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RELOADED EP209 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 5: Conventional Wisdom Gives Way to Data
With growing band recoveries and a newly implemented Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, waterfowl managers in the 1950s sought a more science-based understanding ...
Spring Land Management Primer: What to Do Now for a Better Duck Season (Ep 762)
Spring is one of the most critical — and overlooked — periods for creating great duck hunting in the fall. In this episode, host Matt Harrison is joined by experienced...
ASCEND: Carrying in the Field: How Women Stay Safe, Confident, and Prepared Outdoors (Ep 761)
Learn how women are taking safety, confidence, and responsibility into their own hands—both in the field and everyday life.Professional shotgun shooter and DU Ascend h...
RELOADED EP205 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 4: Post War Pioneers & Flyway Information
World War II brought global upheaval in the 1940s and caused a redirection of national priorities and placed a temporary pause on regulatory and conservation momentum ...
Prairie Habitat Update & Spring Migration Timing with Dr. Scott Stephens (Ep 760)
Ducks are heading north, and we’re getting the first hints of what breeding habitat may look like this spring.DU's senior waterfowl scientist, Dr. Mike Brasher, sits d...
Early Season Turkey Talk: Weather, Tactics & Stories from the Spring Woods (Ep 759)
Spring turkey season has arrived — and while the weather has been unpredictable and the gobblers uncooperative at times, that won’t stop host Matt Harrison, his brothe...
RELOADED EP204 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 3: Growing Pain & Progress
Into the 1920s, the Federal government endured growing pains in its new-found regulatory responsibilities for waterfowl harvest. Then, the 1930s brought a Dust Bowl, G...
Spring Habitat Matters: Waterfowl Management Academy on Better Wetlands for Ducks (Ep 758)
Spring is one of the most important—and most overlooked—periods in the waterfowl annual cycle. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with the creators of Wa...
Chesapeake Bay Decoys & the Craftsmen Who Shaped Waterfowling History (Ep 757)
The Chesapeake Bay is home to some of the richest decoy and waterfowling traditions in North America — and today’s guest, Chad Tragakis, is one of its most passionate ...
RELOADED EP200 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 2: - The Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Following legal challenges to early attempts at Federal protection of migratory birds, policy makers and conservation leaders sought alternative avenues for establishi...
Andy Shaver: Guiding 90 Days, Running The Big Honker & Stories From West Texas (Ep 756)
West Texas guide, podcaster, storyteller, and full‑time chaos manager — Andy Shaver — joins the DU Podcast.Hosts Jimbo Robinson and Matt Harrison sit down with Andy fo...
DUTV Roundtable: The Season, The Stories & Behind-the-Scenes (Ep 755)
This is one of the biggest Ducks Unlimited Podcast episodes we’ve ever recorded — and for good reason. Host Matt Harrison brings together the full cast and production ...
RELOADED EP199 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 1: The Early Days
At the turn of the 19th Century, market hunting and unregulated harvest was taking a toll on waterfowl and other migratory birds. Growing concern produced the first at...
Duck Hodges: NFL Stories, Duck Hunts & Launching Club Country (Ep 754)
He’s a former NFL quarterback, a lifelong outdoorsman, a junior world duck‑calling champion, a YouTube creator, and now the founder of a new lifestyle brand. Today’s g...
Feather Wars: Inside the Great Crusade to Save America’s Birds (Ep 753)
The history of bird conservation is full of conflict, characters, chaos — and ultimately, hope.In this special episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with journalist...
RELOADED EP236 - The Physics of Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily
Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss a recent column – The Physics of Shotgunning. Bourjaily breaks down the science...
wildturkeyDNA: Year One Surprises, Odd Plumage, and Big Plans for 2026 (Ep 752)
The wildturkeyDNA project is back—and year one delivered far more surprises than expected.Recorded on location at the NWTF Convention, Dr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Wa...
Goose Camp Pt. 3: Streamlight & Migra on Gear, Innovation, and Camp Stories (Ep 751)
The Goose Camp finale brings two powerhouse DU partners to the couch.Will Taylor (Streamlight) shares new‑product highlights, SHOT Show takeaways, and why quality ligh...
RELOADED EP462 - Fantastic Fowl Facts
Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher peruse a series of fun facts about waterfowl, including questions such as how many invertebrates a wood duck eats, which waterfowl ...
Goose Camp Pt. 2: Addison Edmonds, Gunner Kennels & Full‑Circle Moments (Ep 750)
Goose Camp Pt. 2 brings serious heart, humor, and inspiration as Jimbo and Matt sit down with Gunner Kennels founder Addison Edmonds. From starting DU season with Jimb...
Goose Camp Pt. 1: Industry Friends, Big Ideas & Snow Goose Stories (Ep 749)
The DU Podcast kicks off Goose Camp with an all‑star group of partners, storytellers, and friends from the waterfowl world. Host Matt Harrison is joined by Jimbo Robin...
RELOADED EP487 - Texas Waterfowl Habitat 101 w/ Thunderbird Hunting Club
Effective waterfowl habitat is often made, not born. On this DU Podcast, Texas’ Thunderbird Hunting Club manager Todd Steele takes you inside the world of moist soil w...
ASCEND: Finding Your Outdoor Community: How Women Build Confidence Together (Ep 748)
Discover how women find belonging, mentorship, and confidence by stepping into the outdoors together.Host Bethany Beathard sits down with Jess Rice, founder of WildHER...
Remembering John Gordon: A Legacy in Waterfowling, Storytelling, and the DU Family (Ep 747)
In this special tribute episode, we honor the life, impact, and legacy of John Gordon—Media Productions Manager at Ducks Unlimited, lifelong outdoorsman, storyteller, ...
RELOADED EP553 - Exploring the World of Sporting Dogs Training & Nutrition
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, ...
Great Lakes Waterfowl Season Review: What Worked, What Didn’t, What’s Next (Ep 746)
Get a clear read on what drove Great Lakes hunting success this season—and how to adapt for spring snows, steelhead, and turkey.Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by DU’s Chri...
Protecting Our Right to Hunt and Fish, Voluntary Easements, and State Policy (Ep 745)
Take a deeper dive into how state policy drives habitat conservation, promotes access, and protects our hunting and outdoor traditions.Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with ...
RELOADED EP530 - From Challenger To Champion with Mike Anderson
2009 World Duck Calling Champion Mike Anderson joins the DU Podcast to talk calls, calling and his favorite pastime, chasing river ducks. Anderson takes us on his jou...
How State Legislation Shapes Your Hunting, Access, and Conservation Future (Ep 744)
Learn how state-level decisions directly impact your seasons, access, opportunity, and conservation funding.Host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with Kaleigh Leager of the ...
ASCEND: The Outdoor Icks: Real Talk on Confidence, Community, and Hunting Culture (Ep 743)
Stop second-guessing yourself outdoors: learn what’s actually “icky,” what’s just noise, and how to build confidence fast. Julia Stallings is joined by DU Ascend host ...
