The North American Waterfowler Elliott Snider

The episode covers a range of topics, including duck numbers, hunting trips, game of spades, and waterfowl breeding habitat. The host discusses the decline in duck numbers, the impact of drought, and the potential for shortened hunting seasons. He also shares personal updates and experiences from recent hunting and non-hunting trips.
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The conversation begins with a casual and lighthearted exchange, leading into a discussion about the guest's background, hunting experiences, and the start of his waterfowl podcast. The conversation then delves into the guest's history in law enforcement and his military experience, as well as his passion for the outdoors and camping. The guest shares his journey from the military to meeting his wife and settling down. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the guest's magazine venture, hunting experiences, and personal anecdotes. Brian Halbleib shares his journey from military service to law enforcement, his passion for hunting and fishing, and his experience as a co-host of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast. He discusses the challenges and rewards of law enforcement, the culture of waterfowl hunting, and the impact of faith on his life and community.
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Jacob Hewitt, a waterfowl biologist, discusses his research on sea duck populations in Eastern North America. He presents two chapters of his thesis at the Duck Symposium, focusing on demographic rates and recruitment of sea ducks. The study spans multiple states and regions, presenting logistical challenges and insights into the predator community. The symposium provides a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing within the waterfowl research community. Jacob Hewitt discusses the challenges of researching sea ducks, the methodology for age ratio estimates, and the ecological factors affecting sea duck populations. He also shares insights on hunting sea ducks and the importance of collaboration between scientists and hunters.
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Grant Rhodes and Dr. Kevin Ringelman discuss their research project on monitoring waterfowl broods using drones. The project aims to accurately estimate brood abundance and survival rates, which are crucial for understanding waterfowl populations and guiding conservation efforts. The use of drones equipped with thermal cameras allows for the detection and counting of ducklings, providing valuable data on productivity. Grant's project involves marking individual hens with leg bands, radio transmitters, and nasal saddles to track their movements and identify broods. This research has the potential to improve the effectiveness of conservation strategies and maximize duck production. The researchers discuss their study on waterfowl brood surveys using drones and thermal cameras. They explain the process of marking and tracking duck broods, the challenges of detecting and counting broods, and the impact of brood movements on survival. They also discuss the importance of accurate detection probability in brood surveys and the potential applications of their research in conservation and decision-making. The researchers express optimism for the future of the study and emphasize the collaborative nature of their work.
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Andrew Markhart, a waterfowl hunter from South Central Wisconsin, joins Elliott to discuss his hunting background and experiences. Andrew hunts two to three days a week and has started traveling to different areas for waterfowl hunting. He shares his experience hunting teal, wood ducks, and divers, and how he relies on past history and weather patterns to determine his hunting spots. Andrew also talks about his hunting partnership with his fiancé and how they enjoy hunting together. They plan to take hunting trips for their anniversary every year. In this conversation, Andrew M and Elliott discuss Andrew's experience hunting divers, his trips to Texas, and his journey with his hunting dog. They also talk about the importance of scouting and the learning process in waterfowl hunting.
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In this episode of the North American Waterfowl Podcast, Elliott discusses various topics including his recent updates on the boat and water situation in the Midwest. He also answers questions about the worst/best duck hunt he has ever been on, the decline in the quality of Kansas public waterfowling, and the waders and camo Raffia grass he currently uses. Elliott reflects on the challenges and frustrations he faced during a particular hunt and emphasizes the importance of patience and treating others with kindness.
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