How We Hunt, Call, Cook, And Laugh Through Waterfowl Season

Send us Fan MailA specklebelly mount that looks like it fought a dinosaur kicked off a duck camp conversation that turned into a "masterclass" on waterfowl. We swap real hunt stories from cornfields and windy marshes, pulling apart what actually works: scouting over guessing, honest spreads over clutter, and calling that persuades instead of screams. You’ll hear how we adapt when birds fly late, when nearby groups keep flocks in the air, and when an A-frame’s shadow ruins the show. We compare short reed goose calls to old-school flutes, talk about what makes a call break clean, and admit why some barrels force more air and more mistakes. If you’ve ever wondered why teal make good shooters miss or how to set a spread where birds truly want to land, this is your playbook.We get practical on gear without turning it into a catalog. Layouts hide better than A-frames on sunny mornings unless you can tuck into hedgerows. Pumps and beat-up semis keep cycling if you carry a small can of oil after an unexpected dunk. Budget-friendly waders and boots can outperform price tags if you maintain them and accept they’re tools, not trophies. We also zoom out to access and etiquette—farmer relationships matter, leases are rare here, and a little respect goes a long way when fields are small and pressure runs high.Food ties it together. Goose becomes gold with a long saltwater soak, thin slicing, and a marinade of soy, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, garlic, pepper, and a humble steak spice—then a low, steady smoke until it’s addictive jerky. Ducks shine two ways: quick butter sear in bite-sized pieces or scored, skin-on, crisped like a bistro plate. Teal are tiny and tender, wood ducks are oak-sweet, black ducks bring heft. Along the way, we trade stories about dogs, long retrieves, and the one-bird-left pressure that makes legends or punchlines.If waterfowl is your season, you’ll find tactics you can use next weekend and laughs you’ll recognize from your own blind. Subscribe, share this with a hunting buddy, and drop a review to help more folks find the show. Got a name for our glorious goose mascot? Send it in—best pick gets a hat.Check us out on Facebook  Hunts On Outfitting, or myself Ken Marr. Reach out and  Tell your hunting buddies about the podcast if you like it, Thanks!