Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Ducks Unlimited Podcast


Latest Episodes

Ep. 553 – Exploring the World of Sporting Dogs: Training, Nutrition, and Longevity
February 15, 2024

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host John Gordon sits down with Ray Voigt, former professional retriever trainer and current Purina senior specialist, and Karl Gunzer, Purina Sporting Dog Group Director, discussing all things dogs. They ta

Ep. 552 – Young Ducks Team up with an Old Dawg for Ring-necks and Conservation
February 13, 2024

Dr. Mike Brasher recently joined the crew from Campus Waterfowl for an opportunity to reconnect with his roots, as he shared a soggy morning in the cypress swamp with current and former students of his alma mater, Mississippi State University. This episod

Ep. 551 – Migration Alert: Light Goose Spring Migration Kicks Into OVERDRIVE
February 08, 2024

In this episode, host Chris Jennings talks with Jay Anglin about the rapid movement of geese in the Mid-South and Northwest regions. They highlight the unpredictability of the birds' movements and how scouting can sometimes be ineffective due to their fas

Ep. 550 – Interview with Rick Milligan: Call and Decoy Collector
February 06, 2024

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews guest Rick Milligan, a call and decoy collector. Rick shares his passion for collecting and discusses those who served as mentors to him in the field. They also talk about an upco

Ep. 549 – Sydnie Wells and Barstool Take Over the DU Podcast!
February 01, 2024

Buckle Up for fun and laughter as Sydnie Wells of Barstool Outdoors joins Dr. Mike Brasher on this special episode with first-time duck hunters Wonton Don and Feitelberg of Barstool Sports, along with DU’s own Matt Harrison and Mallori Murphey. Topics inc

Ep. 548 – Species Profile: Brant (re-air)
January 30, 2024

In this special edition re-air of the brant species profile, Dr. Mark Lindberg shares insights from his 30+ year career as a waterfowl scientist on arguably the most fascinating of all North American geese. The episode begins with a discussion about taxon

Ep. 547 – Pacific Flyway Update and “The Big Four” of DU’s Western Region
January 25, 2024

Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Jeff McCreary, director of operations for DUs Western Region, for a recap of the 2023-24 waterfowl season and the struggles it delivered to Pacific Flyway hunters. Jeff shares observations from California, reflects on low br

Ep. 546 – Edge of the Bering Sea: Life and Learning at a Brant Research Camp
January 23, 2024

Dr. Mike Brasher reunites with graduate students Jordan Thompson and Caroline Blommel and research assistants Lydia Martin, Laura Wallace, and Jacob Tepsa to recount their summer experiences at a remote brant research camp on Alaska’s Yukon Delta National

Ep. 545 – Great Lakes Region Habitat and Hunting Update
January 18, 2024

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Region migration editor for ducks.org, and the two discuss the impacts of the most recent winter storm which barreled into the Great Lakes last week. As the season’s closed across many Great Lakes s

Ep. 544 – Monthly Roundup: Questions from Listeners, Arctic Blast, and Family Bonds of Duck Hunting
January 16, 2024

Dr. Mike Brasher and Katie Burke are on location at a family hunting camp in the Mississippi Delta for the January roundup. Joined by DU Podcast producer, Chris Isaac, and return guest Dr. Ronal Roberson, the group reflects on the morning hunt and tackles