Blind Chatter

Ever wonder how some guys are scouting? Listen in for an in depth look at how i personally scout a spot and ways you can streamline scouting.

In this episode, we break down what sets successful duck hunters apart—from decoy strategy to field efficiency. Learn why running heavy spreads (2–4 dozen per hunter), thinking outside the box with gear like pole saws and hedge trimmers, and investing in quality outerwear can give you the edge in Oregon's wet conditions. We also touch on keeping your dog comfortable, the value of flippy decoys, and the tools that help you move fast and stay ahead.

Weather outlook for this springget to planting if you haven't already; corn, millet, etcnows the time to go talk to farmers about next year, and thank them for last year maybe get them a thank you gift.think about starting your blind work after harvestbe a good steward of the land, pick up garbageAny questions about planting or duck food and how to manage it, shoot us a dm on IG Blind_Chatter

In this episode, I sit down with Jeb and Kate Hartnell for a laid-back and laughter-filled conversation. We kick things off by ranking our favorite (and least favorite) Adam Sandler movies, then shift gears to talk about the realities of maintaining a strong marriage while Jeb spends over 120 days a year in the outdoors. Things take a humorous turn as we poke fun at my obsession with workwear fashion for a blue-collar job. As always, we wrap up with some laughs and light-hearted banter.

Spring snow geese, wide-open spaces, and lodge life—Jeb, Jordan, and Steve dive into everything North Dakota has to offer. Tune in for an energetic discussion full of hunting stories, outdoor insights, and camaraderie.

Tyson Walker joins Jeb and Steve in North Dakota for the spring snow season. They reflect on hunting, the changing landscape, and the bond built through shared time outdoors. Jeb is also raising one of Tyson's dogs, adding a personal layer to the conversation.

Joined by Matt Mccormick and Brady Davis of FlyingV Ranches and FlyingV Solutions we dive into the who, what, where and how of the ranch. Based in Bozeman, MT follow along with Matt and Brady as we discuss topics from what makes a great waterfowl location to the second annual migration mixer event they are putting on this year.

Step inside the mind of Canards Waterfowl owner; Drew Smith. Drew's mission is to provide a suitable wader jacket for a realistic price. Drew and i take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on his first hunt, what really draws us in and just what waterfowl is all about.

Do you REALLY need an expensive call to be a successful hunter? Topics discussed are where we are headed with pintails and goose limits, and we talk about calls and our thoughts on what you really need.

This weeks 10 minute tuesday is a little longer, while we talk with jeb over the phone, join in to hear how things are going and how we are shaping up going into the final 6 weeks of the season!

Welcome to our 10 Minute Tuesday (TMT) This week, i talk about where we have been, the success that we are having and where we feel we are at here in the Mid Willamette Valley. As we pass well over the halfway point many people feel we are lacking the birds we see this time of year. Join me today on my drive to work and get a peek into what we have been up to! Thanks for listening, and be sure to enjoy your outings.

The man who cut his teeth recording videos in his living room and many free calling videos comes to the show to talk shooting sports, casino runs, calling competitions and what led to him being banned from the world calling stage in Stuttgart, AR not once, but TWICE. With countless placements in the world duck calling championship and Champion of Champions in Easton, Maryland.

we hinted at the infamous band stort at the end of last weeks episode, and here it is. The first band between Carl (ACE Outdoors) and Jeb. We get the whole backstory and both sides of the story so you wont wanna miss this one!

An exciting announcement about something that has been brewing for a little while. We are excited to announce that we have put together a Veterans hunt for Oregons designated Veterans only day on February 1st.

Welcome back to the blind! Jeb and i sat down and talked about some deer success today. Jebs group tagged out in central oregon and he put his wife on a blacktail. I was able to get my wife her first blacktail, and we talk about the adventures of field dressing after 12 years of not doing it. Hope ya'll enjoy it and we will catch you on the next one!

Jeb joins me today at the house and we back it up a bit to mid september to relive a once in a lifetime elk hunt he joined good friend Tom on. Working through bull after bull, Tom punched his tag on an 8x8 bull with his bow. The second story is of Chad headed over to eastern oregon for first season rifle bull hunting. after a couple days in the burn zone they decided to get out of their comfort zone and venture in to some "new" old country. Join us today as we relive these moments that often time are taken for granted in the moment.

In the back half of this episode we chat about what hevi shot is loading, the purpose behind the pattern, growing up hunting and some of the good old days. Tune in to find out a little more about hevi shot, what their products are, and where they are heading. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to drop a review for us wherever you are listening!

