Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 405 – Celebrating 85 Years of Conservation in New Orleans
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, DU celebrated 85 years of conservation success at our National Convention in New Orleans. Join us as we visit with Mike Benge, DU v...
Ep. 404 – Arctic to the Yucatan and 32 Years of Advice: Tales of a Pilot Biologist, Part 2
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with more adventures from retired USFWS pilot biologist Fred Roetker! This episode is highlighted by memorable observations, including a ...
Ep. 403 –Half Million Miles of Duck Habitat: Tales of a Pilot Biologist, Part 1
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retired USFWS pilot biologist Fred Roetker reflects on his 32-year career of surveying ducks and geese across North America and shares stories of the ...
Ep. 402 – Field Hudnall Joins the Show To Talk YETI, Ducks, Geese, and More
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Field Hudnall, YETI Ambassador and owner of Field Proven Calls, and the pair chat about YETI’s new book, Ducks. Hud...
Ep. 401 – 2022 Pacific Flyway Goose Forecast
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inspired by a listener challenge, on this episode Dr. Mike Brasher visits with Kelly Warren, DU regional biologist in western Oregon, for an update on...
Ep. 400 – Homegrown Goose Hunting Skills
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hunting resident Canada Geese takes patience and skill to ensure success. Join host John Gordon as he talks with Tennessee hunters, Alec Brown and Wil...
Ep. 399 – Drake Waterfowl’s Jim Ronquest Talks Products, Ducks, and His New Role
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jim Ronquest, Vice President of Development for Drake Waterfowl on this episode. The two discuss Ronquest’s new rol...
Ep. 398 – Species Profile: Black-bellied Whistling Duck
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet the black-bellied whistling duck, one of the more intriguing stories among North American waterfowl. With an ever-expanding range and growing pop...
Ep. 397 – BREAKING NEWS – USDA APHIS allows import of harvested birds from Canada
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Revised restrictions by USDA APHIS are now in place that allow hunters in Canada to bring their harvested birds back into the U.S. Dr. Karen Waldrop, ...
Ep. 396 – Youth Shotgunning: Off to A Good Start
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the show regardin...
Ep. 395 – Drying Refuges, Dwindling Rice, and Record Low Lakes
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme drought continues in the western U.S., and Jeff McCreary and Dr. Mark Petrie join us for the latest update. How severe is the drought? What we...
Ep. 394 – DU’s IMAX Debut with Wings Over Water
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While DU has been involved in TV and video for many years, never has it taken on a feature length film, until now! George Dunklin, DU volunteer and bo...
Ep. 393 – Simples Tips on How to Not Miss Bluewings
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor, to discuss a common theme of missing bluewings. The pair talk th...
Ep. 392 – Demon Duck of Doom and Farewell to a Friend
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast visits with Dr. Dale James, past director of conservation and science for DU’s southern region, to provide additional insights about ...
Ep. 391 – RE-AIR of Species Profile: The Mallard
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings dive into North America’s most populous waterfowl species in this episode. Brasher and Jennings expand the...
Ep. 390 – RE-AIR of Species Profile: Blue-winged Teal
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RE-AIR OF Ep. 275Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher join forces to bring you the first in a series of species profiles covering our North Ameri...
Ep. 389 – Flyway-by-Flyway – What the BPOP Results Mean for You
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher continue their discussion about the 2022 Waterfowl Population Survey results and what they mean for you. Looking f...
Ep. 388 – Digging Deep on the 2022 Waterfowl BPOP Survey Results
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Jennings, Dr. Mike Brasher, and DU Magazine Editorial Director Matt Young begin a deep dig into the 2022 BPOP results. Matt shares 30-years of p...
Ep. 387 – RE-AIR of Species Profile: Green-winged Teal
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
THIS IS A RE-AIR of EP. 289Green-winged teal are the smallest of our North American dabbling ducks with a short neck and small bill. Dr. Mike Brasher ...
Ep. 386 – First Reactions to 2022 Waterfowl and Habitat Survey Numbers
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher jump into the new season with the recently announced 2022 Waterfowl and Habitat Survey. The pair breakdown t...
