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. 2d ago

    Episode #276 Why Is The Waterfowl Community So Angry?

    Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support Elliott: patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting In this solo episode, Elliott dives into how social media algorithms reward outrage, controversy, and conflict while often burying positive content. Using real examples from recent North American Waterfowler reels, he explores why discussions around topics like flooded corn, duck numbers, and harvest management seem to generate so much anger and division. Elliott also shares the story of his long anticipated fishing trip into the Nebraska Sandhills with Aden. What started as a dream trip quickly turned into muddy water, high winds, a collapsed tent, and tough fishing. Despite the challenges, the experience served as a reminder of what really makes an outdoor adventure worthwhile. Finally, Elliott breaks down the five traits he believes separate average waterfowl hunters from great ones, including scouting, calling, dog work, concealment, and persistence. Topics Include: • Social media and negativity in the waterfowl community • Why controversial content gets more attention • Nebraska Sandhills fishing trip recap • Camping disasters and windy nights • The importance of scouting and land knowledge • Calling, dog work, and concealment • Why persistence matters more than talent As always, thank you for listening and supporting The North American Waterfowler Podcast. Please leave a rating, review, and share the show with a fellow hunter. Partners Shotty Gear Built by hunters for hunters, Shotty Gear offers rugged shell pouches, blind bags, gun cases, backpacks, apparel, and more. Durable gear at a price everyday hunters can afford. Use code FDH10.⁠https://www.shottygear.com⁠ Flight Day Ammunition Premium waterfowl ammunition designed for maximum payloads, high pellet counts, and deadly patterns. Use code NAW10 for 10% off.⁠https://www.flightdayammo.com⁠ Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates Protect your retriever with a Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate. Built tough with optional roll cage protection and designed with your dog's safety in mind. Use code ⁠https://www.mammothpet.com⁠ TideWe From waders and boots to blinds, cameras, and outdoor equipment, TideWe offers dependable gear at a great value. Use code NAW18 for 18% off.⁠ https://www.tidewe.com⁠ Weatherby Whether you're looking for a shotgun or rifle, Weatherby continues to build some of the finest firearms in the industry.⁠https://www.weatherby.com⁠ Patreon Support Freelance Duck Hunting and The North American Waterfowler while gaining access to exclusive videos, bonus content, giveaways, live recordings, and more.⁠https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting⁠ The North American Waterfowler App Log your hunts, track harvest data, compete with friends, and gain insights into your waterfowl seasons.⁠https://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    52 min

  2. 6d ago

    Episode #275 Spencer Lewis Returns | Social Media, Pressure & The Future of Waterfowl Culture

    Spencer Lewis returns to The North American Waterfowler Podcast for a wide ranging conversation on modern waterfowl culture, social media toxicity, public land pressure, hunting ethics, and the future of the waterfowl community. Spencer discusses the launch of his new Facebook group, The Humble Outdoorsman, and why he feels more optimistic and re-energized compared to our last conversation. We also dive into loud boat culture, respect in the marsh, the challenges facing public land hunters, how online behavior has changed hunting communities, and why so many outdoorsmen seem burned out or frustrated. Along the way we discuss fatherhood, mentorship, social media algorithms, and the importance of maintaining perspective while navigating modern hunting culture. This episode feels less like an interview and more like two hunters sitting around a fire trying to make sense of where waterfowling is headed. Presented by: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: NAW18 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 29m

  3. May 25

    Episode #274 Q&A Episode | Duck Numbers, Mallards, Old FDH Seasons & Future Dogs

    Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support Elliott: Patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting In this offseason Q&A episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott answers listener questions covering everything from duck population trends and migration patterns to hunt tests, old Freelance Duck Hunting seasons, favorite waterfowl species, El Niño vs La Niña hunting success, and future plans for Georgie’s bloodline. Elliott also reflects on the evolution of FDH over the years, the changing dynamics of hunting partners and filming, why mallards remain king, and what made Season 3 of Freelance Duck Hunting such a special era. Plus discussion on river goose hunting setups, the Grand, the Master National, and how personal hunting experiences can sometimes distort perceptions of overall duck populations. Presented by: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: FDH18 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  4. May 21

    Episode #273 Jeff Coats “Pit Boss” | Sea Ducks, Sharks, Retrievers & Waterfowl Culture

    Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Support the show: Patreon.com/Freelanceduckhunting Jeff Coats, better known to many as “Pit Boss,” joins the podcast for a deep dive into a lifetime spent chasing ducks, training retrievers, guiding sea duck hunts, and living waterfowl culture since the early days of internet forums and VHS hunting videos. Jeff shares the story of how he went from football dreams and working blue collar jobs to becoming one of the most recognizable names in sea duck hunting on the East Coast. We discuss the evolution of sea duck hunting, the rise of online waterfowl culture, old school duck boats, guiding on the Atlantic Ocean, close encounters with sharks while hunting, retriever training, AKC hunt tests, field trials, and what it takes to produce high level dogs. Jeff also opens up about the personal experiences that pushed him toward building a life on his own terms through guiding, dogs, and waterfowl hunting. This episode is packed with stories, history, dog talk, and insight from someone who has truly lived the waterfowl lifestyle for decades. Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpetproducts.com TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: NAW18 Weatherbyhttps://weatherby.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 22m

