Episode #4 of the spot burn. a storm is coming

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon talks with Scott White, General Manager of the Klamath Drainage District, about water management, refuge recovery, and how renewed flows helped wetlands and migratory birds after recent droughts. They discuss the district’s history, its role delivering Klamath River water to Lower Klamath, impacts on local communities and hunting, and plans for restoration and future habitat work. The episode also includes sponsor shoutouts and community updates; follow Klamath Drainage District on Instagram for photos and updates.

13 Sep 55min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Hosts and guests hunt dove and pigeons in Yuma along the border wall, contend with a surprise monsoon that floods fields and slows the birds, and share stories of canal rescues, helicopter flyovers, and late‑night pool antics. The episode also highlights sponsors and custom call makers, offers a special Tule Creek discount for listeners, and mixes hunting gear talk with food, camaraderie, and off‑the‑wall humor.

6 Sep 40min

Support the show! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast On Dove Season Eve the hosts run through sponsor shout-outs (Willow Creek Custom Calls, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, G&T Truck Repair, 818 Inspections, Shannon J. Kelly, SCI Sacramento) and then sit down with Derek Shewick, Wildlife Habitat Manager for the Upper Butte Basin. The conversation covers dove habitat work, planting safflower and sunflowers, banding, refuge management, and practical scouting and hunting tips. They also discuss veterans programs (VHP/SenDaVet), the value of conservation groups like SCI Sacramento, personal Ranger/Military stories, gear and ammo preferences, and local hunting plans and events leading into opening day.

1 Sep 1h 29min

Support The Filthy Spoon! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon and Robert bring listeners to Duck Days with interviews from sponsors and makers: Willow Creek Custom Calls, Duck Chugger, Tule Creek Hunting Outfitters, G&T Truck Repair and High and Dry Waders. The episode highlights new gear, sponsor shout-outs and show-floor energy. Guests include Brad Jones on the Mini Marsh call design, Jake from Tule Creek on guided hunts and lodging in Modoc County, CWA technicians on summer banding, rocket nets and swim traps, and Mike Harden on handcrafted custom calls. The episode captures community camaraderie, field stories, upcoming hunt plans and where to find the sponsors and guides online.

25 Aug 1h 14min

Support The Filthy Spoon! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Recorded live at Duck Days 2025, this episode features the Filthy Spoon crew chatting with special guests about upcoming duck and dove seasons, bookings, and local hunting properties. Sponsors and small businesses like Willow Creek Custom Calls, Duck Chugger, G&T Truck Repair, 818 Inspections, and SCI Sacramento are highlighted. Guests discuss gear and tactics — from wind blades and tangle-free blinds to calling techniques — as well as community events, banquets, and support for local youth programs. Expect practical hunting prep, event recaps, and a lively behind-the-scenes look at the waterfowl community.

25 Aug 34min

Support The Filthy Spoon! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon hosts a solo Filthy Spoon episode at Kittles Outdoors with guests Grayson and Reagan, highlighting sponsors and the upcoming Duck Days event. They cover a wild near-miss window incident, the custom Cerakote "rat-rod" shotgun and honky-tonkin' leather strap, gunsmithing work, and a lively discussion on sub-gauges, TSS shot and hunting tactics.

21 Aug 1h 13min

Support The Filthy Spoon! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon hosts Scott Vix recording from Quail Point to talk sporting clay shooting, patterning a new left-handed 20-gauge Benelli, and practical tips on footwork, gun mount, and sighting that transfer directly to duck and dove hunts. They also discuss season predictions, local bird numbers, and upcoming events like Duck Days and the State Calling Championship. The episode features sponsor shout-outs, gear and ammo talk, and an easy reminder to practice mounts and pattern your gun before the season.

18 Aug 51min

Support The Filthy Spoon! https://buymeacoffee.com/filthyspoonpodcast Jon interviews Brock Phillips and Fred Pitter of Western Plains Waterfowl about running a guide service out of Cherokee, Oklahoma, covering dry-field mallard hunts, geese, sandhill cranes, scouting, decoy spreads, and memorable band recoveries. They also discuss their lodge setup, booking approach, gear preferences, and stories from guiding in extreme weather.

15 Aug 1h 8min