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Ep. 427 – Plummeting Temps in Prairie Canada to Freeze Wetlands and Trigger Migration
With subfreezing temperatures and wintery weather descending across the Mid-Continent, the 2022 duck season is quickly closing for hunters in the U.S. and Canadian pra...
Ep. 426 – The Golden Age of Waterfowling
Dr. Wayne Capooth, the author of “The Golden Age of Waterfowling”, joins us for a journey through the history of Mississippi Delta duck clubs from their origins to the...
Ep. 425 – Avian Flu Continues to Spread Across North America
Avian flu is impacting backyard flocks of chickens and turkeys as well as commercial poultry facilities in virtually every state and province in North America. Dr. Jul...
Ep. 424 – The White-fronted Goose: Migration, Breeding, and Harvest
In part two of this species profile of the white-fronted goose, or specklebelly goose, USGS research ecologist, Dr. Jay Von Bank, wraps up our discussion about “specks...
Ep. 423 – Hunting and Habitat Update: Great Lakes Region
Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor for ducks.org, provides a brief hunting and habitat update for the Great Lakes region where stale conditions will soon be chan...
Ep. 422 – Avian Flu—How Can Waterfowl Hunters Help?
Avian flu is a naturally occurring disease but can cause near 100% mortality in backyard birds and commercial poultry. Wild, free-ranging waterfowl are one of the prim...
Ep. 421 – The White-fronted Goose: Distribution, Movements, and Diet
In part one of this species profile of the white-fronted goose, or specklebelly goose, Dr. Jay Von Bank, USGS research ecologist, discusses this increasingly popular s...
Ep. 420 – A Gun Dog’s Final Waterfowl Season
Are you dreading your gun dog’s final waterfowl season or last hunt? Addison Edmonds, founder of Gunner Kennels, and Luke Moore, marketing coordinator for Gunner Kenn...
Ep. 419 – Hunting Tales for Halloween, Featuring Expanded Perspectives Podcast
Do strange and spooky things happen while hunting? Early morning hunts tend to produce some of the wildest stories of the unknown. Host Chris Jennings and guest host C...
Ep. 418 – East or West? Exploring Houston’s Waterfowling Cultures with Author and Texas historian Rob Sawyer
Join Host John Gordon as he travels to Houston, Texas; America’s fourth largest city, built on the oil economy. But it’s also home to large wintering duck and goose co...
Ep. 417 – E-Collars to Trainers: All Things SportDOG Brand
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Clay Thompson, SportDOG Brand category manager, and the two discuss various training and dog-related topics. Thompson gets into the de...
Ep. 416 – Lessons from a Lifelong DU Volunteer
Host Katie Burke introduces a very special guest to the DU Podcast audience, her dad, Dr. Ronal Roberson. Together with host, Mike Brasher, they discuss Dr. Roberson’s...
Ep. 415 – History of Family, Resources, Conservation at Bill Byers Hunter Club
Host Chris Jennings is joined by owner and operator of Bill Byers Hunter Club, Cason Short. Short grew up around the property and shares the legacy left behind by his ...
Ep. 414 – Habitat, Hunting Update From Ducks Unlimited Canada
Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by the always popular, Dr. Scott Stephens, Ducks Unlimited Canada in the Boreal and prairie regions. With waterfowl season open since t...
Ep. 413 – How the Ultimate Duck Boat was Built
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings discuss a Ducks Unlimited magazine project – The Ultimate Duck Boat. Jennings shares the process of how the magazine feature ...
Ep. 412 – Fowl Ball – What’s with the Goose in Dodger Stadium? An Expert Speaks
While baseball fans will understand the phrase, “Ducks on the Pond,” what is one to make of “A Goose in Shallow Right Field”? Last night America watched as a greater w...
Ep. 411 – Doug Lodermeier: MN Call Collector
On this episode, host, Katie Burke, sits down with Doug Lodermeier, author of Minnesota Duck Calls and Minnesota Duck Decoys Vol.1-2. Doug is an expert on all things M...
Ep. 410 – A Candid Conversation with Micah and Alyssa Godwin of Feathered Arts Taxidermy.
High-quality bird taxidermy is an art that freezes a unique hunting moment in time forever. Micah and Alyssa Godwin of Feathered Arts strive to make every duck and goo...
Ep. 409 – Texas Waterfowl Habitat Preview
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kevin Kraai, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department waterfowl program leader, to discuss habitat across the state of Texas. The two discu...
Ep. 408 – Delivering Habitat for Waterfowl and Hunters through State Partners
Partnerships are the key to conservation, and state fish and wildlife agencies have long been some of DU’s most reliable and critical partners. With a focus on Louisia...
Ep. 407 – Fall Flights Program: DU and States Funding International Conservation
Special guests Mike Carloss (DU), Dave Kostersky (DU Canada), and Jason Olszak (Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries) join the podcast to discuss the important par...
Ep. 406 – Don’t let Early-Season Honkers Frustrate You
Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor, to talk about why early-season Canada goose hunts can cause you fits. The two dis...
Ep. 405 – Celebrating 85 Years of Conservation in New Orleans
Earlier this year, DU celebrated 85 years of conservation success at our National Convention in New Orleans. Join us as we visit with Mike Benge, DU volunteer and boar...
Ep. 404 – Arctic to the Yucatan and 32 Years of Advice: Tales of a Pilot Biologist, Part 2
We’re back with more adventures from retired USFWS pilot biologist Fred Roetker! This episode is highlighted by memorable observations, including a wolverine, barren g...
Ep. 403 –Half Million Miles of Duck Habitat: Tales of a Pilot Biologist, Part 1
Retired USFWS pilot biologist Fred Roetker reflects on his 32-year career of surveying ducks and geese across North America and shares stories of the places he saw, pe...
Ep. 402 – Field Hudnall Joins the Show To Talk YETI, Ducks, Geese, and More
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Field Hudnall, YETI Ambassador and owner of Field Proven Calls, and the pair chat about YETI’s new book, Ducks. Hudnall was instrument...
Ep. 401 – 2022 Pacific Flyway Goose Forecast
Inspired by a listener challenge, on this episode Dr. Mike Brasher visits with Kelly Warren, DU regional biologist in western Oregon, for an update on what the latest ...
Ep. 400 – Homegrown Goose Hunting Skills
Hunting resident Canada Geese takes patience and skill to ensure success. Join host John Gordon as he talks with Tennessee hunters, Alec Brown and Will Preuett, who ha...
Ep. 399 – Drake Waterfowl’s Jim Ronquest Talks Products, Ducks, and His New Role
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jim Ronquest, Vice President of Development for Drake Waterfowl on this episode. The two discuss Ronquest’s new role within Drake Wate...
Ep. 398 – Species Profile: Black-bellied Whistling Duck
Meet the black-bellied whistling duck, one of the more intriguing stories among North American waterfowl. With an ever-expanding range and growing population, this spe...
