EP:406 | The Mysterious Black Duck

Gamekeeper Podcast

Mossy Oak

Land Management, Sports, Wilderness, Mossy Oak, Bottomland, Hunting, Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, Wild Turkey, Food Plot, Whitetail Deer, Gamekeeper

4.9 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2026

⏱️ 91 minutes

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This week we’re joined by serious waterfowler Chris Paradise and Brendan Shirkey, a research biologist, hunter, and punter with the Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, believed to be the oldest duck hunting club in North America. The Black Duck is a favorite among waterfowlers, yet many hunters feel they don’t see the numbers they once did. We dive into this secretive species, discussing its habitat preferences, breeding range, behavior, how to hunt it, and whether its population is truly in decl...

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0:00.0	We are so grateful. We are approaching our 400th episode.
0:06.5	That's right. And in celebration, we're going to do the 400th episode GameKeeper giveaway.
0:11.9	Bobby, there's going to be over 100 winners this time.
0:14.9	Yeah, Drake, Heavy Shot, Nut Grub, Peanut Patch, Spartan Camera, Duke Traps, Moultry, and last but not least, the grand prize from Rite. Yeah, there's also going to be a prize where we get to go turkey hunting on somebody's property. I don't think anybody's going to sign up for that. What's a prize? I'm just saying you. But speaking to sign it up, go to the Mauccio Gamekeeper website, Cliffcomcom GK giveaway. There's multiple ways to enter.
0:37.8	Get your name in now.
0:38.8	Again, there's going to be over 100 winners from some of our greatest partners out there.
0:42.2	It's been a fun run, and thanks for listening.
0:44.5	There you can.
0:44.9	We'll keep doing it for at least 400 more.
0:46.9	Well said, Doug.
0:52.6	I have Jeff Foxworthy, and welcome to Gamekeeper Podcast.
0:56.4	If you want to learn more about farming for wildlife and habitat management, then buddy, you are in the right place.
1:02.9	Join the Gamekeeper crew direct from Moseo clan enhancement studio as they discuss the latest wildlife and habitat management practices, news, and of course, hunting.
1:13.2	There's no telling what you'll learn, but I'm going to tell you, I bet it's interesting.
1:17.4	Enjoy.
1:18.3	We're live in three, two, one.
1:21.3	All right, everybody.
1:22.5	Today we're going to talk about the mystique of the mysterious black duck, the secret and elusive black duck.
1:29.7	The black malad, as they call them down here.
1:32.0	There's something special about them.
1:34.1	And let me go ahead and turn, and let's get our guest introduced.
1:37.3	We're so excited.
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