Purely Public Duck Hunting Podcast

Podcast host Chris Kaiser shares his thoughts on having the correct mindset on finishing the duck season as strong as possible!  Too many hunters put so much emphasis on full straps, big stacks and limits!  As you grow older and wiser, you will learn to cherish each day out in the marsh or timber and begin to live for each day you are given!  Don't grow weary because in due time you will reap a ha...

Purely Public guest, Blake Mann joins the podcast to talk ducks and strategies that help him and his crew stay consistent in south Indiana.    Mann originally from Kentucky relocated with his family to Indiana as franchise owners with the world renowned McDonalds Corporation.  Blake shares how business strategies within McDonalds has helped be successful chasing ducks and shares some helpful tips...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares his recent review of a very tough duck season and revisits some public hunting etiquette issues that many need to learn or possibly re-learn!    The season is less than three weeks from over and duck depression is soon to set in!  Make the most of the final countdown! 

Gage Kaiser - @gage_kize - KIZEGUY #2 joins the Purely Public podcast!  Coach Kaiser has enjoyed a phenomenal year all around and discusses growing up a public land duck hunter, lessons he has learned and the value of solo hunts.  Stories and helpful hints are laced in along the way!  Jump on board and give it a listen! 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares a brief Oklahoma second half split update.  Things that we can't control and deal with as we chase ducks on public ground - "it is what it is!"  Kaiser shares about navigating in dense fog and grades the current state of duck hunting this season in his home state of Oklahoma.  Conditions are tough and the public duck hunting has become a young man's game - no...

On this episode of the Purely Public podcast, host Chris Kaiser is joined by public land grinder, Jeffrey Duclos from Wilmington, North Carolina.   Jeffrey shares strategies that include inland marshes as well as coastal diver hunts.  Originally hailing from Massachusetts he also heads back home for several hunts each season.   Discussions include handling public pressure, inland alligators and a...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares a brief season split update and a few personal rants regarding "shot chasing", the social media influencers, being trolled and a biblical response to being called a hypocrite for his faith in Christ!  

On this episode of Purely Public - Matt Kaiser jumps back on to discuss his recent purchase of his first hunting retriever and shared details of his training regiment in the first year with his pup.  Listeners can gain some tips and hints on what goes into the daily discipline of training your own working dog and the fulfilling reward of raising a hunting partner for several seasons ahead! 

Host Chris Kaiser responds to a few listeners requests to share more details on tips and strategies on how to blend in without a permanent blind on public land.  Hear details on key ways to stay hidden and undetected by ducks where ever you hunt them.  Listeners will learn how important having a backdrop and using shadows along with other veteran lessons learned from chasing waterfowl on public gr...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser introduces one of his four boys - Matt Kaiser - KIZEGUY #3 to join the podcast sharing life lessons growing up with a father that is a public land duck hunting lunatic!  "MK" talks lessons learned from college baseball that translate back to skills and mindsets for the public duck hunting pursuit!  Listeners will gain some solid insight from a young man that has bec...

Special guest from central Ohio, Jackson Cottingham joins the Purely Public podcast to share his story and talk all things ducks!    Jackson has created a game call business out of his garage named Genesis Game Calls and can custom make goose and duck calls for the navy hunter who wants a specific sound or style.    Listeners will hear a faith packed edition of duck hunting knowledge and tips from...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares tips, strategies and encouragement to the "weekend warriors" that can only chase ducks on Saturdays and Sundays.   A few helpful tips to help those with limited time frames and opportunities to hunt ducks.  Listeners may gain some wisdom to keep the pace and work to stay on ducks even if it is just weekends!  Give it a listen!   

Purely Public podcast guest @sirthomaslewis joins host @chriskaiserfca to talk all things ducks in the great state of Louisiana!  Learn about the styles of hunts that dominate the southern end of the Mississippi Flyway that includes coastal marshes to the Atchafalaya Basin region with some rice fields mixed in!  Thomas shares interesting insight to young and older hunters alike that will add value...

From the Land of 10,000 Lakes - public land duck hunter, Jaelend Williams shares insight and strategies he uses to stay consistent on ducks in Minnesota.  Listeners will enjoy the stories of mixed bag hunts and phenomenal access Minnesota natives experience.  Jaelend shares some of his favorite hunts along with the joy of introducing a new retriever as his hunting companion this season!  You won't...

You're only as good as your circle of friends!   On this episode, host Chris Kaiser shares how to create a trusted group of public land duck hunting buddies!   What does it take for you to add value to the group?  How can you build trust and confidence to grind through the entire season?  Kaiser shares vintage stories of how to create value - stay consistent and also how to get black listed!  No o...

The 2025 Duck Season is here - are you ready???   This episode is filled with helpful strategies and ways to successfully prepare for duck hunting on your public ground!    Start looking for ducks - not just "ducky" looking spots!  Can you hide and conceal all your hunters where birds are located?  How do the ducks approach and use locations with the predominant wind?  Can you get to the hole in t...

The Purely Public Duck Hunting podcast is joined by Florida public land hunter - @zachscott_6 Listen along as Zach shares his self-taught hunting successes since high school and all he has learned from chasing ducks all over the state of Florida!  A Florida Gator at heart - Zach shares what it is like hunting ducks along side of true swamp alligators as well as pursuing birds on tidal flats, ocean...

Host Chris Kaiser shoots from the hip today after recent conversations with a few new followers about calling and trafficking flight line birds.  Learn key advice to help you read ducks and the things you're looking forward to turn and finish em!  Takes time and experiences but it starts from the first flight of the morning hunt.  Kaiser discusses timing - calling at the "tails and tips" of the du...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares 5 Can't Miss Duck Recipes that he enjoys bringing wild ducks to table fare over the 40 plus seasons of hunting these game birds.  Wild game is tricky to prepare at times because it has no additives, fillers and is pure low fat protein. Ducks and geese makes for great table fare if prepared correctly.  Listeners will learn some quick and easy recipes to prepar...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares lessons learned from over 25 years of pursuing ducks on public water from a canoe!  Simplifying the sport and strategies relating to the life lesson book "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" from author Robert Fulghum.   This podcast focuses on the basics of hunting ducks from a smaller watercraft that relates to many regions and areas of h...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser weighs in on the topic of using a drone to scout for ducks on public land.  Drone use is illegal in many states for scouting and pursuit of game animals and remains legal in several others.   Chris shares his personal experiences using a drone, what got him into the drone game - the good, the bad and the ugly including recently losing a drone to the elements!  Whate...

Long time Arkansas public land hunter, Andy "Pappaw" Gibbs joins the podcast.   Listeners will hear historical details of the public hunting legacy of the Arkansas flooded timber.  Andy Gibbs shares his memories of growing up in Arkansas and how the landscape and opportunities have changed over the decades there.  Listeners will hear how their choices can make a difference in the duck woods and be...

Purely Public Duck Hunting Podcast host Chris Kaiser shares his pre-season checklist to double check for the upcoming duck season.  Listeners may gain insight on things that can help them stay safe and more successful during the entirety of the grind of public duck season! 

Oklahoma Public Land grinder - Patrick McCauley joins the Purely Public podcast.   Patrick shares how he was introduced to hunting from his father and family friends and mentors.  Listeners will hear and learn from his experiences as a waterfowler in Oklahoma, as well as Canada and other states in the US.  Several tips and strategies are shared that will help the new and older generation public la...

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares tips and strategies from decades of using decoy brands and decoy placements that have proved effective for public land ducks.   Listeners will learn about developing a landing zone and other strategies for big and small water sets. Knowledge that can help hunters harvest ducks and close birds tighter for higher percentage shots.