Fowl Front Podcast

Wyoming Hunt Recap and Nebraska Sandhills Duck Hunting with Elliott from Freelance Duck Hunting

October 13, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes

Matt and Elliott are going on a Sandhills duck hunting trip. Matt offers some tips about hunting the Sandhills, as well as coot decoys, a hunt recap from Wyoming and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin Duck and Goose Hunting and Shotty Gear w/ Chase McCulloch

August 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Matt and Chase McCulloch (Somewhere in Wisconsin) sit down and talk about duck and goose hunting in Wisconsin, both public and private. They also talk about Chase's new company, Shotty Gear, and the power of social media for a new company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delta Waterfowl and Roger's Weekend Recaps and Season Duck Hunting Goals

August 08, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes

Matt and Thomas recap a busy two weekends at the Delta Waterfowl and Roger's Waterfowl shows and talk about their goals for this waterfowl season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is R3 and Is It Ruining Hunting? with Ben Paige

July 29, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Former host of the Fowl Front, Ben Paige, stops by to answer some listener questions and talk about the subject of R3: what it is, the controversy around it, and why it matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reducing the Daily Duck Limit; What Would You Do?

July 17, 2023 21:59 - 54 minutes

Matt and Thomas discuss a hypothetical where the duck limit is dropped to three a day and what they would do, as well as comments and responses from others about the same question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS Will Help You Bag More Ducks This Fall! | Scouting Tips and Tricks for Duck Hunting

July 09, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour

Matt and Thomas discuss everything you need to know about scouting for ducks and geese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good New for Ducks in North Dakota and Big Changes to Kansas Duck Hunting?

June 15, 2023 23:19 - 53 minutes

Matt and Thomas discuss the 2023 North Dakota Waterfowl Breeding Survey results and then the proposed Kansas duck hunting regulations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVE Podcast: Turkey and Morel Season Updates, Offseason Plans, and Listener Q&A

May 23, 2023 00:39 - 1 hour

Matt and Thomas talk turkey hunting, morels, offseason plans, and answer listener questions about duck hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking Turkey Hunting: Reaping/Fanning, Close Misses, and More

April 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Matt and Thomas are talking turkey hunting in this one. They cover the controversial issue of reaping/fanning as well as close miss stories, and much more. Also a snow goose season wrap up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One Thing In Waterfowl Hunting That You Would Change? ft Jake From Chasing Green

March 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

We asked fellow hunters on social media "what is one thing you would change in waterfowl hunting?" The answers varied from social media to outfitters and much more. Join Matt and Jake from Chasing Green as they go over what fellow hunters would like to see changed and discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deep Dive Into the Waterswatting Controversy

March 21, 2023 02:47 - 1 hour

Per listener request, Matt and Thomas discuss everything about waterswatting: ethics, controversy, and much more. Also, a coot rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duck Season Recap and Jumpshooting Tips, Tactics, and Controversy

February 21, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour

Matt and Thomas recap their duck and goose hunting seasons. They then dive into the topic of jumpshooting: tips, tactics, and other important aspects of it as well as the controversy surrounding it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Late Season Duck and Goose Hunting Tips and Gadwall ID

November 15, 2022 22:49 - 49 minutes

Matt and Thomas give you tips and tricks for late season duck and goose hunting. They also go over their recent hunts and talk about gadwall ID. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You Ask, We Answer: Beginner Waterfowl Tips, Scouting, Virginia Duck Hunting, and Much More!

October 27, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour

Matt and Thomas talk about how duck season has started for them and answer your questions from beginner tips, scouting, Virginia duck hunting, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teal/Early Goose Recap, Duck Opener Plans, and a Touch of Football Talk

September 27, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes

Matt and Thomas talk about their September seasons, big duck openers, Nebraska football, and hunting the Sandhills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Dakota Goose Hunting, Duck Survey Numbers, and Teal Seasons w/ Duck Gun Chronicles

August 23, 2022 15:43 - 32 minutes

Matt and Thomas sit down with Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles to talk about Thomas' trip to North Dakota and go over the recent duck survey results that were released. They finish off discussing different states' teal seasons and the regs that go with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Polk - Polk Pattern Calls: Guiding in Mexico, Call Making, and Teal Calling Tips

August 15, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes

We talk with Chris Polk of Polk Pattern Calls about his time guiding in Mexico, how he got into call making, teal and diver calling tips, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duck Gun Chronicles: Indiana and Michigan Duck Hunting, Controversial Waterfowling Takes, and Much More

August 08, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour

EP2.3: In this episode, we talk with Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles about Indiana and Michigan waterfowling, controversial duck hunting takes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Cohost, Favorite Ducks to Eat, Waterfowl Habitat, and the RETURN Act

August 01, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes

Matt announces Thomas as his new cohost. They talk about North Dakota and Nebraska habitat conditions, eating ducks, and the RETURN Act. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Host Q & A (Waterfowl Hunting Questions Answered)

July 29, 2022 16:46 - 41 minutes

Matt introduces himself as the new host of the Fowl Front, gives some insight into the plans for the podcast going forward, and answers your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP2.0: New Host, Goose Hunting Trips, and Detasseling

March 02, 2022 15:08 - 1 hour

Ben handoffs control of the podcast to its new host. Matt and Ben talk about their goose hunting trip, detasseling, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Hosts, Goose Hunting Trips, and Detasseling

March 02, 2022 15:08 - 1 hour

Ben handoffs control of the podcast to its new host. Matt and Ben talk about their goose hunting trip, detasseling, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hunting Leases, Are they Bad or Good for Conservation and the future of Waterfowl Hunting?

