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Duck Season Somewhere

868 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 378 ratings

Your go-to for exploring authentic duck hunting adventures WORLDWIDE! For 365 days per year, it really is duck hunting season somewhere. Host Ramsey Russell founded GetDucks.com over 20 years ago, spending most of the year in duck blinds among 6 continents. Meeting with real waterfowl hunters, conservationists, biologists, and storytellers encountered throughout North America and around the globe, Ramsey shares a duck hunting world much bigger than our own backyards.

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Glenn Falla (Australia)

April 08, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Aussie Glenn Falla and Ramsey Russell connect from half-way across the world, reminiscing about past hunts together in the US and Down Under, recounting striking similarities and differences and comparing memorable species.  The pandemic presently has their feet nailed to the floor, but they plan future hunts together - Australia is a big continent, after all. Glenn’s closing thought hits home.     Related Links https://www.fieldandgame.com.au   Episode Sponsors (url links) GetDu...

EP 7. Glenn Falla (Australia)

April 08, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

Aussie Glenn Falla and Ramsey Russell connect from half-way across the world, reminiscing about past hunts together in the US and Down Under, recounting striking similarities and differences and comparing memorable species.  The pandemic presently has their feet nailed to the floor, but they plan future hunts together - Australia is a big continent, after all. Glenn’s closing thought hits home.     Related Links https://www.fieldandgame.com.au   Episode Sponsors (url links) GetDu...

EP 6. Jack Ray, Historic Hunting Clubs and Preservation of Utah’s Great Salt Lake

April 06, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

Jack Ray, is President of Utah Waterfowl Association, an avid hunter, conservationist and local historian. He colorfully describes a mostly unknown facet of American waterfowling history - Utah’s Great Basin. At the height of US market hunting, when passenger pigeons eclipsed the sun and divers carpeted Chesapeake Bay, why was Utah revered as the world’s best duck hunting? What historical events literally transformed duck hunting as we know it today? How important is this crown jewel to Nort...

Jack Ray

April 06, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

Jack Ray, is President of Utah Waterfowl Association, an avid hunter, conservationist and local historian. He colorfully describes a mostly unknown facet of American waterfowling history - Utah’s Great Basin. At the height of US market hunting, when passenger pigeons eclipsed the sun and divers carpeted Chesapeake Bay, why was Utah revered as the world’s best duck hunting? What historical events literally transformed duck hunting as we know it today? How important is this crown jewel to Nort...

Jack Ray, Historic Hunting Clubs and Preservation of Utah’s Great Salt Lake

April 06, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

Jack Ray, is President of Utah Waterfowl Association, an avid hunter, conservationist and local historian. He colorfully describes a mostly unknown facet of American waterfowling history - Utah’s Great Basin. At the height of US market hunting, when passenger pigeons eclipsed the sun and divers carpeted Chesapeake Bay, why was Utah revered as the world’s best duck hunting? What historical events literally transformed duck hunting as we know it today? How important is this crown jewel to Nort...

Jack Ray, Historic Hunting Clubs and Preservation of Utah’s Great Salt Lake

April 06, 2020 07:30 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

Jack Ray, is President of Utah Waterfowl Association, an avid hunter, conservationist and local historian. He colorfully describes a mostly unknown facet of American waterfowling history - Utah’s Great Basin. At the height of US market hunting, when passenger pigeons eclipsed the sun and divers carpeted Chesapeake Bay, why was Utah revered as the world’s best duck hunting? What historical events literally transformed duck hunting as we know it today? How important is this crown jewel to Nort...

EP 5. Lee Kjos

April 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Grounded from their normally hectic travel schedules due to COVID-19, Ramsey and photographer Lee Kjos recount meeting while duck hunting the epic, 1870s-like Rio Salado Argentina destination, but having formed a brothers-from-different-mothers bond over shared appreciation for classic rock. Like duck blind conversations are apt to do, they fall off into a time warped conversation. Sponsors Get Ducks.Com Boss Shotshells Follow Ramsey Russell’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures acr...

Lee Kjos

April 03, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

Grounded from their normally hectic travel schedules due to COVID-19, Ramsey and photographer Lee Kjos recount meeting while duck hunting the epic, 1870s-like Rio Salado Argentina destination, but having formed a brothers-from-different-mothers bond over shared appreciation for classic rock. Like duck blind conversations are apt to do, they fall off into a time warped conversation. Sponsors Get Ducks.Com Boss Shotshells Follow Ramsey Russell’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures acr...

Dr. Sam Pierce, Past Mississippi Duck Hunts Together

April 01, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Ramsey and long-time hunting buddy Dr. Sam Pierce catch up post-season.  Remembering many memorable moments, they recall a first hunt together when “bombs were dropping,” and conclude that great friendships are truly formed in foxhole situations! As a physician, Sam is on the frontlines dealing with COVID-19 and offers first-hand insights. Episode Sponsors (url links) GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow Ramsey Russell’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures across 6 continents Inst...

