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The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast

Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Welcome to The Voice of the Duck Hunter — the official podcast of Delta Waterfowl, the Duck Hunters Organization. Each episode dives deep into the world of duck hunting, wetland conservation, and the people driving the future of waterfowling.From prairie potholes to Capitol Hill, we share stories and insights from biologists, policy leaders, gear experts, and dedicated hunters who live for migration. Discover how research, habitat conservation, duck production tools, and smart policies keep ducks

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75:56

Where Ducks Go Now: Forecasting the Migration in a...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/05/29

🔔 Subscribe for more expert waterfowl discussions. Where are the ducks? In this episode of Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast, host Joel Brice is joined by Dr. Mike Schummer—renowned waterfowl ecologist, founder of FowlWeather.co, and the scientist behind the internet’s only Duck Migration Forecast. Together, they dive into the science of duck movement, shifts in distribution, and what it all means for hunters across the flyways. Dr. Schummer shares the methods and insights

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80:57

Are Duck Surveys Fake?

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/05/15

In this episode of The Delta Waterfowl Podcast, host Joel Brice sits down with two of the most trusted voices in waterfowl science—Dr. Chris Nicolai, Delta’s Waterfowl Scientist, and Dr. Frank Rohwer, President and Chief Scientist of Delta Waterfowl. Together, they dive deep into the Breeding Population Survey (BPOP)—the backbone of how duck populations are counted and managed across North America. As questions circulate about the survey’s accuracy and relevance, the Delta team brings their ...

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Has Duck Hunting Lost Its Romance? | ep. 65

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/04/26

Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s “Voice of the Duck Hunter” podcast. Host Joel Brice shares a conversation that takes us into some entertaining and thought-provoking directions. Namely, we dig into what makes duck hunting meaningful—what some might call the romance of it all—in ways that are complex, powerful, and motivating. That could mean a weathered duck call passed down from a grandfather or mentor, good coffee shared with better friends, or the quiet solitude of a wintery marsh as sun glint...

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98:38

The Duck Distribution Problem | ep. 64

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2025/04/12

“Where are the ducks!?” You want answers and we don’t blame you. This episode explores some hard truths affecting where and when ducks arrive in the southern United States. Our expert panel includes host, Joel Brice, Chief Conservation Officer, with guests John Devney, Chief Policy Officer, Dr. Frank Rohwer, president and chief scientist of Delta Waterfowl, and Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist. You've been asking. We've heard you. There are five key parts of duck distribution: Duck Prod...

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66:15

Spring Duck Production Forecast | ep. 63

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/03/29

Welcome back to The Voice of the Duck Hunter podcast. I’m your host, Joel Brice. In today’s episode, we’re going to “read the tea leaves,” so to speak, by taking a biologist’s approach to forecasting spring duck production—a key factor in the quality of hunting seasons—by analyzing breeding habitat conditions, current weather patterns, last year’s breeding population, and more. We’ll focus on the prairie pothole region, a key source of continental duck production, while also covering key cont...

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74:27

Duck Production with Matt Chouinard and Mike Buxton

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/03/08

Welcome back to Delta Waterfowl’s “The Voice of the Duck Hunter” podcast with host Joel Brice. Today, we have an exciting episode lined up because my guests are two men I’ve collaborated with for years on one of Delta’s most well-known, popular, and effective initiatives: enhancing duck production on breeding habitat through targeted predator management and Hen House programs. Mike Buxton, a waterfowl biologist with extensive expertise in the effects of predators on nesting ducks, focus...

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77:42

The Nerve to Knock | ep. 61

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/02/01

Is free access to quality, private-land duck hunting a thing of the past? Welcome back to Delta Waterfowl’s “The Voice of the Duck Hunter” podcast! I'm your host, Joel Brice. In this episode we’re going to explore probably the most exciting thing aside from a flock of back-pedaling greenheads that can happen to a duck hunter: Asking for permission to hunt a nice patch of private land and … getting a yes! Now mind you, there are regions where this is really tough, some would even s...

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66:50

Baseball to the Blind—Balancing Sports, Life, and...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/01/18

In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, host Joel Brice sits down with Patrick Gaylord, a former pro baseball player turned hunting enthusiast and coach. Together, they explore the intersection of youth athletics, the challenges of modern life, and how activities like travel sports and screen time are competing with hunting for kids' time and attention. Patrick shares his journey from growing up in Texas, excelling at the University of Houston, to coaching high-level prospects in Nor...

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55:36

Empowering New Hunters: Delta’s Duck and Goose...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2025/01/04

Join us as we sit down with Bill Miller, Delta Waterfowl’s Communications Director and a 2023 inductee into the Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame. With decades of experience as an outdoor communicator, magazine editor, TV personality, and author of countless articles celebrating the hunting lifestyle, Bill brings unmatched expertise to the conversation.In this episode, we dive into Delta Waterfowl’s Duck and Goose Hunting 101 course, an online curriculum designed to help novice hunters saf...

