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The North American Waterfowler
The North American Waterfowler Podcast was established on January 1, 2023. Hosted by Elliott Snider, creator of the Freelance Duck Hunting YouTube channel and former co-host of The Duck Gun Podcast. This podcast will bring you content on every aspect of Waterfowl Hunting.
Episodes
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Episode #254 Why Haven’t Duck Limits Been Cut?
Since my recent conversation with Josh Goins, there’s been a lot of debate about duck numbers, hunting pressure, flooded corn, and the Adaptive Harvest…
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Episode #253 The Man Behind Flyway Federation Speaks: Josh Goins Unfiltered
Josh Goins, founder of Flyway Federation, is one of the most controversial figures in modern waterfowl hunting. Supporters call him a truth teller fighting for…
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Episode #252 Listener Pushback on Ducks and Migration
📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION After Episode 250, the feedback poured in from hunters across the country. Some agree. Some strongly disagree. Many are seeing completely…
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Episode #251 Inside Jordan Fromer’s Wild Waterfowl Season Across 6 States
Jordan Fromer of the Duck Gun Podcast joins Elliott for the first off-season recap of the year. With duck and goose seasons closed across most of the country…
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Episode #250 Is Duck Hunting Really Being Ruined A Civil Debate
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, I sit down for a civil and honest debate with a critic who took issue with a recent reel of mine about duck…
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Episode #249 Off-Season Wants, Gear Upgrades, and What’s Next
In this episode, I break down my entire duck season using logged hunt data from start to finish. I split the season into early, mid, and late segments and walk…
The North American WaterfowlerEpisode #248 Moist Soil or Corn: Waterfowl Management Academy on What Ducks Need
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott sits down with Michael Flaspohler, Kale Flaspohler, and Dan Crigler from the Waterfowl…
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Episode #247 Episode 247 Season Wrap Up, Stats, Is Duck Hunting Being Ruined?
In this episode I wrap up the 2025–26 waterfowl season and break down my final numbers, including harvest totals, shooting percentage, and what made this my…
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Episode #246 Bands Hybrids and What Really Moves Mallards w/ Chris Jobman
Support the Podcast North American Waterfowler App https://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Patreon https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Episode…
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Episode #245 Hark Outdoors and the 41 Species of North American Waterfowl
In this episode of The North American Waterfowl Podcast, Elliott sits down with Harrison Collins of Hark Outdoors to talk North American waterfowl, chasing…
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Episode #244 YouTube Warnings, Waterfowl Social Media, and What Comes Next
In this episode, Elliott covers a wide range of topics including recent YouTube warnings related to hunting content and why more of his best videos are being…
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Episode #243 Spencer Lewis, The Wetland Gypsy, and the Dark Side of Waterfowl Social Media
In this episode, Elliott sits down with Spencer Lewis, better known as The Wetland Gypsy, for an honest and wide ranging conversation about modern waterfowl…
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Episode #242 A Podcast Recorded During a Duck Hunt | Ducks Down
Podcast Description This episode was recorded during an active duck hunt. Between flights and shots, I kept the mics rolling and captured the hunt as it…
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Episode #241 Mallard Season Obsession and Treats in Dog Training
This episode is a mix of two things. A full recap of a killer Christmas weekend with Stormy Crook and Aiden, and then a real talk discussion on using treats in…
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Episode #240 Fellowship, Duck Hunting, and the Patreon Wheel | Austin Williams Interview
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, I’m joined by Austin Williams, a Missouri waterfowler who was randomly selected from Patreon to come…
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Episode #239 Full Limits and a Band // The Hunt Giveaway Weekend
Episode Description In this episode, I’m joined by Capt. Casey, Ben Meyers from Flight Day Ammunition, and Brian Halblieb, host of The Migration Waterfowl…
The North American WaterfowlerEpisode #238 Ice Hole Mallards And Icy River Hunts W/ Jordan Fromer
Join Elliott Snider and returning guest Jordan Fromer for a wide open conversation covering everything from tech troubles and early-season memories to Jordan’s…
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Episode #237 Can Hunters Really Feel the Mallard Decline?
