Katie Burke
DUPodcast Collectibles Host
Appears in 36 Episodes
Ep. 631 - Art and the Outdoors: A Conversation with Wildlife Artist Jared Ducote
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke welcomes wildlife artist Jared Ducote. The episode begins with a quick visit from Jared's service dog,...
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 599 – Decoy Collecting and Duck Hunting Stories with Joe and Donna Tonelli PART 2 of 2
PART 2: On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe and Donna Tonelli, avid hunters, collectors, and historians. Joe shares his...
Ep. 598 – Decoy Collecting and Duck Hunting Stories with Joe and Donna Tonelli PART 1 of 2
PART 1: On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with Joe and Donna Tonelli, avid hunters, collectors, and historians. Joe shares his...
Ep. 581 – Exploring the Evolution of Louisiana Decoys
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke chats with Bruce Lowe, a collector of Louisiana and teal decoys. They delve into Bruce’s introduction ...
Ep. 579 – Rain on the Prairies, But Was it Enough?
Reports of recent rain in the Dakotas and Canadian Prairies have stirred optimism among duck hunters already looking forward to the fall. How much rain fell, was it en...
Ep. 577 – Decoy Carving: A Family Tradition
This episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast features Mike Valley, a decoy carver, hunter, and commercial fisherman. Host Katie Burke delves into Mike's family history ...
Ep. 569 – Wisconsin Decoys with Collector John Fandrey
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews John Fandrey, a Wisconsin decoy collector. John shares his introduction to the outdoors as ...
Ep. 563 – Exploring the Illinois River Decoy Legacy with Dave Kneebone
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke continues a series in collaboration with the North American Decoy Collectors Association. The guest, D...
Ep. 560 – Josh Brewer, Master Decoy Carver
On the episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, Katie Burke interviews decoy carver, Josh Brewer. Brewer describes his unique journey in the profession from carving and...
Ep. 555 – Eastern Shore Hunting and Decoy Carving with Greyson Chesser
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke visits Grayson Chesser's decoy shop in Virginia. Grayson, a decoy carver and hunting guide, shares his...
Ep. 554 – Monthly Roundup – Season’s End, Duck Science, Snakes in the Pit, and Upcoming Projects
A hard freeze followed by rapid warm up and widespread rain made for an interesting and somewhat productive end to the 2023-24 hunting season. Chris Jennings, Katie Bu...
Ep. 550 – Interview with Rick Milligan: Call and Decoy Collector
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews guest Rick Milligan, a call and decoy collector. Rick shares his passion for collecting and...
Ep. 544 – Monthly Roundup: Questions from Listeners, Arctic Blast, and Family Bonds of Duck Hunting
Dr. Mike Brasher and Katie Burke are on location at a family hunting camp in the Mississippi Delta for the January roundup. Joined by DU Podcast producer, Chris Isaac,...
Ep. 543 – Inside the Workshop: A Conversation with Decoy Carver Pete Peterson
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host sits down with renowned decoy carver Mr. Pete Peterson. They discuss Pete's background in the outdoors and hunting...
Ep. 540 – Camo and Story Telling with Logan Webster of Camo Retro
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Katie welcomes Logan Webster, founder of Camo Retro. They discuss Logan's background in the outdoors and his love for ...
Ep. 536 – Monthly Roundup: Easton, Status of the Migration & duckDNA
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, hosts Dr. Mike Brasher, Katie Burke, and Chris Jennings provide updates on recent activities and upcoming events in wat...
Ep. 526 – Exploring the World of Fine Sporting Arms
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke is joined by Wes Dillon, an independent consultant for the firearms industry, and Josh Loewensteiner, ...
Ep. 518 – Discovering the Easton Waterfowl Festival
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Lyndee Zeller, the festival director for the Easton Waterfowl Festival. They discuss what m...
Ep. 516 – Interview with Cooper Rossner: Contemporary Decoys and Carving Mentors
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Cooper Rossner from Guyette and Deeter. Cooper shares his journey from teaching high school...
Ep. 513 – The Art and Science of Making Duck Calls
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Brian Byers, a callmaker and collector, are at RnT’s Callapalooza in Stuttgart, Arkansas. B...
Ep. 506 – Hiking for Ducks: The Stamp It Forward Journey & Fundraiser
On this special bonus episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Katie Burke checks in with Sam Soholt as he hikes 100 miles in the Prairie Pothole region to raise m...
Ep. 505 – Exploring the World of Duck Stamps: A Conversation with Artists Kira Sabin and Adam Grimm
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke introduces two special guests, artists Kira Sabin and Adam Grimm, who discuss the upcoming federal Duc...
Ep. 502 – Exploring the World of Duck Calls and Decoys w/ Len Guldman
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews Len Guldman, a call collector, firearm specialist, and decoy collector, at the RnT Callapal...