Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast

Matt and Elliott are going on a Sandhills duck hunting trip. Matt offers some tips about hunting the Sandhills, as well as coot decoys, a hunt recap from Wyoming and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Chase McCulloch (Somewhere in Wisconsin) sit down and talk about duck and goose hunting in Wisconsin, both public and private. They also talk about Chase's new company, Shotty Gear, and the power of social media for a new company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas recap a busy two weekends at the Delta Waterfowl and Roger's Waterfowl shows and talk about their goals for this waterfowl season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former host of the Fowl Front, Ben Paige, stops by to answer some listener questions and talk about the subject of R3: what it is, the controversy around it, and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas discuss a hypothetical where the duck limit is dropped to three a day and what they would do, as well as comments and responses from others about the same question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas discuss everything you need to know about scouting for ducks and geese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas discuss the 2023 North Dakota Waterfowl Breeding Survey results and then the proposed Kansas duck hunting regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas talk turkey hunting, morels, offseason plans, and answer listener questions about duck hunting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas are talking turkey hunting in this one. They cover the controversial issue of reaping/fanning as well as close miss stories, and much more. Also a snow goose season wrap up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked fellow hunters on social media "what is one thing you would change in waterfowl hunting?" The answers varied from social media to outfitters and much more. Join Matt and Jake from Chasing Green as they go over what fellow hunters would like to see changed and discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Per listener request, Matt and Thomas discuss everything about waterswatting: ethics, controversy, and much more. Also, a coot rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas recap their duck and goose hunting seasons. They then dive into the topic of jumpshooting: tips, tactics, and other important aspects of it as well as the controversy surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas give you tips and tricks for late season duck and goose hunting. They also go over their recent hunts and talk about gadwall ID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas talk about how duck season has started for them and answer your questions from beginner tips, scouting, Virginia duck hunting, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas talk about their September seasons, big duck openers, Nebraska football, and hunting the Sandhills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Thomas sit down with Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles to talk about Thomas' trip to North Dakota and go over the recent duck survey results that were released. They finish off discussing different states' teal seasons and the regs that go with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk with Chris Polk of Polk Pattern Calls about his time guiding in Mexico, how he got into call making, teal and diver calling tips, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP2.3: In this episode, we talk with Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles about Indiana and Michigan waterfowling, controversial duck hunting takes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt announces Thomas as his new cohost. They talk about North Dakota and Nebraska habitat conditions, eating ducks, and the RETURN Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt introduces himself as the new host of the Fowl Front, gives some insight into the plans for the podcast going forward, and answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben handoffs control of the podcast to its new host. Matt and Ben talk about their goose hunting trip, detasseling, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disclaimer- Ben dropped his microphone which transformed him from a Tenor to a Baritone/Bass and he was too lazy to make himself sound normal in post-production. His regular voice will be back next week, so for the time being enjoy Ben's voice matching his mustache. In this episode, Ben, Alex, Matt, and a friend of the show Hunter from BRH, begin to unpack the question -"As they exist now, are hunting leases good or bad for the future of Duck Hunting?" ... and maybe we shouldn't have! Topics Discussed- The genesis of the argument, this history of the lease, the state of affairs, the empath hunter begging the middle-class farmer, nuance over action, action over nuance, redefining Access, Huntin' the highwater mark, Polls and Honey Holes, Conservative Socialism, Name Calling, Red Herrings, Canada Hunting Leases, Data Skewing and Leaning Polls, Libertarians, Devolving into Semantics, HunterFarmer Coalition, Conservation Organizations and the silent majority, Rich Dad Poor Duck Hunter, Money is conservation, we're all jerks, we're all in this together, A tale of two duck hunters, Hunting as an economic driver and a lot of other crap! Check out our friends over at Big Red Hunters Also, check out the episode referenced in the show from Off the Husk Podcast apple podcast link to that episode here Head on over to the Fowl Front Website and sign up for our newsletter (you'll probably get like 3 emails ever). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not over till it's over. This week the guys break down some late-season tactics and strategies that will keep you on the up and up in the final days of the cold, long, sometimes frustrating waterfowl season.

This week Ben sits down to talk with Gabriella Hoffman, a media strategist, consultant, and award-winning outdoor writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area who is the host of the District of Conservation Podcast. The duo talks shop while examining the Trump administration through a Conservation lens followed up by a scouting report on what to look for from the Biden administration as it pertains to Hunters, Anglers, Shooters, and Conservation minded lovers of the outdoors. If you'd like to stay informed on important decisions regarding your public lands, guns & passions in the outdoors go check out her podcast- District of Conservation. or check out her youtube channel. If you want to double down on our callout and contribute to the conservation conversation through your own podcast or a spot on the Fowl Front centered on decisions and policy in your back yard send an email with the subject "Conservation Corner" to ben@fowlfront.com or you can visit www.fowlfront.com and use the submit content page.

