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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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Ep. 95 | Duck Hunting Ammo Explained: Steel vs HEVI...

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

2026/03/25

Nearly 50 years ago, waterfowl hunting changed forever. What started as a targeted conservation effort—requiring non-toxic shot in select areas—quickly expanded across North America and reshaped the way we hunt ducks and geese. Today, entire generations of hunters have never experienced hunting with lead shot. But the transition wasn’t smooth. Early steel loads in the late 1970s and 1980s were widely criticized for poor performance and inconsistency. Since then, advancements in ammunition tec...

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Ep. 94 | A Historic Milestone for Waterfowl Hunting |...

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2026/03/11

In this episode, Delta Waterfowl celebrates a monumental milestone: 100,000 people introduced to waterfowl hunting through Delta’s First Hunt program. This achievement marks a historic moment and highlights a bright future for duck and goose hunting across North America. Joining Joel to discuss the significance of this milestone are two of Delta’s most tenured leaders—Chief Policy Officer John Devney and Vice President of Canadian Policy Jim Fisher. Together, they reflect on decades of work ...

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Ep. 93 | Building a Case: Baiting Under the...

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2026/02/25

Welcome back to another episode of Delta Waterfowl’s The Voice of the Duck Hunter. Two retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special agents join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation. Rich Grosz — one of our most requested guests — returns, and this time he’s joined by his longtime colleague and friend Jay Pilgrim. In this episode, we dive deeper into one of the most controversial and commonly misunderstood violations in waterfowl hunting: baiting. How do federal agent...

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Ep. 92 | Baiting Laws Explained: Federal Agents Break...

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2026/02/18

Welcome back to another episode of Delta Waterfowl’s The Voice of the Duck Hunter. Two retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service special agents join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation. Rich Grosz — one of our most requested guests — returns, and this time he’s joined by his longtime colleague and friend Jay Pilgrim. In this episode, we dig into one of the most controversial and commonly misunderstood violations in waterfowl hunting: baiting. How do federal agents detect it?...

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Ep. 91 | Does Duck Hunting Really Hurt Duck...

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2026/02/05

🚨 CHECK OUT OUR GIVEAWAY VIDEO! 🚨 Details and entry info are linked in that videos description. Subscribe to The Delta Network: ⁨@TheDeltaNetwork⁩ Enter the Giveaway: https://deltawaterfowl.org/pull-up-a-chair-giveaway/ Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter podcast. When hunters experience a poor season, the natural response is to want to fix it — to take responsibility and be part of the solution. One of the most common reactions we hear after a tough yea...

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Ep. 90 | A Duck Hunter’s Legacy: The Legacy of John...

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2026/01/21

Welcome to another episode of Delta Waterfowl’s The Voice of the Duck Hunter. In October of 2015, Kansas City firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio lost their lives in the line of duty while battling an arson fire. A wall collapse claimed both men—an unimaginable loss felt deeply by their families, their fellow firefighters, and their community. John Mesh grew up in a family of eight brothers and sisters, raised with a deep respect for the outdoors and a passion for hunting and fish...

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Ep. 89 | Inside the Hunt Fish Rule With Cyrus Baird

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2026/01/07

If you hunt waterfowl on public land, this is an episode you need to hear. In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast, host Joel Brice is joined by Cyrus Baird, Delta Waterfowl’s Vice President of Government Affairs, to break down one of the most important — and least understood — policies impacting hunters today: the National Wildlife Refuge System’s Hunt Fish Rule. Cyrus is on the front lines every day defending waterfowl hunting access, working to protect the opportunities h...

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Ep. 88 | Meat Science 101 for Duck Hunters | Blake...

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2025/12/17

What happens after the shot matters just as much as the hunt itself. In this episode of Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel Brice sits down with Blake Robbins, a graduate student in meat science at Oklahoma State University, and Dr. Morgan Pfeiffer, professor of Animal & Food Sciences, to break down best practices for caring for waterfowl meat from field to table. Whether you’re a new hunter chasing sustainable, natural food or a seasoned waterfowler looking to improv...

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Ep. 87 | Restoring Our Refuges: Delta Waterfowl’s...

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2025/12/05

Delta Waterfowl has just announced what may become one of the most significant efforts in our organization’s history — the Restoring Our Refuges initiative. This groundbreaking project focuses on two critical missions: • Restoring vital habitat for migrating waterfowl across the flyways • Rebuilding hunting access lost as habitat on National Wildlife Refuges and state wildlife areas has declined Joining Joel are Delta CEO Jason Tharpe and Chief Policy Officer John Devney — the leaders at th...

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Ep.86 | Field Stories from a U.S. Wildlife Agent |...

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2025/11/26

Part 2 of our interview with retired U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Special Agent Rich Grosz. In this episode he shares some of the most unbelievable stories from his years in the field—cases, encounters, and operations most people never hear about. Website and Social Media Links: Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.org Facebook: /DeltaFans/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deltawaterfowl/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeltaWaterfowl/ Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfowl.org ...

