Mike Brasher
DUPodcast Co-Host
Appears in 192 Episodes
Great Lakes Migration Update: Divers Arriving, Geese Pushing & What Comes Next
Waterfowl season is underway across the Great Lakes, and the first major migration movement has already arrived. Host Dr. Mike Brasher welcomes back Jay Anglin, Ducks ...
BONUS: Prairie Migration and Hunting Update
Migration is in full swing across the prairies, and the reports coming from the heart of waterfowl country are encouraging. Dr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Waterfowl Sc...
Are Duck Migrations Changing? Bringing Data to the Debate (Ep 809)
Hunters have observed and debated changes in duck migration and winter distributions for as long as both have existed. Now, new research helps answer some of the bigge...
Water for the Klamath—A Major Win for Ducks
A few weeks ago, the Klamath Basin was facing a potentially devastating botulism outbreak. Today, there’s some much-needed good news. Dr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Wat...
2026 Waterfowl Season Outlook Analysis (Ep 807)
Set yourself up for a successful season by tuning in to this expert discussion of the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey results. Waterfowl speci...
The 2026 Duck Numbers Are Out: Here's the Early Story...
The 2026 duck numbers are out, and there are a few surprises. In this special update, Dr. Mike Brasher gives a quick breakdown of the newly released Waterfowl Populat...
Why Ducks Unlimited de Mexico Matters to Every Duck Hunter (Ep 802)
Birds don’t recognize borders. Conservation shouldn't either. Host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with longtime Ducks Unlimited volunteer leaders Rogers Hoyt and Bill Ans...
RELOADED EP131: Waterfowl Identification And You
Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl identification and its importance for not only waterfowl hunters, but also birders. Mike talks about identif...
Are Changes Coming to the May Survey? (Ep 800)
Learn how the survey behind duck population estimates and hunting regulations is being evaluated for the future. Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. John Yeiser of ...
RELOADED EP81: Using Research to Understand Waterfowl Hunter Dynamics
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined in studio by a trio of special guests to discuss trends in waterfowl hunter numbers and the importance of recruiting our next generation of ...
UPDATE: Why Prairie Wetland Protections Need Your Support Right Now
Follow these links! Direct link to petition: https://ducks.quorum.us/campaign/duckfactory/ Link to DU page and federal register link: https://www.ducks.org/save-the...
Why Waterfowl in the Klamath Basin Need Help Right Now (Ep. 794)
Learn what’s driving a new botulism outbreak in the Klamath Basin and what conservation partners are doing to help protect thousands of waterfowl. Host Dr. Mike Bras...
RELOADED EP346- Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 18: Atlantic Flyway Multi-Stock Harvest Management
This episode wraps up our 18 part series. As eastern mallards declined in the early 2000s, waterfowl managers developed a new approach for setting duck harvest framewo...
RELOADED EP345 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 17: Eastern Mallard AHM, the Beginnings
In the late 1990s, waterfowl harvest managers in the Atlantic Flyway began exploring new approaches to tie harvest regulations for their states to eastern mallards and...
Prairie Conditions & Duck Predictions | 2026 Habitat Update
What will the 2026 duck season look like? It all starts on the prairies. In this annual Ducks Unlimited tradition, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephe...
Texas Coast Wetlands: Habitat, Migration & Conservation in Action (Ep 787)
The Texas Gulf Coast is one of the most important — and most dynamic — waterfowl landscapes in North America. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Taylo...
RELOADED EP235 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 16: Pintail AHM & the Role of Harvest in Duck Management
Dr. Scott Boomer, USFWS wildlife biologist, rejoins the show to offer his thoughts on sex-specific regulations and provide a brief update on the ongoing revision to th...
Meet Wade Shoemaker: A New Voice on the DU Podcast (Ep 785)
The Ducks Unlimited Podcast is adding a new voice — and a new perspective. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher and co‑host Dr. Jerad Henson introduce Wade Shoemaker...
RELOADED EP234 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 15: Beyond Mallards in Modern AHM
First developed for midcontinent mallards, Adaptive Harvest Management has since been expanded to eastern and western mallards, black ducks, pintails, and scaup. Dr. S...
RELOADED EP231 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 14: Sex-specific Regs and Farewell to the Point System
Dr. Jim Dubovsky, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service central flyway representative, rejoins the DU Podcast to provide nostalgic reflection as he share insights on the role...
