Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 198 – Decoy Tactics: Five Simple Spreads for Waterfowl
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Pollmann, DU magazine freelance contributor, rejoins the DU Podcast to talk decoy strategies with Chris Jennings. The two go through a magazine f...
Ep. 197 – (Bonus) December Migration and Habitat Update from Illinois
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Ducks Unlimited Podcast is joined by Aaron Yetter, waterfowl ecologist from the Forbes Biological Station, for an early December report on habitat...
Ep. 196 – DU President Provides Organizational Update, Happy Holidays Message
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DU President Doug Schoenrock joins host Chris Jennings to discuss DU events, conservation, and even chat about Schoenrock’s recent hunts. Schoenrock...
Ep. 195 – Boss Shotshells Joins the DU Podcast
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Kjos, co-owner and brand manager of Boss Shotshells, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about how Boss Shotshells was born from the passion of wate...
Ep. 194 – Hunting Pressure at the Atchafalaya Delta: Challenges and Consequences (3 of 3)
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Managing hunting pressure is one of the single greatest challenges for waterfowl managers today, as it is important for conserving the waterfowl resou...
Ep. 193 – Glory Days at the Atchafalaya Delta (2 of 3)
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast resumes its discussion about history and change at the Atchafalaya and Wax Lake Deltas. Mike Carloss relives his experiences as manag...
Ep. 192 – Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Delta: Habitat and Waterfowl
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Reynolds and Mike Carloss join Dr. Mike Brasher for a multi-faceted conversation about coastal Louisiana. We start with a summary of the Novembe...
Ep. 191 - (Bonus) Waterfowl, Habitat, and Hunting Update from the Texas Coast
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our eyes are upon Texas in this episode, as we visit with Andy Stetter, USFWS Supervisory Wildlife Biologist, to get an update on waterfowl abundance,...
Ep. 190 – New Mallard Migration Research in the Central and Mississippi Flyways
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cindy Anchor, a Master’s student at South Dakota State University, joins the show to discuss preliminary results from her telemetry-based study of t...
Ep. 189 – Special Operations Game Wardens in California, “Hidden War” (2 of 2)
02 Dec 2020
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. 188 – Author of “Hidden War” Joins the DU Podcast (1 of 2)
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lt. John Nores, Jr. (Retired) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) discusses his most recent book, Hidden War: How Special Operation...
Ep. 187 – Guyette and Deeter Auction House Joins to Talk Waterfowling Collectibles
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Deeter, co-owner of Guyette and Deeter Auction House, joins the show to discuss the business side of collecting waterfowling history. Hosts Mallor...
Ep. 186 – Deep Dive into Decoys, Motion with Higdon Outdoors
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brook Richard, manager of corporate relations for Higdon Outdoors, joins the DU Podcast to talk about Higdon Outdoors' full line of decoys, MOMarsh bl...
Ep. 185 – (Bonus) Re-air from 2019 Thanksgiving Narrative: "Duck Blind Intervention"
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Re-air from 2019. Our Thanksgiving show, plucked from the DU Magazine archives (Nov/Dec 2007), is a humorous story about the idiosyncrasies of waterfo...
Ep. 184 – California Dreaming…Wetlands Conservation along the California Coast
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When people think of waterfowl habitats in California, places such as Humboldt Bay and San Francisco Bay probably aren’t the first that come to mind...
Ep. 183 – Duck Call Collecting: A Passion for Waterfowling History
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lewis, Arkansas Duck Call Collector and Current Chairman of the Board of Call Makers and Collectors Association of America, joins hosts Mallori a...
Ep. 182 – Phragmites and Plant Science in the Great Salt Lake
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ducks Unlimited’s goal of abundant waterfowl populations depends fundamentally on a robust base of productive wetlands across North America. In many...
Ep. 181 – (Bonus) Habitat Conditions for Arkansas 2020 Opener
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Naylor, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission waterfowl program coordinator, joins the DU Podcast to discuss current conditions going into the 2020-2...
Ep. 180 – Going Mobile: Layouts, A-Frames, Layout Boats, Big-Water Boats
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Pollmann, DU magazine contributor, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about all-things blinds. The two discuss different approaches for various st...
