Episodes
Is the duck hunting capital as good as the "good ol' days"? From what seems like ever-changing regulations, to cutting or not cutting trees, to how many waterfowl stamps are actually sold to OOSER'S, listen this week to Director of the AGFC Austin Booth talk to Billy about the state of waterfowl hunting in the duck hunting capital of the world. Subscribe to the Dr Duck podcast to follow the public land waterfowl journey all season long! Also be sure to check out the Dr Duck YouTube channel...
Published 04/17/23
Happy Easter! @thefowlhunter sits down this week to talk everything duck hunting to the importance of this great weekend with @revjono : You may recognize Jonathon Porter from the Realtree messages on most holidays presented through social media. He is Sr Pastor for Greenville Baptist Church and the voice of Realtree Inspirational Moments. Remember to subscribe while you're here, check out the Dr Duck YouTube channel and learn more about Jonathon Porter by following him on social media or...
Published 04/08/23
Talking this week about the federal duck stamp going digital, snow goose conservation, mallard limits on the east coast, youth trap shooting and more with Ducks Unlimited's Chief Event Fundraising Officer David Schuessler. Learn all about the upcoming DUX event, May 5-7 at Texas Motor Speedway in Ft Worth, Texas. #enjoythejourney For more information on this year's DUX event visit this link: https://www.duckexpo.com/home.html To learn more about DU, visit: https://www.ducks.org/  
Published 03/24/23
@thefowlhunter sits down this week with family man, outdoorsman, fellow public land waterfowl hunter and owner of animal clinics in Arkadelphia and Little Rock, AR with his wife, who is also a practicing veterinarian. Of course Jonathan, his wife and staff welcome pets of all types but Jonathan specializes in the sporting dog, combining his knowledge with his experience in the outdoors to give our working dogs the high level of care they deserve. Enjoy this week's conversation, learn more...
Published 03/09/23
Is it time to remove the spring conservation season? @thefowlhunter sits down with TPWD Waterfowl Program Leader Kevin Kraai to discuss Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey results, potential snow goose conservation season changes and new funds dedicated to public land in Texas. Have input on this topic or others in te state of Texas, be sure to get involved by visiting the web site posted below. Subscribe and rate the Dr Duck Waterfowl Podcast and be sure to check out the Dr Duck YouTube channel...
Published 03/02/23
@thefowlhunter sits down this week with Amy Hall of Her Wild Outdoors. Amy is an incredible contributor to her community and an advocate for women in the outdoors. She has hosted mutiple podcasts, written for organizations including NWTF and has volunteered for a number of non-profits focused on supporting conservation. Amy shares more about her endeavors, her time outdoors and of course, a hunting story with us. Thanks for listening, subscribing and following our journey all year long here...
Published 02/14/23
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter were honored, following their waterfowl season, to visit a youth event in Dyersburg, TN, hosted by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation. Thanks to an invitation from the TNWF Associate Director of Hunting and FIshing Academy Taylor Martin, we got to experience first-hand the great work these guys are doing getting the next generation of conservationists involved in the outdoors. Taylor shared time with Billy on this podcast totalk a little more about the event and...
Published 02/08/23
@dr_duck and the @thefowlhunter sit down with @hhelms53 and @boyerd to talk their year on public land in Arkansas. We discuss multiple topics including their preferred late season tactics for mallards in the public flooded timber. Be sure to subscribe and rate the podcast and check out the Dr Duck YouTube channel #enjoythejourney
Published 01/31/23
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter drove up to Long Island, New York for some "trophy" waterfowl hunting and met up with Cody McINtyre, Nick Petrou and Jon Lewis of Just Hunt Club. We first met Cody when he filmed season one of the Dr Duck show and we were finally able to work out an opportunity to visit him and some of his best friends in his neck of the woods while chasing Brant and Black Ducks, video will be available soon on the Dr Duck YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast and...
Published 01/22/23
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter are one day in to their New York trophy waterfowl hunt experience and take time to catch you up on the last couple YouTube episodes and what's been happening in January. From hanging with Billy's son Timo to new folks in the concrete jungle, what a journey! Thank you for listening, you can also watch this episode on the Dr Duck YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe and follow the Dr Duck duck hunting journey all season long, thanks to  @737duckcalls ...
Published 01/15/23
We are celebrating this Christmas and season five of the podcast by giving away a great gift package to one random winner. This awesome package includes gifts from 737 Duck Calls, Allure Decoys, Dr Duck Company, Ducks Unlimited, Federal Premium, Frogg Toggs, Kick's Chokes, Retay USA and Victor Pet Food. Hear all the details of the giveaway by listening and get an update with Dr Duck on our waterfowl season. You can also get details about the giveaway at the link below! Thank you so much for...
Published 12/22/22
We made it to season five and can't thank you enough for subscribing and sharing the love! @dr_duck and @thefowlhunter sit down on this episode with a rewind of this week's Dr Duck YouTube series and talk about their start to big duck season as well as offer a few goodies about the upcoming season five giveaway. Be sure to subscribe here and follow along all season on social media and the Duck YouTube Channel #enjoythejourney
Published 11/21/22
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter sit down this week with @thespecman Matt Roberson and @speckwreckrunemdry Darien Mickelson while sharing time chasing Speckle Belly geese at their place in Arkansas during early goose season. After meeting while on deployment serving our great country, these two continued to grow their friendship pursuing their passion, the speckle belly goose. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow our waterfowl journey all season long through social media and the Dr Duck...
