All Episodes
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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...
RELOADED EP90 | Ducks Nesting In Your Backyard? Learn What To Do
So, you found yourself with a mallard or Canada goose nesting in your flowerpot. Why is this happening, what should you know, and what are your options? Join the DU ...
Ep. 671 - UFOs, Skinwalkers, and Bigfoot—The Scariest Hunting Stories Ever Told!
Paranormal Podcast icons Kyle Philson and Cam Hale from Expanded Perspectives join DU Podcast host Matt Harrison for a follow-up to their wildly popular episode that r...
RELOADED EP52 | Do Ducks & Geese Mate For Life?
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl mating systems and how behavior changes related to mating and courtship directly impact hunting as the seas...
Ep. 670 - How to Break into the Outdoor Industry
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes Doug Larson, co-host of DUTV. The conversation dives into Doug's journey in the outdoor ind...
RELOADED EP33 | Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Shares His Best Day in the Duck Blind
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois rejoins host Chris Jennings on the show to discuss his best day duck hunting. Bourgeois describes a day in the south Louisiana marshes, the bi...
Ep. 669 - 3 Pintails: New Harvest Regulations for the 2025–26 Season
For the first time in decades, American duck hunters will have the opportunity to legally harvest three pintails during the 2025–26 season due to a new interim pintail...
Ep. 668 - Shooting for Success: The Role of Schools and Families in Youth Clay Target Sports
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, hosts welcome special guests John Nelson and John Hubner from the USA Clay Target League, along with Justin Aycock, Duc...