Ep. 179 – Klamath Basin: Waterfowl on the Losing End & Conservation Solutions (3 of 3)
18 Nov 2020
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. 178 – Klamath Basin: Water, Waterfowl, and Fish… A Struggle Emerges (2 of 3)
17 Nov 2020
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. 177 – Klamath Basin: The Most Important Migration Region on the Planet (1 of 3)
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Located in southern Oregon and northern California, the Klamath Basin was once known as the most important migration region for waterfowl on the plane...
Ep. 176 – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeios Talks Duck Camp Cooking
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeios joins the DU Podcast to talk about his new project promoting duck-camp cooking and recipes from south Louisiana. He also shar...
Ep. 175 – The 20-Gauge Duck Gun: Is it a Fad or Here to Stay?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist, joins Chris Jennings to talk about the 20-gauge as a viable waterfowl gun. Bourjaily is currently t...
Ep. 174 – Scientific Look at the 2020 Snow Goose Hatch
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter reports on snow geese suggest everything from a horrible hatch to great production, but what do researchers say? Lacking data from goose bandin...
Ep. 173 – (Bonus) Migration Update from Illinois
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Yetter of the Forbes Biological Station in Havana, Illinois, joins the DU Podcast to provide an update on waterfowl numbers in the Illinois and ...
Ep. 172 – Winous Point Shooting Club: Legacy, Lore, and Conservation
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Waterfowl hunt clubs have played an important role in waterfowl and wetlands conservation since the mid-19th Century. The Winous Point Shooting Club, ...
Ep. 171 – Dabblers, Divers, Sea Ducks…What’s the Difference?
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings have a quick discussion on the basics of what separates these waterfowl types. Brasher explains anatomy, fee...
Ep. 170 – Lifetime Skills for Waterfowl Hunters
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor, to take a deep dive into lifetime skills for waterfowl hunters. ...
Ep. 169 – (Bonus) Migration Forecasting, La Nina, and an Update from the Northeast
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing with a focus on winter weather and how it is influencing waterfowl migrations, we are joined by Dr. Mike Schummer, SUNY ESF, to discuss his...
Ep. 168 – (Bonus) Great Lakes Region Migration and Hunting Update
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin, DU’s Great Lakes Region Migration Editor joins the show to talk about the current state of migration. Multiple weather systems have push...
Ep. 167 – (Bonus) October Freeze Descends on the Mid-Continent
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a series of strong mid-October cold fronts settles across the prairies and Midwest, there are widespread reports of frozen wetlands, snow-covered f...
Ep. 166 – Master Carver Marty Hanson Joins the Show
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Guest hosts, Mallori Murphey and Katie Burke, are joined by Marty Hanson, world-renowned decoy carver, to discuss how he became a carver and much more...
Ep. 165 – Public Service Announcement: Be on the Lookout for More than Bands
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Waterfowl hunters are certainly familiar with leg bands on waterfowl, but there are sometimes other markers they should look for and report. One examp...
Ep. 164 – Tony Vandemore Joins the Show to Discuss the Upcoming Season
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the regular waterfowl season opener in Missouri creeping closer, Tony Vandemore joins the show to talk about habitat management, the upcoming sea...
Ep. 163 – The Ribeye of the Sky: Hunting Sandhill Cranes in the Eastern U.S. (2 of 2)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A remarkable wildlife success story and amazing table fare, the growth and expansion of the eastern population of sandhill cranes is providing a delig...
Ep. 162 – Sandhill Cranes: More Akin to Coots than Herons! (1 of 2)
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many waterfowl hunters and migratory bird enthusiasts have crossed paths with sandhill cranes somewhere along the way. Dr. John Brunjes, Kentucky Dept...
Ep. 161 – Filson: The Brand, History, and Exciting New Products
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Drust, Filson director of wholesale sales, joins Chris Jennings to talk about the fantastic history of Filson and how the iconic brand transitione...
Ep. 160 – Women in Waterfowl: Hunting and Career Advice (2 of 2)
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the overall number of waterfowl hunters continues to decline, it is increasingly important that we invite and welcome new hunters from all backgrou...