Ep. 385 - USFWS Director Martha Williams joins the DU Podcast
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Martha Williams joins co-hosts Dr. Karen Waldrop, Chief Conservation Officer, and Dr....
Ep. 384 - A Brief History of Browning and their Conservation
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This DU Podcast features Browning Arms Media and Events Manager Shaundi Campbell.Hear Browning history, what’s new in shotguns for 2022, and learn m...
Ep. 383 - DU State Conventions: Honoring our Volunteers and Why You Should Attend
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Volunteers are the gasoline that makes the DU engine work.” On this episode we sit down with Doug Schoenrock (DU President), Chuck Smith (DU 1st ...
Ep. 382 – DUTV 25th Anniversary feat. Field Hudnall, Zach Pederson and Ainsley Kenworthy (5 of 5)
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host and DUTV producer, John Gordon, interviews former DU TV co-hosts Field Hudnall, Zach Pederson and Ainsley Beeman Kenworthy on the final 25t...
Ep. 381 – FNBO Supports DU
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Lee, Integrated Marketing Manager for FNBO, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about how the DU Visa Card is benefitting wetlands conservation. L...
Ep. 380 – Collector’s Series: Jon Deeter
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Deeter, owner of at Guyette and Deeter, Inc. decoy auction house, returns to the show to chat with host Katie Burke about their Spring auction at ...
Ep. 379 – DUTV 25th Anniversary feat. Mike Checkett & Hampton Bourne (4 of 5)
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host and DUTV producer John Gordon interviews Mike Checkett and Hampton Bourne on this DU podcast, continuing the DU TV 25 anniversary celebrati...
Ep. 378 – Gunner Kennels Founder, Addison Edmonds Joins the Show
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Addison Edmonds, founder of Gunner Kennels, joins the DU Podcast to share the news about the new partnership with Ducks Unlimited. Edmonds and host Ch...
Ep. 377 – BPOP Survey Update with Dr. Ken Richkus, USFWS
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the 2022 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey nears completion, Dr. Ken Richkus, chief of the USFWS Division of Migratory Bird Manageme...
Ep. 376 – Archie Manning and Doug Schoenrock on DU’s 85th National Convention
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Excitement abounds as DU prepares to celebrate 85 years of wetland and waterfowl conservation at our National Convention in New Orleans, July 13-16, 2...
Ep. 375 – DU Celebrates Earth Day with Mr. Trammell Crow
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Karen Waldrop, DU’s chief conservation officer and Bob Locke, DU’s director of development for North Texas, sit down with Mr. Trammell Crow at...
Ep. 374 – Collector’s Series: Rick Sandstrom
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DU Podcast host, Katie Burke, chats with the President of the North American Decoy Collectors Association, Rick Sandstrom. The pair met up in Chicago ...
Ep. 373 – DUTV 25th Anniversary feat. Guy Shepperd and Richie Davenport (3 of 5)
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host and DUTV producer John Gordon interviews Guy Shepperd and Richie Davenport of Moose Media, Mossy Oak’s video production company. Moos...
Ep. 372 – Future Farmers of America and DU…Cultivating a Stronger Partnership
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Farmers, ranchers, and private landowners are essential partners in DU’s conservation efforts. An exciting new partnership between DU and the Future...
Ep. 371 – Memorial Day 2022: In memoriam...
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Smiling faces. Barbeque grills overflowing with hot dogs and hamburgers. Pool parties with friends and family. A pleasant boat ride around the lake.Th...
Ep. 370 – Real-time update from the 2022 BPOP Survey, Northern Alberta
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Retired USFWS pilot biologist, Fred Roetker, joins the DU Podcast from Fort Chipewayan, Alberta, deep in the Canadian boreal forest for a real-time up...
Ep. 369 – Avian Flu, part 2 – What Hunters Need to Know
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dave Stallknecht, director of the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, answers more questions and provides guidance on how hunters nee...
Ep. 368 – Avian Flu, part 1 – What it is and why the concern
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dave Stallknecht, director of the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study, provides an in-depth description of the current outbreak of Hig...
Ep. 367 – Field Training with Purina Pro Plan
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karl Gunzer, director of the Sporting Dog Group for Purina Pro Plan, joins the DU Podcast once again. Gunzer has 25 years of experience as a field tra...