Another week, another hostile take-over of the fowl front podcast. This time 3 other podcasts and 6 youtube channels joined in... Don't worry... 2021 is going to be a new... better year folks. This week on the Fowl Front the boys sit down and talk with the Flyways Collective about Goose Hunting in Kansas. Josh from Outdoor Limits Titus from Mid Valley Mercenaries Elliott from Freelance Duck Hunting Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles Topics Discussed: The Cajun Crunch will give you the 'Rona, Multiple Bands, What's a Gentleman's shoot, Jordan's Giveaway he's doing on his youtube channel, Thomas not understanding the flyways boundaries, Elliott's obsession with statistics, Josh's obsession with Bands, Claiming birds you didn't shoot, not inviting friends on a hunting trip because you're intimidated by their mustache. Sub Gauges, too many camera's for one hunt, Elliott knows what birds he shot, and Small Flockin It. and much, much more (or less depending on how you look at it).

Topics Discussed Season Updates, Why Ben's a terrible waterfowl hunter, Thomas's disfigurement, Matt's bed bugs, Alex's terrible packing skills, A goose that knocked Thomas out, How much everyone weighs, Remote baggage delivery services by plane, sleeping in Kodiak with no sleeping bag, 5 yards from death and not understanding it, How you get a dozen and half decoys into the back-country, how to retrieve ducks, when to quit & we talk about Sitka...well one of the cohosts does and much more. High Prairie Sportsman Channel - Matt's Youtube Channel Virginia Outdoors Unlimited- Thomas's Youtube Channel The Duck Boat Chop Shop- Alex's Youtube Channel Video of a Goose Hitting Thomas in the Face

Thomas and Matt neglected to send me show notes... so.... here ya go.

This week we sit down and talk with two/thirds of the "Your Mountain Podcast" in Dave Willms and Nephi Cole to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act. You're probably pretty tired of hearing about this, and may think it's a moot point, but we cover some ground here to understand what the GAOA/LWCF really is and how its going to affect our future. We also talk about a bunch of dumb stuff too...maybe even some waterfowl hunting.

Welcome to the Fowl Front. This week, hosts Matt, Ben, Alex & Thomas get into the weeds on summer projects and left to do's before the season. Talking Points -Summer Updates -Pre Season Project Breakdowns -Public Land Blues -"Cut the Red Wire" -Matt Ruins the Show -Ben Quits -Rocket Ships -Boat Projects Continued... -Tree Saddles -Snake Fish -Upcoming Season Plans -Can Duck Hunters Be Deer Hunters? As always, we encourage you to hit us up about what you want to hear!

This week the crew talks about Flocking... does it help? Does it matter? We cover it all and much more.

Welcome Back to the Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast... it's been a while and we have a TON of content coming out in the future as well as some new voices on the show. We wanted to make sure you got introduced to them during this "Nothing Entertaining" podcast... however... we have some great topic based conversations coming up, some serious, some light, some scientific, some social and all of it Important. Topics Discussed: Where we've been, The worst thing you've done to someone on public land, the best and worst youtube pages, duck depression, Hunting Turkeys with no pants on, Maybe a Negligent Discharge, No Fence Axis Deer, Summer Research Projects, How to Run a Boat Chop Shop. If you have kids in the car: At 28:28 there is a "naughty" word involved.

Dave Willms, Co-Host of the "Your Mountain" Podcast sits down and we talk Policy, Flash Floods, Burning Feces and why he won't let his Co-Host hunt his Goose Lease with him anymore...we end up covering the good, the bad and the ugly of policy affecting Wild People today. The Your Mountain Podcast happens to be one of my Favorite Podcasts and is both entertaining and educational... I was very excited to have Dave on the show and hope that you will all go check out the "Your Mountain Podcast" so that you can get information and analysis on Policy that effects you as an outdoorsperson. BONUS!!! If you can correctly tell me how many times I say podcast in this episode you will receive a Fowl Front window decal ... (Limited to the first 5 people who send me the correct response to ben@fowlfront.com).

This week Ben & Alex sit down and talk about how the season turned out and some lessons learned, gear used and some of the highlights of the season.

This week Alex discusses the history, development, and operation of duck boats, specifically mud-boats with none other than the founder of Go-Devil, Warren Coco. We take a deep dive into how they were developed as well as tips and tricks for operating them and why you may want to consider adding one of these capable machines to your arsenal of duck equipment. www.godevil.com

In this episode we tackle getting started in hunting waterfowl. Ben and Alex talk with certified beginner turned intermediate (after his first serious season) Scott Gibson to address the concerns we all faced if we weren't born into waterfowling. Packed full of tips and tricks regarding: What Gear to start with Mentorship Ben's Senior Year Hurdling Being a good mentor Locations Spousal integration to the addiction (or tolerance of it) Regrettable expenses Facebook resources A brief word on Guides

The Gist: This week hosts Ben & Alex discuss their thoughts on concealment and some tips, tricks and tactics they have picked up in the last several years. Topics Discussed: Recording from Bathrooms Bare Shore Hunting Agreeing to Disagree Shooting Ducks out of a Car Does what you wear matter? Duxedo's Turkeys & Tires Flannel Rattle Can Rescue Stickin' IT in the Mud Paint Jobs DIY Blinds You got some paint on your face... Vest Life is the Best Life Bucket Sitters Icky Mud Alex's Recording Posture Things you ought to click: The Fowl Front Website Oak Barn Beef Give Away Remember your Hunt with Freelance Duck Hunting High Prairie Sportsmen Youtube Channel

