The show is for kids and should air on the disney channel

when in doubt blame Duck Dynasty!

You guys are a joke!

your saying that the show has not brought more attention to the sport and added hunters?

What I dont understand is that the show is actually ABOUT duck hunting the way that liberals are trying to make things better for everyone.

THere is hardly any duck hunting in the show at all.

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It's like this. I know bikers who blame the show Sons of Anarchy for the increase in so called "hardcore bikers" Which in reality are just weekend riders . It goes the same with some folks that watch American Hoggers [stupid program] But a few guys I know claim to be hardcore hog hunters now . Walking Dead increase of folks preparing for the end of the world and forming "zombie task forces" any way you look at it there is always going to be a following of these shows and people who think they can do what these folks are doing [ in their minds better ] . Buck commander is starting to get a following as well now even more with Luke Bryan an Jason Aldean joining the pro staff . DD really hardly ever shows the guys Duck Hunting . If anything you would think there would be more folks out there wanting to start their own reality show or be a comic . Same goes with the show " shipping Wars " I work for a large trailer company, I can not tell you how many guys come in every day or so wanting to buy a Gooseneck trailer or other large trailer because they say the are going to start "Hot shotting" or start going on the same website where those people do an start bidding to get on the show . My wife works at a large moving company an every week is getting calls from people wanting to come to their warehouse and film their own version of "Storage wars " It's going to be what it's going to be .

Then I question your sanity because as much fun as it is to call in and shoot ducks they taste like crap. Deer is good eating.

Say what you want about the Duck Commander crew. But I have been a Phil Robertson fan for the past 15 years and as far as I can tell he hasn't changed one bit.

Watch the video below....I believe he is being sincere and they aren't doing this show JUST for the money. Don't get me wrong i'm sure they don't mind the extra millions but it sure seems like you guys are just trying to find someone to blame. This is a GREAT family with solid values. As a Christian I can really appreciate what they are doing.



I can guarantee 99.9% of you guys whining would JUMP at the opportunity to have someone come film you for millions of dollars.

"It's all Duck Dynasty's fault I can't kill ducks!!!!"

You obviously don't know how to cook ducks.

I was in Academy and Bass Pro Shops on Black Friday. In both stores I witnessed newbies grabbing the triple threat by duck commander. Being the helpful guy that I am, I asked how long they've been duck hunting and everyone of them said it was their first season. Needless to say they walked out with the triple threat after I told them to get something with a single or double reed. I hope they have iron lungs.

I agree with DCCowboy. I work in the saltwater aquarium business, and we get quite a few customers as a result of "Tanked" and "Fish Tank Kings". Entertainment media, especially television shows, is having a major influence on society. It's good for some, and bad for others.

I agree that the untrained new hunters need some guidance and mentoring, but until then, they're just flaring more birds my way.

I know what you mean ! It also goes the same for "American Idol" and the "voice" how about "masterchef" or Hell's Kitchen ?? People wanting to sing gives real singers a bad taste im sure just like people wanting to cook gives good chefs a headache lol it could be the same as someone eating a bunch gaining weight just to be like the biggest loser ??

im just glad its some type of show at least involved with hunting getting big instead of a show that involves peta or ARA types

All proceeds of the show should go to charity

Now u are talking

Awesome, gotta blame somebody.

Don't get me wrong. I have loved the DC crew for over 20 years. Long before Duck Dynasty or Duck Commander TV. I even have some original Duck-a-holic videos on VHS. I just think the show is grounded in family oriented, God focused fun and there are a lot of new folks in our past time than even a year ago.

More hunters is actually a good thing. More Federal Duck stamps, DU and Delta memberships and Texas licenses equate to $$$ for ducks. I just hate that our forum marginalizes new hunters and makes fun of them for trying to learn to do what we all love. Like Phil says, "Hunting makes you Happy, Happy, Happy!"

Id like to see more folks with a DC call sitting at the city park listening to ducks and honing their skills. Study the birds and learn to hunt like we all did at some point.

Press On!
Welcome to becoming a true Duck-a-Holic.

Hats off to Phil Robertson. He is sincere in his beliefs and has helped introduce hunting to a lot more people. As Si would say "That's a fact Jack."

