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RELOADED EP198 | Decoy Tactics: Five Simple spreads for Waterfowl
This episode was originally aired on: December 14, 2020John Pollmann, a freelance contributor to DU magazine, rejoins the DU Podcast to discuss decoy strategies with C...
Ep. 629 - Spirits of the Hunt: Chilling Tales from the Field
They're Baaaack! Do strange and spooky things happen while hunting? Early morning hunts tend to produce some of the wildest stories of the unknown. Host Matt Harrison ...
Ep. 628 - Duck Hunting in Northwestern Ohio – History, Changes, and Warmer Winters
Dr. Mike Brasher is on location with Fred Zink Jr., co-host of DU TV and owner of Avian-X and Zink Call, and John Simpson, manager of Winous Point Shooting Club, for a...
Ep. 627 - Playa Lakes Conservation: Ducks Unlimited & Cargill Partnership
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Dr. Jerad Henson and co-host Dr. Mike Brasher welcome special guest Pete Stoddart, Director of Corporate Responsib...
Ep. 626 - Crafting Sound: Insights from Call Maker Ron Gould
In this episode, host Katie Burke chats with call maker Ron Gould about his journey from hunting in Fayette County, Illinois, to mastering the craft of call-making. St...
Ep. 625 - Chasing Ducks: 50 Years of Waterfowl Wisdom with Jim Ronquest
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Matt Harrison sits down with waterfowl legend Jim Ronquest. With over 50 years of experience, Ronquest offers valu...
Ep. 623 - 2024 Goose Production Gives Reasons for Optimism
Despite recent declines in some goose populations, fresh data suggest that hunters have reasons to be optimistic about the number of young birds flying south this fall...
Ep. 623 - Delayed Migration and Words from the North
In this bonus episode, Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephens, Josh Dooley (USFWS), and Frank Baldwin (CWS) for an impromptu update on the status of waterfow...
Ep. 622 - Crafting Legacy: Jett Brunet on Carving and Competition
In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with acclaimed wildlife artist and carver Jett Brunet. Jett shares insights into his early life, growing up under the influ...
Ep. 621 - Back to Our Roots: Rediscovering the True Meaning of a Successful Hunt
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes his good friend Brodie Swisher. They reminisce about their memorable hunting camp experienc...
Ep. 620 - Two Meteorologists and a Duck Scientist Walk into a Studio…
Duck hunters are obsessive weather watchers, as it influences everything from large-scale migration to local movements and habitat use. In this episode, Dr. Mike Brash...
Ep. 619 - Winter Wellness Tips for Your Retriever
As temperatures drop, it's important to ensure your retriever stays safe and healthy. Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss ess...
Ep. 618 - Behind the Lens: Ed Wall’s Life in Waterfowling and Photography
On this episode of the Ducks Limited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Edward Wall, a professional photographer and owner...
Ep. 617 – Shooting for Success: Tips and Techniques from Champion Foster Bartholow
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes 2008 ATA trap shooting world champion Foster Bartholow. The conversation delves into Foster...
Ep. 616 – Sex and Age on the Fly: Blue-winged Teal
It’s early September, and duck hunting is back! But it’s also the time of year when identifying ducks can be most challenging, as most have yet to attain their signatu...
Ep. 615 – Migration Alerts, Decoy Tactics, and Waterfowl 360
Chris Jennings, Mallori Murphey, and Dr. Scott Stephens join Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the current status of teal migration, habitat conditions, and how you can stay...
Ep. 614 – Navigating the World of Social Media: Do's and Don'ts
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison is joined by co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Seth Dortch. Seth shares his background and ...
Ep. 613 – Empowering the Next Generation: DU University Chapter Volunteers Share Their Journey
On this episode of the DU podcast, hosts Jimbo Robinson and Tim Fehringer welcome university chapter volunteers for the summer leadership summit, Third Term. With over...
Ep. 612 – Why We Hunt: New Research Sheds Light on What Motivates Us
Host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by co-hosts Katie Burke, Derek Christians, Dr. Mike Brasher, and Matt Harrison in the new studio. They welcome guest Rob Southwick from...
Ep. 611 – Finding Inspiration in the Outdoors: A Wildlife Artist's Journey
Chuck Black, the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Competition winner and wildlife artist, joins the Ducks Unlimited podcast to discuss his busy year and upcoming events. Chuck ...
Ep. 610 – Ramsey Russell and Dr. Phil on duckDNA, Season 1
With duckDNA season 1 now in the books, DU teams up with Ramsey Russell of It’s Duck Season Somewhere and Dr. Phil Lavretsky to review early scientific insights, odd d...
Ep. 609 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 2
In this second part of host Katie Burke's interview with carver Guy Taplin, we explore his fascination with past American decoy carvers and his understanding of the la...
Ep. 608 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 1
Today on the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Katie Burke is joined by special guest Guy Taplin from Essex, England, to discuss waterfowl carving and the unique landscape of E...
Ep. 607 – Duck Numbers Increase For First Time Since 2015
On this special episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens break down the freshly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2024 Waterfowl Population Status report...
Ep. 606 – A Freelancer's Guide to the Prairies
Host Chris Jennings is joined by DU magazine contributor John Pollmann to discuss a popular topic – freelancing the prairies. Pollmann’s experiences as a South Dakota ...
Ep. 605 – Botulism in the Klamath and 2024 State Waterfowl Survey Roundup
As waterfowlers peer ahead to the approaching hunting season, botulism has become a headline in the West and state agencies have released results from their 2024 water...
Ep. 604 – Communicating with Landowners
So, you want to hunt that field where there’s a big feed? Time to start knocking on doors. Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Duc...
Ep. 603 – Importing Dogs and Ducks From Canada – What You Need to Know!
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Jerad Henson and DU conservation communications coordinator, Nathan Ratchford, to provide the latest update on the Center for Disease...
Ep. 602 – How to Avoid Opening Day Blunders
Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Ducks Unlimited magazine and ducks.org, to talk about the excitement of opening day of waterfo...
Ep. 601 – duckDNA is Back for Year 2 and More July Updates
After overwhelming response, duckDNA has officially returned for year 2! On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson share this exciting news and what you n...