Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Episodes
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...
Ep. 44 – (Bonus) Louisiana Mid-November Waterfowl Survey Recap
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Reynolds, Waterfowl Program Manager for Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, makes a return visit to the show to update their November wat...
Ep. 43 – Challenges of Studying Waterfowl in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic (1 of 2)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
World-renowned snow goose ecologist Dr. Ray Alisauskas joins the show to educate us about snow and Ross’s goose nesting colonies across the Arctic a...
Ep. 42 – (Bonus) Missouri Department of Conservation Mid-November Waterfowl Survey
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Missouri Dept. of Conservation (MDC) recently completed their mid-November waterfowl surveys. Frank Nelson, MDC wetland ecologist, joins the show to d...
Ep. 41 – Whole Duck Cooking Options from Scott Leysath
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host, Chris Jennings to discuss cooking whole ducks. Leysath provides some very valuable insights a...
Ep. 40 – Band Reporting and Band Targeting
21 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings are joined by Dr. Mark Lindberg, professor at University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology t...
Ep. 39 – Waterfowlers Play an Important Role in Citizen-Science Programs
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings are joined by Dr. Mark Lindberg, professor at University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology t...
Ep. 38 – Dr. Fritz Reid Shares DU’s Boreal Conservation Efforts
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Duck...
Ep. 37 – Talking Waterfowl Brines with Scott Leysath, DU Magazine Cooking Columnist
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host Chris Jennings to talk more waterfowl recipes. The two specifically talk about brines and how ...
Ep. 36 - (Bonus) Migration Alert: Hunting and Habitat Update for Illinois
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aaron Yetter, Waterfowl Ecologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, shares results and observations from their most recent ae...
Ep. 35 - (Bonus) Migration Alert: Hunting and Habitat Update for Wisconsin
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Drew Fowler from Wisconsin DNR joins the shows to give a quick update on migration conditions in Wisconsin. We learn that smaller wetlands are now...
Ep. 34 – Dr. Fritz Reid Breaks Down the Importance of the Boreal Forest for Waterfowl Populations
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Duck...
Ep. 33 – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Shares His Best Day in the Duck Blind
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois rejoins host Chris Jennings on the show to talk about his best day duck hunting. Bourgeois describes a day in the south Louis...
Ep. 32 – Do Ducks and Geese Learn?
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
DU Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Moorman joins host Chris Jennings to discuss how and why ducks and geese learn. These conditioned behaviors such as being a...
Ep. 31 – Scott Leysath Shares his Five Favorite Waterfowl Recipes
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host Chris Jennings on this episode to share his five favorite waterfowl recipes. A few of these re...
Ep. 30 – (Bonus) Migration Alert: November Aerial Waterfowl Survey in Coastal Louisiana
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by special guests Larry Reynolds, Waterfowl Program Manager for Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries, and Dr. Tom Moorm...
Ep. 29 – Scott Leysath Joins the Show to Talk Waterfowl Recipes
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host Chris Jennings and shares his story about how he become a well-known wild game chef. Leysath a...
Ep. 28 – (Bonus) Migration Alert: Real-Time Hunting and Habitat Update for Michigan & Indiana (Nov. 7)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With winter weather immanent across the Great Lakes, host Chris Jennings brings Jay Anglin, DU’s Great Lakes Region migration editor on the show to ...
Ep. 27 – Introducing a Science-Based Approach to Duck Migration Forecasts (Part 2 of 2)
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Mike Brasher brings in Dr. Mike Schummer to explain his current project of a weekly duck migration forecast. Schummer is the Roosevelt Waterf...
Ep. 26 – (Bonus) Migration Alert: Reports of Massive Concentrations of Redheads Along Texas Coast (Nov. 6)
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk with Andy Stetter, supervisory wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Aransas Nat...
Ep. 25 – Introducing a Science-Based Approach to Duck Migration Forecast (Part 1 of 2)
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Mike Brasher brings in Dr. Mike Schummer to explain his current project of a weekly duck migration forecast. Schummer is the Roosevelt Waterf...
Ep. 24 – Elevated Great Lakes Levels in 2019
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Mike Brasher talks with Kali Rush, regional biologist in DU’s Ann Arbor, Michigan office about elevated lake levels and how the high levels...
Ep. 23 – Two Sides of a Drought
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss an Understanding Waterfowl column Brasher wrote several years ago regarding how drought impacts wate...
