Last Stop Waterfowl Outdoors Podcast

The Gear That Changed Duck Hunting Forever

From waxed canvas to robo ducks — 18 products that changed duck hunting forever. We run them oldest to newest: the Barbour waxed jacket, Browning Auto-5, P.S. Olt D-2, S

What A Season Costs: 1999 vs. Today

In 1999, Louisiana killed 2.5 million ducks — still the state record — and a whole season's licenses cost $31. So what happened? This episode runs the receipts, category

Duck Camp Stereotypes: Which One Are You?

Every duck camp has the same cast of characters. We run through all of them rapid-fire — the kazoo caller, the greenhead purist, the Sitka fashion show, the camp chef, th

Mailbag Q&A: Surface Drives, Public Land & Juvenile Ducks

Here you go: Listener questions take over this episode. Surface drives , scouting and accessing public land, and early season hunts produce more juveniles — plus chokes,

Squirrel Opener Recap: Ewing's Grocery, Étouffée & Big Fox Squirrels

Opening weekend of squirrel season is in the books. Huge fox squirrels over two days at hunt camp — stalking them quietly on a hot, humid Saturday and Sunday morning as a

Where It All Started: Squirrel Season in Evangeline Parish

Before the ducks, before the lease, before any of it — there was a single crack-barrel shotgun and the woods behind the house." In this episode, we go back to where it a

My Motion Decoy Hotlist For Finishing More Ducks In 2026

Want to finish more ducks over your decoy spread in 2026? In this episode of the Last Stop Waterfowl Outdoors Podcast, I’m breaking down my Top 7 Motion Decoys for the 20

The Unwritten Code - Etiquette, Ego & Community on Public Land

Public-land duck hunting comes with rules—but there’s also an unwritten code. In this episode, we talk about hunting etiquette, ego, competition, respecting other hunters

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