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. 1 day ago

    Episode #297 From Newfoundland to Ontario: A Waterfowler’s Story | Damien Pittman

    Damien Pittman of Punisher Waterfowl joins me for a wide-ranging conversation about his life in waterfowl hunting. Damien grew up in Newfoundland, where hunting looked a lot different than the decoy-and-calling style most of us picture today. We talk about those early years, leaving Newfoundland, his 20-year military career, getting back into duck hunting, and eventually building Punisher Waterfowl. We also get into what waterfowl hunting looks like today in Ontario, early Canada goose season, hunting pressure, the differences between Canadian and American waterfowling, the growth of his podcast, and why he recently brought everything under the Punisher Waterfowl name. Along the way, we talk about the relationships this community creates, the toxicity that sometimes shows up online, taking risks, learning from failure, and why no duck is worth risking your life over. A great conversation with a guy I really enjoyed getting to know. THANK YOU TO THE PARTNERS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN WATERFOWLER PODCAST 🔹 Retay Shotguns — Check out the ACE and ACE-R lineup of 12, 20 and 28 gauge shotguns. 🔹 Slayer Duck Calls — MC, YOLO Bypass and more. Check out Slayer’s Call of the Wild training resources to improve your calling. 🔹 TideWe — Waders, heated gear, blinds and more.Code: NAW18 for 18% off 🔹 Shotty Gear — Waterfowl gear including backpacks, gun cases, shell pouches and more.Code: FDH10 🔹 Flight Day Ammunition — Maximum Payload steel ammunition.Code: NAW10 🔹 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates — Heavy-duty dog crates with the roll cage attachment for added protection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 5 days ago

    Episode #296 Football, Faith & Building Slayer Duck Calls | Bill Ayer

    Bill Ayer, owner and founder of Slayer Duck Calls, joins me for a conversation that goes far beyond duck calls. Bill shares his story of playing Division I football at Cal, chasing the dream of making it to the NFL, building a successful career in the business world, and eventually taking the leap to turn his passion for making duck calls into Slayer Duck Calls. We also get into elk hunting, the obsessive curiosity that led Bill to start building and experimenting with calls, the story behind Slayer, and how his faith in Christ has shaped his life and the company he’s building. This ended up being one of my favorite conversations in a long time. It’s about hunting and duck calls, but it’s also about faith, purpose, identity, and finding what you were meant to do. Here’s a clean block you can put at the bottom of the episode description. I have your codes for four of the partners; I don’t have a confirmed discount code for Retay or Slayer, so I would not invent one. Email: FreelanceDuckHunting@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Retay Shotgunswww.retayusa.com Slayer Duck Callswww.SlayerCalls.com TideWe — Use code NAW18 for 18% offTideWe.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates Flight Day Ammunition — Use code NAW10www.flightdayammo.com Shotty Gear — Use code FDH10 for 10% offwww.shottygear.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 10 Aug

    Episode #295 Mycotoxins, Corn & Mallards: A Hidden Problem?

    Partners Based on your actual reads in the transcript: Slayer Duck Calls — slayercalls.com Retay USA — retayusa.com TideWe — tidewe.com — Code: NAW18 for 18% off Flight Day Ammunition — flightdayammo.com — Code: NAW10 for 10% off Shotty Gear — shottygear.com — Code: FDH10 for 10% off Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate — mammothpet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 6 Aug

    Episode #294 Three Hunts That Defined My 2025 Duck Season

    Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support the Show: patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting I'm on the road to the Ducks Unlimited Expo and decided to record this episode from the truck. During the drive, I found myself reflecting on the 2025 waterfowl season and the three hunts that stand out above all the rest. From incredible bird numbers to unforgettable moments with friends and Georgie, these are the hunts I'll remember for years to come. What was your most memorable hunt of the 2025 season? Let me know in the comments. Partners TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Use code FDH18 Retay USAhttps://retayusa.com Slayer Duck Callshttps://slayerduckcalls.com Shotty Gearhttps://shottygear.com Use code FDH10 Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://flightdayammo.com Use code NAW10 Mammoth Dog Crateshttps://mammothpet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 3 Aug