Ep. 159 – Women in Waterfowl: An Emerging Shift (1 of 2)
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the longest time, the vast majority of waterfowl professionals and waterfowl hunters have been men. Although the balance continues to tilt in this...
Ep. 158 – Let Us Introduce a Couple of Guest Hosts
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast is expanding its reach and soon you’ll begin to hear shows focusing on the history of our waterfowling heritage. Katie Burke, manager...
Ep. 157 – (Bonus) Mid-October Report from Prairie Canada
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the hunting season in full swing in Canada and beginning to get underway in the U.S., we’re all clamoring for more information out of Prairie C...
Ep. 156 – Spying on Predators to Improve Duck Nest Survival
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is well-documented that predators kill ducks and destroy millions of nests annually. What is less understood is how landscape features may interact...
Ep. 155 – Tech Tools for Duck and Goose Hunters
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Jones, DU digital media and marketing director, joins Chris Jennings on the podcast to talk about the various digital tools built by waterfowl...
Ep. 154 – Mud on the Boots: University Hunt Programs (2 of 2)
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While there is no doubt that non-hunters can be effective wildlife conservation professionals, our four guests share their beliefs and experiences wit...
Ep. 153 – Hunter Education for the Professionals: University Hunt Programs (1 of 2)
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s university-based wildlife conservation programs, it is increasingly common for enrolled students to lack prior exposure to or experience ...
Ep. 152 - (Bonus) Back North of the 49th with DU Canada’s Dr. Scott Stephens
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With continued closure of the Canadian border to non-essential travel, the DU Podcast is rejoined by Dr. Scott Stephens to hear about and live vicario...
Ep. 151 – Retriever Training: Picking a Puppy, an E-Collar, and More Expert Advice
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Josh Miller, product training specialist for SportDOG Brand and owner of River Stone Kennels. Miller explains his tra...
Ep. 150 – Waterfowl in Washington with Matt Wilson
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps unbeknownst to many North American waterfowlers, the state of Washington year-in and year-out supports a respectable population of breeding wa...
Ep. 149 – (Bonus) Great Lakes Hunting and Habitat Update
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor for Waterfowl360.com joins the show to discuss some early hunting and habitat conditions across the Great Lak...
Ep. 148 – An Uneasy Gut Feeling: Studying Intestinal Parasites in Lesser Scaup
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the Upper Midwest, trematodes that are ingested through consumption of faucet snails are known to cause mortality in lesser scaup and other waterbi...
Ep. 147 – DU Magazine Shotgunning Columnist Talks Goose Guns
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist joins the show to talk about goose guns. Bourjaily discusses what he prefers when it co...
Ep. 146 – Duck Energy Days, What Does That Mean? Let’s Discuss
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Duck energy days (DED) are discussed regularly among conservation and waterfowl managers, but what does that mean? In this episode, hosts Dr. Mike Bra...
Ep. 145 – Innovative Products from Benelli USA
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
George Thompson, director of product management for Benelli USA, joins the podcast to discuss Benelli’s new Benelli Best Surface Treatment (BE.ST). ...
Ep. 144 – DU President Doug Schoenrock Joins the Show
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Schoenrock, DU President, joins the DU Podcast to share his experiences within the organization and how he rose through the volunteer ranks of th...
Ep. 143 – (Bonus) Teal Numbers and Hurricane Impacts in South Louisiana
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this month the DU Podcast was joined by Larry Reynolds to discuss the results of LDWF’s early September teal survey as well observations of ...
Ep. 142 – Insights on 2020 Arctic Goose Production with Frank Baldwin
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The worldwide pandemic upended nearly all traditional research projects and banding efforts for Arctic-nesting geese in 2020, but that won’t stop th...
Ep. 141 – Game Farm Mallards in the Eastern U.S.
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
During his research into hybridization between mallards and black ducks, Dr. Phil Lavretsky identified a mysterious genetic signature among mallards i...
Ep. 140 – Black Duck, Mallard, or a Hybrid? It’s More Complex Than You Thought
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Phil Lavretsky dives into the latest scientific findings on the prevalence of mallard hybridization with black ducks, mottled ducks, Mexican ducks...
