Episode #21
Ep 21 - Sea Duck Hunting the Chesapeake Bay with Samson Matthews
Jon sits down with longtime friend Samson Matthews of South Marsh Outfitters to talk about sea duck hunting on the Chesapeake Bay. Samson explains what it’s like hunting from a layout boat, how longline decoy spreads work, and why shooting fast-moving sea ducks from a rocking boat is unlike any other kind of waterfowl hunting. They also discuss the history of Chesapeake Bay waterfowling, trophy species, season dates, lodging, and everything hunters should know before planning a trip. Recorded at the Delta Waterfowl Expo in Des Moines, Iowa. Learn more or book a hunt with South Marsh Outfitters: https://southmarshoutfitters.com Shop Hurricane Marsh Outfitters: https://hurricanemarsh.com ► Subscribe for more podcasts, hunts, and behind-the-scenes content ► Follow Hurricane Marsh Outfitters for new product drops, hunting content, and event updates #TurkeyHunting #Waterfowl #HuntingPodcast #FindYourXPodcast #HurricaneMarsh See all of your merchandise and products: https://hurricanemarsh.com/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@HurricaneMarshOutfitters Listen on Spotify: Find Your X Podcast Follow on Tiktok: @hurricanemarshoutfitters Follow on Instagram: @ hurricanemarshoutfitters Follow on Facebook: Hurricane Marsh Outfitters Polos https://hurricanemarsh.com/collections/polos Hats https://hurricanemarsh.com/collections/hats 0:00 Introducing Samson Matthews 1:01 Why Chesapeake Bay hunting is different 2:33 Hunting sea ducks from a layout boat 3:31 Recovering birds and mastering the shot 5:15 Close opportunities and trophy drakes 8:36 Two-man layouts and changing conditions 11:29 How longline decoy spreads work 12:44 The history of Chesapeake waterfowling 17:18 The full Eastern Shore experience 19:22 Sea duck season and planning a trip 21:36 Bucket-list species and guided hunts 22:52 How Jon and Samson became friends 24:13 What hunters need to bring 26:17 Closing
