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Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Ducks Unlimited Inc.

Ducks Unlimited Podcast is a constant discussion of all things waterfowl; from in-depth hunting tips and tactics, to waterfowl biology, research, science, and habitat updates. The DU Podcast is the go-to resource for waterfowl hunters and conservationists. Ducks Unlimited is the world"s leader in wetlands conservation.

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52:22

Inside One of the Greatest Decoy Assemblies Ever...

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2026/04/09

One of the most important events in the history of decoy collecting is about to unfold.Host Katie Burke sits down with Jon Deeter of Guyette & Deeter Auction Company to discuss the Jim & Diane Cook Collection — a 400‑piece assemblage widely regarded as the most valuable and significant decoy collection ever assembled. The collection will be offered at auction beginning this April during the North American Decoy Collectors Association (NADCA) show.In this episode, Jon shares the

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42:10

ASCEND: Women, Wilderness, and the Will to Provide:...

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2026/04/07

Discover how modern women are reclaiming ancestral skills—from raising and processing their own meat to handling unexpected encounters with Florida gators.Host Bethany Beathard sits down with Tiffany Sanders, homesteader, hunter, nurse, and nuisance‑gator responder, to explore what self‑sufficiency really looks like in today’s world. Tiffiny shares firsthand stories from the field, including the wildest gator call she and her husband ever responded to, how her children got involved, and

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38:28

RELOADED EP209 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series,...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/04/04

With growing band recoveries and a newly implemented Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, waterfowl managers in the 1950s sought a more science-based understanding of population dynamics and harvest regulations. The 1960s brought plummeting waterfowl populations, reductions in harvest limits, declining hunter numbers, and shifts in waterfowl distribution. On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher discusses these important changes and concerning times with Dale Humburg and Ken Babcock. Listen

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25:46

Spring Land Management Primer: What to Do Now for a...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/04/02

Spring is one of the most critical — and overlooked — periods for creating great duck hunting in the fall. In this episode, host Matt Harrison is joined by experienced land manager Guy Halbert to break down what spring land management really looks like and why the work done now sets the table for the entire waterfowl season.From one of the driest springs in recent memory to drawing down moist‑soil units, improving timber stands, controlling invasive vegetation, and planning for planting

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64:38

ASCEND: Carrying in the Field: How Women Stay Safe,...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/31

Learn how women are taking safety, confidence, and responsibility into their own hands—both in the field and everyday life.Professional shotgun shooter and DU Ascend host Julia Stallings sits down with Audrey Wikan, Drake Waterfowl spokeswoman and former gun‑industry marketer, to discuss what women need to know about concealed carry, field carry, legal realities, holsters, draw practice, and staying equipped on hunts.Audrey shares her early experiences working behind a gun‑store counter at

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45:56

RELOADED EP205 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series,...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/28

World War II brought global upheaval in the 1940s and caused a redirection of national priorities and placed a temporary pause on regulatory and conservation momentum of the 1930s. After the war, returning veterans became the pioneers in waterfowl management and led to a new era of scientific discovery, regulatory creativity, and a growing need for state and federal coordination via Flyways. The DU Podcast continues its discussion with Ken Babcock and Dale Humburg.Listen now:

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32:57

Prairie Habitat Update & Spring Migration Timing with...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Ducks are heading north, and we’re getting the first hints of what breeding habitat may look like this spring.DU's senior waterfowl scientist, Dr. Mike Brasher, sits down with Dr. Scott Stephens, DU's senior director of conservation strategy, for a timely update on prairie conditions, recent snowfall, runoff potential, and what these early signs may mean for breeding ducks in 2026. They also break down the migration chronology of different duck species — who arrives first, who lingers

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44:02

Early Season Turkey Talk: Weather, Tactics & Stories...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Spring turkey season has arrived — and while the weather has been unpredictable and the gobblers uncooperative at times, that won’t stop host Matt Harrison, his brother Michael Harrison, and friend Trent Camden from diving into the opening‑week action.The trio breaks down their hunts from the first few days of Mississippi’s season, including successful youth hunts, tough cold mornings, henned-up gobblers, green woods that feel “ahead of schedule,” and the wild behavior that makes turkey

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44:19

RELOADED EP204 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series,...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/21

Into the 1920s, the Federal government endured growing pains in its new-found regulatory responsibilities for waterfowl harvest. Then, the 1930s brought a Dust Bowl, Great Depression, and catalysts for conservation, eventually producing the Duck Stamp Act, National Wildlife Refuge expansions, Pittman-Robertson Act, and organizations such as DU. Dr. Mike Brasher resumes his discussion with Ken Babcock and Dale Humburg about the history of waterfowl harvest management. Listen now:

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55:09

Spring Habitat Matters: Waterfowl Management Academy...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/19

Spring is one of the most important—and most overlooked—periods in the waterfowl annual cycle. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with the creators of Waterfowl Management Academy to discuss how private landowners can dramatically improve duck habitat by making simple adjustments in late winter and spring.Guests Kale Flaspohler, Mike Flaspohler, and Dan Crigler bring more than 70 years of combined experience in wetland management, public land habitat work, and private land

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55:59

Chesapeake Bay Decoys & the Craftsmen Who Shaped...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/17

The Chesapeake Bay is home to some of the richest decoy and waterfowling traditions in North America — and today’s guest, Chad Tragakis, is one of its most passionate historians.Chad is a longtime decoy collector, writer, editor for Decoy Magazine, and a respected storyteller of the makers, clubs, boats, and communities that built the decoy culture along the Atlantic Flyway. Host Katie Burke sits down with Chad for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the origins of collecting, the

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32:04

RELOADED EP200 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series,...

