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Ep. 114 – Shotgunning Safety in the Field with Phil Bourjaily

Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins Chris Jennings for a in-depth conversation about safety in the duck blind. Bourjaily stresses the...

Ep. 113 – (Bonus) Results from the 2020 North Dakota Breeding Duck Survey

The DU Podcast is joined by Mike Szymanski, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, to discuss the results of their 2020 Breeding Duck Survey. By all accounts the numbe...

Ep. 112 – Wetland Conservation in the ACE Basin, South Carolina

Partnerships among public and private entities are the lifeblood for successful waterfowl conservation programs across North America. A long-time participant in one su...

Ep. 111 – Are Snow Geese Competing for Winter Duck Foods?

Dr. Mark Petrie, Director of Conservation Planning for DU’s Western Region, joins co-hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the double-edged sword of abu...

Ep. 110 – (Bonus) Habitat Conditions Updates from the Dakotas and Eastern Montana

John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine freelance contributor and South Dakota resident, joins host Chris Jennings for an informative update on what the habitat condit...

Ep. 109 – Off-Season Duck and Goose Calling

Jay Anglin joins host Chris Jennings to discuss a few calling tips for the summer, including tuning and cleaning your calls. Summer is the ideal time to get your calls...

Ep. 108 – Texas Prairie Wetlands Project – A Flagship Conservation Program

Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by colleague and native Texan, Dr. Todd Merendino to learn about the Texas Prairie Wetlands Project, one of the longest running and most suc...

Ep. 107 – Mike Stewart, Wildrose Kennels Joins the Show

Mike Stewart, owner and operator of Wildrose Kennels joins the show to talk with host Chris Jennings about his operation and his training methods. Stewart has branched...

Ep. 106 – (Bonus) Update on Wetland Conditions in Alberta

Continuing our virtual tour of wetland conditions in the Canadian prairie provinces, the DU Podcast visits with Ron Maher, DU Canada’s Manager of Provincial Operations...

Ep. 105 – The Super Cool and Expanding Role of Drones in Waterfowl Research

The DU podcast is again joined by Dr. Susan Felege to discuss additional ways in which she and her students are applying new technologies to study waterfowl ecology. I...

Ep. 104 – (Bonus) Update on Wetland Conditions in Southwestern Manitoba

Another week, another bonus episode on breeding habitat conditions in the Duck Factory. This update, provided by Dr. Mike Anderson, Emeritus Scientist with DU Canada’s...

Ep. 103 – Using Cameras to Study Duck Nesting Ecology

Dr. Susan Felege from the University of North Dakota is conducting pioneering research using video cameras to study nesting ducks in the U.S. prairies. Dr. Felege join...

Ep. 102 – Conserving Playa Wetlands to Benefit Birds, People, and Water Supplies

Mike Carter of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture and Matt Hough of DU rejoin the show to describe a terrific example of how DU’s conservation footprint can grow through ap...

Ep. 101 – (Bonus) Cancellation of the 2020 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey

For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey is not being conducted. With questions swirling about what this means f...

Ep. 100 – Introduction to Innovative Solutions for Playa Wetland Conservation

Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Mike Carter, Coordinator of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, and Matt Hough, DU’s Director of Conservation Programs for Kansas, to discuss ...

Ep. 99 – (Bonus) Early Spring Wetland Conditions in Saskatchewan

The DU Podcast is joined by our colleague from DU Canada, Kelly Rempel, Head of Habitat Asset Management Saskatchewan Provincial Operations, to discuss early observati...

Ep. 98 – Waterfowl Settling and Nesting

Waterfowl, for the most part, have returned to the breeding grounds.  Join co-hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher as they discuss the processes involved with the...

Ep. 97 – (Bonus) Breeding Habitat Conditions: Dr. Scott Stephens Gives a Spring Habitat Update from Canada

In the absence of typical habitat and duck reports from the May survey, we are turning to our folks in the field for first-hand updates and insights. On this episode, ...

Ep. 96 – Off-Season Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily (Part 2 of 2)

Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist joins host Chris Jennings for another in-depth conversation on what waterfowlers should be doing in the off-season to...

Ep. 95 – Off-Season Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily (Part 1 of 2)

Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist joins host Chris Jennings for a discussion on what waterfowlers should be doing in the off-season to prepare for the ...

Ep. 94 – A Conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of DU’s Southern Regions (Part 3 of 3)

We conclude our 3-part series with Jerry Holden by discussing our organizational mission, the legacy of conservation support from waterfowl hunters, pursuit of expande...

Ep. 93 – A Conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of DU’s Southern Regions (Part 2 of 3)

We continue with part 2 of a 3-part conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of Operations for DU’s Southern Region. In this episode, Jerry introduces the people, plac...

Ep. 92 – A Conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of DU’s Southern Regions (Part 1 of 3)

In early February, we sat down for a wide-ranging discussion with Jerry Holden, Director of Operations for DU’s Southern Region. In the first of a 3-part series, Jerry...

Ep. 91 – What’s the Deal with Birds? A Lesson on Predatory Journals

Today, we go off the beaten path to discuss an entertaining adventure and important lesson on predatory journals. Dr. Dan Baldassarre, Assistant Professor of Zoology a...

Ep. 90 – Ducks Nesting in your Backyard? Learn what to do

So, you found yourself with a mallard or Canada goose nesting in your flowerpot.  Why is this happening, what should you know, and what are your options?  Join the DU ...

Ep. 89 – Introduction to Season 2: The Off Season

DU Podcast is back for Season 2: The Off Season! Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher return to bring the DU audience discussions on conservation, science and res...

Ep. 88 – Wrap Up on Season 1; Looking Forward with the DU Podcast

Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher wrap up the first season of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast. The duo discusses the trials and tribulations, but also explains wha...

Ep. 87 – What Happened to Texas’ Light Goose Hunting

Kevin Kraai, waterfowl program leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department talks with hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher about Texas light goose hunting and ...

Ep. 86 – Overall Duck Numbers Increasing in Texas, Why and Where?

Kevin Kraai, waterfowl program leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department talks with hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher about Texas habitat changes that may...

Ep. 85 – Growing DU’s Conservation Footprint: A Discussion with DU’s Director of Conservation Strategy

Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with DU’s new Director of Conservation Strategy, Dr. Steve Adair, to learn about DU’s efforts to grow our conservation influence and footpri...