February 02, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour

Disclaimer- Ben dropped his microphone which transformed him from a Tenor to a Baritone/Bass and he was too lazy to make himself sound normal in post-production. His regular voice will be back next week, so for the time being enjoy Ben's voice matching his mustache. In this episode, Ben, Alex, Matt, and a friend of the show Hunter from BRH, begin to unpack the question -"As they exist now, are hunting leases good or bad for the future of Duck Hunting?" ... and maybe we shouldn't have! Topics...

Late Season Waterfowl Hunting Tactics

January 26, 2021 15:04 - 1 hour

It's not over till it's over. This week the guys break down some late-season tactics and strategies that will keep you on the up and up in the final days of the cold, long, sometimes frustrating waterfowl season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gabriella Hoffman- Trump's Conservation Legacy, A Scouting Report on Biden and Building Bi-Partisan Coalitions to advance Hunting, Fishing and the Shooting Sports

January 20, 2021 10:34 - 1 hour

This week Ben sits down to talk with Gabriella Hoffman, a media strategist, consultant, and award-winning outdoor writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area who is the host of the District of Conservation Podcast. The duo talks shop while examining the Trump administration through a Conservation lens followed up by a scouting report on what to look for from the Biden administration as it pertains to Hunters, Anglers, Shooters, and Conservation minded lovers of the outdoors. If you'd like...

"EPIC" Kansas Goose Hunting

December 22, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes

Another week, another hostile take-over of the fowl front podcast. This time 3 other podcasts and 6 youtube channels joined in... Don't worry... 2021 is going to be a new... better year folks. This week on the Fowl Front the boys sit down and talk with the Flyways Collective about Goose Hunting in Kansas. Josh from Outdoor Limits Titus from Mid Valley Mercenaries Elliott from Freelance Duck Hunting Jordan from Duck Gun Chronicles Topics Discussed: The Cajun Crunch will give you the 'Rona, ...

Kodiak Bears, Sitka Ducks & Bed Bugs

November 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

Topics Discussed Season Updates, Why Ben's a terrible waterfowl hunter, Thomas's disfigurement, Matt's bed bugs, Alex's terrible packing skills, A goose that knocked Thomas out, How much everyone weighs, Remote baggage delivery services by plane, sleeping in Kodiak with no sleeping bag, 5 yards from death and not understanding it, How you get a dozen and half decoys into the back-country, how to retrieve ducks, when to quit & we talk about Sitka...well one of the cohosts does and much more. ...

Fast Fliers Premier

August 07, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes

Thomas and Matt neglected to send me show notes... so.... here ya go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not your Daddy's Great American Outdoors Act

August 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

This week we sit down and talk with two/thirds of the "Your Mountain Podcast" in Dave Willms and Nephi Cole to talk about the Great American Outdoors Act. You're probably pretty tired of hearing about this, and may think it's a moot point, but we cover some ground here to understand what the GAOA/LWCF really is and how its going to affect our future. We also talk about a bunch of dumb stuff too...maybe even some waterfowl hunting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fowl Front Goes Full "Off Season"

July 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

Welcome to the Fowl Front. This week, hosts Matt, Ben, Alex & Thomas get into the weeds on summer projects and left to do's before the season. Talking Points -Summer Updates -Pre Season Project Breakdowns -Public Land Blues -"Cut the Red Wire" -Matt Ruins the Show -Ben Quits -Rocket Ships -Boat Projects Continued... -Tree Saddles -Snake Fish -Upcoming Season Plans -Can Duck Hunters Be Deer Hunters? As always, we encourage you to hit us up about what you want to hear! Learn more about your ...

"Flock Yeah"

July 13, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour

This week the crew talks about Flocking... does it help? Does it matter? We cover it all and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Chapters, New Hosts & No Script

July 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour

Welcome Back to the Fowl Front Waterfowl Podcast... it's been a while and we have a TON of content coming out in the future as well as some new voices on the show. We wanted to make sure you got introduced to them during this "Nothing Entertaining" podcast... however... we have some great topic based conversations coming up, some serious, some light, some scientific, some social and all of it Important. Topics Discussed: Where we've been, The worst thing you've done to someone on public land...

Wildlife Policy, Flash Floods & Burning Feces with Dave Willms

April 05, 2020 20:03 - 1 hour

Dave Willms, Co-Host of the "Your Mountain" Podcast sits down and we talk Policy, Flash Floods, Burning Feces and why he won't let his Co-Host hunt his Goose Lease with him anymore...we end up covering the good, the bad and the ugly of policy affecting Wild People today. The Your Mountain Podcast happens to be one of my Favorite Podcasts and is both entertaining and educational... I was very excited to have Dave on the show and hope that you will all go check out the "Your Mountain Podcast" s...