    Episode #293 Guide Regulations | North Dakota Forecast| Migration w/ Wade Skeen

    Episode 293 This week I welcome Kansas outfitter Wade Skeen to the podcast for an in-depth discussion on some of the biggest issues facing waterfowl hunting today. Topics include:• North Dakota's 2026 fall flight forecast• Duck numbers and migration timing• Nonresident hunting pressure• Should guides and outfitters be regulated?• Hunting pressure, social media, and the future of Kansas waterfowl hunting• Farming practices and how they may be influencing duck distribution Wade brings the unique perspective of someone who spent years as a freelance public land hunter before building a successful outfitting business in Kansas. Whether you agree or disagree, this is a thoughtful conversation that looks at both sides of some of the most debated topics in waterfowling today. Thank you to the partners who help make this podcast possible: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://flightdayammo.comUse code NAW10 for 10% off. Shotty Gearhttps://shottygear.comUse code FDH10 for 10% off. Slayer Duck Callshttps://slayerduckcalls.com Retay USAhttps://retayusa.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://mammothpet.comUse code GUARDIAN15 for 15% off. The North American Waterfowler AppDownload on iOS and Android for exclusive hunting content, migration reports, and more. Support the podcast and enter the 2026 Hunt & Gear Giveaway:https://patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 30 Jul

    Episode #292 The Biggest Threat to Duck Habitat Right Now? | Dr. Scott Stephens & Dr. Mike Brasher

    Take Action Now!! Submit your public comment/Sign the petitionhttps://www.ducks.org/save-the-duck-factory For decades, duck hunters have invested in protecting the Prairie Pothole Region through duck stamp purchases and wetland easements. Now, a proposed change by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could weaken protections for more than 1.7 million acres of these critical wetlands. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Stephens, Senior Director of Conservation Strategy for Ducks Unlimited, and Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited, to break down exactly what's happening, why it matters, and what it could mean for the future of waterfowl hunting. We discuss: • What wetland easements are and how they work• What drain tile setbacks are and why they matter• Why Ducks Unlimited is urging hunters to take action• How this could affect duck production in the Prairie Pothole Region• The science behind the current 2024 rule• What every waterfowl hunter can do before the August 7 comment deadline This is an issue that goes beyond politics or social media arguments. If you care about ducks, duck hunting, and the future of the resource, this is a conversation you need to hear. If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another waterfowler. The more hunters who understand what's at stake, the stronger our voice will be. Partners Mentioned in This Episode Slayer Duck Callshttps://slayercalls.com Flight Day Ammunition (Use code NAW10 for 10% off)https://flightdayammo.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://mammothpet.com Retay USAhttps://retayusa.com Shotty Gear (Use code FDH10 for 10% off)https://shottygear.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 27 Jul

    Episode #291 The First Sign Duck Season Is Here

    In this episode, I talk about why that first teal sighting means so much, take you through a recent scouting trip that led me to a promising new duck hole, announce my new partnership with Retay Shotguns, and discuss an important conservation issue involving proposed changes to wetland drain tile setbacks in the Prairie Pothole Region. Topics include:• The first teal sighting of 2026• Scouting a new public land duck hole• Why I made the move from Weatherby to Retay• Upcoming Ducks Unlimited episode on drain tile setbacks• Comment of the Week: Permanent Daylight Saving Time If you're headed to the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis, stop by the Shotty Gear booth and say hello! Patreon: https://patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Thanks for listening, and as always, good luck this season. Partners featured in this episode: Retay Shotguns – Proud to announce my new partnership with Retay and why I made the move. Flight Day Ammunition – Premium steel shot ammunition built for serious waterfowl hunters. Use code NAW10 for 10% off. Shotty Gear – High-quality hunting gear designed by waterfowlers for waterfowlers. Use code FDH10 for 10% off. Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates – Built to help keep your retriever safe while traveling to and from the marsh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 23 Jul

    Episode #290 FROM GEORGIA TO NEW ZEALAND IN PURSUIT OF DUCKS | Robby Nelson

    Before the New Zealand hunt, there was a kid in Georgia who became completely obsessed with waterfowl after shooting a single wood duck. In this episode, I sit down with Southern Flight Podcast host Robby Nelson to talk about the journey that followed. We discuss growing up in a state with limited duck hunting opportunities, building one of the fastest-growing waterfowl podcasts, quitting a steady job to create a life centered around chasing ducks, and what it means to be a true North American Waterfowler. We also dive into Robby's recent New Zealand waterfowl adventure, public land hunting, social media, conservation, flooded corn, podcasting, and why some of us simply can't get enough of this sport. Partners Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://shottygear.com Code: FDH10 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://mammothpet.com Code: GUARDIAN15 Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Become a Patreon member and support the podcast while earning entries into the 2026 North American Waterfowler Hunt & Gear Giveaway. https://patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting 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
    292
  • Rating
    Explicit

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