Part 1 of the Hevi Shot episode is LIVE from the mobile podcast studio in Summer Lake, Oregon for the opener of our 2024-2025 waterfowl season! Hevi Shot has a plant in Sweet Home, Oregon; here in the willamette valley. Although owned by Federal, they are a staple in the waterfowl ammunition industry that the willamette valley is happy to call a piece of its own.

Season opener is around the corner for us here in the PNW and to get us back into the swing of things we are joined by Shawn Stahl of RNT. Join us on this audio adventure as we discuss many different topics and pick a man who is the last of a dying breed.

Tonight we talk with Caleb Schwin, of Wild Tech Game Grip; FDA approved meat care adhesive strips, designed to care for your game while in the field. If you have ever put down a big game animal you know how important hair removal and cleanliness is. Caleb also finished his archery Elk season on opening morning about 45 minutes into the hunt. We talk about his success, what he thinks has made him successful and the work that goes into being a successful hunter. I also posed the thought of how to cope with mountain lions while alone, packing in to the deep wilderness and how to keep your head in the right place. Thank you guys for listening and we appreciate your support!

We wrap up our sauvies island public tips in this episode and do what is probably our final dive into summer lake before we record our episodes live at summer lake. Thank you for working with us through this transition and staying with us, we promise this season will be worth it!

Welcome back to the show! This week Jeb, Steve and I sit down and talk public land, how to give yourself an edge on it and how to improve your success while taking advantage of public grounds.

Welcome back to The Blind Chatter podcast, the Willamette Valley's 1 and only waterfowl podcast. This episode we wrap up some weekend tales and talk about some fun stories of the past. We hope you are enjoying this new season of TBCP be sure to follow us on socials by searching The Blind Chatter Podcast.

Joining me this week is Jeb and Steve, with special guest Ryan Burnett from Pattern Pros. Pattern Pros is developed by two former service members dedicated to the art of perfecting your shot. Listen in as we get a backstory and find out a little bit more about the company. Be sure to head over to their page and support this veteran owned, veteran operated business. @patternpros on instagram and online at www.patternprosusa.com be sure to check them out to see all the exclusive deals before we jump into the season!

Welcome back to the blind! This episode we are joined by Mario Friendy of Final Approach. Mario's waterfowl career began with a hard-earned Pro-Staff position with Final approach back in the day. Though he worked for different companies after he departed with FA, he since has returned as the VP of operations, sales and marketing. Join us as we dive into Mario's career and talk about the great things Mario is doing with Final Approach. Final Approach; Built by waterfowlers, for waterfowlers.

Welcome back! New Year, new crew. Get back into the swing of things with us as we introduce Jeb and Steve to the podcast.

Welcome back to the blind everyone, and thanks for joining us for todays episode. Enjoy as we talk about some of the ins and outs of seeking permision, how to maintain it and also how to be a good stuart of the land you are granted to hunt. As always theres a little bit of poking fun at myself and we hope you enjoy!

welcome back to the blind! Today we get down to the brass tacks with Todd White, the internets favorite character. We talk about all of the drama from the last year on the waterfowl forums, what happened with the Elk that he "Poached" and a few other topics.

Welcome back, this episode is the final part of the summer lake series. we talk briefly about camping and what to expect and then the conversation goes off the rails about unrelated things. ENJOY!

Welcome to the first part of the Summer Lake Chronicles. Part one talks about Summer Lake WMA and how it works, the different locations and points of interest. We talk about camping areas, different hunting hotspots and light tactics. Dont worry, if you hunt summer and are worried people just got the easy drop on your spot, we didnt tell them where to go, just how to access it.

@Michael_Mcneal Joined by one of the most successful snowgoose hunters I've seen; the man that always has content for IG, we do a little dive into what its like chasing the white devils around, talk about his short visit to the PNW and what's in-store for the future of Michael.

Welcome back Today i am joined by one of the guys behind Pacific Calls. Listen in as we talk about the glow up of Pacific Calls; starting in a shed, flooded garage now moving to their new home in Idaho. 

Welcome back Today i am joined by one of the guys behind Pacific Calls. Listen in as we talk about the glow up of Pacific Calls; starting in a shed, flooded garage now moving to their new home in Idaho. 

Ladies and Gentleman, welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today Big Chief and i sat down and talked the talk. We hope you enjoy and dont forget to follow along on our socials!

we jump back in with some pet peeves in waterfowling and talk a little bit about habits and life. Declan calls in and we bring him in for a bit and talk about some of our memories hunting, how i've almost killed him a few times, being the superhero with shit tickets and just how we all hate Tanner. Enjoy!

Welcome back everyone! Wanna say thank you for listening; This episode is all about Carl Eckhold, the owner of a brand new hunting rental provider here in the Willamette Valley. Carl has been apart of some of the best times of watefowling here in the valley and now is looking to give back to the community. Carl has started this company with the idea to be able to provide high quality decoys at a cost that almost anyone could afford. Listen in as we talk about Carls upbringing in waterfowl, his thoughts on hunting and the reason behind his new brand.