Season Finale, Underwear & What’s Ahead

February 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour

This week Ben & Alex sit down and talk about how the season turned out and some lessons learned, gear used and some of the highlights of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duck Boats and Motors with Warren Coco of Go-Devil

January 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

This week Alex discusses the history, development, and operation of duck boats, specifically mud-boats with none other than the founder of Go-Devil, Warren Coco. We take a deep dive into how they were developed as well as tips and tricks for operating them and why you may want to consider adding one of these capable machines to your arsenal of duck equipment. www.godevil.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barriers to Entry and Ways Around Them

January 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

In this episode we tackle getting started in hunting waterfowl. Ben and Alex talk with certified beginner turned intermediate (after his first serious season) Scott Gibson to address the concerns we all faced if we weren't born into waterfowling. Packed full of tips and tricks regarding: What Gear to start with Mentorship Ben's Senior Year Hurdling Being a good mentor Locations Spousal integration to the addiction (or tolerance of it) Regrettable expenses Facebook resources A brief word on Gu...

On Concealment- Hides, Blinds, Flannel & FacePaint while Waterfowl Hunting

January 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour

The Gist: This week hosts Ben & Alex discuss their thoughts on concealment and some tips, tricks and tactics they have picked up in the last several years. Topics Discussed: Recording from Bathrooms Bare Shore Hunting Agreeing to Disagree Shooting Ducks out of a Car Does what you wear matter? Duxedo's Turkeys & Tires Flannel Rattle Can Rescue Stickin' IT in the Mud Paint Jobs DIY Blinds You got some paint on your face... Vest Life is the Best Life Bucket Sitters Icky Mud Alex's Recording Pos...

Sam Lungren on Waterfowl, Chili & Being a MeatEater

December 30, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour

The Gist: This week host Ben Paige sits down with MeatEater's Fishing Editor Sam Lungren who's not only a big time fish guy but an avid waterfowl hunter and has a couple thoughts on Chili, Goose Hunting, Duck Chasing, MeatEater & The Death(?) of Print Journalism. Topics Discussed: Montana Weather Diver Ducks The death of Print Journalism Reaching out to non hunters Hunters vs Anglers How I thought Ben Obrien lied to me (waterfowl content in season 8 of MeatEater) How Ben Obrien didn't lie t...

Apps to Optimize your Waterfowl Hunt

December 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour

With more and more hunters having "smart devices" the number of resources now easily accessible to even the most "seasoned" hunters out there has sky-rocketed. Everything from weather to water levels and even the most basic of hunting questions such as "where are the ducks going to swing in?" can now be answered at your fingertips. Tune in this week as Ben and Alex cover their favorite hunting applications to make your hunt more efficient and productive as ever! Learn more about your ad choic...

Waterfowl Migration Report and Hunt Review 20DEC2019

December 20, 2019 09:00 - 36 minutes

This week Ben and Alex discuss the migration report, J.C. Penny, Utah and Hunting with the other dad's from Daycare . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Honkers in the Flint Hills- Sky Panda Hunt Review

December 16, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour

This week, Ben, his Dad "Doc/Coach" and Friends Dave and Bryce head down to to Sky Panda Outdoors with Chad Dawson to hunt big geese over little water. They recap the hunt, and the memories made and what Bryce (a first year waterfowl hunter) gained from the experience. Head on over to https://www.skypandaoutdoors.com/ if you want to check out the operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waterfowl Migration Report and Podcast Review 13DEC2019

December 13, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes

This week Ben & Alex discuss the cold front moving across the U.S. from West to East, the Hunting implications of that front and what podcasts they listened to while receiving reports from the listeners and Powderhook users. For your chance to win an entire case of Federal Premium Black Cloud head on over to the Powderhook app and submit your waterfowl report or harvest report today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waterfowl Hunting 101 - Your first Hunt

December 02, 2019 09:50 - 1 hour

This week Alex and I talk run you through what you need to know for your first waterfowl hunt. You've been invited on a hunt... and someone sent you here or you're trying to get it all figured out before you head out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waterfowl Migration Report Thanksgiving 2019

November 28, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes

Alex and I sit down and discuss the impending snow storms ripping through the central flyway... the east coast and its promising forecasts and talk about the Powderhook User's Waterfowl Reports submitted this week... they also discuss how the lowest form of duck hunting are those that seek Spoonbills.... and... Venison Pinwheels for Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Snows Down Low

November 26, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour

Talking to Jamison Thies the founder of Snows Down Low on how you can start preparing yourself for the conservation order...and how to extend your season without breaking the bank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Migration Report 22NOV19

November 22, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour

Follow along as we talk, podcasts,s youtube and THE MIGRATION IS ON! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitigating Risk- Planning for the Perils of Duck Hunting

November 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour

When it all [actually] goes wrong. This week, Alex and I sit down and talk about how a small mindset change can set you up to have a safe and disaster free season. Too often we glaze over this topic and it doesn't surface until we've had a near death or have heard of someone else's tragedy. In this episode you'll find helpful techniques, principles and some actual tactics to stay safe out there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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