In this episode I walk through the long term mallard population trends and ask a simple question. Can the average hunter actually feel the effects of this…
The North American WaterfowlerEpisode #236 Cold Fronts // New Birds // Thanksgiving Week Hunt Recap
Join Elliott as he recounts his Thanksgiving week filled with waterfowl hunting adventures. From unpredictable weather challenges to the camaraderie with…
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Episode #235 Full Rant Mode on Mallards, Myths, and Dog Problems
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, Elliott goes full rant mode. From holiday nostalgia to Chiefs stress to duck hunting “experts” who speak in…
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Episode #234 Flight Day versus Boss Shot Shells // Pattern Wars and Velocity Myths
Ben Meyers from Flight Day Ammunition is back and we tell the full story behind recent comments about Flight Day on the Boss Shot Shells fan page. We walk…
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Episode #233 Duck Camp Recap and Central Flyway Forecast
In this episode Elliott checks in from the heart of mid season in the Central Flyway with a full weather and migration update from Kansas. Warm temperatures…
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Episode #232 Mississippi River Ducks and Cold Front Timing with Jake Brokish
Episode description Elliott sits down with Wisconsin waterfowler and patron guest Jake Brokish. They compare notes on a fresh cold front push, the shift from…
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Episode #231 Hand-Carved Faith: Mike Marino’s Decoy Art and Testimony
Mike Marino of Marino Decoys joins Elliott to share how a kids pastor fell in love with carving and turned high density cork and tupelo heads into functional…
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Episode #230 Big Duck Opener Recap and Listener Q&A
On this November 3 episode I break down the big duck opener from a solo kayak hide that turned into a pintail show. First frost mornings, a steady northwest…
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Episode #229 Episode #229 Q/A – Spinner Myths, Group Hunting Ethics & Holding a Hole with Headlamps and More
In this listener-driven Q&A episode, Elliott dives into some of the most debated topics in waterfowling today. He talks about why blue-wing teal are still…
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Episode #228 Off the Grid in the Middle of Nowhere - Hot Tent Trip Day 1 Recap
Join us deep in the Sandhills of Nebraska for one of the most remote hunts we’ve ever done. We set up a hot tent miles from anywhere and lived completely off…
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Episode #227 Behind the Scenes with Captain Casey: A Journey of Wins and Wildlife
Join us for an exciting episode of the North American Waterfowler Podcast as Elliott Snider sits down with Walter Jones, also known as Captain Casey. Discover…
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Episode #226 How To Handle Hunting Spot Conflicts: with Jordan Fromer
Join Elliott and Jordan Fromer as they talk through early-season hunting, fog-filled mornings, and the ethics of sharing public spots. They dive into how they…
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Episode #225: Duck Hunt & Camp Trip – From Camp with High Prairie Sportsman
Partners & Discount Codes 🎯 Flight Day Ammunition – https://www.flightdayammo.com Use code FDH10 for 10% off bismuth loads built for serious waterfowlers. 🎯…
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Episode #224 Solo Hunt Recap, Faith in Trials, and Woody’s Top 5
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott shares a solo layout boat hunt recap, reflecting on pintails, teal, and what it takes to…
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Episode #223 Layout Boat Hunting Talk // Big Duck Opening Weekend Preview
Episode Description: On my way to the 2025 big duck opener, I’m layout boat hunting solo. In this episode, I dive into my personal history with layout boat…
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Episode #222 Thomas Hoke Talks Canada Success, Handling Leroy, and What’s Next
Join me as I sit down with Thomas Hoke from Hoke Outdoors to dig into his recent Canada trip, scouting process, and some of the best hunts of his season so…
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Episode #221 Q/A Pintails, Gun Dogs, Favorite Birds, Trips, and More!
Description In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott takes on your listener Q&A with a mix of hot topics and personal stories. From…
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Episode #220 Balancing Firefighting, Family, and Waterfowl with Blake Horton
Episode Description In this episode, Elliott sits down with Blake Horton, co-host of the brand-new Winging It Waterfowl Podcast and a full-time firefighter…
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Episode #219 Vegas Trip Takeaways and a New Secret Smartweed Hole
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott goes live with Patreon supporters for a special community recording. He talks through the…
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Episode #218 Opening Weekend Hunts – Waterfowl Season Begins - Woody's Top 5
Description Waterfowl season is finally here! On the drive home, I’m taking some time to reflect on the past two teal weekends — the highs, the struggles, and…
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Episode #217 Asking Patrick Mahomes to Duck Hunt with Me! / Dove Hunt Reflection
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Partners & Discounts Flight Day Ammunition → flightdayammo.com — Code FDH10 Weatherby Shotguns →…
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Episode #216 Tracking Blue-Winged Teal: Duckling Survival & Predator Impacts with Biologist Grant Rhodes
Description In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott is joined once again by waterfowl biologist Grant Rhodes. Grant shares updates…
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Episode #215 Hunt Dogs, Heart Attacks, and Habitat Flats: The Eric Teson Interview
Episode Description In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott sits down with professional trainer Eric Teson for a powerful…
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Episode #214 On Location: Campfire Talk with My Dad / Memories, Parkinson’s, and Hanging Up the Waders
This episode is something special. Recorded on location at a campsite the night before a scout, I sit down with my dad, Carl (also known as “Phumblemitts”)…
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Episode #213 Jimmy Muller and Ben Meyers Respond to Critics: Clarifying Shotgun Ballistics Once and for All
Partner / Sponsor Info TideWe We’re proud to partner with TideWe, makers of high-performance hunting gear built to keep you dry, warm, and comfortable in the…
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Episode #212 Blue Wing Teal: Myths Busted & Truths Exposed
Episode Description Blue wing teal season is almost here, and in this episode I’m diving into teal habitat, busting some of the biggest teal hunting myths…
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Episode #211 Are Unregulated Guides Ruining Waterfowl Hunting?
