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RELOADED EP39 | Waterfowlers Play An Important Role In Citizen Science Programs
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings are joined by Dr. Mark Lindberg, professor at University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology to discuss the way...
Ep. 718 - duckDNA, Mossy Oak Waterfowl Conservation Stamp, and New Discoveries
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Phil Lavretsky (UTEP) and DU’s Kayci Messerly and Ty Sharrow to announce the return of duckDNA and share new features and mysterious ...
BONUS: Migration Alert! Central Flyway Listen Up!
As duck season kicks off across the Central Flyway, cohosts Matt Harrison and Dr. Jerad Henson dive into the latest report from DU Migration Editor John Pollmann. They...
Ep. 717 - Prairie Update, Duck Fat, and Misinformation
On this episode, Dr. Scott Stephens joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an update on habitat and hunting conditions across the prairies, although the report isn't as upbeat as ...
RELOADED EP254 | Common Correction For Your Retriever
Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, hops on the DU Podcast to discuss common corrections for your retriever with host Chris Jennings. Stewart explains that there ...
Ep. 716 - Hunters Beware: DU x Expanded Perspectives Return for More Creepy Tales
Back by popular demand, Ducks Unlimited and Expanded Perspectives reunite for a chilling Halloween special that dives deep into the unknown. From eerie screams in the ...
Ep. 715 - Species Profile: The Mallard
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings dive into North America’s most populous waterfowl species in this episode. Brasher and Jennings expand the mallard conversati...
RELOADED EP251 | Traveling With Your Retriever w/ Wildrose Kennels
Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins host Chris Jennings to share some of his best tips for traveling with your retriever. The two discuss safety concerns, h...
BONUS: Migration Alert! Great Lakes Get Ready!
The Great Lakes are gearing up for fall migration! Ducks Unlimited’s Waterfowl 360 Great Lakes migration contributor Jay Anglin joins host Matt Harrison for a timely u...
Ep. 714 - Roots of Restoration: Private Landowners Powering the Flyway Forests
DU biologist Madie McFarland and Mississippi landowner Mike Bartlett join host Dr. Jerad Henson to discuss Ducks Unlimited’s Flyway Forests program—an innovative effor...
Ep. 713 - Wildlife in Bronze: The Art of Walter Matia
What connects natural history, conservation, and fine art? Katie Burke explores this question with sculptor Walter Matia. From his early fascination with museums to de...
RELOADED EP8 | Jim Ronquest Joins the Show to Talk Ducks and Duck Calling
Host Chris Jennings talks with Jim Ronquest, RNT-V producer and world-champion duck caller about duck hunting etiquette, calling, and even what Ronquest’s best day of ...
Ep. 712 - Public Timber Project: Conserving Habitat, Culture, and Community
In this episode, Dr. Jerad Henson welcomes Ich Stewart, founder of the Public Timber Project, to share how a group of Arkansas duck hunters turned frustration into act...
Ep. 711 - The Art of Waterfowl with Scot Storm
From Minnesota duck hunts to winning the Federal Duck Stamp, Scot Storm shares his story with Katie Burke, offering insight into the creative process, the emotional po...
RELOADED EP80 | Estimating Annual Waterfowl Harvest, Part 3
In the final installment of this special series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding discuss the 2 critical surveys that are part of th...
Ep. 710 - Inside Winchester: Innovations for Waterfowl Hunters
For more than three decades, Ducks Unlimited and Winchester have teamed up to deliver innovation and reliability in the field. In this episode, we explore that legacy ...
BONUS: Migration Alert! Teal On The Move!
Texas teal are arriving early, but will they stay? Join Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson as they unpack the latest migration update, exploring the conditions shaping...
Ep. 709 - Nutrition, Training, and Conservation with Purina @ DUX 2025
Join host Matt Harrison live from the Duck Den at DUX 2025 as he sits down with Purina’s Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Karl Gunzer. They share insights on pet nutrition, sport...
RELOADED EP78 | Estimating Annual Waterfowl Harvest, Part 2
In part 2 of this series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding go in-depth on the Harvest Information Program, known to most people simp...
Ep. 708 - Willie Robertson at DUX 2025: Faith, Family, and Ducks
Willie Robertson stopped by the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis to reflect on his family’s journey from selling duck calls to building Duck Commander and becoming hous...
Ep. 707 - Carving Tradition: The McNair Family at DUX 2025!
The McNair family—Mark, Colin, and Ian—join host Katie Burke live from the DU Expo to share their unique journey in the world of decoys, waterfowl heritage, and family...
RELOADED EP77 | Estimating Annual Waterfowl Harvest, Part 1
Waterfowl hunters harvest 12–14 million ducks and 3 million geese annually in the U.S. The process used to estimate annual waterfowl harvest has several components an...
Ep. 706 - From Scotland to the States: Mordor Gundogs’ Approach to Retrievers
Nathan Ratchford and John Gordon sit down with Charlie Thorburn of Mordor Gundogs to discuss the foundations of steadiness, patience in training, and memorable hunting...
Ep. 705 - Mapping Conservation: OnX Hunt’s DU Layer with Lake Pickle
Live from the DU Expo in Memphis, Dr. Jerad Henson sits down with OnX Hunt’s Lake Pickle to talk about the new Ducks Unlimited public land projects layer in the OnX ap...
RELOADED EP288 | Wildfire & Duck Science in the Boreal Forest
The Canadian Boreal Forest is an important breeding region for many species of ducks, but it is regularly influenced by wildfire and other disturbances. Moriah Tanguay...
Ep. 704 - 2025 WATERFOWL SEASON OUTLOOK
Before you pack your decoys and start scouting, tune in to watch waterfowl experts from Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and guest panelists from across North ...
Ep. 703 - Breaking News: 2025 Duck Numbers are Released
On this special episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson break down the freshly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2025 Waterfowl Population Status report a...
RELOADED EP34 | Dr. Fritz Reid Breaks Down The Importance Of The Boreal Forest For Waterfowl Populations
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Ducks Unlimited. Reid...
Ep. 702 - From Surveys to Seasons: Previewing the 2025 Duck Numbers
In anticipation of the 2025 Waterfowl Population Status Report, Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Jerad Henson and Nathan Ratchford to preview this annual treasure tro...
Ep. 701 - Judy Harmon on the Life and Legacy of Ted Harmon
In this episode, Judy Harmon reflects on her late husband Ted Harmon’s remarkable journey from Cape Cod house painter to one of the most respected decoy collectors and...