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by Elliott Snider
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.
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- Yesterday1h 9m
Episode #279 The Mystery of the Sora Rail
Most duck hunters have flushed a Sora rail from the cattails at some point, but few know much about these secretive marsh birds. In this episode, wildlife biologist Eamon Harrity joins the show to discuss the fascinating world of rails. We cover Sora migration, nesting habits, habitat needs, population trends, and the unique adaptations that allow these birds to thrive in dense wetland environments. Eamon also shares stories from his research on Ridgway's Rails and discusses some of the biggest unanswered questions surrounding rail behavior and conservation. If you've ever heard the distinctive call of a Sora echoing across a marsh and wondered what you were hearing, this episode is for you. Topics discussed:• What exactly is a rail?• Sora migration and wintering grounds• Nesting and breeding behavior• Why rails are so difficult to study• How rails find isolated wetlands during migration• Rail hunting history and regulations• Wetland management and conservation• The future of rail research Follow the North American Waterfowler Podcast for new episodes every week. Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support the Show: Patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Partners of the Show Flight Day Ammunition www.flightday.com Code NAW10 Shotty Gear www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 Weatherby www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Kennels www.mammothpet.com Search Mammoth Guardian Dog Create on Amazon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 33m
Episode #278 The Secret Life of American White Pelicans
For years I've watched American White Pelicans migrate through Kansas by the thousands and wondered what we really know about them. Where do they come from? How far do they travel? How do they breed? And what exactly are they doing when they're soaring thousands of feet overhead? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Aimee Van Tatenhove, a quantitative ecologist and former pelican researcher whose doctoral work focused on American White Pelicans around the Great Salt Lake. We discuss pelican migration, nesting colonies, feeding behavior, GPS tracking, bird strikes, avian flu, and some of the surprising things scientists have learned by following these birds across North America. We also dive into the challenges facing the Great Salt Lake, including drought, water management, the proposed data center controversy, and why the future of the lake matters to millions of migratory birds. Topics discussed: American White Pelican migration routes GPS tracking and pelican research Breeding colonies and nesting behavior Cooperative feeding and hunting strategies Bird strikes and aviation concerns Avian influenza impacts on waterbirds Great Salt Lake conservation challenges Drought, water use, and habitat loss Data centers and water consumption How pelican populations are changing across North America Whether you're a waterfowl hunter, birder, conservationist, or simply someone who enjoys watching wildlife, this episode offers a fascinating look into one of North America's most remarkable birds. Partners: Flight Day Ammunition – https://flightdayammo.com (Code: NAW10) Shotty Gear – https://shottygear.com (Code: FDH10) Weatherby – https://weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – Available on Amazon and at https://mammothpet.com Support the podcast and join our community: Patreon: https://patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Contact:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago1h 36m
Episode #277 Saving Duck Nests One Egg at a Time
In this episode, Elliott sits down with award winning wildlife artists Adam and Madison Grimm for a conversation that quickly becomes much bigger than art. At just 19 years old, Madison Grimm is leading one of the most unique grassroots conservation efforts in North America. Through her nonprofit, Second Chance Flight, she rescues duck and upland bird eggs that would otherwise be destroyed during spring farming operations. Farmers across South Dakota now call Madison when they discover nests while haying or working fields, giving these birds a second chance at life. Madison shares how the project began, the challenges of obtaining permits, the process of incubating and raising ducklings, and some of the incredible success stories that have come from the effort. Adam also discusses the role wildlife art plays in conservation and how their family's passion for waterfowl has evolved into a mission to help protect the resource. This is a positive conservation story that every waterfowler should hear. To learn more about Second Chance Flight or support their work, visit:https://www.secondchanceflight.com Contact Elliott:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Partners: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com The North American Waterfowler Apphttps://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago52 min
Episode #276 Why Is The Waterfowl Community So Angry?
Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support Elliott: patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting In this solo episode, Elliott dives into how social media algorithms reward outrage, controversy, and conflict while often burying positive content. Using real examples from recent North American Waterfowler reels, he explores why discussions around topics like flooded corn, duck numbers, and harvest management seem to generate so much anger and division. Elliott also shares the story of his long anticipated fishing trip into the Nebraska Sandhills with Aden. What started as a dream trip quickly turned into muddy water, high winds, a collapsed tent, and tough fishing. Despite the challenges, the experience served as a reminder of what really makes an outdoor adventure worthwhile. Finally, Elliott breaks down the five traits he believes separate average waterfowl hunters from great ones, including scouting, calling, dog work, concealment, and persistence. Topics Include: • Social media and negativity in the waterfowl community • Why controversial content gets more attention • Nebraska Sandhills fishing trip recap • Camping disasters and windy nights • The importance of scouting and land knowledge • Calling, dog work, and concealment • Why persistence matters more than talent As always, thank you for listening and supporting The North American Waterfowler Podcast. Please leave a rating, review, and share the show with a fellow hunter. Partners Shotty Gear Built by hunters for hunters, Shotty Gear offers rugged shell pouches, blind bags, gun cases, backpacks, apparel, and more. Durable gear at a price everyday hunters can afford. Use code FDH10.https://www.shottygear.com Flight Day Ammunition Premium waterfowl ammunition designed for maximum payloads, high pellet counts, and deadly patterns. Use code NAW10 for 10% off.https://www.flightdayammo.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates Protect your retriever with a Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate. Built tough with optional roll cage protection and designed with your dog's safety in mind. Use code https://www.mammothpet.com TideWe From waders and boots to blinds, cameras, and outdoor equipment, TideWe offers dependable gear at a great value. Use code NAW18 for 18% off. https://www.tidewe.com Weatherby Whether you're looking for a shotgun or rifle, Weatherby continues to build some of the finest firearms in the industry.https://www.weatherby.com Patreon Support Freelance Duck Hunting and The North American Waterfowler while gaining access to exclusive videos, bonus content, giveaways, live recordings, and more.https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting The North American Waterfowler App Log your hunts, track harvest data, compete with friends, and gain insights into your waterfowl seasons.https://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 26m
Episode #275 Spencer Lewis Returns | Social Media, Pressure & The Future of Waterfowl Culture
Spencer Lewis returns to The North American Waterfowler Podcast for a wide ranging conversation on modern waterfowl culture, social media toxicity, public land pressure, hunting ethics, and the future of the waterfowl community. Spencer discusses the launch of his new Facebook group, The Humble Outdoorsman, and why he feels more optimistic and re-energized compared to our last conversation. We also dive into loud boat culture, respect in the marsh, the challenges facing public land hunters, how online behavior has changed hunting communities, and why so many outdoorsmen seem burned out or frustrated. Along the way we discuss fatherhood, mentorship, social media algorithms, and the importance of maintaining perspective while navigating modern hunting culture. This episode feels less like an interview and more like two hunters sitting around a fire trying to make sense of where waterfowling is headed. Presented by: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: NAW18 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago36 min
Episode #274 Q&A Episode | Duck Numbers, Mallards, Old FDH Seasons & Future Dogs
Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support Elliott: Patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting In this offseason Q&A episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott answers listener questions covering everything from duck population trends and migration patterns to hunt tests, old Freelance Duck Hunting seasons, favorite waterfowl species, El Niño vs La Niña hunting success, and future plans for Georgie’s bloodline. Elliott also reflects on the evolution of FDH over the years, the changing dynamics of hunting partners and filming, why mallards remain king, and what made Season 3 of Freelance Duck Hunting such a special era. Plus discussion on river goose hunting setups, the Grand, the Master National, and how personal hunting experiences can sometimes distort perceptions of overall duck populations. Presented by: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: FDH18 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 21m
Episode #273 Jeff Coats “Pit Boss” | Sea Ducks, Sharks, Retrievers & Waterfowl Culture
Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support the show: Patreon.com/Freelanceduckhunting Jeff Coats, better known to many as “Pit Boss,” joins the podcast for a deep dive into a lifetime spent chasing ducks, training retrievers, guiding sea duck hunts, and living waterfowl culture since the early days of internet forums and VHS hunting videos. Jeff shares the story of how he went from football dreams and working blue collar jobs to becoming one of the most recognizable names in sea duck hunting on the East Coast. We discuss the evolution of sea duck hunting, the rise of online waterfowl culture, old school duck boats, guiding on the Atlantic Ocean, close encounters with sharks while hunting, retriever training, AKC hunt tests, field trials, and what it takes to produce high level dogs. Jeff also opens up about the personal experiences that pushed him toward building a life on his own terms through guiding, dogs, and waterfowl hunting. This episode is packed with stories, history, dog talk, and insight from someone who has truly lived the waterfowl lifestyle for decades. Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: NAW18 Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 weeks ago1h 20m
Talking Louisiana, Family, and Waterfowl with Nate Verdin
In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott sits down with Nate Verdin of Falling Tide TV for a wide ranging conversation about family, fatherhood, duck hunting culture, Louisiana marshes, public land, and the deeper reasons hunters stay connected to the outdoors. The two discuss how becoming fathers changed their perspectives on life, faith, risk, and priorities. They also dive into childhood hunting memories, the emotional connection hunters have with wildlife, and the unique culture surrounding waterfowl hunting across different regions of the country. Later in the episode, Elliott and Nate revisit the flooded corn conversation, discuss public land pressure, nonresident hunting, and the growing tensions within the waterfowl community. This is less of a tactics episode and more of an honest conversation about hunting, identity, and the places that shape us. Partners:Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.comCode: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.com TideWehttps://www.tidewe.comCode: NAW18 Mammoth Guardian Dog CratesSearch Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate on Amazon or visit:https://www.mammothpet.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Contact:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About 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.
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