Last Stop Waterfowl Outdoors Podcast

Things Duck Hunters Won't Admit

Let’s be honest… there are some things every duck hunter has done, thought, or said that we would NEVER admit to the rest of the duck-hunting community.In this episode, I

10 Things Every Duck Hunter Should Do Before Opening Day

From checking your shotgun and patterning your gun to going through your decoys, inspecting your gear, servicing your boat and trailer, scouting new areas, and getting yo

Best Budget Shotguns of 2026...You Don't Need $2,000 To Kill Ducks

Do you really need to spend $2,000 or more on a duck shotgun? I don't think so.In this episode of Last Stop Waterfowl Outdoors, I break down some of the best budget-frien

Stop Guessing Your Choke — Match It to Your Hunt for Cleaner Kills

Choosing the right choke tube can make or break your waterfowl hunt. In this video, I break down how different chokes perform in real hunting situations and why matching

What Happened to Boat Buying at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops?

Boat buying at big outdoor retailers like Cabela's & Bass Pro Shops used to feel enjoyable and dependable — but many customers say the experience has changed in recent ye

High-Dollar vs. Budget Waders: Let's Break It Down!

Looking for the best waders for your next duck hunt but torn between high-dollar and budget options? In this video, we give you our take on the differences between premiu

Has Modern Day Duck Hunting Become a Rich Man's Sport?

In this episode, we dive deep into a hot-button topic that many waterfowlers are starting to ask: Has duck hunting become a rich man's sport? From rising lease prices and

Viewer Question Answered: Public Land Waterfowl Hunting Explained

In this episode, we’re diving into a viewer question that every waterfowl hunter eventually runs into—how do you actually determine what’s public land versus private, and

Short-Stopping Ducks: Myth or Reality?

In this episode, I’m giving my personal take on one of the biggest debates in modern waterfowl hunting — short-stopping ducks. Is it real, or is it just something hunters

Are Motion Decoys Losing Their Edge on Public Land Hunts?

In this episode, we dive into the ongoing debate about motion decoys on public hunting grounds. When spinning wing decoys first hit the scene, they completely changed the

Is Social Media Killing Public Land Hunting?

In this opinion-driven discussion, we tackle one of the most heated debates in the hunting world — is social media and modern tech the real reason our public hunting land

When the Weather Isn’t Right… Water Motion Becomes EVERYTHING in the Timber

Public land timber ducks see a ton of pressure, and on those calm “dead” weather days, water motion can make all the difference. In this video, we break down why adding r

State vs. State: Is Out-of-State Pressure Ruining Public Waterfowl?

In this episode, we dive into one of the hottest and most controversial topics in modern waterfowl hunting — the growing tension surrounding out-of-state hunters on publi

Are Hybrid Surface Drives About to Change Waterfowl Hunting Forever?

From longtails to modern hybrids, mud motors have completely changed the game in waterfowl hunting. In this video, we break down the evolution of duck hunting motors, why

The Duck Calls We Kept Reaching For in 2025-2026 Duck Season

This topic was highly requested, so we decided to break down the duck calls that stayed on our lanyards during the 2025-2026 duck season. As we pulled calls straight out

Closing the Season: What the 2025–26 Louisiana Duck Season Taught Us

The 2025–26 Louisiana duck season has come to an end, and we’re taking one last trip into the blind to recap it all. From lessons learned in the field to unforgettable me

The Shift In the Waterfowl Shotgun Market

The waterfowl shotgun market doesn’t look like it did 10–20 years ago, and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, we break down the shift from legacy American brands

Influenced by Duck Dynasty, Defined by the Hunt | Bryan Isleno

Bryan Isleno joins me in the duck blind to talk about how Duck Dynasty helped spark his passion for waterfowl hunting and how that early influence shaped the hunter he is

From Army Service to the Duck Blind: A Louisiana Hunt with David Lemoine

Join me live from the duck blind in Louisiana with my good friend David Lemoine, a 20-year Army veteran and lifelong waterfowl hunter. We talk hunting strategies, share s

Warm Temps, Late Flights: Hunting Success During Louisiana’s Second Split

The second split of Louisiana’s duck season is officially underway, but a mid-winter heat wave has thrown a curveball at the migration. In this episode, we break down how