Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Episodes
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...
Ep. 305 – Are Arkansas Mallards Fatter Today Than 40 Years Ago?
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Veon, Masters student from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to answer the question of whether body mass of harvest...
Ep. 304 – Introducing one of the First “Gunner’s Dogs” with Addison Edmonds.
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Addison Edmonds, found of Gunner, along with Cory Loeffler, owner of DRC Calls, join host Chris Jennings to talk about a recent hunt they had in North...
Ep. 303 – History Series: Nash Buckingham and Waterfowlers for America
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Thiel, Executive Secretary of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of Wetlands America Trust, joins podcast host, Katie Burke, in thi...
Ep. 302 – Introduction to Waterfowl and Habitats of Eastern Canada
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Gloutney, DU Canada’s director of regional operations for eastern Canada and British Columbia, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an introduction t...
Ep. 301 – (Bonus) New York Update and a Polar Vortex Disruption Possibly on the Horizon
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Schummer from SUNY ESF joins the DU Podcast to provide an update on early season hunting and habitat conditions from New York. Mike also shar...
Ep. 300 – DU’s Leaders of Tomorrow – Interview with National Scholarship Winners
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
McNeill Dinkins (Jackson, MS) and Max Shackelford (Memphis, TN), winners of the 2021 DU National Scholarships, join Mark Horobetz, manager of DU’s Y...
Ep. 299 – Step-by-Step E-Collar Training
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Dokken, veteran trainer, joins the DU Podcast on behalf of SportDOG Brand to talk about the processes he uses when training with e-collar. Dokken ...
Ep. 298 – Collector’s Series: Robbie Smith, North Carolina Decoys
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robbie Smith, Sporting Arts Director at Leland Little Auctions and North Carolina decoy collector, joins the podcast with host, Katie Burke, to discus...
Ep. 297 – (Bonus) Prairie Update: Tough Hunting, Odd Observations, and a New Decoy Tactic
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Retired DU Chief Scientist, Dr. Tom Moorman, and DU Canada’s Dr. Scott Stephens join the podcast to provide an informative and entertaining recap of...
Ep. 296 – National Wildlife Refuges and Waterfowl in the SE U.S.
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former collegiate footballer and current USFWS waterfowl ecologist, Dr. Heath Hagy, joins Dr. Mike Brasher on the DU Podcast to discuss his role in he...
Ep. 295 – APEX Ammunition Talks High-Performance Waterfowl Loads
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
APEX Ammunition hit the market in the turkey woods several years back, but the owners had a vision to move these high-performance loads into the water...
Ep. 294 – Collector’s Series: Colin McNair, Market Update
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin McNair, decoy specialist at Copley Fine Art Auctions, returns to the show to chat with host Katie Burke about the last year of auctions and heal...
Ep. 293 – 7 Tips from Guides
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Waterfowl guides hunt every day, they’ve seen it all. John Pollmann, DU Magazine freelance contributor, joins Chris Jennings to talk about learning ...
Ep. 292 – Wader Built to Last: Chêne Gear
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last summer, Chêne Gear announced their new waders. Rumors spread throughout the industry about these new waders. Jeff Jones, Chief Product Officer f...
Ep. 291 – (Bonus) Habitat and Teal Hunting Update with Tony Vandemore
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Vandemore, co-owner of Habitat Flats, joins the DU Podcast to discuss the ups and downs of his teal season in Missouri. Vandemore shares some ins...
Ep. 290 – Drought Update from the Klamath Basin
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Intense drought and constrained water supplies are causing unprecedented dry conditions in the Klamath Basin in 2021, resulting in minimal habitat for...
Ep. 289 – Species Profile: Green-winged Teal
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Green-winged teal are the smallest of our North American dabbling ducks with a short neck and small bill. Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings go into ...
Ep. 288 – Wildfire and Duck Science in the Boreal Forest
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Canadian Boreal Forest is an important breeding region for many species of ducks, but it is regularly influenced by wildfire and other disturbance...
Ep. 287 – (Bonus) Florida – An Under-the-Radar Waterfowl Destination
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mark McBride of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission joins the podcast to introduce us to the diverse waterfowl and habitats of the S...
Ep. 286 – DU Policy Wins and Priorities
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DU’s Chief Policy Officer, Zach Hartman, offers an exciting overview of the important role that policy efforts play in helping DU achieve our waterf...
Ep. 285 – (Bonus) Drought Impacts on the California Central Valley
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Virginia Getz, DU’s director of conservation programs for CA, NV, AZ, and HI, joins the DU Podcast for an in-depth discussion of how drought is impa...
Ep. 284 – Collector’s Series: Duck Call Collecting with Ryan Graves
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Burke, manager of the Waterfowling Heritage Center, is back to discuss call collecting and the history of Illinois duck calls with Ryan Graves. ...
Ep. 283 – (Bonus) Texas Teal Hunting and Habitat Update Following Hurricane Nicholas
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kraai, waterfowl program leader for TPWD, joins the Podcast to discuss hunting and habitat throughout Texas. Kraai details the impacts Hurricane...
Ep. 280 – (Bonus) Teal Season and Duckology with Dr. Scott Stephens
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s early September, and that means bluewing talk with Dr. Scott Stephens, DU Canada’s director of operations for the Prairie and Boreal. Scott...
Ep. 279 – Freelancing the Prairies
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by DU magazine contributor John Pollmann to discuss a popular topic – freelancing the prairies. Pollmann’s experienc...
Ep. 277 – Summer Reflections from Minnedosa: Ducks, Drought, and Drainage
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Anderson, emeritus scientist of DU Canada’s Institute for Wetland and Waterfowl Research, rejoins Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss wetland condi...
