Duck Season Somewhere

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EP 581. Breaking Down the American Black Duck May 12, 2025

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From rugged Atlantic marshes to southern wintering grounds, Ted Barney lays out the story of the American black duck—where they go, how they survive, and why they matter. A long-time Canadian Wildlife Services biologist, Barney uses hard data, field insights, and decades of banding to reveal what separates black ducks from the rest. Habitat battles, breeding and wintering distributions, migrational trends, mallard competition and hybridization, habitat, and the realities of managing a truly iconic waterfowl species.

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EP 580. Saving North America's Birdlife and Habitat May 08, 2025

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North America has lost nearly 3 billion—that's BILLION with a B—birds, and while ducks are the brightest spot on the horizon, their lights are dimming. Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited breaks down bird declines by major groupings, explains why birds are disappearing—some faster than others—describes why hunter-funded conservation still matters now more than ever, and shares his thoughts on what it'll take to bring them back. ------------ Learn More: State of the Birds Report https://www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/ ------------

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EP 579. Beyond 5 Minutes with Jack Zimmerman May 05, 2025

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Jack Zimmerman returns to talk about the moments that matter—small conversations, big truths, family, friends and the stories behind his new book, Beyond 5 Minutes. From brotherhood to purpose, civilian life to personal growth, we dig into what's changed, what still anchors him, and why the little things aren't really so little after all.

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Read: Jack Zimmerman's Beyond 5 Minutes https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Five-Minutes-Jack-Zimmerman/dp/B0DRDV38WJ

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EP 578. Championship Tube Call and the Art of OG Goose Hunting May 01, 2025

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Four-time world champion David Coleman breaks down the craft, grit, and tradition of goose calling with a tube call--that few can use, let alone master. But you better believe it has its advantages! Coleman is living proof. Just take a listen! From hunting fields to the competition stage, hear how a tube caller, sharp strategy, and relentless drive set him apart—and what every goose hunter can learn from it.

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EP 577. Leveling Up with HuntProof App Apr 28, 2025

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What started as a simple idea in the blind has since exploded across the hunting scene to become HuntProof—a powerful tool helping hunters level up! HuntProof has turned the tables on handwritten hunting logs and field notes—no more writer's cramp or scribbled notes, for starters. Retriever training, turkey hunting, AI tools, faster insights, seasonal retrieves, birds and species totals, photo archives, scouting reports--more features with each update—and all in the palm of your hand and for less than a cup of fancy coffee. HuntProof isn't just an app, it's a revolution for serious hunters. And print your season to a hardbound journal for posterity? Learn how to take your own waterfowl hunting next-level.

Level up with HuntProof App! https://huntproof.app

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EP 576. Chicken Little: Debunking Waterfowl Management Myths (Part 2) Apr 24, 2025

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In this no-holds-barred, part 2-of-2 conversation, Dr. Michael Schummer challenges dangerous misinformation circulating throughout our waterfowling community. From social media myths to conspiracy-fueled rhetoric directed towards waterfowl population modeling science, Schummer builds on FowlWeather Podcast Ep 74. Burning it All Down, calling for a return to truth, critical thinking, and trust in data that has undoubtably produced the most enviably successful waterfowl conservation model on earth. It's time to confront the noise, rethink old habits, and build a future rooted in waterfowl conservation facts--not fiction.

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*SPECIAL* Flying Blind: Waterfowl Science & Management At Risk Apr 22, 2025

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Today's special topic cuts deeper than science or partisan politics---it defends North American duck hunting's essential back bone, wetland health and abundance, continued public land access, and our legacy to future duck hunting generations. Right now, powerful forces are dismantling the foundations of North America's greatest success story--waterfowl hunting as you've known it your entire life. Most have scarcely even noticed. Decades of data and research, the programs and staff that keep ducks overhead and seasons open--all are all on the chopping block. If you've ever watched sunrise from the duck blind, heard thundering wings overhead, or taught your children the meaning of this cherished tradition--this fight belongs to you. Me. All waterfowlers. Silence is complicity. Read the links below. And act now. This is your chance to make a real difference. If not you, who?

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ACT NOW--

Call your representatives at links below. Mention the specific issue--lack of federal oversight/data on migratory bird populations or concerns about critical habitat protection. Tell them you're a hunter and appreciate their support.

Congressional Directory Tool (U.S. House and Senate) https://www.congress.gov/members

Call Your Rep (by ZIP Code) https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/

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Learn More: Stand Up for Federal Employees in Waterfowl Conservation (Letter by Drrs. Sedinger and Kaminski) https://www.getducks.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Flying-Blind-Stand-Up-for-Federal-Employees.pdf

DOGE Cuts Threaten USFWS Annual Waterfowl Surveys (Field & Stream) https://www.fieldandstream.com/hunting/doge-cuts-impact-waterfowl-survey

Report: Wildlife Refuge System 'at risk' with no units fully resourced amid DOGE uncertainty https://wyofile.com/report-wildlife-refuge-system-at-risk-with-no-units-fully-resourced-amid-doge-uncertainty/?utm_source=WyoFile&utm_campaign=49aba4df73-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_04_18_10_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-49aba4df73-622999130

Interior Secretary Doug Bergum abdicates, formally hands over power to DOGE https://westernpriorities.org/2025/04/statement-interior-secretary-doug-burgum-abdicates-formally-hands-over-power-to-doge/

Trump Administration swings budget axe at USGS biology research https://www.science.org/content/article/trump-swings-budget-ax-usgs-biology-research

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EP 575. Catching Spring SLABS! Apr 21, 2025

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Get the grease HOT! We're walking through waist-deep river water in waders today, boys and girls, but the air is heavy with pollen, the weather's beautiful, spawning slabs are transitioning to shallow water--and the bite is underway! Near a fabled Mississippi lake that consistently produces some the largest slab crappie in America, I join John "Little Riddle" Blake, Jimmy "The Mayor" Dean, and John Harrison for stories and insights collectively representing well more than a century fishing these legendary waters. Ain't kidding about hot grease, either--we eating good tonight!

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EP 574. Chicken Little: Debunking Waterfowl Management Myths (Part 1) Apr 17, 2025

Show notes

In this no-holds-barred, part 1-of-2 conversation, Dr. Michael Schummer challenges dangerous misinformation circulating throughout our waterfowling community. From social media myths to conspiracy-fueled rhetoric directed towards waterfowl population modeling science, Schummer builds on FowlWeather Podcast Ep 74. Burning it All Down, calling for a return to truth, critical thinking, and trust in data that has undoubtably produced the most enviably successful waterfowl conservation model on earth. It's time to confront the noise, rethink old habits, and build a future rooted in waterfowl conservation facts--not fiction.

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