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Ep. 85 | The Frontlines of Conservation | Part 1

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2025/11/20

Join us on Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast as Joel Brice sits down with Rich Grosz, retired U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Special Agent and lifelong waterfowl hunter. Rich spent his career standing on the thin green line, taking down dangerous poachers, protecting migratory birds, and carrying on the legacy of his father, legendary warden Terry Grosz. In this episode, Rich shares what it’s really like to confront wildlife criminals, why hunters and wardens must work to...

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Ep. 84 | 60 Minute Duck Hunts: Make Every Minute Count

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2025/11/05

In our busy lives, finding time to hunt can be tough—whether it’s before work, before church, or between other commitments. But even a one-hour hunt can be productive if you approach it the right way. Joining me is longtime Delta contributor and outdoor writer Brian Lovett, who shares practical tips for setting spreads, getting shots, and maximizing your time in the blind. If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough time to hunt, this episode is packed with insights to help you hunt smart...

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Ep. 83 | Meet Our New Scientist | Dr. Jay VonBank and...

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2025/10/22

In this episode, host Joel Brice sits down with two of the newest members of Delta’s research team—Dr. Todd Arnold and Dr. Jay VonBank. Todd, a longtime professor at the University of Minnesota, and Jay, formerly with the U.S. Geological Survey’s Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center, bring decades of combined field and academic experience to Delta’s mission. Together, they’ll share their backgrounds, the exciting research projects they’re leading, and what their work means for both duc...

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Ep. 82 | Meet Delta Waterfowl’s New CEO | Jason...

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2025/10/08

In today’s episode, host Joel Brice sits down with longtime Delta leader and newly appointed CEO, Jason Tharpe. A lifelong waterfowler from Louisiana, Jason has dedicated over 23 years to advancing The Duck Hunters Organization. Now at the helm, he shares his vision for Delta’s future—covering everything from producing ducks in the modern era to creating new, quality opportunities for hunters across all four flyways. Hear Jason’s leadership approach, his goals for the years ahead, and how h...

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Ep. 81 | Why Duck Hunters Should Care About the Farm...

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2025/09/24

Welcome to The Voice of the Duck Hunter presented by Delta Waterfowl. In this episode, host Joel Brice sits down with Delta’s Chief Policy Officer, John Devney, to unpack why agricultural policy—especially the U.S. Farm Bill—matters more to duck hunters than you might think. From the groundbreaking Working Wetlands initiative (now the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program) to the future of waterfowl habitat, John shares insider knowledge on how Delta advocates for hunters and du...

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Ep.80 | 2025 Breeding Population Survey: Science,...

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

2025/09/02

Delta Waterfowl President & Chief Scientist Dr. Frank Rohwer and Chief Policy Officer John Devney break down the results of the 2025 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey. What do this year’s duck numbers reveal? How will habitat conditions shape the upcoming hunting season? Tune in as Delta’s experts explain the science, the surprises, and what it all means for waterfowl hunters across North America. Website and Social Media Links: Delta Waterfowl: https://deltawaterfow...

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Ep. 77 | Building Better Duck Dogs: Training &...

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

2025/08/26

Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter with your host, Joel Brice. This episode was recorded live at the 2025 Duck Hunters Expo in Oklahoma City, where we’re talking all things retrievers. Team Eukanuba’s Jeremy Criscoe of Whistling Wings Kennels and Brad Arington of Mossy Pond Retrievers join us to share what really matters in building a great duck dog—not just sharp training, but a deeper connection. Whether you’re a seasoned handler or a weekend waterfowler, you’ll learn: H...

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Ep. 78 | Culture, Community & the Future of Duck...

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2025/08/26

Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter. I’m your host, Joel Brice, with another episode recorded live at Delta’s Duck Hunters Expo in Oklahoma City. What happens when tradition and forward thinking meet in the duck blind? Today I’m joined by Ranar Moody, Darryl Moore, and Ricky Nicholas Jr. of 24.7Hunt—a brand built on community, culture, and camaraderie. Together, we’ll explore how social media is inspiring younger waterfowlers and how passion and purpose are shaping the futur...

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Ep. 76 | Chasing Ducks on Public Land | Dennis...

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

2025/08/26

Welcome back to Delta Waterfowl’s The Voice of the Duck Hunter podcast with host Joel Brice. Recorded live from the 2025 Duck Hunters Expo in Oklahoma City, this episode is for anyone who loves public land hunting and wants to ensure it stays accessible. Joel sits down with Dennis “Dr. Duck” Loosier and Billy “The Fowl Hunter” Campbell, two passionate waterfowlers who have built a lifestyle, brand, and movement around finding ducks the hard way—on public land. They share their authentic pers...

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Ep. 79 | Crafting Duck Hunting Legacy | RW Coolidge

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

2025/08/26

Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s Voice of the Duck Hunter! I’m your host, Joel Brice, closing out our Duck Hunters Expo Series with a powerful finale. Joining me is Kevin Goodrum, founder of RW Coolidge—a company rooted in family, tradition, and a love for waterfowling. From handcrafted leather game straps to sponsoring Delta’s Volunteer Appreciation Night, Kevin’s story is about more than craftsmanship—it’s about passion, legacy, and keeping waterfowling traditions alive. We’ll dive into his un...

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