The Chasing Green Podcast

Brent Birch from the Standard Sportsman Podcast joins me today to talk about how duck hunting has changed across Arkansas and the broader flyways, especially through habitat loss, changing agriculture, pressure, and declining public-land quality. I also quickly go over the recent waterfowl population survey that was released recently. 

Ramsey Russell from Get Ducks joins me to talk about his journey into the waterfowl world. We then dive into deeper topics like the division in duck hunting right now, the dangers we face moving forward, what the future might look like. I also touch on the non resident restrictions recently put in place in Kansas.     

I sit with fellow-filmer Cade Trickey and learn about how his bare bones approach works so well for him on public land. We also dive into why he films and how the next generation is being brought into the duck world.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

I talk about a duck trip I have planned coming up soon plus give updates on the drain tile issue we saw over the past month. I also dive into a little bit into how I plan for trips.    

The North Dakota migratory management supervisor joins me today to talk the ND survey results that have been floating around social media. We dive into what the results are and why. We also talk about non resident pressure and how ND is trying to address it.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

Major League umpire Charlie Ramos sits down with me to talk about the hunt of lifetime we had last duck season. He also talks about what life is like as an MLB umpire and what his duck hunting is like in his area.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

The federal government is considering making changes that could impact the future of duck populations. This should be on the radar of every duck hunter. We dive deep into it on today's episode with Dr. Scott Stephens who has spent 30 years with ducks.   Leave comment to federal government here: https://www.ducks.org/save-the-duck-factory 

I talk about 5 tech items that has made public land duck hunting worse. I also dive into the potentially record breaking El Nino that is coming this winter. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

Former Flyway Federation Executive Director Duke Lowrie joins me to discuss how flooded corn is possibly changing duck migration. How that stacks up against warming winters and dry ag that is on the landscape. We also dive into funds mismanagement by those managing waterfowl. 

Elliot Snider and I talk about 10 common reasons that duck hunters who fail often exhibit. We also dive into the flooded corn debate that Elliot has been so involved with over the last few months.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

Expert shooter Jimmy Muller sits down with us today to teach us everything we need to know about how to be a good shot waterfowl hunting. From choosing a shotgun, to ammo, to choke, to aim fundamentals, you don't want to miss this episode. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/ 

I talk about a recent interview I did for Delta Waterfowl about how my home area of Arkansas has changed over the years. I also touch on some church issues for a moment. Then in a fun segment, I talk about the most overrated pieces of waterfowl hunting gear.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/   

Warren Coco, founder of Go-Devil talks about how he created one of the best mud motors on the planet. He also tells what it was like filming the original duck commander video with Phil Robertson and how it has stood the test of time. He also tells us how Louisiana duck hunting has changed over the last several decades since he has been duck hunting.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/    

I talk with Thomas Hoke from the YouTube channel Hoke Outdoors about his travels across the country duck hunting mainly public land and what he has learned from it. He talks about what he does to be successful in all 4 flyways and he also dives into why he does YouTube and the current state of the waterfowling world.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

I talk about the 5 levers you can pull to make ducks finish better. I also go into what's been going on recently for me.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u   Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  

I have Jordan Fromer from Duck Gun Chronicles on to hear about his best duck season ever this past year. He also tells us the story of the $1 houseboat he floated down the Mississippi river chasing ducks. Lots of good info and stories in this one. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u    

I ask Titus what has made him successful in his travels and journey hunting public land, especially pressured public land. I also ask what has been going on with the Mid Valley Mercenaries channel that many of us have grown to love. Then we talk about Titus's journey with the Lord and what that has looked like over the past year. You don't want to miss this one.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u    

I recap my recent turkey guiding experiences and detail plans for waterfowl content moving forward. 

Owen Axley joins me today to talk about his journey into the world of content creation in the hunting and fishing space.  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/ My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/ TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

Detailing my last few weeks of turkey hunting, from hunting with buddies to guiding clients. 

I detail the past few days of turkey hunting and the epic turkey hunt Elliot and I had. Then I answer some questions I got from a recent Q&A request I sent out that hits some different topics including scouting and calling questions.    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/ My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/ TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u

I talk with Stephen Sowell of Delta Waterfowl about hunter numbers, what more or less hunters means for the future of ducks and what Delta Waterfowl is doing about it. How have we gotten to the point that we are at? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ChasingGreen Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/ My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/ TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u 

I detail my top duck recipes that I have been perfecting for years and also rank duck species in taste. I also talk about some of the most helpful turkey hunting tips I've learned over the years for those wanting to get out this spring. 

I talk about the new Saskatchewan non resident restrictions that was recently put into place. Also go into why are Canada's limits so high and give some life updates. 

Breaking down the most common mistakes duck callers make when running a duck call and detailing how to fix them. Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

I talk with Senior World Champion Duck Caller Craig Wilson about how he sat out to achieve his dream of competition duck calling. Then we debate is there too much pressure in duck hunting now and is social media ruining the younger generation of duck hunters. 

I talk about the hard truth as to why some are successful when duck hunting public land and why some are not. Also talk about new Chasing Green duck calls I have for sale on the website. Then I discuss the recent loss of one of my favorite dogs.    Calls here: https://www.chasinggreenwaterfowl.com/ 

Elliot Snider from Freelance Duck Hunting and I discuss the current issues being constantly thrown back and forth online, some of the social media drama Elliot has recently gotten into and his faith in Jesus Christ that has really shaped his life the past few decades. 

