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In our latest episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast, host Joel Brice had the opportunity to speak with gun expert Marty Sands about punt guns and big-bore shotguns. Have you ever wanted to learn more about market hunting? Sands breaks down the history behind market hunting and the truth about how these large firearms were used. Listen to the full episode now on your favorite streaming platform.

Migration is picking up across the flyways! With seasons opening across parts of North America, Delta's chief conservation officer Joel Brice and waterfowl programs director Matt Chouinard are checking in with regional directors across the U.S. and Canada to get the latest reports from the field. Have a question about migration or want us to cover something specific in next week's update? Leave a comment below. Listen to the full episode on your favorite streaming platform. Migration Updates are

Step back into a era of waterfowl hunting when massive punt guns and big-bore shotguns were part of the marsh. In the latest episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast, host Joel Brice sits down with punt gun expert Marty Sands to explore the history of these large firearms, how they were loaded and used, and the stories behind them. Sands provided a fascinating look at the guns, methods, and traditions that helped shape waterfowling history. Listen to the full episode on your favorite stre

Hunters are required to make a reasonable attempt to retrieve a bird. Whether you're sending your dog to make the retrieve or making the attempt yourself, knowing when and how to make that effort is an important part of the hunt. In the latest Field Notes episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter Podcast, host Joel Brice sits down with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agent Rich Grosz to discuss the lawas surrounding the attempt to recover a bird and what hunters should know before opening d

Migration Updates are back, and that means hunting season is here! As seasons open across North America, Delta's chief conservation officer Joel Brice and waterfowl programs director Matt Chouinard are checking in with regional directors across the U.S. and Canada to get the latest reports from the field. The birds are moving, and conditions are changing, so know before you go. Watch the full Migration Update for the latest from the flyways. Listen now on your favorite streaming platform. Migrat

In the latest Field Notes episode of The Voice of The Duck Hunter Podcast, Joel Brice, Delta's Chief Conservation Officer, sits down with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agent Rich Grosz to talk about some of the common opening day infractions hunters should be aware of before heading into the field, including signing your Federal Duck Stamp. If you've gotten your Duck Stamp, don't forget to sign it before opening day. It's one of the small things that can be easy to overlook when getting

Ever wondered how we band a duck? We're taking you behind the scenes with Jake Bushaw, Delta's field research manager, to show you how it's done. Watch as he guides Christy Sweigart, Delta's associate magazine editor and creative writer, step-by-step through the process. If you harvest a banded duck this season, be sure to report it. Every report provides valuable data that helps researchers understand waterfowl movement, survival, and populations.

"I know, like I've said before, that I would rather hunt ducks than anything. I love it, you know. So if there's anything I can do to help keep the ducks around and be able to hunt, I'm all — I'm all for it." — Doug, McNary National Wildlife Refuge volunteer At McNary National Wildlife Refuge in Burbank, Washington, volunteers like Doug are stepping up to help care for the refuge and resource they value. Their commitment shows what hunters can do when they give their time and effort to support t

Outdoor content creator and educator Carlie Bodiford joined host Joel Brice on the latest episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, “Hunting, Social Media & the Future of Conservation,” to share how she overcame one of the biggest barriers to getting into duck hunting: knowing what you don’t know. Listen now on your favorite streaming platform or watch on The Voice of the Duck Hunter YouTube channel: https://loom.ly/IZFpWE8