ADVENTURE FEATURE: American Hunter’s Jon Draper Joins Jase Robertson for a Louisiana Duck Hunt That Celebrates Tradition, Skill, and the Spirit of the Outdoors
Monroe, Louisiana — Just now, the marshes of northern Louisiana came alive with the sound of calls, wings, and laughter as American Hunter contributing editor Jon Draper joined Duck Dynasty legend Jase Robertson for an unforgettable day of duck calling, storytelling, and old-fashioned Southern camaraderie.
In an exclusive American Hunter feature, Draper chronicled the one-of-a-kind adventure with Jase — a day that perfectly captured the heritage, humor, and heart behind America’s favorite hunting family. “It was more than a hunt,” Draper wrote. “It was a glimpse into what makes the Robertsons who they are — faith, family, and a love for the land that runs as deep as the bayou.”
The morning began before dawn, with a thick mist blanketing the Louisiana wetlands. Coffee steamed from tin mugs as Jase and Draper prepared their blinds and gear, the faint glow of sunrise painting the horizon. Then came the sound every hunter waits for — Jase Robertson’s legendary duck call echoing across the still water.
“He doesn’t just blow a call — he speaks the language of ducks,” Draper joked. “It’s like watching a poet communicate with the wild.”
As flocks began circling above, Jase gave Draper a personal masterclass in the art of duck calling — demonstrating the delicate balance of rhythm, timing, and patience that separates the pros from the rest. Between the calls, the two traded stories — from Jase’s early days crafting calls with his father Phil Robertson at Duck Commander, to behind-the-scenes memories from the Duck Dynasty years that made the Robertsons household names.
“People think it’s just about hunting,” Jase explained, smiling. “But it’s really about connection — to nature, to each other, to something bigger than ourselves. That’s what keeps us out here.”
Throughout the day, Draper experienced the full rhythm of Louisiana duck country: the sharp crack of wings breaking the air, the quiet between calls, and the laughter that comes when friends share time in the wild. He described Jase as both a teacher and a storyteller, equally skilled at explaining the nuances of waterfowl behavior as he is at delivering a punchline that leaves everyone doubled over in the blind.
“Every call, every pause, every story carries a lesson,” Draper noted. “It’s not just hunting — it’s heritage.”
The two men also reflected on how the sport itself has evolved — how modern hunters balance conservation with tradition, and how, for the Robertsons, faith remains at the center of it all. “We’ve always believed the outdoors is one of the best places to find God’s fingerprints,” Jase said. “You see it in every sunrise, every ripple on the water, every duck that decides to trust your call.”
By afternoon, as the hunt came to a close, the pair sat by the water’s edge, sharing a meal cooked over an open flame — grilled duck, cornbread, and the kind of conversation that drifts easily between laughter and reflection. Draper called it “a day that captures the true heart of American hunting.”
Fans of Duck Dynasty will recognize everything that makes the Robertsons special in this story — authenticity, humor, and gratitude. Whether in front of cameras or deep in the bayou, Jase remains the same: grounded, good-humored, and grateful for the simple joys of faith, family, and the great outdoors.
The feature closes with Draper’s lasting impression of the day:
“It wasn’t about the ducks we brought home — it was about the stories we shared, the laughter that echoed across the marsh, and the reminder that the true reward of the hunt is found in the moments you can’t measure.”
For Jase Robertson, that’s exactly the point.
“If you walk away from a hunt with a smile, a memory, and a little mud on your boots,” he said, “then you’ve already won.”