DuckFellas Podcast

Episode 39 of the DuckFellas podcast gears up for opening day with the crew discussing scouting, high water levels, and an unexpected heat wave. They introduce a season-long “Coot Wars” competition, debate cormorant management, and share trailer and gear updates. The hosts trade hunting stories, community news (including a fundraiser for an injured caller), lineup commitments, and plenty of banter...

This episode of the Duckfellas Podcast (episode 38) covers a weekend of preparing trailers and blinds, a clay shooting get-together, and dealing with soggy weather. The Fellas discuss trailer upgrades (vinyl, lighting, solar), decoy storage options, brushing blinds, and plans for a future event. They also talk about the upcoming youth opener, hunting predictions, calling tips, funny behind-the-sce...

In Episode 37 the Duck Fellas catch up on a wet September, prep boats and trailers for duck season, and debate water-level plans that could change the hunt. They talk youth hunts, new filming plans, local economic impacts from hunting regulations, and a community meetup and cookout while swapping hunting stories and gear fixes. Expect talk of high water levels, DNR strategies, non-resident hunting...

Zach and Tyler trade hunting stories — from hot dove scratches and a chaotic decoy spills to a productive goose hunt and the dog’s first-day excitement — while sharing laughs and behind-the-scenes moments. The episode focuses on alarming duck-population numbers, species trends, and the contentious discussion around adaptive harvest rules (30-3 seasons), CRP payments, and the role of habitat loss a...

Host Zach sits in for the crew with guests Griffin and Colton for Episode 35, covering dove season opener, teal plans, and the realities of skeeters, algae, and dog safety. They swap scouting stories, weapon and wader choices, boat blind builds, and field-to-table dove cleaning and recipes. The episode also touches on early goose and teal hunting, hunting mishaps and memories, and a youth hunt on...

Episode 34 of the Duckfellas podcast is a catch‑up and gear‑prep episode as the hunting season approaches. Hosts talk teal and goose seasons, changing water levels at Lake Red Rock, decoy and boat prep, Game Fair highlights, and upcoming guests including a local biologist and gear makers.

Episode 33 features Josh Badder of Wild Strawberry Lodge in Sitka, Alaska. Josh recounts leaving Iowa to run the lodge, expanding into guided waterfowl hunts from the Alaskan Legacy boat, and the mix of unique sea ducks and fishing opportunities they offer. The conversation covers hunting seasons, target species like Harlequins and Barrow's Goldeneye, challenges of diver hunting, the lodge’s multi...

On this episode Zach and Tyler recap their trip to the Delta Waterfowl Expo, swap stories about vendors, calls and the show highlights, and share moments from meeting fellow podcasters and industry folks. They also discuss hot topics affecting waterfowlers: North Dakota’s upbeat fall flight forecast, Minnesota’s proposed three‑duck bag limit and concerns about drain tile on protected wetlands — an...

Episode 31 of the DuckFellas Podcast with hosts Tyler, Zach, Austin and special guests Zach Brockmeyer and Cody Mann. They dive into hunting news, including Missouri license changes and daylight savings impacts, plus details about the upcoming expo. The crew shares snow goose and waterfowl stories from Arkansas, Missouri and beyond, discusses gear (guns, decoys, extension tubes), calling and dog w...

Hosts Zach and Tyler recap holiday updates and dive into local lake concerns after DNR willow spraying, the Coal Creek damage and delays, and habitat worries for waterfowl. They break down 20-year duck harvest and hunter trends across several states, discuss declining mallard numbers and access issues, and urge listeners to stay involved in habitat and conservation efforts.

Hosts Tyler and Zach announce winners of two layout blind giveaways, discuss the latest breeding duck survey showing declines, and debate possible season and regulation changes. They emphasize the importance of CRP/native grass plantings, predator control, and local conservation action, while sharing hunting stories and urging listeners to get involved.

Episode 28 of the DuckFellas Podcast — hosts Zach and Tyler catch up after a break, recap the sold-out Delta banquet, talk Expo plans (Des Moines), and talk about the giveaway. They also discuss Oklahoma’s new guide licensing law (SB 2095), comparisons with other states, Flooded Corn, and personal updates like moving and racing. Short, lively conversation covering conservation fundraising, outfitt...

Episode 27 of Duckfellas brings Kade back to the show with Zach, Austin, and Tyler for laughs, hunting stories, and a reminder to enter their giveaway on Facebook and Instagram. Highlights include habitat and migration updates, a successful wood duck hatch, chaotic goose tales, and a focused discussion on the expectations, safety, and etiquette of being a guest on guided and buddy hunts.

