards Waterfowl Outfitter
Zach Weaver, owner of Redbeards Waterfowl Outfitter, joins the guys to give all the gory details on what taking a guided trip with him is like. Of course, we…
Upduck PodcastEarly Season Success… Or Not
Early Goose and Teal Season kicked off in the midwest and the guys recap their hunts, success, and learnings as we get to taste the first bits of hunting…
Upduck PodcastTaking Better Pictures of Your Dog with Keagan Keddell
The guys welcome professional photographer and videographer Keagan Keddell to the show and talk about his journey into professional photography along with tips…
Upduck PodcastUpland and Waterfowl Hunting Season Goals
With hunting season fast approaching, Jeff, Matt, and Tyler talk about setting goals for the upcoming season and break down what they’d like to accomplish and…
Upduck PodcastMud Motors and more with Zach Hoeschen from Backwater Inc
The guys welcome Zach Hoeschen from Backwater Inc to talk mud motors, Zach’s calling proficiency, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Upduck PodcastPreparing for hunting season
The guys talk about summer updates from gear to boats to dogs. They talk about their approach as they prepare for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad…
Upduck PodcastWhat to look for when buying a puppy
Jeff, Matt, and Tyler continue a conversation started with Tony Peterson from the prior week about what to look for when buying your next gun dog. Each shares…
Upduck PodcastSelecting Your Next Hunting Dog with Tony Peterson from Meateater
The guys welcome Tony Peterson, renowned mature buck killer from MeatEater, who is a passionate dog guy and Upland hunter. Tony shares many of the lessons he…
Upduck PodcastThe Final Upland Vest with Matt Davis from Final Rise
The guys welcome the founder of Final Rise, Matt Davis, to the podcast and talk about Matt’s backstory that led to Final Rise, what separates the Final Rise…
Upduck PodcastUpland Gear Talk
The guys continue their gear series as they talk about what they use in the upland fields - where they spend money and where they aren’t. These episodes always…
Upduck PodcastWaterfowl Gear Talk
The guys walk through their various waterfowl gear spreads - from clothing to decoys to shotguns - and you’ll get a good idea of where each one is on their…
Upduck PodcastHunting Stories & A Dash of Wild Game Recipes with Greg Tubbs
Tyler, Jeff, and Matt welcome Greg Tubbs, co-host of the Okayest Hunter & Okayest Fisher podcast to the show. They talk about Greg’s time chasing pheasants…
Upduck PodcastOff Season Dog Training Plans
Jeff, Matt, and Tyler approach the off-season—differently, each sharing their approach based on their different goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Upduck PodcastBuilding Your Own Duck Boat
Tyler takes a back seat in this one as Jeff and Matt go into detail about their duck boat builds. The builds and finished boats and builds are very different…
Upduck PodcastDog safety - what do you keep in your truck?
The guys talk about dog safety at home and in the field. They discuss what each of them carries with them in the truck while hunting, and what they each…
Upduck PodcastA DIY Iowa Pheasant Hunt
Tyler, Jeff, and Matt recap their public land, DIY, an out-of-state trip to Iowa last fall chasing wild roosters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Upduck PodcastWhat the heck is Upduck?
Tune into the maiden voyage of the Ducklander podcast. This is a podcast that covers all things bird hunting, waterfowl, upland, pheasant, and anything gundog…