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Ep. 615 – Migration Alerts, Decoy Tactics, and Waterfowl 360
Chris Jennings, Mallori Murphey, and Dr. Scott Stephens join Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the current status of teal migration, habitat conditions, and how you can stay...
Ep. 614 – Navigating the World of Social Media: Do's and Don'ts
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison is joined by co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Seth Dortch. Seth shares his background and ...
Ep. 613 – Empowering the Next Generation: DU University Chapter Volunteers Share Their Journey
On this episode of the DU podcast, hosts Jimbo Robinson and Tim Fehringer welcome university chapter volunteers for the summer leadership summit, Third Term. With over...
Ep. 612 – Why We Hunt: New Research Sheds Light on What Motivates Us
Host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by co-hosts Katie Burke, Derek Christians, Dr. Mike Brasher, and Matt Harrison in the new studio. They welcome guest Rob Southwick from...
Ep. 611 – Finding Inspiration in the Outdoors: A Wildlife Artist's Journey
Chuck Black, the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Competition winner and wildlife artist, joins the Ducks Unlimited podcast to discuss his busy year and upcoming events. Chuck ...
Ep. 610 – Ramsey Russell and Dr. Phil on duckDNA, Season 1
With duckDNA season 1 now in the books, DU teams up with Ramsey Russell of It’s Duck Season Somewhere and Dr. Phil Lavretsky to review early scientific insights, odd d...
Ep. 609 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 2
In this second part of host Katie Burke's interview with carver Guy Taplin, we explore his fascination with past American decoy carvers and his understanding of the la...
Ep. 608 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 1
Today on the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Katie Burke is joined by special guest Guy Taplin from Essex, England, to discuss waterfowl carving and the unique landscape of E...
Ep. 607 – Duck Numbers Increase For First Time Since 2015
On this special episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens break down the freshly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2024 Waterfowl Population Status report...
Ep. 606 – A Freelancer's Guide to the Prairies
Host Chris Jennings is joined by DU magazine contributor John Pollmann to discuss a popular topic – freelancing the prairies. Pollmann’s experiences as a South Dakota ...
Ep. 605 – Botulism in the Klamath and 2024 State Waterfowl Survey Roundup
As waterfowlers peer ahead to the approaching hunting season, botulism has become a headline in the West and state agencies have released results from their 2024 water...
Ep. 604 – Communicating with Landowners
So, you want to hunt that field where there’s a big feed? Time to start knocking on doors. Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Duc...
Ep. 603 – Importing Dogs and Ducks From Canada – What You Need to Know!
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Jerad Henson and DU conservation communications coordinator, Nathan Ratchford, to provide the latest update on the Center for Disease...
Ep. 602 – 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...
Ep. 601 – duckDNA is Back for Year 2 and More July Updates
After overwhelming response, duckDNA has officially returned for year 2! On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson share this exciting news and what you n...
Ep. 600 – Keeping Your Dog Safe in the Heat: Expert Advice from Wildrose Kennels
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels to discuss retriever training during the peak of summer heat. The conversation leads to a disc...
Ep. 599 – Decoy Collecting and Duck Hunting Stories with Joe and Donna Tonelli PART 2 of 2
PART 2: On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe and Donna Tonelli, avid hunters, collectors, and historians. Joe shares his...
Ep. 598 – Decoy Collecting and Duck Hunting Stories with Joe and Donna Tonelli PART 1 of 2
PART 1: On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe and Donna Tonelli, avid hunters, collectors, and historians. Joe shares his...
Ep. 597 – Calling Ducks with a Whistle
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Beau Brooks, digital marketing specialist for Higdon Outdoors, to talk about the highly popular whistle. Brooks specializes in calling...
Ep. 596 – Dr. Scott Stephens – Summer Rains Provide Major Boost to the Prairies
After 4 years of extended drought, spring and summer rains finally provide relief to the US and Canadian prairies, but what does it mean for the fall flight? Dr. Scott...
Ep. 595 – Game-Farm Genes Affect Mallard Movements and Behavior – Evidence from the Great Lakes
Much has been said about increasing prevalence of game-farm genes in mallard populations, but evidence has been scarce on whether these genes produce differences in be...
Ep. 594 – Mallards of the Great Lakes – New Research into Population Declines
Great Lakes mallards are an important source of local harvest for hunters in the region, but their population has declined by nearly 60% since 1997. Recently completed...
Ep. 593 – Thank You for Your Support! New Adventures for the DU Podcast
Happy Independence Day, everyone! You inspire us to innovate and improve. We cannot wait to share these exciting new chapters with you and continue our journey togethe...
Ep. 592 – Transition of Power – Meet DU’s New President, Bob Spoerl
Every 2 years, there is a transition at the top of DU’s volunteer leadership, as the membership approves a new President and the outgoing president takes the helm as C...
Ep. 591 – The Value of a Wetland: Exploring the Benefits of Wetlands to Waterfowl, Wildlife, and People.
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Dr. Jerad Henson hosts Dr. Mike Brasher, senior waterfowl scientist, and Dr. Ellen Herbert, senior scientist for Sustai...
Ep. 590 – Pintails, Guns & Gear, Mediocre Habitat, and Avian Flu
Thanks to a newly approved pintail harvest strategy, waterfowl hunters in the Lower 48 may soon have the opportunity for a 3-pintail bag limit for the first time since...
Ep. 589 – $100 Million for the Prairies and 1 Million Acres of Conservation Delivery
Dr. Karen Waldrop, DU’s chief conservation officer, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share two unprecedented announcements reflecting DU’s continued growth and impact for wat...
Ep. 588 – Breaking Down the Feeding Call with Jimbo Ronquest
The feeding call is fundamental for all callers to understand. However, Jimbo Ronquest, vice president of development for Drake Waterfowl and world duck calling champi...
Ep. 587 – Eat Beef…Produce More Ducks
Ryan Taylor, DU’s director of public policy and self-professed “rancher in residence” for the Great Plains Region, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share stories as a 4th Gen...
Ep. 586 – Summer Gear Storage Tips
Duck and goose hunting equipment is expensive. Why not have a plan to protect your gear during the summer months? Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks...