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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...
Ep. 329 – History Series: Thomas C. Main, DU’s Early Years
For the fourth installment of the History series, Dan Thiel returns to discuss with host Katie Burke the impact of Thomas C. Main on the newly founded Ducks Unlimited....
Ep. 328 – Running Traffic: The Basics for Duck and Goose Hunters
John Pollmann, freelance contributor for DU Magazine and ducks.org, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss running traffic for ducks and geese. This common reference is ...
Ep. 327 – Collector’s Series: Kory Rogers, Shelburne Museum
Kory Rogers, Chief Curator of the Shelburne Museum in Burlington, Vermont, joins Katie Burke to discuss the Joel Barber decoy collection. The two chat about Barber’s u...
Ep. 326 – DU Receives $3.2M Grant for Wetland and Climate Mitigation Science
As DU seeks broader partnerships and support for wetlands conservation, so grows the need for new science to quantify the diverse benefits it provides. Dr. Steve Adair...
Ep. 325 – History Series: Joseph P. Knapp and DU’s Formation
Katie Burke welcomes returning guest Dan Thiel to discuss the founder of Ducks Unlimited, Joseph P. Knapp. In telling the history of Knapp, the two discuss the creatio...
Ep. 324 – Introducing a New DU Scientist and Talking Duckling Research
On this episode, we introduce one of DU’s newest waterfowl scientists, Catrina Terry, and learn of the adventurous and exciting path she took to become a duck expert! ...
Ep. 323 – Thanksgiving Special: Best Thing I Ever Ate at Duck Camp
This unique episode is all about food. Guest Jennifer Chandler, chef and author, joins Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher for a Thanksgiving discussion that is center...
Ep. 322 – (Bonus) Into the Vault 2
David Schuessler, National Director of Event Fundraisng and R3, joins the DU Podcast to talk about Into the Vault 2, an online auction launched by DU on Nov. 22. Into...
Ep. 321 – Storytelling, Gear, and Adventures with a Filson Content Producer
Will Kutscher, Filson content producer, joins host Chris Jennings for an exciting talk about producing the high-quality content at Filson.com. Kutscher has traveled th...
Ep. 320 – Species Profile: Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings dive into another one of the more popular waterfowl species in North America. Brasher explains some of the unique characteris...
Ep. 319 – (Bonus) Pacific Storms Change the Landscape for Washington Waterfowl and Hunters
Matt Wilson, statewide waterfowl specialist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, joins the show to provide a quick update on habitat conditions and hunter r...
Ep. 318 – Chris Akin Joins the Show to Talk Retrievers, E-Collars
Chris Akin, owner and operator of Webb Footed Kennels, hops on the Podcast with Chris Jennings to chat about SportDog BRAND E-Collar introductions, mid-season training...
Ep. 317 – Arkansas’s Greentree Reservoirs, Pt 3: A Conservation Legacy
Austin Booth, director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins the DU Podcast to conclude our discussion about the difficult yet necessary changes to water man...
Ep. 316 – Arkansas’s Greentree Reservoirs, Pt 2: A New Era of Management
Luke Naylor (Arkansas Game and Fish) and Jake Spears (Ducks Unlimited) are back for part 2 of our in-depth discussion about changes in water level management for Arkan...
Ep. 315 – Arkansas’s Greentree Reservoirs, Pt 1: Rise to Prominence and Modern Troubles
Few scenes evoke more wonder than flocks of mallards descending into flooded timber of Arkansas’s GTRs. While consistent management of water levels for more than half ...
Ep. 314 – (Bonus) Winter Finally Arrives on the Canadian Prairies
Following an abnormally mild fall, winter temps and regional snowfall are triggering an abrupt change on the Canadian prairies. Dr. Scott Stephens shares insights on r...
Ep. 313 – How the Texas Brigades is Training and Inspiring Young Conservationists
Motivated by a phone call from 17-year old Brynna Malley from San Antonio, Texas, this episode introduces us to the Texas Brigades youth education program and how it i...
Ep. 312 – History Series: Jay “Ding” Darling and Waterfowl Conservation in the US
We welcome Dan Thiel back to the podcast for the second part of the series discussing the history and formation of Ducks Unlimited. In this episode, Dan and host, Kati...
Ep. 311 – Mossy Oak: The Past, Present, and the Partnership
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Daniel and Neill Haas from Mossy Oak. The two share the story of Mossy Oak, from the early days when their grandmother was sewing garm...
Ep. 310 – Protecting the Prairies with Ducks Stamps and Partnerships
Dr. Johann Walker, director of operations for DU’s Great Plains region, provides an update on prairie habitat conditions and introduces us to the vital role that Duck ...
Ep. 309 – Foraging Games that Ducks Play
In this science-heavy episode, Dr. Heath Hagy and Mike Brasher take a deep dive into duck foraging ecology, how we study it, and why it’s important for effective habit...
Ep. 308 – Collector’s Series: Historian C. John Sullivan
C. John Sullivan, historian and collector, joins host, Katie Burke, to talk about the history of waterfowling on the Chesapeake Bay. The pair discuss topics ranging fr...
Ep. 307 - (Bonus) Great Lakes Region Hunting and Habitat Update
Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about the hunting and habitat around the Great Lakes. Anglin breaks down Minnesota, Wiscons...
Ep. 306 – How to Improve Your Retriever Photos
Bill Buckley, professional photographer and freelance contributor for Ducks Unlimited magazine, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss photographing dogs in the field. B...
Ep. 305 – Are Arkansas Mallards Fatter Today Than 40 Years Ago?
John Veon, Masters student from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to answer the question of whether body mass of harvested mallards in Ar...
Ep. 304 – Introducing one of the First “Gunner’s Dogs” with Addison Edmonds.
Addison Edmonds, found of Gunner, along with Cory Loeffler, owner of DRC Calls, join host Chris Jennings to talk about a recent hunt they had in Northern Minnesota and...
Ep. 303 – History Series: Nash Buckingham and Waterfowlers for America
Dan Thiel, Executive Secretary of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of Wetlands America Trust, joins podcast host, Katie Burke, in this part of a multi...
Ep. 302 – Introduction to Waterfowl and Habitats of Eastern Canada
Dr. Mark Gloutney, DU Canada’s director of regional operations for eastern Canada and British Columbia, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an introduction to the diverse wetla...
Ep. 301 – (Bonus) New York Update and a Polar Vortex Disruption Possibly on the Horizon
Dr. Mike Schummer from SUNY ESF joins the DU Podcast to provide an update on early season hunting and habitat conditions from New York. Mike also shares insights on ho...
