Episode #281 Is Social Media Ruining Waterfowl Hunting?

Contact Us: [email protected] Support the Show:Patreon.com/FreelanceDuckHunting Partners: Flight Day AmmunitionPremium non-toxic waterfowl ammunition.Use code FDH10 Shotty GearPremium hunting gear built for serious waterfowlers.Use code FDH10 WeatherbyProudly carrying the Weatherby Element 2 in the marsh. Mammoth Guardian Dog CratesThe safest way to transport your retriever. In this episode of North American Waterfowler, Elliott recaps the annual Kansas River float trip, including high water conditions, storms, fishing, camping, and the adventures that unfolded along the way. The main discussion centers around a social media debate sparked by a comment claiming that social media is the worst thing that ever happened to waterfowl hunting and that modern hunters are only chasing likes and clicks. Elliott examines both the positives and negatives of social media, including poor representation of hunters, rage-bait content, community building, mentorship, education, and conservation awareness. He also asks a larger question: Why do people hunt in the first place? To wrap up the episode, Elliott introduces the new Ask Jobman feature available to Flatlander Kennels Patreon members and answers a listener question about properly introducing gunfire to a young retriever. Topics Include: Kansas River Float Trip Review Social Media and Waterfowl Hunting Ethics and Hunter Representation Why People Hunt Building Community Through Social Media Ask Jobman Introducing Dogs to Gunfire Retriever Training Tips Thanks for listening and supporting North American Waterfowler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices