The Voice of the Duck Hunter – A Delta Waterfowl Podcast

#109 | What the 2026 Duck Numbers Mean for Next Hunting Season

The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. What do they tell us about where duck populations are headed and what hunters could see next fall? Joel Brice, Dr. Frank Rohwer, Dr. Todd A

Field Notes: The Duck Numbers Are In: 2026 BPOP Reaction | Ep. 06

The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Todd Arnold break down the latest duck population numbers, react to the results, an

Field Notes: What impact does hunting have on duck populations? | Ep. 05

In this Field Notes episode, Dr. Todd Arnold explains how hunting impacts overall duck populations. Does hunting matter? Yes, but... there are much larger and more import

Ep. 108 | Why Duck Hunters Need to Stand Together | Waterfowl Roundtable

This week on The Voice of the Duck Hunter, some of the biggest voices in waterfowl come together for a special roundtable recorded at the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Exp

Field Notes: Delta Waterfowl Takes Action to Protect Wetlands & Duck Hunters | Episode 04

In recent weeks, Delta’s policy team has worked with conservation partners, lawmakers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and more than 220 Delta chapters across 44 stat

Ep. 107 | Why HEVI Changed

A new look. The same commitment to performance. In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, we sit down with Scott Turner and Wade Shoemaker to explore the HEVI reb

Ep. 106 | Why Serious Duck Hunters Trust Rob Roberts Custom Gun Works

From custom shotgun builds to decades of innovation, Rob Roberts has earned a reputation as one of the premier names in waterfowl hunting. We sit down with Rob to talk ab

Ep. 105 | Why Every Duck Hunter Needs Hearing Protection | Wes Christ of SoundGear

Every shotgun blast leaves a lasting impact on your hearing—but it doesn't have to. In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Wes Christ of SoundGear joins u

Field Notes: Duck Hunters Aren’t the Problem: Inside the Numbers | Episode 03

A fast‑moving Field Notes breakdown with Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Todd Arnold, digging into the data behind Frank’s headline‑grabbing claim that duck hunting does not neg

Ep. 104 | PFAS Found in Mallards & Wood Ducks | Sean Strom

PFAS, often called "forever chemicals," have now been detected in mallards and wood ducks, raising new questions about water quality, wildlife health, and what it could m

Field Notes: How Are Early Teal Seasons Set? | Episode 02

In this episode, we dive into what goes into setting the early teal season, including how wildlife managers use population data and harvest information to determine when

Ep. 103 | Will Oregon Ban Hunting? Breaking Down the PEACE Act (IP 28)

In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel Brice sits down with Cyrus Baird, Chris Hoon, and Ryan Brunson to discuss Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 (IP28

Field Notes | 2026 Duck Hunters Expo | Episode 01

In this special Field Notes episode, host Joel Brice sits down with Chris Williams, Senior Director of Industry Partnerships at Delta Waterfowl, to give listeners a previ

Ep. 102 | How to transport ducks legally. | Rich Grosz & Jay Pilgrim

From daily limits and transport rules to tagging requirements, gifting birds, and freezer storage, this episode dives into the laws every duck hunter needs to understand

Ep. 101 | How possession limits work. | Rich Grosz & Jay Pilgrim

What exactly is a possession limit? How many ducks can you legally have in your freezer? Can your buddy “give” you birds? And what are the most common mistakes hunters ma

Ep. 100 | Joel Reacts to 100 Episodes of The Voice of the Duck Hunter.

100 episodes later, we’re taking a look back. To celebrate the 100th episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel sits down to revisit a handful of memorable moments fr

Ep. 99 | The Future of Ducks: What Delta Is Researching Right Now

Delta Waterfowl’s 2026 Research Roster is here, and in Episode 99 of The Voice of the Duck Hunter podcast, Dr. Jay VonBank and Dr. Todd Arnold join host Joel Brice and br

Ep. 98 | How Delta Waterfowl Is Fighting for Duck Production (John Devney Interview)

You hear about wars, politics, and trillions being spent—but as a duck hunter, where do you go to understand the policies that actually impact ducks and the future of hun

Ep. 97 | 2026 Duck Season Outlook: What We’re Seeing Right Now | Matt Chouinard & Mike Buxton

Each spring, official waterfowl surveys help shape the outlook for duck seasons across North America—but at Delta Waterfowl, we don’t wait for reports. Our teams are on

Ep. 96 | Rebuilding America’s Refuges | Director Brian Nesvik

Delta Waterfowl is leading the charge among non-government conservation groups to rebuild the staffing and infrastructure of America’s national wildlife refuges through i