Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Episodes
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...
Ep. 98 – Waterfowl Settling and Nesting
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Waterfowl, for the most part, have returned to the breeding grounds. Join co-hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher as they discuss the processes...
Ep. 97 – (Bonus) Breeding Habitat Conditions: Dr. Scott Stephens Gives a Spring Habitat Update from Canada
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the absence of typical habitat and duck reports from the May survey, we are turning to our folks in the field for first-hand updates and insights. ...
Ep. 96 – Off-Season Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily (Part 2 of 2)
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist joins host Chris Jennings for another in-depth conversation on what waterfowlers should be doing in ...
Ep. 95 – Off-Season Shotgunning w/ Phil Bourjaily (Part 1 of 2)
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist joins host Chris Jennings for a discussion on what waterfowlers should be doing in the off-season to...
Ep. 94 – A Conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of DU’s Southern Regions (Part 3 of 3)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We conclude our 3-part series with Jerry Holden by discussing our organizational mission, the legacy of conservation support from waterfowl hunters, p...
Ep. 93 – A Conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of DU’s Southern Regions (Part 2 of 3)
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue with part 2 of a 3-part conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of Operations for DU’s Southern Region. In this episode, Jerry introduc...
Ep. 92 – A Conversation with Jerry Holden, Director of DU’s Southern Regions (Part 1 of 3)
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In early February, we sat down for a wide-ranging discussion with Jerry Holden, Director of Operations for DU’s Southern Region. In the first of a 3...
Ep. 91 – What’s the Deal with Birds? A Lesson on Predatory Journals
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we go off the beaten path to discuss an entertaining adventure and important lesson on predatory journals. Dr. Dan Baldassarre, Assistant Profe...
Ep. 90 – Ducks Nesting in your Backyard? Learn what to do
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So, you found yourself with a mallard or Canada goose nesting in your flowerpot. Why is this happening, what should you know, and what are your opti...
Ep. 89 – Introduction to Season 2: The Off Season
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
DU Podcast is back for Season 2: The Off Season! Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher return to bring the DU audience discussions on conservation...
Ep. 88 – Wrap Up on Season 1; Looking Forward with the DU Podcast
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher wrap up the first season of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast. The duo discusses the trials and tribulations, but ...
Ep. 87 – What Happened to Texas’ Light Goose Hunting
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kraai, waterfowl program leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department talks with hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher about Texas light g...
Ep. 86 – Overall Duck Numbers Increasing in Texas, Why and Where?
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kraai, waterfowl program leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department talks with hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher about Texas habitat...
Ep. 85 – Growing DU’s Conservation Footprint: A Discussion with DU’s Director of Conservation Strategy
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with DU’s new Director of Conservation Strategy, Dr. Steve Adair, to learn about DU’s efforts to grow our conservation ...
Ep. 84 – Update on the Pace of the Light Goose Migration with Tony Vandemore
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings gets Tony Vandemore, guide and co-owner of Habitat Flats, on the line to discuss the pace of the light goose migration. Vandemore ...
Ep. 83 – New Opportunities on the Canadian Prairies & A Sneak Peek at Wetland Conditions
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Stephens rejoins host Dr. Mike Brasher to continue their discussion about DU Canada’s conservation programs in the Canadian Prairies. This...
Ep. 82 – Introduction to DU Canada Conservation Efforts in the Prairies
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Friend and colleague Dr. Scott Stephens, DU Canada, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss some of the important habitat conservation work being undertaken...
Ep. 81 – Using Research to Understand Waterfowl Hunter Dynamics
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ne...
Ep. 80 – Estimating Annual Waterfowl Harvest, Part 3
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the final installment of this special series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding discuss the 2 critical surveys th...
Ep. 79 – (Bonus) Light Goose Conservation Order Update
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, DU Great Lakes Migration Editor, to discuss light goose migrations into Illinois and Indiana. The two als...
Ep. 78 – Estimating Annual Waterfowl Harvest, Part 2
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding go in-depth on the Harvest Information Program, known to...
Ep. 77 – Estimating Annual Waterfowl Harvest, Part 1
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Waterfowl hunters harvest 12–14 million ducks and 3 million geese annually in the U.S. The process used to estimate annual waterfowl harvest has s...
Ep. 76 – Texas Mid-winter Waterfowl Survey
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department joins the podcast to discuss the history of the Texas Mid-winter Waterfo...
Ep. 75 - (Bonus) Indiana and Illinois Hunting Update
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes migration editor for ducks.org. Anglin brings to light some interesting observations by hunte...
Ep. 74 – DU Conservation in the SONEC
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Amelia Raquel, DU Biologist from California, for a discussion about waterfowl habitats and conservation in Southern Oreg...
Ep. 73 – (Bonus) Update on 2019-20 Weather and Duck Migration in the Eastern U.S.
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Schummer, SUNY-ESF, rejoins the show with host Dr. Mike Brasher to provide a late season update on prevailing weather patterns in the eastern...
Ep. 72 – Secrets to a Successful Youth Hunt
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Christ Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited freelance contributor, to discuss the best practices to plan and execute a youth hunt...
Ep. 71 – Snow Geese, Polar Bears, Poop Genetics, and Learning from the Animals
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Rocky Rockwell and learn about the lasting effects of hyperabundant snow geese on Arctic habita...
