The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast
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 flying — and why your voice as a duck hunter is more important than ever.
Tune in for:
-Waterfowl population trends and breeding-ground science
-Habitat restoration and conservation policy breakdowns
-Gear innovation, retriever training, and hunting strategy
-Hunter recruitment and education (First Hunt, University Hunting Program)
-Conversations from the marsh — stories, heritage, and community
Whether you’re chasing ducks in the prairies, pursuing divers along the coast, hunting them in southern timber, or just a passionate waterfowl enthusiast, this show connects the science and stories that make healthy duck populations and duck hunting possible.
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen — and join the movement that uses science-based solutions to produce ducks, conserve prairie wetlands, and ensure the future of waterfowl hunting.
Visit deltawaterfowl.org to learn more about our efforts to achieve our vision of abundant ducks and endless opportunities for all waterfowl hunters.
The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast
Latest Episodes
#109 | What the 2026 Duck Numbers Mean for Next Hunting Season
The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. What do they tell us about where duck populations are headed and what hunters could see next fall?Joel Brice, Dr. Frank Rohwer, Dr. Todd Arnold take an in-depth look at the latest breeding population number...
Field Notes: The Duck Numbers Are In: 2026 BPOP Reaction | Ep. 06
The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Todd Arnold break down the latest duck population numbers, react to the results, and explain what they mean for ducks and duck hunters across the breeding gr...
Field Notes: What impact does hunting have on duck populations? | Ep. 05
In this Field Notes episode, Dr. Todd Arnold explains how hunting impacts overall duck populations. Does hunting matter? Yes, but... there are much larger and more important factors driving duck populations.Website and Social Media Link...
Ep. 108 | Why Duck Hunters Need to Stand Together | Waterfowl Roundtable
This week on The Voice of the Duck Hunter, some of the biggest voices in waterfowl come together for a special roundtable recorded at the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo. Joel Brice, Ramsey Russell, Jeff Stanfield, Jon Sandvik, Billy Campbell...
Field Notes: Delta Waterfowl Takes Action to Protect Wetlands & Duck Hunters | Episode 04
In recent weeks, Delta’s policy team has worked with conservation partners, lawmakers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and more than 220 Delta chapters across 44 states to reinforce the importance of protecting these wetlands. These easemen...