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, we dive deep into the growing debate over unregulated guiding in waterfowl hunting. Are outfitters…
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Episode #210 From the Duck Boat in a Slough – Teal Season Chat - Woody's Top 5
Join me from the duck boat in a quiet slough where I’m scouting for the upcoming teal season. In this episode, I break down what I’m seeing in the marsh, share…
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Episode #209 Starting Duck Hunting at 45: Jimmy Schaefer’s Story
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, Elliott sits down with Jimmy Schaefer, a newer duck hunter who’s jumped headfirst into the waterfowl world…
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Episode #208 British Labs (vs) American Labs / The Truth Revealed w/ Chris Rud
In this episode of the North American Waterfowler Podcast, host Elliott Snider welcomes Chris Rudd from the Hunt Test Hobo podcast to explore the fascinating…
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Episode #207 Thomas Hoke: Alaska, Bears, Salmon, Dogs and the Upcoming Waterfowl Season
Partners of Freelance Duck Hunting & The North American Waterfowler Flight Day Ammunition Premium bismuth waterfowl loads with tight patterns, reliable…
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Episode #206 Molly's Place - From India to Maryland: Building a Waterfowl Legacy in Rural America
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Nick and Chikki, two brothers who migrated from India to rural America in pursuit of the American…
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Episode #205 Wildlife Politics: The Kansas Commission's Inner Workings w/ Michael Castelli
Join us as we delve into the intricate dynamics of the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Commission. In this episode, we explore the challenges and controversies…
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Episode #204 Your Questions, My Stories: From Spinners to Hunt Goals
Partners for This Episode: Shotty Gear Waterproof, rugged, and designed by duck hunters for duck hunters. Shell pouches, blind bags, gun cases, boat lighting…
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Jordan Fromer Part 2: How a Family Heirloom Sparked a Passion
Join us as we dive into the captivating origin story of Jordan Fromer, a passionate waterfowl hunter and content creator. Discover how a family heirloom, a…
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Episode #202 On Location - The First Scout Trip of the Year - We Found Our "Happy Place"
In this special episode of The North American Waterfowler, Elliott and his son Elijah record from deep in the wilderness on the second evening of their…
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Episode #201 The Duck Boat That Shouldn’t Have Floated – Jordan Fromer’s Story
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, Elliott sits down with longtime friend and fellow creator Jordan Fromer of Duck Gun Chronicles and The Duck…
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Episode #200 Commissioner Chaos: The Dangerous Ideas Threatening Kansas Waterfowl
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott dives deep into one of the most frustrating commission meetings he's ever reviewed. The…
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Episode #199 Training Dogs the Right Way with Ray Voigt
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, Elliott sits down with Ray Voigt — longtime professional dog trainer and current Senior Specialist with…
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Episode #198 Teacher, Coach, Hunter, Maker: The Story Behind Chase McCullough and Shotty Gear
In this episode, Elliott sits down with Chase McCullough—teacher, baseball coach, duck hunter, and the founder of Shotty Gear. They dive into Chase’s journey…
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Episode #197 Louisiana Culture, VooDoo, Catfish Can-Fishing, and More w/ Nate Verdin
Nate Verdin from Falling Tide TV returns to the show for an unfiltered conversation about the Louisiana lifestyle, harvesting wild game year-round, and the…
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Episode #196 Waterfowl Talk, Gear Drops, and Listener Questions
This week I reflect on our incredible Kansas River float trip with the Patreon crew and share some exciting updates, including details on our Flight Day duck…
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Episode #195 Sandbar Stories: A Podcast from the Kansas River
We’re coming to you straight from the Kansas River. This episode was recorded during our annual Patreon float trip—on a sandbar, with the sun setting, and the…