Ep. 70 – Snow Goose Ecology at La Perouse Bay
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Light goose populations in North America have grown exponentially since the 1960s. The famed goose colony at La Perouse Bay, Manitoba, became the epic...
Ep. 69 – Legacy and Future of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Widely considered the most successful wildlife conservation plan on the planet, for over 30 years the North American Waterfowl Management Plan has set...
Ep. 68 – An Unprecedented Plan for Conserving North American Waterfowl
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Former DU Chief Scientist, Dale Humburg, joins hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the history and significance of the North American...
Ep. 67 – (Bonus) Mississippi’s December Aerial Waterfowl Survey
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Houston Havens, Waterfowl Program Coordinator for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, joins Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings ...
Ep. 66 – How Fast Can They Fly and Other Insights from GPS Telemetry
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Casazza rejoins the show to continue our discussion about cutting edge radio telemetry and its importance to waterfowl science. Specific topics o...
Ep. 65 – Radio Telemetry in Waterfowl Research
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since its introduction to wildlife research in the mid-20th century, radio telemetry has enabled scientists and conservationists to understand waterfo...
Ep. 64 – Reairing of Urban Mallard Research w/ Dr. Ben O’Neal
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Previously published (Ep. 9 – 10) Host Dr. Mike Brasher discusses interesting research being done on urban mallards and the role they play in hunter...
Ep. 63 – (Bonus) Double-Barrel Migration Update – Missouri and Illinois
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we bring you updates on mid-December waterfowl numbers and habitat conditions in Missouri and Illinois. Friends of the show, Frank N...
Ep. 62 – Introducing DU’s Western Region
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Biddlecomb, DU director of operations for the Western Region, joins the podcast and shares information about DU’s Sacramento office, along with...
Ep. 61 – DU’s D.C. Office Joins the Show to Talk NAWCA
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Dan Wrinn, DU national director of government affairs, to discuss DU’s D.C. office and the importance of policy wor...
Ep. 60 – DU California Regional Biologist Joins the Show
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DU Regional Biologist from the San Joaquin Valley in Central California, Matt Kaminski, joins the show to discuss a multitude of topics, including a d...
Ep. 59 – Scott Leysath Discusses Non-Waterfowl Game Recipes
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist, talks about some of his favorite non-waterfowl recipes. Venison, quail, etc. Get some tips on cooking wi...
Ep. 58 – Introduction to DU’s South Atlantic Field Office in Charleston, South Carolina
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Rader, director of conservation programs in DU’s South Atlantic Field Office, joins host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the re...
Ep. 57 – Attack of the Vagabond Fleas (2 of 2)
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vanessa Harriman, Ducks Unlimited Canada, joins us again to share the rest of the story about how flea infestations affect nest success of snow an...
Ep. 56 – Flea Season: Not Just a Concern for Canines (1 of 2)
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Vanessa Harriman, Ducks Unlimited Canada, to discuss the curious case of flea infestations in ...
Ep. 55 - (Bonus) Arkansas Waterfowl Program Coordinator Discusses Survey, Ducks, Habitat
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Naylor, Arkansas waterfowl program coordinator for Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, joins hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher to talk abo...
Ep. 54 - (Bonus) Habitat and Hunting Update in the Great Lakes Region (IN, IL, OH, MI)
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Anglin, WF360 Great Lakes Region migration editor, joins host Chris Jennings for a quick discussion regarding the current hunting conditions in th...
Ep. 53 - (Bonus) Habitat and Hunting Update in South Atlantic Region
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Rader, DU’s director of conservation programs in the South Atlantic Region, joins host Chris Jennings for a quick update on habitat and huntin...
Ep. 52 – Do Ducks and Geese Mate for Life?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl mating systems and how behavior changes related to mating and courtship directly impact hu...
Ep. 51 – Are Geese Shot Over Decoys in Poor Condition?
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Mike Brasher talks with Dr. Drew Fowler, Wisconsin DNR, to explore the question of whether the birds we shoot over decoys have lower body con...
Ep. 50 – Sides to the Front
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist, and the pair talk about sides. Leysath brings some unique sides to the ...
Ep. 49 – Myth of the Northern Mallard
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher debunk the myth of the northern, or “red leg” mallard, and discuss an interesting taxonomic issue relate...
Ep. 48 – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Shares a Must-Try Duck Recipe
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrity Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois joins host Chris Jennings and shares his go-to approach to preparing and cooking ducks for those who may not otherw...
Ep. 47 - (Bonus) Thanksgiving Narrative: "Duck Blind Intervention"
28 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our Thanksgiving show, plucked from the DU Magazine archives (Nov/Dec 2007), is a humorous story about the idiosyncrasies of waterfowl hunters. "Duck ...
Ep. 46 - (Bonus) Habitat and Migration Update from Montana
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, we go out west to hear from DU’s Manager of Conservation Programs for Montana, Bob Sanders. Recorded during an ongoing bl...
Ep. 45 – Data Collection and Updates on 2019 Arctic Goose Production (2 of 2)
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ray Alisauskas, Research Scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins us again to discuss nesting ecology of snow and Ross’s gees...