Published 11/07/22
@thefowlhunter sits down this week with friend, fellow public land guy and @ducksunlimitedinc Arkansas biologist @jakespears.93 to discuss his gig, public land hunting and confidence in numbers. Be sure to follow the Dr Duck journey all season long by subscribing here, on social media and the Dr Duck YouTube channel #enjoythejourney The Dr Duck Waterfowl Podcast is presented by Realtree Outdoors ad brought to you by our good friends at: 737 Duck Calls https://737duckcalls.com/ Allure...
Published 10/30/22
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter sith down this week and vist with our east Texas friends over at @victorpetfood to talk dogs and nutrition. Victor Super Premium Pet Food proudly produces every bag of kibble right here in Mount Pleasant, Texas! Hear from Michael Keith, VP of Sales and Nutrition discuss everything you need to know about keeping your dog ready for next season! Follow the Dr Duck Public Land Waterfowl journey all year long by subscribing here and the Dr Duck YouTube channel,...
Published 10/16/22
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter sit down this week as quests in the @retayusa studio with Retay's VP of Sales and Marketing @jhighling in beautiful Easton, MD. We talk shotguns, shells, the state of the hunting industry and of course 20 ga vs 12 ga. If you enjoy, be sure to subscribe here and go check out the Retay Roundtable Podcast which Jesse regularly hosts. Follow along our waterfowl season here, on social media, Realtree 365 and the Dr Duck YouTube channel #enjoythejourney
Published 10/05/22
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter shared some time last week in the sportman's paradise with Caleb Wallace and Kyle Barefield from the SImmon's Sporting Goods All Things Hunting Podcast. After chasing some birds and a few fish, the guys sit down at the store to talk waterfowl and our upcoming season. You can find Caleb, Kyle and Cole by looking up All Things Hunting or stopping in to visit Simmon's in Bastrop, LA. Be sure to follow our journey all season long by subscribing here, on the Dr Duck...
Published 09/27/22
@dr_duck and @thefowlhunter sit down this week with Scott LaGrange, owner of Swamp Gear and finder of gators, really big gators. Scott helped Dennis check off a bucket list item recently and then sits down to discuss the process and the history behind him and his passion. Be sure to follow the journey all year long by subscribing here, on social media and on the Dr Duck YouTube channel #enjoythejourney
Published 09/21/22
@thefowlhunter continues conversations this week about the recently conducted USFWS waterfowl survey with National Director of Fundraising and R3 Programs for Ducks Unlimited, David Schuessler. Find more about the survey at the link below and be sure to follow the @dr_duck journey all year long by subscribing here, on social media and the Dr Duck YouTube channel #enjoythejourney
Published 09/07/22
@thefowlhunter sits down this week with Joel Brice, Chief Convservation Officer of Delta Waterfowl to discuss duck survey numbers and outlook of the rapidly approaching waterfowl season. Following a couple dry years in the praries and a predominately down most recent survey, we can be optimistic that a wet spring has helped this year's breeding and potentially provided a good number of not so "ivy eague" ducks. Follow by subscribing to this podcast, @dr_duck on social, the Dr Duck YouTube...
Published 08/30/22
Had a great time speaking at the first ever Delta Annual event in Little Rock Arkansas and wanted to rewind that conversation for a podcast. @dr_duck and @thefowlhunter sit down this week talking about bulldozing through summer, finding air conditioning and most importantly, five things that are important to us while hunting public land ducks that we wanted to share with you. #enjoythejourney
Published 08/10/22
Mallard Bay hit the scene hard last season with great content and a solid online option for hunters seeking reputable outfitters for guided trips. @thefowlhunter sits down this week with two of the founders, CEO Logan Meaux and VP of Sales Wyatt Mallett to learn more about this young group of entrepeneours, their experience in the industry and the concept behind Mallard Bay. Follow the Dr Duck waterfowl journey by subscribing here, connecting on social media with @dr_duck and @thefowlhunter...
Published 07/28/22
@thefowlhunter sits down this week with friend, fellow public land duck hunter and Arkansas native Hunter Helms to discuss some of the things a first time OOSER needs to know about getting started chasing mallards in the Natural state. Hear duck hunting stories as well as @hhelms53 thoughts experience paving the way for success. Follow the journey all year long by subscribing here, connecting on social media and checking out the Federal Black Cloud YouTube channel! #enjoythejourney
Published 07/22/22
@thefowlhunter sits down this week with Brad Heidel, Senior Director of Marketing for Delta Waterfowl. Learn more about Brad, Delta Waterfowl and everything you need to know about this great event, presented by Federal, coming up July 29-31 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Be sure to listen before Friday the 15th for special savings on booking your stay for the event. Follow the Dr Duck journey all year long by subscribing to the podcast, connecting to @dr_duck and @thefowlhunter on social media,...
Published 07/13/22
@thefowlhunter sat down again this week with Texas Parks and Wildlife Waterfowl Program Leader Kevin Kraai. Kevin talks about ongoing TPWD and USFW projects, gives us an outlook for this upcoming waterfowl season and helps us understand the importance of the Pittman-Robertson Act in our great nation. Follow our journey all year long by subscribing here, connecting with @dr_duck and @thefowlhute on social and looking up Realtree Outdoor's Federal Black Cloud series with Dr Duck #enjoythejourney
Published 07/06/22