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RELOADED EP253 | Improve Your Photography In The Field

Bill Buckley, professional freelance photographer and Ducks Unlimited magazine columnist, joins the DU Podcast to talk about ways people can improve their photography....

Happy 4th of July!

Hey everyone, this is Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited. I wanted to just take a moment to wish each and every one of you a safe and meaningful 4th of July, our Inde...

RELOADED EP248 | Shotgunning: Practice Like You Play

Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins Chris Jennings to talk about ways to improve your wingshooting during the off season. Bourjaily e...

Ep. 690 - Grill Like a Pro This 4th of July w/ Malcom Reed from "How To BBQ Right"

Celebrate the 4th with BBQ legend Malcom Reed of How to BBQ Right as he joins host Jerad Henson for a cookout packed with flavor and tips. From smoked queso to duck br...

Ep. 689 - Science for a Changing World—The Legacy of Patuxent

"There's nothing adaptive about AHM!" Why is this viewpoint wrong?  "Follow the science!" Why is it not that simple? On this episode, Kayci Messerly and Dr. Mike Brash...

RELOADED EP246 | Gun Buying Tips For Waterfowlers

Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about buying used waterfowl guns. Bourjaily offers some tips for find...

Ep. 688 - Fred Zink on Hunting Legends, Duck Calling Tips, and Wild Stories

In this episode, renowned outdoorsman Fred Zink sits down with host Matt Harrison for a conversation full of wild stories, expert insights, and practical tips for hunt...

Ep. 687 - History of the Labrador (Part 3 of 3): Modern Era

In the final installment of our Labrador Retriever series, host Nathan Ratchford, co-host John Gordon, and guest Craig Koshyk—a respected dog historian, photographer, ...

Ep. 686 - Bird Banding — Behind the Scenes at the Bird Banding Lab

In this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Kayci Messerly sit down with Dr. Tony Celis-Murillo and Dr. Lauren Walker of the USGS Bird Banding Lab (BBL) for a deep dive into...

RELOADED EP123 | How To Introduce a Gun Dog to Guns, Water, Blinds, Decoys & More

Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins Chris Jennings on this podcast to discuss introductions. There’s a right way and a wrong way to introduce dogs, even pup...

Ep. 685 - Terrifying Hunting Stories: Bigfoot, Dogman, and UFOs.

Paranormal powerhouses Kyle Philson and Cam Hale from Expanded Perspectives are back with DU Podcast host Matt Harrison for another chilling, campfire-worthy episode. ...

Ep. 684 - History of the Labrador (Part 2 of 3): Development Period

In Part 2 of our Labrador history series, host Nathan Ratchford, co-host John Gordon, and special guest Craig Koshyk—a dog historian, photographer, and author of Point...

RELOADED EP244 | Picking a Puppy

It’s the off season and you’re thinking about a new retriever. Mike Stewart, owner and operator of Wildrose Kennels, joins Chris Jennings to discuss the Wildrose proce...

Ep. 683 - Reassortment and Genetic Change in Bird Flu - Why It Matters

Dr. Lisa Kercher, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, joins Dr. Mike Brasher and Kayci Messerly for a lesson in Virology 101 and an update on the hunt for genetic ch...

Ep. 682 - Bird Declines Continue, But What About Ducks?

Since 1970, North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds, and while ducks and geese have long been a bright spot, their lights are dimming. On this co-branded episode...

RELOADED EP134 | Retriever Training & Tools w/ Tom Dokken

Tom Dokken, owner of Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels, joins the DU Podcast to talk about exciting new products from SportDOG Brand. Dokken brings more than 45 years of retr...

Ep. 681 - History of the Labrador (Part 1 of 3): Origins

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Nathan Ratchford and co-host John Gordon welcome special guest Craig Koshyk, a passionate dog historian, photograp...

Ep. 680 - Keep Your Dog Hunt-Ready This Summer

Host John Gordon returns with a chance encounter turned memorable episode, featuring field trial trainer Hunter Hastings. Their story starts at a gas station in Crocke...

RELOADED EP115 | Summer Retriever Training Focus

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels to discuss retriever training during the peak of summer heat. Stewart brings to light several ...

Ep. 679 - Retriever Safety Pt 2: Cold-Weather and Hunting Season

Hosts Dr. Jerad Henson and Nathan Ratchford welcome back Dr. Jason Robinson for a deep dive into cold-weather safety during hunting season. This Ducks Unlimited Podcas...

Ep. 678 - Chesapeake Bay Retriever: History, Training, and Companionship

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host John Gordon is joined by Paul McKinnon from Prince Edward Island to dive into the profile of the Chesapeake Bay Re...

RELOADED EP109 | Off Season Duck & Goose Calling

Jay Anglin joins host Chris Jennings to discuss a few calling tips for the summer, including tuning and cleaning your calls. Summer is the ideal time to get your calls...

Ep. 677 - Retriever Safety Pt 1: Summer Training

Hosts Dr. Jerad Henson and Nathan Ratchford sit down with veterinarian and hunter Dr. Jason Robinson for a timely conversation on summer training safety. This Ducks Un...

Ep. 676 - Golden Retrievers: Hunting Heritage and Heart

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host John Gordon continues his breed profile series with a deep dive into the Golden Retriever. He shares heartfelt sto...

RELOADED EP96 | Off Season Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily Part 2

Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist joins host Chris Jennings for another in-depth conversation on what waterfowlers should be doing in the off-season to...

Ep. 675 - Versatile Breeds vs. Retrievers for Hunters

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, we sit down with Kat and Ethan Pippit of Standing Stone Kennels for an in-depth discussion on versatile hunting breeds ...

Ep. 674 - The Boykin Spaniel: A Loyal and Lovable Gundog

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host John Gordon returns with a spotlight on one of his favorite breeds—the Boykin Spaniel. He's joined by Eric Grubbs ...

Ep. 673 - Essential Puppy Care: Vaccinations, Nutrition, and Training Tips

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, we're joined by Dr. RuthAnn Lobos of Purina. We dive deep into puppy health, discussing essential vaccines, building im...

RELOADED EP95 | Off Season Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily Part 1

Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine's shotgunning columnist, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss what waterfowlers should do in the off-season to prepare for the coming seaso...

Ep. 672 - Prairie Predictions - What are We Hearing and Seeing?

It's springtime, which means ducks are migrating north to their breeding grounds and hunters are wondering what they'll encounter when they get there. Dr. Scott Stephe...