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Ep. 359 - Trailer: SEASON 6 - Beginning Wednesday May 4th!

We've been gearing up for SEASON 6. We hope you'll join us for more exciting content beginning this Wednesday, May 4th!

Ep. 358 – Join us at DUX 2022!

Join us at DUX 2022!For everything outdoors... from biking, shooting, dog demonstrations, and exhibitors, there's something for all ages and skill levels at the Ducks ...

Ep. 357 – 2021-22 Waterfowl Season in Review

As the dust settles, the DU Podcast looks back on the 2021-22 waterfowl season. Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Heath Hagy, USFWS Waterfowl Ecolo...

Ep. 356 – SEASON 5 Wrap Up. THANK YOU!

In this final episode of The DU Podcast, show hosts Chris, Mike, & Katie reminisce on the season, but also look forward to season 6 and beyond. But don't worry! We wil...

Ep. 355 – Looking Ahead to the Prairies

With duck season winding down, we look ahead to the 2022 breeding season. Dr. Scott Stephens, DU Canada, joins the podcast to provide late winter insights on snow cove...

Ep. 354 – California Recap with Virginia Getz

Dr. Mike Brasher visits with Virginia Getz, DU’s director of conservation programs for CA, NV, AZ, and HI, to recap the erratic weather and hunting success across Cali...

Ep. 353 – Collector Series: Master Decoy Carver, Cameron McIntyre

DU Podcast host, Katie Burke, chats with renowned decoy carver Cameron McIntyre about his early love of nature and waterfowl and how both have informed his life as an ...

Ep. 352 – Shotgunning: What Are Your Hands Doing?

Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss shotgunning techniques for waterfowl hunters. Bourjaily explains t...

Ep. 351 – Fact or Fiction with Dr. Ray Alisauskas

In this very special Fact or Fiction episode, Dr. Ray Alisauskas applies his expertise to a few questions and statements about the ecology of snow and Ross’s geese. We...

Ep. 350 – (Bonus) Texas Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey

Kevin Kraai, Texas Parks and Wildlife waterfowl program leader, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss the most recent waterfowl survey. The 2022 survey showed impressiv...

Ep. 349, Re-air – Special Operations Game Wardens in California, “Hidden War” (2 of 2)

Lt. John Nores, Jr. (Retired) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses his most recent book, Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens are recla...

Ep. 348, Re-air – Author of “Hidden War” Joins the DU Podcast (1 of 2)

Lt. John Nores, Jr. (Retired) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses his most recent book, Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens are recla...

Ep. 347 – Father-Son Dynamic Discussion with Eddie and Jack Nickens

Eddie Nickens, contributing editor of Ducks Unlimited magazine, and his son Jack join host Chris Jennings in studio to discuss their travels over the years. The two we...

Ep. 346 – Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 18: Atlantic Flyway Multi-stock Harvest Management

As eastern mallards declined in the early 2000s, waterfowl managers developed a new approach for setting duck harvest frameworks in the Atlantic Flyway. Termed “multi-...

Ep. 345 – Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 17: Eastern Mallard AHM, the Beginnings

In the late 1990s, waterfowl harvest managers in the Atlantic Flyway began exploring new approaches to tie harvest regulations for their states to eastern mallards and...

Ep. 344 – Fact or Fiction: Private land conservation, HIP registration, and corn for impoundments

In this inaugural episode of our Fact or Fiction series, hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher give the straight talk on three questions brought to us by our liste...

Ep. 343 – Transmitters, Neck Collars, Web Tags, Geolocators, etc. with Dr. Chris Nicolai, Part 3

In this concluding episode, Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist for Delta Waterfowl, explains neck collars, web tags, nasal saddles, geolocators, transmitters, GPS ...

Ep. 342 – Artist’s Series: Adam Grimm

Host Katie Burke is joined by wildlife artist Adam Grimm. Adam is a two-time Federal Duck Stamp winner and two-time DU Artist-of-the-Year. In this conversation, Adam g...

Ep. 341 – Leg Bands: More than a Shiny Ring, with Dr. Chris Nicolai, Part 2.

Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist for Delta Waterfowl, rejoins Dr. Mike Brasher for a “bird nerd” discussion about waterfowl banding. This episode covers everythi...

Ep. 340 – Acadian Duck Pie to Warm the Soul

An alternative recipe for your harvested ‘fowl, the DU Podcast and Dr. J.-M. DeVink bring you a French-inspired dish that pairs well with red wine and a blustery winte...

Ep. 339 – (Bonus) Incoming Cold Front Spurs Optimism

Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss the incoming cold front happening New Year’s Day. This influx of cold weather throughout...

Ep. 338 – Bands, Transmitters, and Other Markers with Dr. Chris Nicolai, Part 1

Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist for Delta Waterfowl, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an extended, in-depth discussion about the science and application of marking in...

Ep. 337 – Ducks Unlimited Christmas Extravaganza 2021

Join Chris, Mike, & Katie as they take a walk down memory lane discussing Christmas presents from their youth, reflecting on Christmas traditions, and considering why ...

Ep. 336 – Collector’s Series: Stan Van Etten

Past Editor-in-Chief of Hunting and Fishing Collectibles Magazine, Stan Van Etten, joins host, Katie Burke, to chat about the magazine’s 20-year run. The duo reminisce...

Ep. 335 – Grassroots Journey to Becoming a Better Cook of Wild Game

Dr. Jean Michel DeVink, DU Canada’s National Manager of Conservation Planning, joins the DU Podcast to share bits of scientific expertise and culinary insights from hi...

Ep. 334 – 2021 Arctic Goose Update with Dr. Ray Alisauskas

Fresh off a November elk harvest, Dr. Ray Alisauskas of Environment and Climate Change Canada joins the podcast to discuss early data on productivity of Mid-continent ...

Ep. 333 – Introduction to Wetland Plants and Their Value to Waterfowl, Part 2

Dr. Heath Hagy rejoins the podcast to continue a discussion about how plants differ in their value to waterfowl. From smartweed and millet to oaks and corn, this episo...

Ep. 332 – Introduction to Wetland Plants and Their Value to Waterfowl, Part 1

Dr. Heath Hagy, waterfowl ecologist for the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System, joins host Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the diversity of wetland plants and how they ...

Ep. 331 – Behind the Scenes of DU’s Event Fundraising

Most get their first introduction to the world’s leader in wetlands conservation by attending a local banquet or other style of event. David Schuessler, DU national di...

Ep. 330 – (Bonus) Arkansas Habitat Update with AGFC Waterfowl Program Coordinator

Luke Naylor, AGFC waterfowl program coordinator, joins the DU Podcast to talk about hunting and habitat in Arkansas as the state prepares reopen the season after the f...