The Gist: This week host Ben Paige sits down with MeatEater's Fishing Editor Sam Lungren who's not only a big time fish guy but an avid waterfowl hunter and has a couple thoughts on Chili, Goose Hunting, Duck Chasing, MeatEater & The Death(?) of Print Journalism. Topics Discussed: Montana Weather Diver Ducks The death of Print Journalism Reaching out to non hunters Hunters vs Anglers How I thought Ben Obrien lied to me (waterfowl content in season 8 of MeatEater) How Ben Obrien didn't lie to me (waterfowl content in season 9 of MeatEater) 45 Pounds of Goose Meat Chili Cornbread in the Pacific Northwest MeatEater Chili... Netflix Complexity as a Barrier to entrance for new hunters Casting and Blasting Yakin' the Kaw Shooting Limits Not Shooting Limits Kickin' Rocks Elk Hunting (and how it relates to duck huntin') Apathy towards hunting Cecil the Lion & Trophy Hunting Cuppin Birds for Newbies DNA, Dopamine & Hunting Genes Hunting the Anthropocine (The best name of a podcast episode in 2019) Showin up late to the Marsh & Dirty Diapers Things you ought to click: The Fowl Front Website Sam's Portion of the MeatEating Sam's Thesis: SALMON & STEELHEAD HATCHERIES: CONSERVATION OR CONDEMNATION? Oak Barn Beef Give Away Remember your Hunt with Freelance Duck Hunting High Prairie Sportsmen Youtube Channel

With more and more hunters having "smart devices" the number of resources now easily accessible to even the most "seasoned" hunters out there has sky-rocketed. Everything from weather to water levels and even the most basic of hunting questions such as "where are the ducks going to swing in?" can now be answered at your fingertips. Tune in this week as Ben and Alex cover their favorite hunting applications to make your hunt more efficient and productive as ever!

This week Ben and Alex discuss the migration report, J.C. Penny, Utah and Hunting with the other dad's from Daycare .

This week, Ben, his Dad "Doc/Coach" and Friends Dave and Bryce head down to to Sky Panda Outdoors with Chad Dawson to hunt big geese over little water. They recap the hunt, and the memories made and what Bryce (a first year waterfowl hunter) gained from the experience. Head on over to https://www.skypandaoutdoors.com/ if you want to check out the operation.

This week Ben & Alex discuss the cold front moving across the U.S. from West to East, the Hunting implications of that front and what podcasts they listened to while receiving reports from the listeners and Powderhook users. For your chance to win an entire case of Federal Premium Black Cloud head on over to the Powderhook app and submit your waterfowl report or harvest report today!

This week Alex and I talk run you through what you need to know for your first waterfowl hunt. You've been invited on a hunt... and someone sent you here or you're trying to get it all figured out before you head out!

Alex and I sit down and discuss the impending snow storms ripping through the central flyway... the east coast and its promising forecasts and talk about the Powderhook User's Waterfowl Reports submitted this week... they also discuss how the lowest form of duck hunting are those that seek Spoonbills.... and... Venison Pinwheels for Thanksgiving.

Talking to Jamison Thies the founder of Snows Down Low on how you can start preparing yourself for the conservation order...and how to extend your season without breaking the bank.

Follow along as we talk, podcasts,s youtube and THE MIGRATION IS ON!

When it all [actually] goes wrong. This week, Alex and I sit down and talk about how a small mindset change can set you up to have a safe and disaster free season. Too often we glaze over this topic and it doesn't surface until we've had a near death or have heard of someone else's tragedy. In this episode you'll find helpful techniques, principles and some actual tactics to stay safe out there.

Ben, Scott and Bryce talk about their recent hunts and what content they took in from the outdoor world this week.

This week I sit down and talk with my wife following her first real duck hunting experience and everything that we both learned and how you can benefit from our experience.

This week I sit down and Talk with Land Tawney, President and CEO of Back Country Hunters and Anglers to talk about why Duck Hunters and BHA go hand in hand.

This week my friend Ian from Powderhook and the Public Pursuit sit down and talk about a moral conundrum in the woods, Butchering and processing all of your own game meat, mentoring new hunters and talk a little bit about deer hunting in the Kansas Flint Hills for a change of pace before Waterfowl Season starts. Don't worry... there's plenty for a waterfowl hunter in this episode.

This week Scott and I recap a hunt where Bryce and him learned a couple things (surprisingly) from hunting with me and we break down this weeks podcasts. Sorry for missing an episode earlier this week... that's why this one is so long. Thanks for tuning in and go ahead and check out our awesome partners. Oak Barn Beef: https://oakbarnbeef.com/pages/welcome-fowlfront-listeners SRB Field Rests: https://www.srbfieldrests.com/ (use the code FowlFront at checkout for 10% off)