In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes musicians Jordan Davis and Zach Sutton to the studio. The trio discusses their excitement for the Chêne Film Festival happening in Memphis, which marks its second year. Jordan and Zach share their experiences as first-timers at the festival, highlighting the opportunity to …

Ten years ago, a harmful algal bloom in western Lake Erie forced the city of Toledo to issue a “do not drink” advisory for its water supply. Now, Ohio is home to one of the most transformational wetland restoration programs in America. This program, known as H2Ohio, is using wetland restoration and other practices to reduce nutrient flows into Lake…

RELOADED EP264 | 7 Tips From Guides Waterfowl guides hunt every day, they’ve seen it all. John Pollmann, DU Magazine freelance contributor, joins Chris Jennings to talk about learning special tips and tactics from lifelong waterfowl guides. Pollmann goes into detail about specific tactics some guides use to decoy ducks and geese, as well as sharing…

RELOADED EP264 | 7 Tips From Guides Waterfowl guides hunt every day, they’ve seen it all. John Pollmann, DU Magazine freelance contributor, joins Chris Jennings to talk about learning special tips and tactics from lifelong waterfowl guides. Pollmann goes into detail about specific tactics some guides use to decoy ducks and geese, as well as sharing…

Join Dr. Mike Brasher and three expert meteorologists as they break down the upcoming weather patterns that could make or break your next duck hunt! 🦆 Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting into the game, this livestream will equip you with the insights you need to plan your best hunting days. Our Special Guests: 🌩️ Mandy Bailey – Chief Mete…

The Prairie Pothole Region is DU’s highest priority landscape, as it supports over 50 percent of breeding ducks in North America annually. On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephens and Graydon Garner, agricultural programs and extension specialist for DU Canada, to highlight the activities used to conserve grasslands and wet…

After a behind-the-scenes tour of their shot shell manufacturing facility in East Alton, Illinois, Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with Nate Robinson, Ben Frank, and Grant Jeremiah from Winchester Ammunition to discuss how a long-standing passion for waterfowl hunting has helped Winchester become the most trusted name in waterfowl ammunition. From Dry-L…

Are you curious about field trials and hunt tests? Karl Gunzer, director of the Sporting Dog Group for Purina Pro Plan, joins the show to discuss his decades of experience with field trial training and competing. Gunzer shares his personal experiences and advice for those interested in getting started. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast Send feedb…

Join Dr. Scott Stephens, Dr. Mike Brasher, and ultra special guest Dr. Brian Davis for storytelling of days gone by and a report on hunting and habitat conditions from one end of the Mississippi Flyway to the other. Warm weather has kept wetlands open and birds around in the Canadian prairies, and when coupled with light hunting pressure, hunting s…

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke welcomes wildlife artist Jared Ducote. The episode begins with a quick visit from Jared's service dog, Whiskey. Throughout the episode, Jared shares his journey as an artist. He speaks on what it was like to make the decision to make art his career and how his work has changed over ti…

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, a senior veterinarian from Purina and an expert in canine care, to discuss dogs' vital role in waterfowl hunting. Dr. Lobos shares her extensive knowledge, offering valuable insights into the dos and don'ts of hunting with your dog. Listeners will gain pr…

This episode was originally aired on: December 14, 2020 John Pollmann, a freelance contributor to DU magazine, rejoins the DU Podcast to discuss decoy strategies with Chris Jennings. The two review a magazine feature Pollmann wrote detailing how to create the simplest, most effective decoy spread possible. They also discuss the varying habitats whe…

They're Baaaack! Do strange and spooky things happen while hunting? Early morning hunts tend to produce some of the wildest stories of the unknown. Host Matt Harrison and guest hosts Clay Baird and Kayleigh Michell are joined by Kyle Philson and Cam Hale, the hosts of Expanded Perspectives Podcast, to discuss the weird, unexplainable, creepy, and u…

Dr. Mike Brasher is on location with Fred Zink Jr., co-host of DU TV and owner of Avian-X and Zink Call, and John Simpson, manager of Winous Point Shooting Club, for an early-season migration update and a discussion about the history of waterfowl hunting in northwestern Ohio. The group reflects on the vital role that private landowners and duck clu…

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Dr. Jerad Henson and co-host Dr. Mike Brasher welcome special guest Pete Stoddart, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Cargill, along with Adam DeHaan, DU’s Senior Director of Development for Minnesota and Iowa. The discussion centers around Playa wetlands and the innovative funding opportuni…

In this episode, host Katie Burke chats with call maker Ron Gould about his journey from hunting in Fayette County, Illinois, to mastering the craft of call-making. Starting in the late '90s with turkey calls, Ron eventually perfected his duck calls through years of practice. He shares how mentors and friends influenced his style and discusses the …

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Matt Harrison sits down with waterfowl legend Jim Ronquest. With over 50 years of experience, Ronquest offers valuable hunting tips, personal stories from the field, and insights on elevating your waterfowl hunting game. He also reflects on his deep passion for conservation and the future of wate…

Despite recent declines in some goose populations, fresh data suggest that hunters have reasons to be optimistic about the number of young birds flying south this fall. Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by goose experts Josh Dooley (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and Frank Baldwin (Canadian Wildlife Service) to discuss indices for arctic and subarctic goos…