Episode # 42 Christmas cheer, Hitch hiking and Beer!

Episode 2 of Spot Burn reviews early-season duck hunting: flooded blinds, mixed results across refuges and clubs, and standout hunts from guides and listeners. Guests share stories about slow hunts, clever speckle-bellied geese, and the realities of hunting in October. Jon  talks gear (notably high-and-dry waders), public-land etiquette, upcoming events, and plans for November and December hunts, with practical updates and community news for waterfowlers.

30 Loka 1h 12min

Jon and Robert run through a packed episode full of hunt prep: sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek, Duck Chugger, Tule Creek and more), blind-building techniques with hog panels and roll-tops, decoy logistics, and upcoming guided hunts. They also tackle a website crash that disrupted bookings, share stories from recent hunts, praise key club helpers, and swap road‑and‑life anecdotes while gearing up for the season.

27 Loka 51min

This episode covers a strange, mixed-opening duck season with wide-ranging reports — some hunters crushed it while others saw almost nothing. Hosts and callers discuss rice harvest progress, blind brushing, refuge water issues, and standout moments from the grasslands, including banded birds and memorable hunts. Guests include guides and regulars (Jason, Vince, Mark, Andrew) who share hunt updates, gear notes, and plans for the season. The show also highlights community, local podcasts, and sponsor High and Dry Waders.

23 Loka 1h 22min

On this episode the hosts introduce sponsor shout-outs and sit down with Bill Weller of Farmer's Brewing to discuss the brewery's origins, making beer with locally grown rice, retrofitting equipment, the success of Farmer’s Light, canning during COVID, new cider plans, and the community of duck hunters that frequent the tap room after a duck or goose hunt in the area.

20 Loka 56min

Jon sits in for a solo episode with ranch owner Matt on Duck Season Eve, sharing sponsor shoutouts, hunting memories, and behind-the-scenes stories about managing a duck club. From Gray Lodge tales to club levee work, dogs, teal calling and opening day prep, they cover the culture and craft of California waterfowling. The conversation mixes practical hunting tips, vintage bar and taxidermy anecdotes, and reflections on family land stewardship, all set at a Napa County ranch as they get ready for opening day.

18 Loka 1h 27min

we cover pre-spot burn plans, the impact of recent rain on rice harvests, how th  Northeast and Oregon openers are going so far. we  also talk about this years spotburn sponsor High & Dry waders, recap recent hunts and banded birds, and share local hunting updates. Plus details about the Farmer's Brewery kickoff event, upcoming podcast guests, partner shoutouts, and an open invite for hunters to join the show or swing by this weekend. Short, casual, and packed with season info.

16 Loka 22min

In this episode Jon and Robert sit down at Slough House with Jason from Fowl Pursuer Outdoor Adventures to announce his new Gridley hunting lodge and share season news. Jason describes the lodge features — lodging, breakfast and dinner, a shop/bar hangout, dog kennels, a cleaning station and freezer, and space for boats and trailers — plus booking details for hunters. The hosts also cover local hunting topics including pintails, rice country tactics, blinds, gear, social media and refuge hunting, and highlight sponsors and outfitters to support this season.

13 Loka 1h 8min

Guided duck and goose opener in Northeast California at Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters: the crew scored 28 birds in an hour, including surprising mallards working a dry grain field and several big honkers. Highlights include coordinated calling, successful use of custom calls, a sprig among the mallards, and lively blind etiquette. The episode also covers guide Jake’s setup, outstanding lodging and food, sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Shannon Kelly, Duck Chugger), gear recommendations, and the group’s memorable mishaps — a forgotten shotgun, a flat tire, and early-morning chaos — with plans to hunt water in the afternoon.

5 Loka 32min