Ep. 366 – Ducks Unlimited Welcomes Bill Dance (2 of 2)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings welcome legendary fisherman and outdoor personality Bill Dance to the DU Podcast. Dance shares some personal...
Ep. 365 – Ducks Unlimited Welcomes Bill Dance (1 of 2)
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings welcome legendary fisherman and outdoor personality Bill Dance to the DU Podcast. Dance shares some personal...
Ep. 364 – Prairie Habitat Conditions Improved Over 2021
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Johann Walker and Dr. Scott Stephens join the podcast to provide an armchair view of habitat conditions in the U.S. and Canadian Prairies and open...
Ep. 363 – DUTV 25th Anniversary feat. Jared Brown and Marc Pierce (2 of 5)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host John Gordon interviews Marc Pierce and Jared Brown. Longtime friends and DU supporters, these former DUTV hosts talk about how they became involv...
Ep. 362 – Science Behind Mallard Body Condition
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While lethal collection and gnarly lab work is the gold standard for measuring body condition of waterfowl, scientists also need non-lethal methods to...
Ep. 361 - DUTV 25th Anniversary feat. Eric Keszler (1 of 5)
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host and DUTV producer, John Gordon, interviews Eric Keszler, executive editor of Ducks Unlimited magazine, about the origin of the longest-runn...
Ep. 360 - Western U.S. Remains Gripped by Drought
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Petrie, DU’s director of conservation planning for the Western Region, provides a quick update on drought conditions in the western U.S. fo...
Ep. 359 - Trailer: SEASON 6 - Beginning Wednesday May 4th!
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've been gearing up for SEASON 6. We hope you'll join us for more exciting content beginning this Wednesday, May 4th!
Ep. 358 – Join us at DUX 2022!
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us at DUX 2022!For everything outdoors... from biking, shooting, dog demonstrations, and exhibitors, there's something for all ages and skill lev...
Ep. 357 – 2021-22 Waterfowl Season in Review
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the dust settles, the DU Podcast looks back on the 2021-22 waterfowl season. Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Heath Hagy, USFW...
Ep. 356 – SEASON 5 Wrap Up. THANK YOU!
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this final episode of The DU Podcast, show hosts Chris, Mike, & Katie reminisce on the season, but also look forward to season 6 and beyond. B...
Ep. 355 – Looking Ahead to the Prairies
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With duck season winding down, we look ahead to the 2022 breeding season. Dr. Scott Stephens, DU Canada, joins the podcast to provide late winter insi...
Ep. 354 – California Recap with Virginia Getz
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher visits with Virginia Getz, DU’s director of conservation programs for CA, NV, AZ, and HI, to recap the erratic weather and hunting ...
Ep. 353 – Collector Series: Master Decoy Carver, Cameron McIntyre
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DU Podcast host, Katie Burke, chats with renowned decoy carver Cameron McIntyre about his early love of nature and waterfowl and how both have informe...
Ep. 352 – Shotgunning: What Are Your Hands Doing?
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss shotgunning techniques for waterfowl hunters. Bou...
Ep. 351 – Fact or Fiction with Dr. Ray Alisauskas
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special Fact or Fiction episode, Dr. Ray Alisauskas applies his expertise to a few questions and statements about the ecology of snow and...
Ep. 350 – (Bonus) Texas Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kraai, Texas Parks and Wildlife waterfowl program leader, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss the most recent waterfowl survey. The 2022 survey...
Ep. 349, Re-air – Special Operations Game Wardens in California, “Hidden War” (2 of 2)
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lt. John Nores, Jr. (Retired) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses his most recent book, Hidden War: How Special Operations Game ...
Ep. 348, Re-air – Author of “Hidden War” Joins the DU Podcast (1 of 2)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lt. John Nores, Jr. (Retired) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses his most recent book, Hidden War: How Special Operations Game ...
Ep. 347 – Father-Son Dynamic Discussion with Eddie and Jack Nickens
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Nickens, contributing editor of Ducks Unlimited magazine, and his son Jack join host Chris Jennings in studio to discuss their travels over the ...
