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Are Duck Migrations Changing? Bringing Data to the Debate (Ep 809)
Hunters have observed and debated changes in duck migration and winter distributions for as long as both have existed. Now, new research helps answer some of the bigge...
The Outlaw Gunner: Market Hunting & Chesapeake History (Ep 808)
Few books have shaped the understanding of waterfowl history like The Outlaw Gunner. In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe Walsh, son of legendary autho...
RELOADED EP325: History Series- Joseph P Knapp & DU's Formation
Katie Burke welcomes returning guest Dan Thiel to discuss the founder of Ducks Unlimited, Joseph P. Knapp. In telling the history of Knapp, the two discuss the creatio...
Water for the Klamath—A Major Win for Ducks
A few weeks ago, the Klamath Basin was facing a potentially devastating botulism outbreak. Today, there’s some much-needed good news. Dr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Wat...
2026 Waterfowl Season Outlook Analysis (Ep 807)
Set yourself up for a successful season by tuning in to this expert discussion of the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey results. Waterfowl speci...
Inside Split Reed: Public Land Ducks, Community & Storytelling (Ep 806)
The future of waterfowl hunting depends on more than ducks. It depends on community, storytelling, and getting new people involved. Recorded live from the Duck Den at ...
RELOADED EP312: History Series- Jay "Ding" Darling & Waterfowl Conservation In The US
We welcome Dan Thiel back to the podcast for the second part of the series discussing the history and formation of Ducks Unlimited. In this episode, Dan and host, Kati...
Seth Chapman on Duck Hunting, Business & Being Real in the Outdoors (Ep 805)
What happens when a Louisiana duck hunter builds one of the fastest-growing HVAC companies in the region and turns a small convenience store into a destination for hun...
The 2026 Duck Numbers Are Out: Here's the Early Story...
The 2026 duck numbers are out, and there are a few surprises. In this special update, Dr. Mike Brasher gives a quick breakdown of the newly released Waterfowl Populat...
Maddox Batson on Music, Duck Hunting & Staying True to Yourself (Ep 804)
For rising country artist Maddox Batson, the outdoors isn't just a hobby. It's where he goes to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. Recorded liv...
RELOADED EP303: History Series- Nash Buckingham & Waterfowlers For America
Dan Thiel, Executive Secretary of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of Wetlands America Trust, joins podcast host, Katie Burke, in this part of a multi...
Million-Dollar Decoys, Rare Duck Calls & the Hunt for History (Ep 803)
What makes a wooden decoy worth more than a million dollars? Recorded live at DUX 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee, host Katie Burke sits down with Jon Deeter of Guyette & D...
Why Ducks Unlimited de Mexico Matters to Every Duck Hunter (Ep 802)
Birds don’t recognize borders. Conservation shouldn't either. Host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with longtime Ducks Unlimited volunteer leaders Rogers Hoyt and Bill Ans...
RELOADED EP131: Waterfowl Identification And You
Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl identification and its importance for not only waterfowl hunters, but also birders. Mike talks about identif...
Carlton Ward Jr. on Wildlife Corridors, Panthers & Conservation That Lasts (Ep 801)
What if saving one species could help protect entire ecosystems and ways of life? Recorded at Ducks Unlimited's 89th National Convention, host Jimbo Robinson sits down...
Are Changes Coming to the May Survey? (Ep 800)
Learn how the survey behind duck population estimates and hunting regulations is being evaluated for the future. Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. John Yeiser of ...
RELOADED EP81: Using Research to Understand Waterfowl Hunter Dynamics
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined in studio by a trio of special guests to discuss trends in waterfowl hunter numbers and the importance of recruiting our next generation of ...
Ryan Yarnell: Turtlebox, Duck Hunting & Protecting What We Love (Ep 799)
Conservation starts with the small things, and the future of hunting depends on what we choose to leave behind. Recorded live from DUX 2026, host Wade Shoemaker sits d...
Paul Brisco on Decoy Collecting, Duck Hunting & Canadian Waterfowl History (Ep 798)
Every decoy has a story, and some of those stories stretch back more than a century. Host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector, outdoorsman, and former Ducks ...
RELOADED EP602: How to Avoid Opening Day Blunders
Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Ducks Unlimited magazine and ducks.org, to talk about the excitement of opening day of waterfo...
