The North American Waterfowler

Elliott Snider
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The North American Waterfowler Podcast was established on January 1, 2023. Hosted by Elliott Snider, creator of the Freelance Duck Hunting YouTube channel and former co-host of The Duck Gun Podcast. This podcast will bring you content on every aspect of Waterfowl Hunting.

  1. 8 HRS AGO

    Episode #251 Inside Jordan Fromer’s Wild Waterfowl Season Across 6 States

    Jordan Fromer of the Duck Gun Podcast joins Elliott for the first off-season recap of the year. With duck and goose seasons closed across most of the country, it’s time to look back at what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned from months in the field. Jordan hunted six different states this season, logging serious miles and experiencing a wide range of conditions, bird numbers, and hunting styles. In this episode, he breaks down his travels, favorite locations, toughest hunts, gear insights, and the realities of chasing birds across the country. If you’re already thinking about next season, this conversation is packed with perspective that can help you hunt smarter, scout better, and prepare during the off-season. PARTNERS Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code NAW10 for 10% off Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code FDH10 for 10% off Weatherby Firearmshttps://www.weatherby.com TideWe Hunting Gearhttps://www.tidewe.com Code NAW18 for 18% off Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate Search “Mammoth Dog Crate” on Amazon Code GUARDIAN15 for 15% off PATREON — Extra Hunts + Annual Hunt Giveaway Join here: https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Get access to full hunt videos not released on YouTube, bonus content, and entry into the annual hunt giveaway on private flooded timber in Missouri. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 25m

  2. FEB 12

    Episode #250 Is Duck Hunting Really Being Ruined A Civil Debate

    In this episode of The North American Waterfowler, I sit down for a civil and honest debate with a critic who took issue with a recent reel of mine about duck hunting effort, success, and responsibility. Instead of trading comments online, we chose to have the conversation face to face. We talk about flooded corn, migration changes, regional expectations, frustration in the waterfowl community, and where personal effort fits into the bigger picture. This episode is not about winning an argument. It is about listening, challenging assumptions, and having the kind of conversation hunters should be willing to have with one another. Support the show and get access to exclusive full length hunt films, bonus podcast episodes, live streams, and giveaways by joining Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Partners of The North American Waterfowler Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code NAW10 Weatherby Shotgunshttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com Code GUARDIAN15 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code FDH10 TideWe Code NAW18https://bit.ly/49ghKzG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2h 8m

  3. FEB 9

    Episode #249 Off-Season Wants, Gear Upgrades, and What’s Next

    In this episode, I break down my entire duck season using logged hunt data from start to finish. I split the season into early, mid, and late segments and walk through harvest totals, shooting percentages, shots per hunt, satisfaction ratings, and species breakdowns for each phase of the year. Early season covers September 1 through October 31 and was dominated by blue wing teal and gadwall with high efficiency and solid satisfaction. Mid season runs November 1 through December 15 and shifted heavily into mallards, with more pressure, lower shooting percentages, and reduced satisfaction. Late season spans December 16 through close and became a mallard focused grind with more shots per hunt, higher difficulty, but improved satisfaction when things came together. I then zoom out to the full season totals, including 37 hunts, 129 ducks harvested, 239 shots fired, a 57.322 percent shooting percentage, and an average hunt satisfaction of 6.51. I also break down species totals across the entire season. Using those stats, I outline five offseason wants for 2026. These include TideWe heated gloves, the Lucky Twin Pack 2.0 mallard spinning wing decoys, the Higdon Pulsator PRO drake and hen combo, shotgun and ammo changes including 18i 5s, Muller choke considerations, and a possible move to a 20 gauge Weatherby Sorix. The final offseason want is a bigger motor, upgrading from a 35 horsepower surface drive with a goal of reaching upper teens speed when fully loaded. This episode is a full season review driven by real data and a clear look at what I am changing heading into next year. Partners Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Discount Code: NAW10 Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com Discount Code: GUARDIAN15 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Discount Code: NAW18 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Discount Code: FDH10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  4. FEB 5