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51:49

Exploring the Genius of Dogs with Dr. Brian Hare |...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/12/21

Why are dogs so exceptional at understanding humans? Dr. Brian Hare, professor of psychology, evolutionary anthropology, and neuroscience at Duke University, joins the Delta Waterfowl Podcast to share what science has to say about canine intelligence. From his youth in Atlanta, Georgia where he grew up with hunting dogs, to Duke research labs, Dr. Hare brings a lifetime of interest and expertise to the conversation. Discover how dogs communicate, collaborate, and excel in tasks ranging f...

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38:58

Decoy Spreads That Deliver Ducks with Matt Cagle |...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Delta Waterfowl: The Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast! This week, host Joel Brice is joined by Matt Cagle, founder of Rig’Em Right, to dive into the art and science of setting decoy spreads. Whether you’re a seasoned waterfowler with an elaborate rig or a beginner eager to learn the ropes, this episode is packed with insights to help you refine your setup and lure ducks to cup and commit.Matt shares his journey from a young hunter in North Carolina’s marshes to launching Rig’Em Right, a compa...

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66:26

Lessons From Australia’s Duck Hunting Battle | Ep. 56

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/11/23

In this compelling episode of the Delta Waterfowl Podcast, host Joel Brice sits down with Lucas Cooke, CEO of Field and Game Australia, to discuss the challenges facing duck hunting in Australia. As animal rights activism threatens hunting traditions worldwide, Lucas shares insights from the recent high-stakes battle to preserve Australia’s duck hunting, including the crucial role of science-based advocacy and community support. This conversation explores the global implications for hunting c...

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61:19

Stories and Tips for Hunting Adventures Across the...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/11/01

In this episode, host Joel Brice sits down with two legendary names in the waterfowl world: Mojo’s Terry Denman and Ramsey Russell of GetDucks.com. These two are among the most traveled waterfowl hunters globally, having pursued ducks across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. As they share tales from the field, Terry and Ramsey discuss their top hunting destinations, the evolution of duck hunting from a sport to an immersive experience, and the bonds formed in the wild.Listeners will get an inside...

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54:33

Mastering Duck Calls: Jim Ronquest on Double-Reeds...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/10/19

On this episode of the Delta Waterfowl Podcast, host Joel Brice is joined by duck-calling legend Jim Ronquest, Vice President of Development at Drake Waterfowl. Jim, a former World Duck Calling Champion, dives into the art and science behind duck calls, from his expertise in organizing youth duck-calling clinics to promoting ethics in hunting. Jim shares insights on Delta Waterfowl’s first-ever double-reed calling championship, the Delta Grand National, and explains why double-reed calls were...

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64:15

Wild Game Wisdom with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois | Ep. 53

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/10/05

Joel Brice joins guest Duck Camp Dinners chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois on the Delta Waterfowl podcast. In this episode, we sit down with renowned Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, who has helmed kitchens all over the world—from beach bars to Michelin-starred restaurants. Despite his culinary accolades, Chef Jean-Paul finds his true inspiration at hunting and fishing camps, where his love for wild game cooking was born. However, he doesn’t label himself as a “wild game chef.” For him, it’s all about c...

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Ep. 52 Securing the Future: A Hunting Mentor’s...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/09/18

One of the best ways to protect ducks is by securing the future of duck hunting. Kaleb Nunan, the remarkably motivated chair of Delta’s Pike County Chapter in Missouri; and Keith Schultz, a military veteran taken on his first duck hunt by Kaleb’s chapter. Keith quickly became hooked on ducks, and last spring he even started a Delta chapter of his own. Who better than these two to share insights into how taking someone hunting could change their life—and yours, for that matter—while...

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Ep. 50 "Team Eukanuba" Duck Dogs with Pro Trainer...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/08/31

A duck dogs podcast for people who want to learn and build confidence with their dogs. Mississippi native Barton Ramsey, owner of Southern Oak Kennels, has earned a reputation for breeding and training top-tier Labrador retrievers. As co-founder of Cornerstone Gundog Academy, an online video series designed for DIY gundog trainers, Barton brings a wealth of retriever training knowledge. In this episode, host Joel Brice and guest Barton Ramsey dive into a deep conversation about dog breed...

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Ep. 51 Deep Dive into 2024 BPOP and Upcoming Regs for...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Join us for an expert-led round table of the 2024 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey. Host Joel Brice joins guests Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Chris Nicolai for duck talk, what it means for hunters in the upcoming 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 hunting seasons, and new scientific insights into hunter harvest that affect pintail regulations.Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeltaFans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltawaterfowl/Twit...

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Ep. 49 | When Tradition Meets Technology: Finding the...

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2023/11/21

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59:57

Ep. 48 | Chisels & Chuckles: Decoy Wisdom from the Pros

The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast ·

2023/10/12

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