On episode 26 of the Duckfellas podcast the crew welcomes last-minute guest Dan (aka "Great Value Joe") for a loose, laugh-filled catch-up. They cover hunting stories from Nebraska and North Dakota, snow goose strategies and leg-band tales, plus boat, dog, and shop projects. Expect plenty of off-the-cuff banter — live-stream comments, hunting trip plans, expo talk and calling contests, house and s...

Tyler and Kade dive into episode 25 of the DuckFellas Podcast to discuss the evolution of duck calls over the last 150 years — from hand-carved wood and metal reeds to modern acrylic CNC-made calls. They cover pros and cons of wood, polycarb, and acrylic calls, tuning tips, call makers, competitions, and a few hunting anecdotes. The hosts also touch on giveaways, gear, boats, hunting memories, and...

Episode 24 of the DuckFellas Podcast with Tyler, Kade, and Zach dive into the Armistice Day Blizzard of 1940, recounting how a warm hunting day suddenly turned into a deadly whiteout that stranded hundreds of hunters and reshaped U.S. weather forecasting. The hosts mix historical accounts with personal hunting stories, gear and safety discussions, and reflections on whether such a storm could happ...

On Duckfellas Podcast Episode 23 the crew reunites (mostly) in the garage to catch up: Pookey is MIA, Zach joins from Roanoke, and the guys dive into hunting stories, waterfowl identification tips, and shooting lane frustrations. They debate college basketball picks, place a wild beard/mohawk bet, discuss gear and hunting mishaps, and remind listeners about the social media giveaway — all with the...

Episode 22 of the Duckfellas podcast features Colton Bradley and covers everything from early-morning hunting stories and gear mishaps to personal tales of first ducks and banded birds. The hosts discuss deer hunting, dog training, and the realities of modern waterfowling, mixing humor with field experience. The episode also dives into conservation work with Delta Waterfowl, local habitat projects...

Episode 21 covers recent waterfowl news from North Dakota and Saskatchewan, shifting migration patterns, and a debate about harvest impacts on breeding populations. Hosts Kade and Tyler mix casual banter with research findings, hunt stories, and announce a social media giveaway — all in a laid-back, conversational episode.

Episode 20 of the DuckFellas Podcast covers local waterfowl news and conversation: spring weather, a live giveaway, wood duck boxes and goose nesting structures, and the upcoming Red Rock Delta banquet on May 30. The hosts dive into conservation funding and politics in Iowa — discussing Delta Waterfowl chapter efforts, concerns about large national organizations, the IWill funding proposal, habita...

Episode 19 of the DuckFellas Podcast covers the hosts’ week — a lively race banquet, technical livestream hiccups, and plenty of hunting stories. They discuss a recent DNR meeting about water management, aging pumps at Hartford and Swan (with fundraising ideas), the Coal Creek wetland project, drone spraying for habitat, and scouting strategies for ducks and geese. The hosts share scouting tips, g...

The Fellas reunite for episode 18 with casual banter, grand reveal of a state funded wetland, a blind giveaway and updates on spring migration. They discuss upcoming DNR meetings and unveil a brand wetland to Iowa public Waterfowl's. The main focus is a newly completed wetland project (Coal Creek area north of Highway 5) — a walk-in/kayak-friendly public waterfowl area with electric-motor restrict...

On episode 17 of the DuckFellas Podcast, Kade, Pookie and Tyler with special guest Brett Henderson from Woody Creek Taxidermy. The group dives into Brett’s path to going full-time in taxidermy, his prep and mounting process, freezer tips, common repairs, pricing, and his experiences at taxidermy shows. The episode also includes hunting stories, layout boat talk, gear recommendations, and plans for...

Episode 16 of the Duckfellas podcast brings loose-roast banter, hunting superstitions (from lucky decoys and mustaches to peanut rituals), and way-too-early season predictions. The hosts recap past hunts, talk giveaways, upcoming DNR and Delta Waterfowl events, and debate crash-outs, bands, and wild hunting takes. Tune in for humor, salty stories, and a heads-up that Woody Creek Taxidermy's Brett...

Episode 15 of Duckfellas finds the hosts holding down the show without Kade, trading stories from race banquets, boat-ramps and recent hunts while discussing hunting etiquette, respectful spacing, and ramp behavior. They break down upcoming spring DNR meetings, snow goose season drama, declining waterfowl counts and survey methods, and encourage listeners to get involved and voice concerns at loca...