Ep. 139 – The Origin of Greenheads in North America
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast is joined by genetics expert, Dr. Phil Lavretsky of the University of Texas El Paso, to discuss genetics, the prevalence of hybridizati...
Ep. 138 – Waterfowl Research in Colorado? Who Knew?
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our discussion with Colorado State PhD student Casey Setash about her ongoing duck research in Colorado. Casey shares what she learned fro...
Ep. 137 – Let’s Talk Cinnamon, But Not the Spice! Cinnamon Teal
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The drake cinnamon teal is arguably one of North America’s most distinctive and striking species of waterfowl, yet it’s one about which we know co...
Ep. 136 – (Bonus) Teal and Habitat Update from Southwest Manitoba
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Stephens, Ducks Unlimited Canada, shares his teal hunting experiences and offers some insight to the migration in Manitoba. Stephens also di...
Ep. 135 – DU Magazine Contributor John Pollmann Talks Teal & Early Season Ducks
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Pollmann, DU Magazine contributor discusses targeting teal and how to prepare for early season ducks. Pollmann, a South Dakota native, brings to ...
Ep. 134 – Retriever Training and Training Tools with Tom Dokken
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Dokken, owner of Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels, joins the DU Podcast to talk about exciting new products from SportDOG Brand. Dokken brings more th...
Ep. 133 – The Restoration and Recovery of Delta Marsh (2 of 2)
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dale Wrubleski rejoins the DU Podcast to continue our discussion of the decline and recovery of the Delta Marsh. With common carp identified as th...
Ep. 132 – The History and Decline of Delta Marsh (1 of 2)
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Delta Marsh in southern Manitoba is the birthplace for some of the most foundational science upon which North American waterfowl management is bui...
Ep. 131 – Waterfowl Identification and You
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl identification and its importance for not only waterfowl hunters, but also birders. Mike ta...
Ep. 130 - (Bonus) Habitat Conditions in Canada, Fall Flight, and the Border Closure
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
He’s harvested every species of waterfowl in North America except two, and he knows his way around the waterfowl landscapes of Canada like nobody el...
Ep. 129 – DU CEO Adam Putnam Provides a State of the Organization
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heading into fall, Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam joins the DU Podcast to discuss his thoughts on the upcoming waterfowl season, a few personal exper...
Ep. 128 – Prepare Your Retriever for Fall with Early-Season Training
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is your retriever ready for opening day? Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels joins the show to discuss some early-season training options to have ...
Ep. 127 – Welcome Back, Introduction to Season 3
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast kicks off with an introduction show and a re-introduction for many. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss the oddities of t...
Ep. 126 – Season 2 Wrap Up Show
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2: The Off Season is a wrap! Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss the technical difficulties of publishing the show during the sum...
Ep. 125 – Are There Better Ways of Getting HIP?
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Migratory Bird Hunters, Listen up! The DU Podcast welcomes back Brad Bortner and Larry Reynolds for an informative and unusually candid conversation...
Ep. 124 – HIP Certification 101
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Bortner, retired Chief of the USFWS Division of Migratory Bird Management, and Larry Reynolds, Waterfowl Study Leader for Louisiana, join the sho...
Ep. 123 – How to Introduce a Gun Dog to…Guns, Water, Blinds, Decoys, and More
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins Chris Jennings on this podcast to discuss introductions. There’s a right way and a wrong way to intro...
Ep. 122 – (Bonus) Update on Breeding Habitat Conditions Across U.S. Prairies
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Johann Walker, director of operations Great Plains Region, for an update on current habitat conditions throughout the U....
Ep. 121 – (Bonus) Mid-July Prairie Canada Habitat Update
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Stephens, director of operations Prairie and Boreal for DU Canada, joins host Dr. Mike Brasher to provide an update on breeding habitat cond...
Ep. 120 – Jim Ronquest Talks Duck Calls, Hunting, and Puppies
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Ronquest, Rich-N-Tone Calls, joins host Chris Jennings for an off-season conversation. The two discuss summer calling tips, and Ronquest points ou...
Ep. 119 – Impacts on Waterfowl, Hunters if Canadian Border Doesn’t Open this Fall
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss the numbers behind U.S. hunters in Canada and the hypothetical impacts on waterfowl if the border do...
