Katie Burke
DUPodcast Co-Host
Appears in 77 Episodes
The Outlaw Gunner: Market Hunting & Chesapeake History (Ep 808)
Few books have shaped the understanding of waterfowl history like The Outlaw Gunner. In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe Walsh, son of legendary autho...
RELOADED EP325: History Series- Joseph P Knapp & 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...
RELOADED EP312: History Series- Jay "Ding" Darling & 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...
RELOADED EP303: History Series- Nash Buckingham & 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...
Million-Dollar Decoys, Rare Duck Calls & the Hunt for History (Ep 803)
What makes a wooden decoy worth more than a million dollars? Recorded live at DUX 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee, host Katie Burke sits down with Jon Deeter of Guyette & D...
Paul Brisco on Decoy Collecting, Duck Hunting & Canadian Waterfowl History (Ep 798)
Every decoy has a story, and some of those stories stretch back more than a century. Host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector, outdoorsman, and former Ducks ...
Factory Decoys, History & Collecting with Bill Dodge (Ep 796)
Decoy collecting isn’t just about objects — it’s about history, craftsmanship, and the people who built the tradition. In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, ...
Decoy Carving, Tradition & Creativity: Inside the Work of Josh Brewer (Ep 783)
Decoy carving lives at the intersection of hunting, history, and personal expression. In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with Josh Brewer, decoy carver, at th...
Sporting Art & Shell Boxes: Collecting the History of Hunting (Ep 779)
Behind every vintage shell box, calendar, or advertisement is a story — not just about products, but about the history and culture of hunting itself. In this episode, ...
RELOADED EP336 - Collector’s Series: Stan Van Etten TRIBUTE
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...
Inside One of the Greatest Decoy Assemblies Ever Sold: The Jim & Diane Cook Collection (Ep 764)
One of the most important events in the history of decoy collecting is about to unfold. Host Katie Burke sits down with Jon Deeter of Guyette & Deeter Auction Company ...
Chesapeake Bay Decoys & the Craftsmen Who Shaped Waterfowling History (Ep 757)
The Chesapeake Bay is home to some of the richest decoy and waterfowling traditions in North America — and today’s guest, Chad Tragakis, is one of its most passionate ...
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, ...
How John and Amy Sarver Built a Life Around Decoys, Art, and Community (Ep 742)
Hear how a carver–painter duo learned the craft together, built a collection, and now run one of Illinois’ longest‑running decoy shows. Host Katie Burke talks with Jo...
Lessons from the Ward Brothers: Oliver “Tuts” Lawson on Decoy Tradition (Ep 740)
Discover how a Crisfield carver kept Chesapeake Bay decoy traditions alive—and what he learned from the legends. Host Katie Burke sits down with Oliver “Tuts” Lawson,...
How Mark McNair Turns Wood into Working Waterfowl Art (Ep. 738)
Host Katie Burke visits Virginia carver Mark McNair, a lifelong artist shaped by Connecticut folk art, Easton’s decoy scene, and decades of hands‑on craft. In this con...
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...
Crafting Tradition: Ronnie Turner on Duck Call Making and Conservation (Ep. 734)
Katie Burke sits down with renowned call maker Ronnie Turner at Reelfoot Lake to explore the rich history of duck call making, the evolution of craftsmanship, and why ...
Portrait of a Farm: Cameron McIntyre on Decoys, Paintings, and Inspiration (Ep. 730)
Host Katie Burke sits down with carver Cameron McIntyre in his Virginia studio to discuss his upcoming solo auction, Portrait of a Farm, presented by Guyette & Deeter....
From Shrimp Boats to Duck Calls: The Journey of Farrel Charpentier (Ep. 729)
In this episode, we dive into the world of custom duck calls with Farrel Charpentier, a maker whose roots run deep in South Louisiana. Hear how he transitioned from of...