Purely Public guest, Blake Mann joins the podcast to talk ducks and strategies that help him and his crew stay consistent in south Indiana.    Mann originally from Kentucky relocated with his family to Indiana as franchise owners with the world renowned McDonalds Corporation.  Blake shares how business strategies within McDonalds has helped be successful chasing ducks and shares some helpful tips learned as a self taught enthusiast to kill more birds!    Thank your for giving this episode a listen! 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares his recent review of a very tough duck season and revisits some public hunting etiquette issues that many need to learn or possibly re-learn!    The season is less than three weeks from over and duck depression is soon to set in!  Make the most of the final countdown! 

Gage Kaiser - @gage_kize - KIZEGUY #2 joins the Purely Public podcast!  Coach Kaiser has enjoyed a phenomenal year all around and discusses growing up a public land duck hunter, lessons he has learned and the value of solo hunts.  Stories and helpful hints are laced in along the way!  Jump on board and give it a listen! 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares a brief Oklahoma second half split update.  Things that we can't control and deal with as we chase ducks on public ground - "it is what it is!"  Kaiser shares about navigating in dense fog and grades the current state of duck hunting this season in his home state of Oklahoma.  Conditions are tough and the public duck hunting has become a young man's game - not for the weak of heart or knees as well!  

On this episode of the Purely Public podcast, host Chris Kaiser is joined by public land grinder, Jeffrey Duclos from Wilmington, North Carolina.   Jeffrey shares strategies that include inland marshes as well as coastal diver hunts.  Originally hailing from Massachusetts he also heads back home for several hunts each season.   Discussions include handling public pressure, inland alligators and a Labradoodle retriever that does it all! Hope you enjoy the listen!  

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares a brief season split update and a few personal rants regarding "shot chasing", the social media influencers, being trolled and a biblical response to being called a hypocrite for his faith in Christ!  

On this episode of Purely Public - Matt Kaiser jumps back on to discuss his recent purchase of his first hunting retriever and shared details of his training regiment in the first year with his pup.  Listeners can gain some tips and hints on what goes into the daily discipline of training your own working dog and the fulfilling reward of raising a hunting partner for several seasons ahead! 

Host Chris Kaiser responds to a few listeners requests to share more details on tips and strategies on how to blend in without a permanent blind on public land.  Hear details on key ways to stay hidden and undetected by ducks where ever you hunt them.  Listeners will learn how important having a backdrop and using shadows along with other veteran lessons learned from chasing waterfowl on public ground. 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser introduces one of his four boys - Matt Kaiser - KIZEGUY #3 to join the podcast sharing life lessons growing up with a father that is a public land duck hunting lunatic!  "MK" talks lessons learned from college baseball that translate back to skills and mindsets for the public duck hunting pursuit!  Listeners will gain some solid insight from a young man that has become highly independent in the chase of staying consistent on public land waterfowl. 

Special guest from central Ohio, Jackson Cottingham joins the Purely Public podcast to share his story and talk all things ducks!    Jackson has created a game call business out of his garage named Genesis Game Calls and can custom make goose and duck calls for the navy hunter who wants a specific sound or style.    Listeners will hear a faith packed edition of duck hunting knowledge and tips from this young public land grinder that is making strides annually to stay with and harvest more birds as he learns every step of the way! 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares tips, strategies and encouragement to the "weekend warriors" that can only chase ducks on Saturdays and Sundays.   A few helpful tips to help those with limited time frames and opportunities to hunt ducks.  Listeners may gain some wisdom to keep the pace and work to stay on ducks even if it is just weekends!  Give it a listen!   

Purely Public podcast guest @sirthomaslewis joins host @chriskaiserfca to talk all things ducks in the great state of Louisiana!  Learn about the styles of hunts that dominate the southern end of the Mississippi Flyway that includes coastal marshes to the Atchafalaya Basin region with some rice fields mixed in!  Thomas shares interesting insight to young and older hunters alike that will add value to everyone chasing ducks on public ground! 

From the Land of 10,000 Lakes - public land duck hunter, Jaelend Williams shares insight and strategies he uses to stay consistent on ducks in Minnesota.  Listeners will enjoy the stories of mixed bag hunts and phenomenal access Minnesota natives experience.  Jaelend shares some of his favorite hunts along with the joy of introducing a new retriever as his hunting companion this season!  You won't want to miss this podcast from another sold out public duck hunters here in the US! 

You're only as good as your circle of friends!   On this episode, host Chris Kaiser shares how to create a trusted group of public land duck hunting buddies!   What does it take for you to add value to the group?  How can you build trust and confidence to grind through the entire season?  Kaiser shares vintage stories of how to create value - stay consistent and also how to get black listed!  No one wants to be "voted off the island" but it happens!  Trust takes years to build - seconds to lose - and a lifetime to repair!   The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them! 

The 2025 Duck Season is here - are you ready???   This episode is filled with helpful strategies and ways to successfully prepare for duck hunting on your public ground!    Start looking for ducks - not just "ducky" looking spots!  Can you hide and conceal all your hunters where birds are located?  How do the ducks approach and use locations with the predominant wind?  Can you get to the hole in the dark or in the fog safely and effectively?    These questions and knowing "WHY" ducks are where you find them are covered in this episode of Purely Public!   

The Purely Public Duck Hunting podcast is joined by Florida public land hunter - @zachscott_6 Listen along as Zach shares his self-taught hunting successes since high school and all he has learned from chasing ducks all over the state of Florida!  A Florida Gator at heart - Zach shares what it is like hunting ducks along side of true swamp alligators as well as pursuing birds on tidal flats, ocean sand bars and mangrove trees.  New as well as veteran duck hunters will gain some knowledge and enjoy this episode for sure!  

Host Chris Kaiser shoots from the hip today after recent conversations with a few new followers about calling and trafficking flight line birds.  Learn key advice to help you read ducks and the things you're looking forward to turn and finish em!  Takes time and experiences but it starts from the first flight of the morning hunt.  Kaiser discusses timing - calling at the "tails and tips" of the ducks and more stories from decades of hunting them! 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares 5 Can't Miss Duck Recipes that he enjoys bringing wild ducks to table fare over the 40 plus seasons of hunting these game birds.  Wild game is tricky to prepare at times because it has no additives, fillers and is pure low fat protein. Ducks and geese makes for great table fare if prepared correctly.  Listeners will learn some quick and easy recipes to prepare wild duck for the table inside this episode. 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser shares lessons learned from over 25 years of pursuing ducks on public water from a canoe!  Simplifying the sport and strategies relating to the life lesson book "All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" from author Robert Fulghum.   This podcast focuses on the basics of hunting ducks from a smaller watercraft that relates to many regions and areas of hunting ducks on public! 

Purely Public host Chris Kaiser weighs in on the topic of using a drone to scout for ducks on public land.  Drone use is illegal in many states for scouting and pursuit of game animals and remains legal in several others.   Chris shares his personal experiences using a drone, what got him into the drone game - the good, the bad and the ugly including recently losing a drone to the elements!  Whatever side you fall on with the new tools of drone scouting - you will want to take a listen to hear more about the topic and what many can learn from the use of this technique.