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Ep. 634 - A Game Changer for Wetland Conservation, Water, and Ducks – H2Ohio

Ten years ago, a harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie forced the city of Toledo to issue a “do not drink” advisory for its water supply. Now, Ohio is home to one o...

RELOADED EP264 | 7 Tips From Guides

RELOADED EP264 | 7 Tips From GuidesWaterfowl guides hunt every day, they’ve seen it all. John Pollmann, DU Magazine freelance contributor, joins Chris Jennings to talk...

Waterfowl Weather LIVE! RE-AIR

Join Dr. Mike Brasher and three expert meteorologists as they break down the upcoming weather patterns that could make or break your next duck hunt! 🦆 Whether you're a...

Ep. 633 - Conserving Duck Habitat on the Prairies

The Prairie Pothole Region is DU’s highest priority landscape, as it supports over 50 percent of breeding ducks in North America annually. On this episode, Dr. Mike Br...

Ep. 632 - Ammunition for Hunters, Designed by Hunters – Behind the Scenes with Winchester

After a behind-the-scenes tour of their shot shell manufacturing facility in East Alton, Illinois, Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with Nate Robinson, Ben Frank, and Grant ...

RELOADED EP264 | Everything You Need To Know About Retriever Field Trials & Hunt Tests

Are you curious about field trials and hunt tests? Karl Gunzer, director of the Sporting Dog Group for Purina Pro Plan, joins the show to discuss his decades of experi...

BONUS | Migration and Hunting Update from the Prairies to Arkansas

Join Dr. Scott Stephens, Dr. Mike Brasher, and ultra special guest Dr. Brian Davis for storytelling of days gone by and a report on hunting and habitat conditions from...

Ep. 631 - Art and the Outdoors: A Conversation with Wildlife Artist Jared Ducote

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke welcomes wildlife artist Jared Ducote. The episode begins with a quick visit from Jared's service dog,...

Ep. 630 - Hunting with Your Best Friend: Essential Tips for Waterfowl Dogs

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, a senior veterinarian from Purina and an expert in canine care, to discu...

RELOADED EP198 | Decoy Tactics: Five Simple spreads for Waterfowl

This episode was originally aired on: December 14, 2020John Pollmann, a freelance contributor to DU magazine, rejoins the DU Podcast to discuss decoy strategies with C...

Ep. 629 - Spirits of the Hunt: Chilling Tales from the Field

They're Baaaack! Do strange and spooky things happen while hunting? Early morning hunts tend to produce some of the wildest stories of the unknown. Host Matt Harrison ...

Ep. 628 - Duck Hunting in Northwestern Ohio – History, Changes, and Warmer Winters

Dr. Mike Brasher is on location with Fred Zink Jr., co-host of DU TV and owner of Avian-X and Zink Call, and John Simpson, manager of Winous Point Shooting Club, for a...

Ep. 627 - Playa Lakes Conservation: Ducks Unlimited & Cargill Partnership

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Dr. Jerad Henson and co-host Dr. Mike Brasher welcome special guest Pete Stoddart, Director of Corporate Responsib...

Ep. 626 - Crafting Sound: Insights from Call Maker Ron Gould

In this episode, host Katie Burke chats with call maker Ron Gould about his journey from hunting in Fayette County, Illinois, to mastering the craft of call-making. St...

Ep. 625 - Chasing Ducks: 50 Years of Waterfowl Wisdom with Jim Ronquest

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Matt Harrison sits down with waterfowl legend Jim Ronquest. With over 50 years of experience, Ronquest offers valu...

Ep. 623 - 2024 Goose Production Gives Reasons for Optimism

Despite recent declines in some goose populations, fresh data suggest that hunters have reasons to be optimistic about the number of young birds flying south this fall...

Ep. 623 - Delayed Migration and Words from the North

In this bonus episode, Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephens, Josh Dooley (USFWS), and Frank Baldwin (CWS) for an impromptu update on the status of waterfow...

Ep. 622 - Crafting Legacy: Jett Brunet on Carving and Competition

In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with acclaimed wildlife artist and carver Jett Brunet. Jett shares insights into his early life, growing up under the influ...

Ep. 621 - Back to Our Roots: Rediscovering the True Meaning of a Successful Hunt

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes his good friend Brodie Swisher. They reminisce about their memorable hunting camp experienc...

Ep. 620 - Two Meteorologists and a Duck Scientist Walk into a Studio…

Duck hunters are obsessive weather watchers, as it influences everything from large-scale migration to local movements and habitat use. In this episode, Dr. Mike Brash...

Ep. 619 - Winter Wellness Tips for Your Retriever

As temperatures drop, it's important to ensure your retriever stays safe and healthy. Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss ess...

Ep. 618 - Behind the Lens: Ed Wall’s Life in Waterfowling and Photography

On this episode of the Ducks Limited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Edward Wall, a professional photographer and owner...

Ep. 617 – Shooting for Success: Tips and Techniques from Champion Foster Bartholow

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes 2008 ATA trap shooting world champion Foster Bartholow. The conversation delves into Foster...

Ep. 616 – Sex and Age on the Fly: Blue-winged Teal

It’s early September, and duck hunting is back! But it’s also the time of year when identifying ducks can be most challenging, as most have yet to attain their signatu...

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...