Thansk for tuning back in, today Tanner and Big Chief talk about the "Unwritten Rules of Waterfowling" breaking down what each rule means to them and hoping to bring to light some overlooked things in the waterfowling world today Follow us on IG @Blind_Chatter and phone in your questions at 541-581-0095!

Thanks for joining us folks. Today Chief and I talk about the wet spring, the hot fall, the lack of water in early season and what exactly is going on with all these hazelnuts. Really appreciate everyone listening, and dont forget to follow us on IG and Facebook!

Todays episode is one that has being weighing on my mind lately. The toxicity in waterfowl forms is ABSURD. We discuss that, and lightly on the big election that is happening here in Oregon. Thanks for listening guys!

welcome back to the blind everyone, today im joined by Ryan Poloway. Ryan previously lived in washington, although recently has relocated to Florida. We talk with Ryan about the large array of waterfowl he has hunted and his skills behind the Sony Lens'. Thanks for listening and dont forget to rate and review and follow us on IG; @Blind_Chatter and follow Ryan @ryanpoloway

Welcome back to the blind! in todays episode we talk about sea duck hunting, and how its growing in its popularity and a few key reasons why. Also in todays episode, we talk on the future of Goldeneye's in Washington State, and the potential for a reduction/closure in the future.

Welcome to the pre-season! Follow along with us on IG @Blind_Chatter and make sure to leave us a review and rating. Todays episode is the first of the Pre-Season Series. Today we talk a little on the waterfowl survey from Delta, some things we are looking forward to and just keep it light as we battle the summer heat!

Leave us a rating on spotify! Todays episode we have a little light summer converstaion and Big chief and i go off on some Non-waterfowl related topics Check us out on IG @Blind_Chatter and be sure to tune in to hear about the upcoming season!

DONT FORGET to rate, and review on Spotify and Itunes! Welcome back! Here is a different POV of the Harlequin closure from a guides perspective. Check them out online at huntblueducks.com and on IG and Facebook @Columbia_Coast

Today we talk harlequin ducks, and try and help everyone understand exactly what is going on with these birds and explain the closure. Thanks for listening! follow us on IG @blind_Chatter and be sure to drop a review!

Join us today in the studio as larry pours red beers and we talk about attitude, the effect it has on personal life and recreation, and some cold hard facts about what is going on in this crazy world we live in today. dont forget to follow us on instagram @Blind_Chatter to stay up to date with everything Blind Chatter!

@RyanOffTheGrid joins @Blind_Chatter Follow us BOTH on IG! The boys are back in town... sit down, buckle up, this is a wild ride with with a one-of-a-kind guy!

Whats up everyone, and welcome back. Today we chat a bit about some fishing fiascos, our favorite and most pain in the ass hunts from the past, and why people that wear spandex are better than everyone else.

Welcome to our first episodes IN STUDIO, in person! We are very excited for this new chapter of TBCP and we cant wait to see where it goes. Join us today as we talk about the chronicles and adventures of larrys life and the early years of my waterfowl journey. Be sure to drop us a rating and review on iTunes and Spotify to let us know how we are doin! Dont forget to check out our friends over at BornandRaisedCallCo.com, your one-stop-shop for hunting calls whether its chasing elk in september, or following the migration down the flyway in the winter, they've got what you need. Check out their new selection of Turkey calls too. Be sure to use code "blindchatter10" at checkout for 10% off your total order today!

Welcome to our FIRST LIVE and IN PERSON episode! Today we talk a little bit off topic and discuss our current issues with being shadow banned and the struggles that introduces while trying to continue to provide top-notch content and grow or brand while being restricted to how many people see us. The struggle is real everyone.. Dont forget, make sure if you enjoy the episodes give us a rating on the app you listen to us on, and check out our good friends at Bornandrasiedcallco.com and use code "blindchatter10" at checkout for 10% off your order! Thanks for listenin!

This week Larry and I are joined by Jeff Stanfield of The Big Honker Podcast and Stanfield Outfitters of Knox City, TX. Jeff is an awesome guest on this weeks episode where we kind of just put the show on auto pilot and let it run for an hour. Check Jeff and his guys out at Stanfieldhunting.com and follow Jeff on instagram @Jstanfield68. You can catch Jeff and Andy anywhere you listen to our podcast on The Big Honker Podcast's site! Don't forget to check out our partners over at BornandRaisedCallCo.com and use code "Blindchatter10" at checkout for 10% off your total order! Thanks for listening, and let us know what ya think about Jeff!1