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Ep. 572 – How to Become a Better Duck Caller
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kelley Powers and Brook Richard with Higdon Outdoors, MOMarsh, and Power Calls to break the ice on how to become a better duck caller....
Ep. 571 – Derek Wolfe: The Intersection of Sports and Hunting
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, Derek Wolf, shares his background growing up in Northeast Ohio and his intro...
Ep. 570 – What is a Duck Hunting Property Manager Doing this Time of Year? Find Out
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Rusty Creasey, manager of the Coca Cola Woods in Arkansas, for a discussion about the off season. First, the two discuss the highs and...
Ep. 569 – Wisconsin Decoys with Collector John Fandrey
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews John Fandrey, a Wisconsin decoy collector. John shares his introduction to the outdoors as ...
Ep. 568 – Discussion Topics for Duck Hunters this Spring
Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher sit down and discuss the hot topics of discussion for duck and goose hunters this spring. It may be turkey season, but avid du...
Ep. 567 – Light Goose Conservation Order Wrap Up
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Region Migration Editor for ducks.org to talk about the pace of the light goose migration in 2024. Anglin brin...
Ep. 566 – Why are Scientists Banding Scaup, Canvasbacks, and Redheads on Pool 19?
Lesser scaup are one of several duck species in North America that have experienced long-term population declines, and despite decades of research, the exact cause of ...
Ep. 565 – Prairie Conditions, the Specter of Restrictive Seasons, and a Commitment to Conservation
Dr. Johann Walker, DU’s director of operations for the Great Plains region, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for a mid-March update on the status of drought in the prairies and ...
Ep. 564 – Dedication to a Place – 130 Years of Waterfowl and Wildlife Science in the Illinois River Valley
The Forbes Biological Station in Havanna, Illinois, is North American’s oldest inland wildlife research station. Over its 130-year history, it has become one of our gr...
Ep. 563 – Exploring the Illinois River Decoy Legacy with Dave Kneebone
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke continues a series in collaboration with the North American Decoy Collectors Association. The guest, D...
Ep. 562 – Trust In Food and DU Partner to Deliver Sustainable Ag and Ranching Practices
America’s farmers and ranchers feed and clothe our families and steward our lands. More than ever, they are among DU’s strongest partners in accelerating the pace and ...
Ep. 561 – Field Trials or Hunting Dog… Do you have to choose?
Shawn Stahl, producer for RNT-V and Purina Pro Plan Ambassador, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about Stahl’s Labrador retriever, Karl. Stahl’s retriever travels the...
Ep. 560 – Josh Brewer, Master Decoy Carver
On the episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, Katie Burke interviews decoy carver, Josh Brewer. Brewer describes his unique journey in the profession from carving and...
Ep. 559 – Improve Your Hunting Content on Social Media
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Matt Harrison, communications specialist for Ducks Unlimited, to discuss improving your social media content. Harrison formerly worked...
Ep. 558 – Adventures on the High Seas with Polar Expeditionist and Ornithological Badass, Dr. Sarah Gutowsky
First-time guest and recent DU Canada postdoctoral researcher, Dr. Sarah Gutowsky, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for a trip around the world studying birds, leading polar exp...
Ep. 557 – Uncovering Flushing Dogs with National Champion English Cocker Trainer Jordan Horak
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host John Gordon interviews English Cocker Spaniel specialist Jordan Horak. He shares insights into the these dynamic l...
Ep. 556 – "One of the Worst Hunting Seasons in Memory”—The 2023–24 Season in Review
Well, here it is— a look back on what has been referred to as “one of the worst hunting seasons in memory.” Co-hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by ...
Ep. 555 – Eastern Shore Hunting and Decoy Carving with Greyson Chesser
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke visits Grayson Chesser's decoy shop in Virginia. Grayson, a decoy carver and hunting guide, shares his...
Ep. 554 – Monthly Roundup – Season’s End, Duck Science, Snakes in the Pit, and Upcoming Projects
A hard freeze followed by rapid warm up and widespread rain made for an interesting and somewhat productive end to the 2023-24 hunting season. Chris Jennings, Katie Bu...
Ep. 553 – Exploring the World of Sporting Dogs: Training, Nutrition, and Longevity
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host John Gordon sits down with Ray Voigt, former professional retriever trainer and current Purina senior specialist, ...
Ep. 552 – Young Ducks Team up with an Old Dawg for Ring-necks and Conservation
Dr. Mike Brasher recently joined the crew from Campus Waterfowl for an opportunity to reconnect with his roots, as he shared a soggy morning in the cypress swamp with ...
Ep. 551 – Migration Alert: Light Goose Spring Migration Kicks Into OVERDRIVE
In this episode, host Chris Jennings talks with Jay Anglin about the rapid movement of geese in the Mid-South and Northwest regions. They highlight the unpredictabilit...
Ep. 550 – Interview with Rick Milligan: Call and Decoy Collector
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews guest Rick Milligan, a call and decoy collector. Rick shares his passion for collecting and...
Ep. 549 – Sydnie Wells and Barstool Take Over the DU Podcast!
Buckle Up for fun and laughter as Sydnie Wells of Barstool Outdoors joins Dr. Mike Brasher on this special episode with first-time duck hunters Wonton Don and Feitelbe...
Ep. 548 – Species Profile: Brant (re-air)
In this special edition re-air of the brant species profile, Dr. Mark Lindberg shares insights from his 30+ year career as a waterfowl scientist on arguably the most f...
Ep. 547 – Pacific Flyway Update and “The Big Four” of DU’s Western Region
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Jeff McCreary, director of operations for DU’s Western Region, for a recap of the 2023-24 waterfowl season and the struggles it delivered...
Ep. 546 – Edge of the Bering Sea: Life and Learning at a Brant Research Camp
Dr. Mike Brasher reunites with graduate students Jordan Thompson and Caroline Blommel and research assistants Lydia Martin, Laura Wallace, and Jacob Tepsa to recount t...
Ep. 545 – Great Lakes Region Habitat and Hunting Update
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Region migration editor for ducks.org, and the two discuss the impacts of the most recent winter storm which b...
Ep. 544 – Monthly Roundup: Questions from Listeners, Arctic Blast, and Family Bonds of Duck Hunting
Dr. Mike Brasher and Katie Burke are on location at a family hunting camp in the Mississippi Delta for the January roundup. Joined by DU Podcast producer, Chris Isaac,...
Ep. 543 – Inside the Workshop: A Conversation with Decoy Carver Pete Peterson
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host sits down with renowned decoy carver Mr. Pete Peterson. They discuss Pete's background in the outdoors and hunting...