Ep. 118 – An Innovative Study of Avian Brood Parasitism in Wood Ducks
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our fascinating discussion about brood parasitism in waterfowl. In particular, Dr. John Eadie walks us through a most remarkable study of ...
Ep. 117 – Unsanctioned Childcare: Brood Parasitism in Birds
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We like to think of ducks as a fairly innocent and an honest group of species, but that isn’t always the case. Nesting hens of some ducks, along wit...
Ep. 116 – Breaking News: Eastern Screech Owl Hatches a Pair of Wood Ducks
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A screech owl hatched a couple of wood ducks? Nothing could go wrong there, could it? Listen in as we discuss this oddity of nature and other observat...
Ep. 115 – Summer Retriever Training Focus
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels to discuss retriever training during the peak of summer heat. Stewart brings ...
Ep. 114 – Shotgunning Safety in the Field with Phil Bourjaily
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, joins Chris Jennings for a in-depth conversation about safety in the duck blind. Bourj...
Ep. 113 – (Bonus) Results from the 2020 North Dakota Breeding Duck Survey
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast is joined by Mike Szymanski, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, to discuss the results of their 2020 Breeding Duck Survey. By all a...
Ep. 112 – Wetland Conservation in the ACE Basin, South Carolina
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Partnerships among public and private entities are the lifeblood for successful waterfowl conservation programs across North America. A long-time part...
Ep. 111 – Are Snow Geese Competing for Winter Duck Foods?
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Petrie, Director of Conservation Planning for DU’s Western Region, joins co-hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the double...
Ep. 110 – (Bonus) Habitat Conditions Updates from the Dakotas and Eastern Montana
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine freelance contributor and South Dakota resident, joins host Chris Jennings for an informative update on what t...
Ep. 109 – Off-Season Duck and Goose Calling
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin joins host Chris Jennings to discuss a few calling tips for the summer, including tuning and cleaning your calls. Summer is the ideal time ...
Ep. 108 – Texas Prairie Wetlands Project – A Flagship Conservation Program
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by colleague and native Texan, Dr. Todd Merendino to learn about the Texas Prairie Wetlands Project, one of the longest run...
Ep. 107 – Mike Stewart, Wildrose Kennels Joins the Show
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Stewart, owner and operator of Wildrose Kennels joins the show to talk with host Chris Jennings about his operation and his training methods. Ste...
Ep. 106 – (Bonus) Update on Wetland Conditions in Alberta
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our virtual tour of wetland conditions in the Canadian prairie provinces, the DU Podcast visits with Ron Maher, DU Canada’s Manager of Pr...
Ep. 105 – The Super Cool and Expanding Role of Drones in Waterfowl Research
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU podcast is again joined by Dr. Susan Felege to discuss additional ways in which she and her students are applying new technologies to study wat...
Ep. 104 – (Bonus) Update on Wetland Conditions in Southwestern Manitoba
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Another week, another bonus episode on breeding habitat conditions in the Duck Factory. This update, provided by Dr. Mike Anderson, Emeritus Scientist...
Ep. 103 – Using Cameras to Study Duck Nesting Ecology
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Susan Felege from the University of North Dakota is conducting pioneering research using video cameras to study nesting ducks in the U.S. prairies...
Ep. 102 – Conserving Playa Wetlands to Benefit Birds, People, and Water Supplies
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Carter of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture and Matt Hough of DU rejoin the show to describe a terrific example of how DU’s conservation footprint ...
Ep. 101 – (Bonus) Cancellation of the 2020 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time in its 65-year history, the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey is not being conducted. With questions swirling about ...
Ep. 100 – Introduction to Innovative Solutions for Playa Wetland Conservation
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Mike Carter, Coordinator of the Playa Lakes Joint Venture, and Matt Hough, DU’s Director of Conservation Programs for ...
Ep. 99 – (Bonus) Early Spring Wetland Conditions in Saskatchewan
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The DU Podcast is joined by our colleague from DU Canada, Kelly Rempel, Head of Habitat Asset Management Saskatchewan Provincial Operations, to discus...