He built a multi-million dollar company from absolutely nothing. You've got to give him props for that.

I've known Mr. Phil since I was a kid going fishing with my grandfather down the river from his place. He's good people. A very astute businessman. He and Miss Kay have always treated my family with kindness and love.

I rarely watch DD but I've been a DC supporter for years. I still have my original DC wooden call and use it. Good for him and his family for living the American dream. Now if he can just keep the government's redistribution efforts away...

I do blame DD for an increase in new hunters this year. It can be very frustrating to try and get away from them on the duck marsh when they are everywhere thick as flies. It kinda puts a damper on some mornings when you get a bad taste, but I bet if you were truly on the x, not just half a$$ on what you thought was the x, you will still shoot birds no matter who's around. Look at what Rob does every weekend, he tells you where he hunts and all but challenges you to come hunt beside him and kill a better strap than him. The "barnies" were there before DD, and will be there long after, just the way of the sport.

As far as helping them out, what would you do if someone pulled up in your spread and tried to mentor you after a hunt? What if they don't like your calling or your shooting? We have all had those hunts were the birds weren't working like we wanted to so we sky blasted a few times. I try to not make a habit of it, but I have been guilty of it just like you have! Just saying its hard to go teach a complete stranger how to duck hunt when you don't know how long he has done it or if he wants your help!

Its all about respect and who raised you to be a duckhunter

I don't watch because it is incredibly staged but most of my students watch it and 99.9% of them have never hunted a day in their life and DD has not influenced them to.

That being said, I too get tired of the influence on culture and some of the inconsiderate jerks that do join our sport, though I can't say that is DD's fault. The Beave is right, respect and who taught that respect play the largest role in how someone conducts themselves in the outdoors. The original post by Wood Duck is refreshing, that he and others will take the time to assist and teach people the ethics of our sport is commendable.

We all want that hole to ourselves, but for those of us under 50, our hunting rights may be more threatened than we realize and with a continuously decreasing hunter recruitment, increasing land development, and increasing influence from loud and active minorities we face a real and active threat. I want my children to have the freedom to hunt and we must take steps now to achieve that. If you don't believe me, talk to someone from the north east that has hunted for 30 or 40 years and see how things have changed there.

Been watching their Duckmen VHS before I even started hunting. My cousin always hunted and gave me a video to watch. He said duck hunting was fun....this was early 90's.

I didn't have anyone to take me hunting. My father didn't hunt. I was a kid, I had no deer lease, no family land. So where did I set up my first hunt? Public land. Did I make a few mistakes? YES! I had to learn by trail and error. Internet wasn't around then with all the information. I bought a book at BPS and learned it from reading a real paper book. LOL!

Times have changed.

BTW back then, the lake I hunted, was full of knuckle heads....always has been and always will....way before DD. I still hunt the same water, I still see stupid people do stupid stuff. BUT I continue to go. I've chased the feathers all around NE Texas and now I'd just assume go close and out think the "stupid" people.

I've had spots to myself and enjoyed some of the best hunts....people discover it. (I need a silencer on my shotgun). I move on and deal with it.

Nothing is constant in nature. You have to stay flexible.

Last 2 years I hunted the spots I started hunting on 15 years ago and had the 2 best years ever....for being so close and easy. This year....haven't even killed a total limit. Can I blame DD, no, the ducks aren't here like they were last year. They are now using another place to winter. I keep going and hoping one day before the end of season they show back up.

I'm a public hunter and always been...I don't see myself forking over $4500 a year to be on a duck lease. I'll deal with the ups and downs. Duck hunter for life....not just one hunt!

I don't understand why everyone says"there's not even that much duck hunting". The show is called duck dynasty not duck slayers. There a very wealthy family that enjoys hunting and living off the land... And make duck calls. This is only my third season duck hunting, I'm not an expert and rarely limit out but I haven't left the x without at least a few ducks for the frying pan. To whom ever it was that said they don't want to hunt, teach or trust the hunter to conserve with a DD sticker.... Well my Phil Robertson happy happy happy sticker sits slightly to the right of my ducks unlimited member sticker so I wouldn't want to hunt with you either so if you see my white dodge just keep on truckin and keep it between the ditches