    Episode #248 Moist Soil or Corn: Waterfowl Management Academy on What Ducks Need

    In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott sits down with Michael Flaspohler, Kale Flaspohler, and Dan Crigler from the Waterfowl Management Academy to talk about one of the most overlooked drivers of duck numbers: spring habitat. The discussion breaks down moist soil versus flooded corn, why invertebrates are critical during spring migration, and how water depth, timing, and habitat diversity directly impact duck production. With decades of experience managing public and private wetlands across Missouri and the Mississippi Flyway, the Waterfowl Management Academy team explains how spring habitat determines how many ducks make it back to the breeding grounds in good condition. They also introduce the Spring Habitat Campaign and explain how private landowners, hunters, and supporters can play a role in improving habitat during the most important season of the year. Learn more about the Waterfowl Management Academy and their spring habitat resources athttps://www.waterfowlmanagement.com Spring Habitat Campaign shirts support Ducks Unlimited, with proceeds helping fund habitat work on the breeding grounds. Support the podcast and get access to exclusive content, livestreams, and giveaways by joining Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Podcast Partners TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com NAW18 for 18% off Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Use code NAW10 Weatherby Shotgunshttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com Use code GUARDIAN15 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Use code FDH10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 24m

  5. FEB 2

    Episode #247 Episode 247 Season Wrap Up, Stats, Is Duck Hunting Being Ruined?

    In this episode I wrap up the 2025–26 waterfowl season and break down my final numbers, including harvest totals, shooting percentage, and what made this my second best season ever. I recap my final hunt of the year in brutal cold, ice hole mallards, and some absolutely unreal dog work that capped the season the right way. I also answer listener questions pulled from Instagram, covering topics like finding open water during deep freezes, boat choices for marshes and reservoirs, teal decoy setups, off season plans, and whether marshes or reservoirs are more enjoyable to hunt. Finally, I dig into a topic I keep hearing over and over. Is duck hunting really being “ruined”? By social media, guides, influencers, or pressure. I give my honest take based on decades in the field and why effort still matters more than anything else. If you’re wondering what to do now that the season is over, how to stay sharp in the off season, or you just enjoy honest waterfowl talk, this one’s for you. As always, thanks for listening and supporting the North American Waterfowler podcast. Partners: Shotty Gear Waterproof, rugged hunting gear built by hunters for hunters. Shell pouches, blind bags, backpacks, gun cases, and more.https://www.shottygear.com Code FDH10 for 10% off Flight Day Ammunition Quality steel waterfowl loads at a great price. I ran Flight Day all season.https://www.flightdayammo.com Code FDH10 for 10% off TideWe Waders, heated gear, jackets, gloves, and ground blinds. I use their heated vest and outerwear all season long.https://www.tidewe.com Podcast code NAW18 for 18% off Weatherby Shotguns From the Element and Orion to the 18i and beyond, Weatherby makes dependable shotguns for the field.https://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates Safe, durable dog crates with an optional roll cage system for travel. Search Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate on Amazon or visithttps://www.mammothpet.com Code GUARDIAN15 for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 22

    Episode #246 Bands Hybrids and What Really Moves Mallards w/ Chris Jobman

    Support the Podcast North American Waterfowler Apphttps://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Episode Description In this episode, Elliott sits down with Chris Jobman for a wide ranging late season conversation that hits everything from weather driven duck movement to why some regions see more bands than others. They talk about the hunt giveaway crew, band stories, and the wild odds of killing two mallard pintail hybrids in the same spot just days apart. They also dig into habitat and food. Millet versus corn. Imprinting birds on a new marsh. Why ducks shortstop when conditions stay warm. Then they tackle the flooded corn debate head on, including the claim that it stops migration and the argument that it is baiting. Chris gives his take and Elliott adds perspective from Kansas and the Central Flyway. To wrap it up, Chris answers a listener question about force fetching a soft dog and why training the owner is often harder than training the dog. If you want to watch these recordings live and be part of the chat, join the Patreon community. Podcast Partners and Links Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Discount Code FDH10 Weatherby Shotgunshttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com Discount Code GUARDIAN15 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.comDiscount Code FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Discount Code NAW18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 15m

