Jerad Henson
DUPodcast Conservation Host
Appears in 41 Episodes
Rice & Ducks: Why Farming Practices Matter for Waterfowl (Ep 778)
Rice fields aren’t just agricultural landscapes — they’re one of the most important waterfowl habitats in North America.In this episode, host Dr. Jerad Henson is joine...
Duck Science at Scale: AI, Satellites & the Future of Conservation (Ep 776)
Waterfowl science is entering a new era — and Ducks Unlimited is right in the middle of it.In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by co‑host Dr. Jerad Henson...
Water, Nature & Community: Inside DU’s Evolving Partnership with Dow (Ep 769)
Ducks Unlimited and Dow have partnered for decades to deliver real conservation outcomes — but this relationship is now entering a new and innovative phase.In this epi...
Remembering John Gordon: A Legacy in Waterfowling, Storytelling, and the DU Family (Ep 747)
In this special tribute episode, we honor the life, impact, and legacy of John Gordon—Media Productions Manager at Ducks Unlimited, lifelong outdoorsman, storyteller, ...
Late-Season Waterfowl Strategy: What Migration Reports Reveal (Ep. 739)
Find out why mild weather and drought are reshaping waterfowl migration—and what hunters can do now.Hosts Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson break down the latest Duck...
Mapping the Modern Duck Hunt: Insights from OnX (Ep. 736)
In this episode, Dr. Jared Henson and Jimbo Robinson welcome OnX Hunt marketing manager and Backwoods University host Lake Pickle. The crew dives into everything from ...
RELOADED EP646 - Malcolm Reed: A Christmas Special Holiday - Feasts & BBQ Secrets
Welcome to a festive Christmas special of the Ducks Unlimited podcast! Join hosts Dr. Mike Brasher, Katie Burke, and Dr. Jared Henson as they celebrate the holiday sea...
BONUS: MIGRATION ALERT: Ducks on the Move Across All Flyways
This special Ducks Unlimited migration alert covers three major flyways experiencing dramatic shifts caused by early winter storms. The hosts discuss teal surges and g...
BONUS: MIGRATION ALERT! Flyway Updates
In this episode, Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson discuss the current state of bird migration across various flyways, focusing on the impact of recent cold fronts an...
BONUS: TREASURES AWAIT- INTO THE VAULT 2025!
www.intothevault.orgWhat started as a pandemic workaround has become one of Ducks Unlimited’s most anticipated traditions. Jerad Henson chats with David Schuessler and...
Duck Camp Cooking Made Easy w/ the BBQ Ninja (Ep. 726)
Join hosts Jerad Henson and John Gordon as they welcome Craig Verhage, aka the BBQ Ninja, for a mouthwatering episode full of duck camp cooking tips. From duck tacos w...
Mid-Season Meteorology: What Duck Hunters Need to Know (Ep. 722)
Tune in as Dr. Mike Brasher & Dr. Jerad Henson team up with meteorologists Chance Gotsch and Scott Covert. Together, they break down current weather patterns, drought ...
BONUS: Migration Alert! Wisconsin get ready!
The ducks are on the move, and Wisconsin hunters need to be ready. Hosts Matt Harrison and Dr. Jerad Henson break down the latest migration alert, including where bird...
BONUS: Migration Alert! Central Flyway Listen Up!
As duck season kicks off across the Central Flyway, cohosts Matt Harrison and Dr. Jerad Henson dive into the latest report from DU Migration Editor John Pollmann. They...
Roots of Restoration: Private Landowners Powering the Flyway Forests (Ep. 714)
DU biologist Madie McFarland and Mississippi landowner Mike Bartlett join host Dr. Jerad Henson to discuss Ducks Unlimited’s Flyway Forests program—an innovative effor...
Public Timber Project: Conserving Habitat, Culture, and Community (Ep. 712)
In this episode, Dr. Jerad Henson welcomes Ich Stewart, founder of the Public Timber Project, to share how a group of Arkansas duck hunters turned frustration into act...
BONUS: Migration Alert! Teal On The Move!
Texas teal are arriving early, but will they stay? Join Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson as they unpack the latest migration update, exploring the conditions shaping...
Mapping Conservation: OnX Hunt’s DU Layer with Lake Pickle (Ep. 705)
Live from the DU Expo in Memphis, Dr. Jerad Henson sits down with OnX Hunt’s Lake Pickle to talk about the new Ducks Unlimited public land projects layer in the OnX ap...
2025 WATERFOWL SEASON OUTLOOK (Ep. 704)
Before you pack your decoys and start scouting, tune in to watch waterfowl experts from Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and guest panelists from across North ...
Breaking News: 2025 Duck Numbers are Released (Ep. 703)
On this special episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson break down the freshly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2025 Waterfowl Population Status report a...