I talk with Chase, founder of Shotty Gear, as we discuss ways we've been successful on public land and also the similar ways we have been successful running traffic. Chase is on limited time so we also dive into ways he's been successful with not a ton of days to hunt.    Shotty Gear: https://shottygear.com/  Also you find Shotty Gear on all the socials including his Youtube Channel.   Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

Nate Verdin from Falling Tide Tv joins me today to talk Louisiana duck hunting and toss around some of the hot topics being debated across the duck world right now. We also talk about what the future of duck hunting may look like and how we got to where we are now. 

I detail the shooting I setup I used for duck hunting this past duck season. I also give a review on the new Beretta A400 I used. I then give some of the tips I've picked up along the way that has made me a better shot. 

I go over this past duck season and how it went for me. The good, the bad and everything in-between. Then I dive into the flooded corn debate and give my perspective on the topic. 

I talk about an online debate I had with an individual about if ducks are the next buffalo or not. I also detail a recent hunt that I had with Goldenboy that turned into one I think will stick with us for a while. 

I detail my last few weeks of hunting over the holiday timeframe. I also answer some common questions I get asked about running traffic on ducks. 

I talk with Wade, founder of Decoy Central where he focuses on providing waterfowl hunters with affordable gear that actually works. We talk about our recent hunt together and then dive into Wade's multi-decade journey chasing waterfowl across multiple states. Then we talk about why and how he started Decoy Central. Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u    

I go over some tips I've picked up over the years chasing ducks in icy cold conditions. Plus I recap last week's duck hunts.    Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

Going over an epic week of hunting last week during the cold front. Had a top 5 hunt of my life while also having the worst confrontation with another hunter. I also give the tactics that I've had the most success with in dry fields.     Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

I give an update on how the hunting has been going over the past few weeks. Plus I talk about the recent weather events that has definitely drove some migration.  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u 

I dive into 3 strategies that are the big pillars to getting ducks to finish in the decoys instead of pass shooting them at 50 yards. Do these and you will get more ducks in the decoy spread. I also dive into a recent hunting trip I planned with my local church to bring back hunting camps.  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u 

Going over where the migration is currently at throughout most of the country and then answering viewer questions I've been getting. I talk about how to approach a new state. Then talk about how to setup on timber birds and also go into tips for running traffic on ducks.  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

Talking about early to mid-season ducks being more unstable and unpredictable than late season ducks. Tips for how to deal with them. I also talk about our first Prairie Drifters hunt which turned out well. Was my type of hunt.    Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

Splash may be the most underrated and under used tactic that can make a bad hunt great. I talk about my history using splash and the technique I found that changed everything in terms of how I hunt using splash.    Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u  

Jonathan Mortin from Echo Calls joins me to talk all things duck calls. From the proper way to operate, to the different type of calls, competition calling and we even dive into how Echo dominated the public land game in Arkansas for almost a decade. You don't want to miss this one.     Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe 18% Discount: CGO18 https://bit.ly/464El0u 

I talk with Brian from Migration Waterfowl Podcast about traveling to new areas to waterfowl hunt. We recap our recent duck trip together and then dive into Brian's start in the outdoor world. How he started his own hunting magazine and then transitioned to his waterfowl podcast.    Migration Waterfowl Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BKs1Rvt5jTQ1IZtuGgYZD  Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/  TideWe Discount: CGO18 for 18% off

Our hunting trip to Canada recap, going over our strategies and detailing what worked and what didn't. Then I dive into some of the most common questions I get asked including what duck call do I use, what decoys do I use and what my shotgunning setup is. 

I talk with lifelong Canadian waterfowl biologist, Dave Duncan. Dave had an extensive career studying waterfowl working for Delta Waterfowl and the Canadian Wildlife Service. We discuss the Pintail population and the recent raise in the limit allowed. We also dive into duck production and the biggest threats facing future duck populations. We talk about habitat and programs that are working to protect the future of ducks. If you love ducks, you don't want to miss this one.    Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/     

Going over my favorite tactics for duck calling that have worked time and time again. I give my general philosophy on duck calling and go into some lesser known techniques the average hunter doesn't use.    Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/ 

We took a look at the duck breeding population survey that was recently released. I give my opinion on the results while also talking about some of the common myths and misconceptions concerning the survey. I also talk about the Nebraska teal opener. We had a banger hunt in which I used my Beretta A400 for the first time.    Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/ My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com  High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/ 

Ian McNair started in his father's woodshop, learning the art of hand carving duck decoys. He clues us in on what the world of high dollar carved decoys looks like and brings us along on the journey of crafting one from scratch. We then dive into how he cofounded one of the greatest wader companies to ever do it , High N Dry.    High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/   Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/  My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com   

Starting as a cameraman for Phil Robertson at Duck Commander then transitioning to starting his own hunting brand Ducks & Co, Hunter Johnson joins us today to talk ducks. Duck & Co hunt quite a bit of public land so well learn about the strategies they use to be successful, plus learn about how Hunter sharpened his skill with a camera to make a living doing what he loves.    Ducks&Co: https://www.youtube.com/@ducksco. Prairie Drifters (My Guide Service): https://www.huntprairiedrifters.com/ My Public Land Course: https://www.chasinggreencourse.com High N Dry Waders: https://www.hndoutdoors.com/