Dr. Sam Pierce

April 01, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Ramsey and long-time hunting buddy Dr. Sam Pierce catch up post-season.  Remembering many memorable moments, they recall a first hunt together when “bombs were dropping,” and conclude that great friendships are truly formed in foxhole situations! As a physician, Sam is on the frontlines dealing with COVID-19 and offers first-hand insights. Episode Sponsors (url links) GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow Ramsey Russell’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures across 6 continents Inst...

EP 4. Dr. Sam Pierce, Past Mississippi Duck Hunts Together

April 01, 2020 07:30 - 1 hour - 48.2 MB

Ramsey and long-time hunting buddy Dr. Sam Pierce catch up post-season.  Remembering many memorable moments, they recall a first hunt together when “bombs were dropping,” and conclude that great friendships are truly formed in foxhole situations! As a physician, Sam is on the frontlines dealing with COVID-19 and offers first-hand insights. Episode Sponsors (url links) GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow Ramsey Russell’s worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures across 6 continents Inst...

EP 3. Utah Duck Hunting (Part 4): Tony Smith of Hunt41, Diver Duck Hunting

March 30, 2020 07:30 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

Tony Smith is a full-on Utah diver freak and co-host of Hunt41 film series.  He describes becoming a diver specialist in Utah, his home-made diver decoy spread, and why one is decoy particularly special.   Related Hunt41.com   Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures on Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks.   Tell us your thoughts and questions about today's episode, or for future episode topics via Insta...

Utah Duck Hunting (Part 4): Tony Smith of Hunt41, Diver Duck Hunting

March 30, 2020 07:30 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

Tony Smith is a full-on Utah diver freak and co-host of Hunt41 film series.  He describes becoming a diver specialist in Utah, his home-made diver decoy spread, and why one is decoy particularly special.   Related Hunt41.com   Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures on Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks.   Tell us your thoughts and questions about today's episode, or for future episode topics via Insta...

Utah Duck Hunting (Part 4): Tony Smith of Hunt41on Salt Water Diver Ducks

March 30, 2020 07:30 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

Tony Smith is a full-on Utah diver freak and co-host of Hunt41 film series.  He describes becoming a diver specialist in Utah, his home-made diver decoy spread, and why one is decoy particularly special.   Related Hunt41.com   Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide waterfowl hunting adventures on Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks.   Tell us your thoughts and questions about today's episode, or for future episode topics via Insta...

Quarantine Update with Bigwater aka Mark Wilson - The origins of social media for duck hunters, hunter harassment and social distance

March 26, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 46 MB

Co-host Mark Wilson aka Bigwater and Ramsey catch up over the phone during COVID-19 quarantine.  Back in the dark ages, before social media platforms, there were chat rooms. MSDucks was like a virtual coffee shop. Hundreds of local hunters connected off-site, lifelong friendships were formed. Bigwater and Double R remember Ohio anti-hunters, swap wood ducks, and discuss how the ongoing pandemic affects them personally. Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow RR’s world...

EP 2. Quarantine Update with Bigwater aka Mark Wilson - The origins of social media for duck hunters, hunter harassment and social distance

March 26, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 46 MB

Co-host Mark Wilson aka Bigwater and Ramsey catch up over the phone during COVID-19 quarantine.  Back in the dark ages, before social media platforms, there were chat rooms. MSDucks was like a virtual coffee shop. Hundreds of local hunters connected off-site, lifelong friendships were formed. Bigwater and Double R remember Ohio anti-hunters, swap wood ducks, and discuss how the ongoing pandemic affects them personally. Episode Sponsors GetDucks.com Boss Shotshells   Follow RR’s world...

EP 1. Utah Duck Hunting (Part 3): Rich Hansen, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Waterfowl Habitat and Banding

March 17, 2020 02:53 - 54 minutes - 87.3 MB

Rich Hansen is a Utah Division of Wildlife Wetland Manager and Waterfowl Banding Coordinator.  In this week's episode, we continue exploring Utah's Great Basin by discussing public land hunting opportunities, habitat management, waterfowl banding projects and Utah's waterfowl slam.  Special note: This is part 3 of a 5-part Utah series.  The first 2 episodes, and all previous recordings, may be found at  https://www.getducks.com/podcasts/   www. wildlife.utah.gov   Episode Sponsors ...

Utah Duck Hunting (Part 3): Rich Hansen, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, Waterfowl Habitat and Banding

March 17, 2020 02:53 - 54 minutes - 87.3 MB

Rich Hansen is a Utah Division of Wildlife Wetland Manager and Waterfowl Banding Coordinator.  In this week's episode, we continue exploring Utah's Great Basin by discussing public land hunting opportunities, habitat management, waterfowl banding projects and Utah's waterfowl slam.  Special note: This is part 3 of a 5-part Utah series.  The first 2 episodes, and all previous recordings, may be found at  https://www.getducks.com/podcasts/   www. wildlife.utah.gov   Episode Sponsors ...