  7. JAN 15

    Episode #245 Hark Outdoors and the 41 Species of North American Waterfowl

    In this episode of The North American Waterfowl Podcast, Elliott sits down with Harrison Collins of Hark Outdoors to talk North American waterfowl, chasing birds across the flyways, and the idea behind pursuing all 41 species. Harrison shares his path into waterfowl hunting, from not growing up hunting at all to traveling for ducks, hunting Arkansas public land, and building a product that celebrates the full spectrum of North American waterfowl. They dig into public land pressure, Arkansas timber hunts, migration struggles, dog work, and why the 41 species goal resonates with so many hunters. This conversation is about the culture of waterfowl hunting, the memories behind the birds, and finding meaningful ways to remember the hunts that matter. TideWe Waterproof and insulated hunting gear built for real hunters in real conditions Website https://bit.ly/4qHt5jB Discount code: NAW18 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates Heavy duty dog crates built for safety and serious travel Website https://www.mammothpet.com Discount code GUARDIAN15 Shotty Gear Hunter owned gear built to handle the marsh, the boat, and the blind Website https://www.shottygear.com Discount code FDH10 Flight Day Ammunition Premium ammunition for waterfowl hunters Website https://www.flightdayammo.com Discount code FDH10 Weatherby Shotguns Reliable shotguns trusted by hunters across North America Website https://www.weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 3m

  8. JAN 12

    Episode #244 YouTube Warnings, Waterfowl Social Media, and What Comes Next

    In this episode, Elliott covers a wide range of topics including recent YouTube warnings related to hunting content and why more of his best videos are being moved to Patreon. He shares honest thoughts on the current state of social media, addresses claims about toxicity within the waterfowl community, and explains why he believes social media itself is the real issue. Elliott also reflects on his most recent hunting decisions, the importance of small group and solo hunts, and how filming allows him to relive meaningful moments from the season. He discusses a major video project he is working on that captures his entire waterfowl season in one compilation. Additional topics include Kansas commission discussions around potential non resident hunting restrictions and Elliott’s thoughts on what changes may realistically be coming. To wrap up the episode, Elliott introduces a brand new feature on The North American Waterfowler app and website called Ask Elliott. This tool pulls from every episode of the podcast to answer waterfowl related questions based on years of recorded experience and conversations. Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.comCode: FDH10 for 10 percent offHigh quality steel loads with excellent patterns and consistent performance. Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.comFrom the Element series to the 18i and Orion shotguns, Weatherby continues to deliver reliable firearms for waterfowl and beyond. Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.comCode: FDH10Shell pouches, blind bags, backpacks, gun cases, and rugged gear built by hunters for hunters. TideWehttps://www.tidewe.comCode: NAW18 for 18 percent offWaders, blinds, rain gear, and waterfowl equipment that continues to improve in quality and durability. Mammoth Guardian Dog CratesSearch “Mammoth dog crate” on AmazonDurable crates designed to keep your dog safe without the high price tag of premium brands. Roll cage attachment sold separately. The North American Waterfowler App and Websitehttps://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.comLog hunts, track birds, connect with friends, and now use the Ask Elliott feature which pulls answers from every podcast episode. Patreon Exclusive Content and Hunt Giveawayshttps://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhuntingAccess Patreon only hunts, full length videos, live podcast recordings, giveaways, and a strong waterfowl community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The North American Waterfowler Podcast was established on January 1, 2023. Hosted by Elliott Snider, creator of the Freelance Duck Hunting YouTube channel and former co-host of The Duck Gun Podcast. This podcast will bring you content on every aspect of Waterfowl Hunting.

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  • Creator
    Elliott Snider
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Clean

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