Ep. 346 – Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 18: Atlantic Flyway Multi-stock Harvest Management
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As eastern mallards declined in the early 2000s, waterfowl managers developed a new approach for setting duck harvest frameworks in the Atlantic Flywa...
Ep. 345 – Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 17: Eastern Mallard AHM, the Beginnings
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 1990s, waterfowl harvest managers in the Atlantic Flyway began exploring new approaches to tie harvest regulations for their states to eas...
Ep. 344 – Fact or Fiction: Private land conservation, HIP registration, and corn for impoundments
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode of our Fact or Fiction series, hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher give the straight talk on three questions brought t...
Ep. 343 – Transmitters, Neck Collars, Web Tags, Geolocators, etc. with Dr. Chris Nicolai, Part 3
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this concluding episode, Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist for Delta Waterfowl, explains neck collars, web tags, nasal saddles, geolocators, t...
Ep. 342 – Artist’s Series: Adam Grimm
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Host Katie Burke is joined by wildlife artist Adam Grimm. Adam is a two-time Federal Duck Stamp winner and two-time DU Artist-of-the-Year. In this con...
Ep. 341 – Leg Bands: More than a Shiny Ring, with Dr. Chris Nicolai, Part 2.
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist for Delta Waterfowl, rejoins Dr. Mike Brasher for a “bird nerd” discussion about waterfowl banding. This ep...
Ep. 340 – Acadian Duck Pie to Warm the Soul
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
An alternative recipe for your harvested ‘fowl, the DU Podcast and Dr. J.-M. DeVink bring you a French-inspired dish that pairs well with red wine a...
Ep. 339 – (Bonus) Incoming Cold Front Spurs Optimism
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss the incoming cold front happening New Year’s Day. This influx of cold...
Ep. 338 – Bands, Transmitters, and Other Markers with Dr. Chris Nicolai, Part 1
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Chris Nicolai, waterfowl scientist for Delta Waterfowl, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an extended, in-depth discussion about the science and applicat...
Ep. 337 – Ducks Unlimited Christmas Extravaganza 2021
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chris, Mike, & Katie as they take a walk down memory lane discussing Christmas presents from their youth, reflecting on Christmas traditions,...
Ep. 336 – Collector’s Series: Stan Van Etten
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 335 – Grassroots Journey to Becoming a Better Cook of Wild Game
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jean Michel DeVink, DU Canada’s National Manager of Conservation Planning, joins the DU Podcast to share bits of scientific expertise and culina...
Ep. 334 – 2021 Arctic Goose Update with Dr. Ray Alisauskas
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off a November elk harvest, Dr. Ray Alisauskas of Environment and Climate Change Canada joins the podcast to discuss early data on productivity ...
Ep. 333 – Introduction to Wetland Plants and Their Value to Waterfowl, Part 2
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heath Hagy rejoins the podcast to continue a discussion about how plants differ in their value to waterfowl. From smartweed and millet to oaks and...
Ep. 332 – Introduction to Wetland Plants and Their Value to Waterfowl, Part 1
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Heath Hagy, waterfowl ecologist for the USFWS National Wildlife Refuge System, joins host Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the diversity of wetland pla...
Ep. 331 – Behind the Scenes of DU’s Event Fundraising
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most get their first introduction to the world’s leader in wetlands conservation by attending a local banquet or other style of event. David Schuess...
Ep. 330 – (Bonus) Arkansas Habitat Update with AGFC Waterfowl Program Coordinator
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Naylor, AGFC waterfowl program coordinator, joins the DU Podcast to talk about hunting and habitat in Arkansas as the state prepares reopen the s...
Ep. 329 – History Series: Thomas C. Main, DU’s Early Years
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the fourth installment of the History series, Dan Thiel returns to discuss with host Katie Burke the impact of Thomas C. Main on the newly founded...
Ep. 328 – Running Traffic: The Basics for Duck and Goose Hunters
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Pollmann, freelance contributor for DU Magazine and ducks.org, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss running traffic for ducks and geese. This com...
Ep. 327 – Collector’s Series: Kory Rogers, Shelburne Museum
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kory Rogers, Chief Curator of the Shelburne Museum in Burlington, Vermont, joins Katie Burke to discuss the Joel Barber decoy collection. The two chat...
