Mike Brasher
DUPodcast Science Host
Appears in 76 Episodes
Ep. 634 - A Game Changer for Wetland Conservation, Water, and Ducks – H2Ohio
Ten years ago, a harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie forced the city of Toledo to issue a “do not drink” advisory for its water supply. Now, Ohio is home to one o...
Waterfowl Weather LIVE! RE-AIR
Join Dr. Mike Brasher and three expert meteorologists as they break down the upcoming weather patterns that could make or break your next duck hunt! 🦆 Whether you're a...
Ep. 633 - Conserving Duck Habitat on the Prairies
The Prairie Pothole Region is DU’s highest priority landscape, as it supports over 50 percent of breeding ducks in North America annually. On this episode, Dr. Mike Br...
Ep. 632 - Ammunition for Hunters, Designed by Hunters – Behind the Scenes with Winchester
After a behind-the-scenes tour of their shot shell manufacturing facility in East Alton, Illinois, Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with Nate Robinson, Ben Frank, and Grant ...
BONUS | Migration and Hunting Update from the Prairies to Arkansas
Join Dr. Scott Stephens, Dr. Mike Brasher, and ultra special guest Dr. Brian Davis for storytelling of days gone by and a report on hunting and habitat conditions from...
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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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...
Ep. 596 – Dr. Scott Stephens – Summer Rains Provide Major Boost to the Prairies
After 4 years of extended drought, spring and summer rains finally provide relief to the US and Canadian prairies, but what does it mean for the fall flight? Dr. Scott...
Ep. 595 – Game-Farm Genes Affect Mallard Movements and Behavior – Evidence from the Great Lakes
Much has been said about increasing prevalence of game-farm genes in mallard populations, but evidence has been scarce on whether these genes produce differences in be...
Ep. 594 – Mallards of the Great Lakes – New Research into Population Declines
Great Lakes mallards are an important source of local harvest for hunters in the region, but their population has declined by nearly 60% since 1997. Recently completed...
Ep. 592 – Transition of Power – Meet DU’s New President, Bob Spoerl
Every 2 years, there is a transition at the top of DU’s volunteer leadership, as the membership approves a new President and the outgoing president takes the helm as C...
Ep. 591 – The Value of a Wetland: Exploring the Benefits of Wetlands to Waterfowl, Wildlife, and People.
On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Dr. Jerad Henson hosts Dr. Mike Brasher, senior waterfowl scientist, and Dr. Ellen Herbert, senior scientist for Sustai...
Ep. 590 – Pintails, Guns & Gear, Mediocre Habitat, and Avian Flu
Thanks to a newly approved pintail harvest strategy, waterfowl hunters in the Lower 48 may soon have the opportunity for a 3-pintail bag limit for the first time since...
Ep. 589 – $100 Million for the Prairies and 1 Million Acres of Conservation Delivery
Dr. Karen Waldrop, DU’s chief conservation officer, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share two unprecedented announcements reflecting DU’s continued growth and impact for wat...
Ep. 587 – Eat Beef…Produce More Ducks
Ryan Taylor, DU’s director of public policy and self-professed “rancher in residence” for the Great Plains Region, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share stories as a 4th Gen...
Ep. 584 – Congressman Bruce Westerman: A Champion for Conservation
Chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR), joins Dr. Mike Brasher and guest host Adam Putnam, Ducks Unlimited CEO, for an ins...
Ep. 583 – Bumping Birds: What Are We Learning About Ducks, Sanctuary, and Hunters?
Sanctuary…it is perhaps the most controversial and poorly understood aspect of habitat management for wintering waterfowl, yet potentially most important. In Part 2 of...