Ep. 276 – Brad Allen, Three-time World Duck Calling Champion Joins the Show
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Allen, owner of Elite Calls, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about competitive calling, meat calling, and just learning how to be a better duck...
Ep. 275 – Species Profile: Blue-winged Teal
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher join forces to bring you the first in a series of species profiles covering our North American waterfowl. Th...
Ep. 274 – (Bonus) Great Lakes Region Teal Hunting Preview
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin, WF360 Great Lakes Migration Editor, joins Chris Jennings to talk about habitat and teal numbers throughout the Great Lakes. Anglin explain...
Ep. 272 – Back at It! DU Podcast Returns for Season 5
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher recap Season 4 and then provide a brief overview of new content coming in Season 5. Brasher discusses habita...
Ep. 271, Re-Air from Season 3 – Klamath Basin: Waterfowl on the Losing End & Conservation Solutions (3 of 3)
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this concluding episode, Drs. Dave Mauser and Mark Petrie discuss recent developments that have further eroded the ability of Refuges in the Klamat...
Ep. 270, Re-Air from Season 3 – Klamath Basin: Water, Waterfowl, and Fish…A Struggle Emerges (2 of 3)
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The mid-20th Century was a period of variation and transition for Lower Klamath and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuges, in the hey days supporting up...
Ep. 269, Re-Air from Season 3 – Klamath Basin: The Most Important Wintering Area on the Planet (1 of 3)
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Located in southern Oregon and northern California, the Klamath Basin was once known as the most important wintering area for waterfowl on the planet....
Ep. 268 – (Bonus) Favorable News from the Boreal and Alaska
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Fritz Reid, DU’s director of Boreal and Arctic conservation, provides the DU Podcast with an unplanned and optimistic update on habitat conditio...
Ep. 267 – (Bonus) Late Summer Update from the Prairies
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Winding down the summer season, the DU Podcast reconnects with Dr. Scott Stephens, DU Canada director of regional operations for the prairies and bore...
Ep. 266 – Team USA Olympic Trap Shooter Kayle Browning Joins DU Podcast
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kayle Browning, first-time Olympic trap shooter, joins the Ducks Unlimited Podcast to talk about her path to earning her spot on Team USA, as well as ...
Ep. 265 – Injury Avoidance and Rehabilitation for Sporting Dogs
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennell Appel, DVM, CCRT with SPORTVET Canine Rehab & Sports Medicine, joins the DU Podcast to talk with host Chris Jennings about ways to avo...
Ep. 264 – Everything You Need to Know About Retriever Field Trials & Hunt Tests
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about field trials and hunt tests? Karl Gunzer, director of the Sporting Dog Group for Purina Pro Plan, joins the show discuss his decades of ...
Ep. 263 – New Harvest Opportunity for Canada Geese: Manitoba’s Spring Conservation Season
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 marked the first year in which Manitoba offered a spring conservation season for overabundant resident Canada geese. Join us in the episode as we...
Ep. 262 – (Bonus) USFWS Provides Insight on the BPOP Survey Cancellation
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For the second consecutive year, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey has been cancelled. Dr. Ken Richkus, chief of the USFWS Division...
Ep. 261 – The Science Behind Ducks Unlimited
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Steve Adair, DU chief scientist, joins the DU Podcast to talk about how DU uses science to make conservation decisions and to share some updates o...
Ep. 260 – (Bonus) Recent Rains Lift Prairie Wetlands in Canada
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although severe drought has gripped the U.S. and Canadian prairies over the past year, recent rains are providing welcome relief. How much rain, how w...
Ep. 258 – (Bonus) Dry Conditions on the 2021 North Dakota Breeding Duck Survey
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Szymanski, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, joins the DU Podcast to discuss the results of his agency’s 2021 Breeding Duck Survey. Highli...
Ep. 257 - (Bonus) BPOP Survey Cancellation – Canadian Wildlife Service Perspective
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Baldwin, waterfowl biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Service, shares insights regarding challenges and complications in Canada that contribut...
Ep. 256 – Off-Season Projects for Duck & Goose Hunters
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine freelance contributor, joins the show to talk about some off-season projects for waterfowl hunters. Summer can...
Ep. 255 – (Bonus) A Discussion with Dr. Canvasback
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Anderson, aka Dr. Canvasback, joins the DU Podcast to provide field-based insights on wetland conditions in the heart of the canvasback breed...
Ep. 254 – Common Corrections for Your Retriever
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, hops on the DU Podcast to discuss common corrections for your retriever with host Chris Jennings. Stewart exp...
Ep. 253 – Improve Your Photography in the Field
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Buckley, professional freelance photographer and Ducks Unlimited magazine columnist, joins the DU Podcast to talk about ways people can improve t...
Ep. 252 – Call Making, Goose Calling and More with Field Hudnall
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Field Hudnall, co-owner of Field Proven Calls and World Goose Calling Champion, joins the show to talk with Chris Jennings about all-thing calling, hu...
Ep. 251 – Traveling with Your Retriever
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins host Chris Jennings to share some of his best tips for traveling with your retriever. The two discuss s...
Ep. 250 – DU CEO Joins the Show to Discuss Exciting Upcoming Events and Accomplishments
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
DU CEO Adam Putnam joins the DU Podcast to talk with host Chris Jennings about DU’s transition to in-person events in many areas and the excitement ...
Ep. 248 – Shotgunning: Practice Like You Play
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins Chris Jennings to talk about ways to improve your wingshooting during the off se...