Purely Public Duck Hunting Podcast

Quit Crying & Go Hunting!

Host Chris Kaiser expands on a recent quote from friend Kirk McCullough that "with all the mechanical and electronic technology allowed to duck hunt - ducks have utilized that to possibly educate themselves, possibly imprinting on that technology without us realizing it!" 
 
Kaiser challenges public land hunters to learn daily -  to get up off the couch and simply go hunting!  Stop bickering and crying -  just go hunt! 

Adapt or Die - Navigating the Off Season Talking All Things Ducks!

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser takes on the true off season covering several topics of interest and some controversy regarding public land duck hunting. 
 
The off season is where lots of "talking and listening" happen from social media sites and Kaiser addresses some that have surfaced the past few weeks. 
 
Tips and strategies include decoy basics, water movement lessons and simple encouragement to adapt or die on the vine as a public duck hunter! Learning to adjust and change can be the difference between success and failure! 

Dalton Johnson - Coastal Western Washington Public Land Duck Hunter

Dalton Johnson from the coastal western Washington area joins the Purely Public Duck Hunting Podcast talking saltwater puddle duck hunting! 
 
Johnson, an English professor from Grays Harbor College in Washington state shares his wisdom and strategies that lead to success harvesting dabbling ducks along the coast. 
 
Listeners will hear captivating stories and lessons that include the value of a great hunting retriever and finding success on a small budget!

My 2025-26 Duck Season Journal - Benefits learned from journaling this season.

Host Chris Kaiser shares the analytics of his recently completed duck season journal.  
 
Lessons can be learned each and every season from writing down the details and logistics of your hunts whether good or bad!
 
Kaiser shares some key take aways from a very tough season in Oklahoma and how they managed to kill a few ducks every hunt.  Although nearly record low numbers in hunts and harvest - there always seem to be highlights and benefits gained along the way if you take the time to journal!  

The 2025-26 Oklahoma Season Round-Up with 4 Die Hard Public Land Hunters

The Purely Public Duck Hunting podcast special guests - Clayton Barbour @barbour_18 - Ethan Bakker @Ethan.bakker9 - Brody Hensley @duckman097 and Patrick McCauley @p.mccauley10 jump on and rehash the 2025-26 Oklahoma Duck season - the struggles and highlights and everything in between! 
 
These guys all have solid public land experience and hunt a minimum of 30 days a season here in the state.
 
Listeners may hear and learn new tips and tricks from these fellas as they retell and relive this past season! 
 

It is Finished! Duck season is over and time to regroup, rebuild and grow!

Host Chris Kaiser shares how the Youth/Veteran Hunt in Oklahoma ended while exposing some false narratives about the hunting industry and misleading messaging from influencers within the duck hunting culture. 
The truth about the issues with duck numbers from other podcasts and guests are discussed as well as highlights and lowlights of the past duck season! 

Mother Nature remains UNDEFEATED - Winter Storm Fern brings ducks to the south!

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares what took place in the final weekend of the 2026 Oklahoma duck season as Winter Storm Fern brought record snowfall and low temps to the southern end of the Central flyway.
 
Scouting and preparation began weeks in advance and listeners may also pick up on strategies that helped Kaiser and company harvest ducks before, during and after the storm hit Oklahoma! 
 
Give it a listen! 

Better Late Than Never- Winter Storm Advisory for the Last Weekend

As a Winter Storm Advisory heads towards Oklahoma, host Chris Kaiser shares some cold weather tips and tricks to stay safe, warm and dry as hunters prepare to chase public ducks for one last time! 
 
 

Special Guest - Perrin Mikitish - Boise, Idaho - Pacific Flyway Public Land Hunter

Idaho native, Perrin Mikitish joins the podcast to talk about the Pacific Flyway extravaganza of public duck hunting! 
 
One of the most mature and grounded 21 year olds you may ever hear that has entered the public duck hunting game!  
 
Perrin shares great insight and an uncommon joy for chasing ducks, fish and pheasant while introducing several of his friends to the outdoors and this crazy pursuit of public land ducks! 
 
This one is a refreshing reminder to old and young that there is some great young men and women entering our outdoor world with the right heart and minds!  Give it a listen! 

Don't Grow Weary! Finish the Season Strong!

Podcast host Chris Kaiser shares his thoughts on having the correct mindset on finishing the duck season as strong as possible! 
Too many hunters put so much emphasis on full straps, big stacks and limits!  As you grow older and wiser, you will learn to cherish each day out in the marsh or timber and begin to live for each day you are given! 
Don't grow weary because in due time you will reap a harvest!  Count on it!