  5. May 18

    Talking Louisiana, Family, and Waterfowl with Nate Verdin

    In this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott sits down with Nate Verdin of Falling Tide TV for a wide ranging conversation about family, fatherhood, duck hunting culture, Louisiana marshes, public land, and the deeper reasons hunters stay connected to the outdoors. The two discuss how becoming fathers changed their perspectives on life, faith, risk, and priorities. They also dive into childhood hunting memories, the emotional connection hunters have with wildlife, and the unique culture surrounding waterfowl hunting across different regions of the country. Later in the episode, Elliott and Nate revisit the flooded corn conversation, discuss public land pressure, nonresident hunting, and the growing tensions within the waterfowl community. This is less of a tactics episode and more of an honest conversation about hunting, identity, and the places that shape us. Partners:Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.comCode: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.com TideWehttps://www.tidewe.comCode: NAW18 Mammoth Guardian Dog CratesSearch Mammoth Guardian Dog Crate on Amazon or visit:https://www.mammothpet.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Contact:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 20m

  6. May 14

    Episode #271 First Amendment Auditors, Saskatchewan Ducks, and Waterfowl Travel

    Support the Show: Patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com On this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott is joined once again by good friend and host of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, Brian Halbleib. The two sit down for a wide ranging conversation covering everything from duck hunting adventures and prairie marshes to family life, nonresident hunting pressure, and even the world of First Amendment auditors. Brian talks about the emotional transition of becoming an empty nester as his daughters begin careers and move out of state. The conversation then shifts into law enforcement and public filming rights as Elliott asks Brian, a police sergeant, about the growing trend of First Amendment auditors filming inside public buildings. From there the guys dive deep into waterfowl hunting, including Saskatchewan mallard hunts, hidden marshes loaded with ducks, the Gear Roost storage system, travel hunting, Kansas nonresident regulations, scouting strategies, and how perspectives on waterfowl pressure evolve over time. This is one of those classic long form conversations that feels more like sitting around camp with friends than a formal interview. Partners:Flight Day Ammunitionhttp://www.flightdayammo.comCode: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttp://www.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 Weatherbyhttp://weatherby.com TideWehttps://www.tidewe.comCode: NAW18 Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://mammothpet.com Patreon:Patreon.com/FreelanceDuckHunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 10m

  7. May 11

    Episode #270 Remote Lakes, Waterfowl Gear and Sunday Ramblings

    On this episode of The North American Waterfowler Podcast, I give an update on recovering my YouTube channel after being hacked, talk about spending the day training with Chris Jobman and Georgie at Habitat Flats, and share details about an upcoming remote Nebraska fishing trip that I cannot stop thinking about. I also break down some of my favorite pieces of waterfowl gear and equipment that truly stand out from the rest including decoys, jackets, motors, ammo, backpacks and more. Topics include: • Recovering the Freelance Duck Hunting YouTube channel• Training dogs with Chris Jobman• Georgie’s hunt test journey• Upcoming Nebraska fishing trip• AI data center concerns at the Great Salt Lake• My favorite waterfowl gear and products Join the Patreon community:Patreon.com/FreelanceDuckHunting Contact:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Partners: TideWeCode: FDH18 Flight Day Ammunitionwww.flightdayammo.comCode: NAW10 Shotty Gearwww.shottygear.comCode: FDH10 Weatherbywww.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog CratesMammoth Pet Products Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 17m

  8. May 7

    Episode #269 Why Ducks Get Smarter Every Season w/Ben Meyers

    Contact Elliott: freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Get More Content: patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting This episode starts off all over the map in the best way possible. Elliott and Ben Meyers talk Royals baseball, shotgun issues, pattern testing, Flight Day Ammo loads, and why educated ducks become nearly impossible to finish late in the season. Ben breaks down why certain loads outperform others, the differences between 20 gauge and 12 gauge setups, and what he learned after switching back from bismuth to steel. The conversation then shifts into private land duck management, flooded corn, refuge systems, duck pressure, and how heavily hunted birds adapt to survive. Ben also shares details about a brand new blind project going in on one of their favorite timber holes and explains how years of water management can slowly “imprint” ducks onto a property. If you enjoy deep waterfowl conversation mixed with real hunting experience and honest opinions, this is a fun one. Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Weatherby Shotgunshttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 TideWehttps://www.tidewe.com Code: NAW18 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 36m
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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
    271
  • Rating
    Explicit

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