Ep. 22 – DU Chief Scientist Explains Hunting Pressure and the Impacts on Wintering Distribution (3 of 3)
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Moorman, DU chief scientist joins host Chris Jennings to discuss one of the biggest questions from last season, “Where were the ducks?” In...
Ep. 21 – DU Chief Scientist Talks Landscape Changes in Regard to Wintering Distribution (2 of 3)
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Moorman, DU chief scientist joins host Chris Jennings to discuss one of the biggest questions from last season, “Where were the ducks?” Mo...
Ep. 20 – DU Chief Scientist Discusses Last Season’s Question “Where were the ducks?” (1 of 3)
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tom Moorman, DU chief scientist joins host Chris Jennings to discuss one of the biggest questions from last season, “Where were the ducks?” Mo...
Ep. 19 – (Bonus) Migration Alert: Cold Front Should Push Remaining Waterfowl Out of Prairie Canada (Oct. 31, 2019)
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Scott Stephens, Ducks Unlimited Canada’s director of operations for the prairie and Boreal Forest goes into detail about how the migration progr...
Ep. 18 – Dr. Brasher Discusses Research Performed on Paired Drake Mallards Versus Unpaired Drake Mallards
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss Brasher’s Master’s Degree research project that focused on learning what unpaired males did duri...
Ep. 17 – Marsh Terracing in South Louisiana
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss DU’s Marsh Terracing Projects in Coastal Louisiana. Marsh Terracing is one of the many ways DU, wo...
Ep. 16 – Celebrity Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Joins the Show
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings sits down with Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois, celebrity chef and Ducks Unlimited supporter. Bourgeois talks about his affinity for the ...
Ep. 15 – Notes from the 2019 North American Duck Symposium
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by co-host Dr. Mike Brasher from the North American Duck Symposium. Mike brings to light the fascinating research being ...
Ep. 14 – Talking Blue-winged Ducks
26 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk about blue-winged ducks – blue-winged teal, cinnamon teal, and northern shovelers. Mike discusses the...
Ep. 13 – Waterfowl Staging Before Migration
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss the unique life cycle period in which waterfowl stage on the prairie, preparing for migration. Ducks...
Ep. 12 – Tony Vandemore Joins the Show to Discuss Habitat Changes Caused by Spring Flooding (Part 2 of 2)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher catch up with Tony Vandemore, co-owner and operator of Habitat Flats. The crew discuss the habitat changes b...
Ep. 11 – Tony Vandemore Joins the Show to Discuss Habitat Changes Caused by Spring Flooding (Part 1 of 2)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher catch up with Tony Vandemore, co-owner and operator of Habitat Flats. The crew discuss the habitat changes b...
Ep. 10 – Urban Mallard Research with Dr. Ben O’Neal (Part 2 of 2)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Mike Brasher discusses interesting research being done on urban mallards and the role they play in hunter harvest with Dr. Ben O’Neal. O’...
Ep. 9 – Urban Mallard Research with Dr. Ben O’Neal (Part 1 of 2)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Dr. Mike Brasher discusses interesting research being done on urban mallards and the role they play in hunter harvest with Dr. Ben O’Neal. O’...
Ep. 8 – Jim Ronquest Joins the Show to Talk Ducks and Duck Calling
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings talks with Jim Ronquest, RNT-V producer and world-champion duck caller about duck hunting etiquette, calling, and even what Ronque...
Ep. 7 – Speck Hunting with Brook Richard from Higdon Outdoors
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings talks white-fronted goose hunting with Brook Richard, Higdon Outdoors manager of corporate relations. Richard is a respected white...
Ep. 6 – 2019 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations Survey – Diving Duck Species
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Chris Jennings is joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) report on 2019 Trends in Duck...
Ep. 5 – 2019 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations Survey – Green-winged teal, Gadwall, American Wigeon
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) report...
Ep. 4 – 2019 Trends in Duck Breeding Populations Survey – Blue-winged teal, Northern Pintails, Northern Shovelers
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) report...
Ep. 3 – Pond Counts throughout U.S. and Canada, along with a Mallard Population Discussion
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) report...
Ep. 2 – North American Waterfowl Populations (Waterfowl Survey Overview)
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) report...
Ep. 1 – Introduction Show
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ducks Unlimited Podcast. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher provide a brief overview of what to expect with the DU Podcast movin...