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2026/03/14

Following legal challenges to early attempts at Federal protection of migratory birds, policy makers and conservation leaders sought alternative avenues for establishing Federal jurisdiction. Dale Humburg and Ken Babcock rejoin Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the Migratory Bird Treaty Act becoming law in 1918, its role in a landmark Supreme Court case, and its emergence as the foundation for regulated waterfowl harvest and migratory bird management.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend

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58:43

Andy Shaver: Guiding 90 Days, Running The Big Honker...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/12

West Texas guide, podcaster, storyteller, and full‑time chaos manager — Andy Shaver — joins the DU Podcast.Hosts Jimbo Robinson and Matt Harrison sit down with Andy for a fast‑moving, hilarious, and insightful conversation about guiding specklebelly hunts, running the wildly successful Big Honker Podcast, building an outfitting operation, and navigating life at Stanfield Outfitters.From dove season to specks, jiu‑jitsu to podcast growth, and from flatbed‑trailer disasters to rookie‑guide

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59:59

DUTV Roundtable: The Season, The Stories &...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/10

This is one of the biggest Ducks Unlimited Podcast episodes we’ve ever recorded — and for good reason. Host Matt Harrison brings together the full cast and production team behind DUTV, including:Jim RonquestDoug LarsonFred ZinkRusty McDanielsPreston McDanielsJoe WhiteTogether they unpack the entire 2025–26 DUTV filming season — the highs, the lows, the logistics, the weather challenges, the production hurdles, and the incredible people and places that made the show possible.In this

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39:15

RELOADED EP199 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series,...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/07

At the turn of the 19th Century, market hunting and unregulated harvest was taking a toll on waterfowl and other migratory birds. Growing concern produced the first attempts at federal regulation of migratory birds. In part 1 of the DU Podcast’s series on the history of waterfowl harvest management, Dale Humburg, former DU chief scientist, and Ken Babcock, former DU senior director of regional operations, discuss these early days and the resistance to federal intervention.

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64:19

Duck Hodges: NFL Stories, Duck Hunts & Launching Club...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/05

He’s a former NFL quarterback, a lifelong outdoorsman, a junior world duck‑calling champion, a YouTube creator, and now the founder of a new lifestyle brand. Today’s guest is the one and only Devlin “Duck” Hodges.Hosts Matt Harrison and Jimbo Robinson sit down with Duck for a wide‑open conversation covering everything from his days with the Pittsburgh Steelers to his passion for duck hunting, bowhunting, faith, family, and building his new brand — Club Country — which connects the

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39:21

Feather Wars: Inside the Great Crusade to Save...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/03/03

The history of bird conservation is full of conflict, characters, chaos — and ultimately, hope.In this special episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with journalist and author James H. McCommons, whose new book Feather Wars uncovers the dramatic, surprising, and often untold stories behind how America saved its birds from the brink of extinction.From market hunting and plume traders to poetic bird lovers, political maneuvering, and early wildlife heroes, this book chronicles the people,

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43:15

RELOADED EP236 - The Physics of Shotgunning w/ Phil...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/02/28

Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist, joins host Chris Jennings to discuss a recent column – The Physics of Shotgunning. Bourjaily breaks down the science behind being a better shooter. He also provides an update on his duck season.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights

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51:02

wildturkeyDNA: Year One Surprises, Odd Plumage, and...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/02/26

The wildturkeyDNA project is back—and year one delivered far more surprises than expected.Recorded on location at the NWTF Convention, Dr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Waterfowl Scientist, is joined by:Dr. Mike Chamberlain, NWTF Distinguished Professor at the University of Georgia and Wild Turkey LabDr. Phil Lavretsky, Associate Professor and wildlife geneticist at University of Texas at El PasoKatie Tucker, DU Conservation Science AssistantTogether they break down year one results, insights

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46:54

Goose Camp Pt. 3: Streamlight & Migra on Gear,...

Ducks Unlimited Podcast ·

2026/02/24

The Goose Camp finale brings two powerhouse DU partners to the couch.Will Taylor (Streamlight) shares new‑product highlights, SHOT Show takeaways, and why quality lighting matters when waterfowlers spend half their day in the dark. Drew McIntosh (Migra Ammunition) dives into stacked‑load design, extreme cold‑weather primer testing, and custom DU event concepts—plus a few camp laughs about waders, headlamps, and sugar‑powered shooters.You’ll hear:Streamlight’s SHOT Show releases, dual‑fuel

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