Ep. 326 – DU Receives $3.2M Grant for Wetland and Climate Mitigation Science
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As DU seeks broader partnerships and support for wetlands conservation, so grows the need for new science to quantify the diverse benefits it provides...
Ep. 325 – History Series: Joseph P. Knapp and DU’s Formation
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Ep. 324 – Introducing a New DU Scientist and Talking Duckling Research
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, we introduce one of DU’s newest waterfowl scientists, Catrina Terry, and learn of the adventurous and exciting path she took to bec...
Ep. 323 – Thanksgiving Special: Best Thing I Ever Ate at Duck Camp
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This unique episode is all about food. Guest Jennifer Chandler, chef and author, joins Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher for a Thanksgiving discussi...
Ep. 322 – (Bonus) Into the Vault 2
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
David Schuessler, National Director of Event Fundraisng and R3, joins the DU Podcast to talk about Into the Vault 2, an online auction launched by DU ...
Ep. 321 – Storytelling, Gear, and Adventures with a Filson Content Producer
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Will Kutscher, Filson content producer, joins host Chris Jennings for an exciting talk about producing the high-quality content at Filson.com. Kutsche...
Ep. 320 – Species Profile: Gadwall (Mareca strepera)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings dive into another one of the more popular waterfowl species in North America. Brasher explains some of the u...
Ep. 319 – (Bonus) Pacific Storms Change the Landscape for Washington Waterfowl and Hunters
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Wilson, statewide waterfowl specialist for Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, joins the show to provide a quick update on habitat condit...
Ep. 318 – Chris Akin Joins the Show to Talk Retrievers, E-Collars
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Akin, owner and operator of Webb Footed Kennels, hops on the Podcast with Chris Jennings to chat about SportDog BRAND E-Collar introductions, mi...
Ep. 317 – Arkansas’s Greentree Reservoirs, Pt 3: A Conservation Legacy
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Booth, director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins the DU Podcast to conclude our discussion about the difficult yet necessary cha...
Ep. 316 – Arkansas’s Greentree Reservoirs, Pt 2: A New Era of Management
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Naylor (Arkansas Game and Fish) and Jake Spears (Ducks Unlimited) are back for part 2 of our in-depth discussion about changes in water level man...
Ep. 315 – Arkansas’s Greentree Reservoirs, Pt 1: Rise to Prominence and Modern Troubles
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Few scenes evoke more wonder than flocks of mallards descending into flooded timber of Arkansas’s GTRs. While consistent management of water levels ...
Ep. 314 – (Bonus) Winter Finally Arrives on the Canadian Prairies
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Following an abnormally mild fall, winter temps and regional snowfall are triggering an abrupt change on the Canadian prairies. Dr. Scott Stephens sha...
Ep. 313 – How the Texas Brigades is Training and Inspiring Young Conservationists
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Motivated by a phone call from 17-year old Brynna Malley from San Antonio, Texas, this episode introduces us to the Texas Brigades youth education pro...
Ep. 312 – History Series: Jay “Ding” Darling and Waterfowl Conservation in the US
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, D...
Ep. 311 – Mossy Oak: The Past, Present, and the Partnership
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Daniel and Neill Haas from Mossy Oak. The two share the story of Mossy Oak, from the early days when their grandmothe...
Ep. 310 – Protecting the Prairies with Ducks Stamps and Partnerships
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Johann Walker, director of operations for DU’s Great Plains region, provides an update on prairie habitat conditions and introduces us to the vi...
Ep. 309 – Foraging Games that Ducks Play
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this science-heavy episode, Dr. Heath Hagy and Mike Brasher take a deep dive into duck foraging ecology, how we study it, and why it’s important ...
Ep. 308 – Collector’s Series: Historian C. John Sullivan
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
C. John Sullivan, historian and collector, joins host, Katie Burke, to talk about the history of waterfowling on the Chesapeake Bay. The pair discuss ...
Ep. 307 - (Bonus) Great Lakes Region Hunting and Habitat Update
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about the hunting and habitat around the Great Lakes. Anglin breaks down M...
Ep. 306 – How to Improve Your Retriever Photos
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Buckley, professional photographer and freelance contributor for Ducks Unlimited magazine, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss photographing dog...