Duck Season Somewhere

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EP 251. Who--or What--Eats Wood Ducks? May 30, 2022

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It's been a long while since Ramsey and today's guest, Brian Davis, attended Mississippi State University together. Davis earned master's and PhD degrees studying breeding and brood rearing wood ducks and other aspects of wood duck ecology. Now an Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology at MSU, Davis describes his duck hunting origins before pitching into wood duck predation (you ain't going to believe it), other interesting findings such as "legacy lead" in various habitats and how the wildlife-related student body has evolved since Ramsey roamed his alma mater's hallways. Davis is an extremely entertaining and well-informed storyteller. Y'all are absolutely going to love this episode---and will be left wondering how in the world wood ducks continue to even exist with so many different mouths to feed!

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EP 250. Snake?! Just Grab You One!!! May 26, 2022

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Somewhere along the way the question arises - have you ever seen someone get snake bitten in the scrotum?! Can't make this stuff up, folks! Like other places in the Deep South, Mr. No-Shoulders is just a part of everyday life in Mississippi. Where many folks have a wholesome fear of them, some do not. There's even a snake hand-grabbing, catch-and-release rodeo in the Great State of Mississippi! Ramsey meets with Jimmie Nichols of Grab U One Outfitters, discussing snake experiences, snake identification, snake "meanness," snake bites and close calls, and then talking about how and why the annual snake rodeo round up got started. Make your palms sweat? Give it this episode a listen and then come grab yourself one!

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EP 249. The Duck Farmer, Shane Olson May 23, 2022

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Born and raised in Oklahoma, Shane Olson graduated with a degree in wildlife, soon becoming caretaker for Big Lake Duck Club just outside Tulsa. Located among one of the largest waterbodies in Oklahoma, Big Lake Duck Club was established in 1916. After sharing some of it's amazing history, Olson goes into full-blown Duck Farmer mode, plowing deeply into learned habitat practices implemented to ensure quality waterfowl hunting. Covering all the bases of moist-soil management, hot-crop agriculture, flooded green timber reservoirs and refuge, he makes the case that great duck hunting habitat doesn't just happen by accident. Fantastically interesting and useful information for both regular hunters and habitat tinkerers alike.

EP 248. Best-Dressed Biologist for Good Reason May 19, 2022

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Ed Penny spent years mucking through wetlands as a field biologist, plying his learned know-how to improve waterfowl habitat from Mississippi to California. Nowadays his work attire is oftentimes suit and tie, but for damned good reasons. As southern regional Director of Public Policy for Ducks Unlimited, Penny spends many long days across the table from legislators, championing the preservation of remaining wetlands habitat without which we duck hunters are S.O.L. He and Ramsey catch up, learning they cut their duck hunting teeth in the same river bottom, discussing changes since those days and on-going challenges.

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EP 247. Super Black Eagle 28-Gauge and Other Benelli Topics May 18, 2022

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A sub-gauge revolution is sweeping across the country as more waterfowl hunters are reinventing their game, swinging 20- and 28-gauge shotguns instead of their trusty ol' 12. George Thompson, Director of Product Management for Benelli, tells Ramsey about adding 28-gauge to the successful Super Black Eagle platform, covering a range of other Benelli-related innovations. Where'd the philosophy "carry a 20-gauge but shoulder a 12-gauge" originate? Why'd they choose 28-gauge and what were some of the challenges--and will there be a .410? What are some of the subtle differences between SBE and Ethos shotguns, and how has the 28-gauge been received by customers? Will the proprietary Benelli Surface Treatment be available in other colors? What makes the 828 U Over-under shotgun unique? How have "performance shop" Benelli shotguns been modified, and why? Whether you're a long-time Benelli shooter or just looking to make a well-informed decision about your next shotgun purchase, you'll enjoy this highly informative episode.

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EP 246. Her Recipe for Connecting Food, Nature and Life May 16, 2022

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Lured to Ramsey's Mississippi hunting camp by the prospect of cooking black bear venison for her first time--and it was absolutely amazing--The Gatherin' Girl, Chef Tori Loomis, takes a break from the kitchen to visit. After describing the several ways she's preparing venison heart, tenderloins, backstrap and shank, Loomis tells Ramsey about recent life happenings stretching from Florida to Utah and all points in between during her 35th journey around the sun. Loomis's recipe philosophy is like a pathway connecting her to people, places, nature and ultimately, a life well-lived. Always full bellies and full hearts when she's around.

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EP 245. Waterfowl Habitat Management: Planting Agricultural Hot Crops May 12, 2022

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There's a time and place everything. Kevin Nelms and Ramsey discuss planting agricultural hot crops such as corn, rice, and various millets to provide high-energy food sources for wintering waterfowl, complimenting natural moist-soil habitat to form a waterfowl complex. What are the pros and cons? How do site limitations affect crop selection, what excellent online resources are available to landowners for determining your property's soil type limitations? What is chiwapa millet and where's it available? What about "grassy corn"? But wait-there's more! Much more! As USDA NRCS Wildlife Biologist in the Mississippi Delta, Nelms has spent decades designing and developing numerous private-lands waterfowl impoundments. He's worked extensively with private landowners throughout the region, improving desirable waterfowl habitat conditions, enhancing duck utilization, even putting together a handbook that Ramsey considers must-have essential for managing waterfowl habitat (refer to related links in the episode description for your own PDF copy). This is the third episode of a 4-part series that duck habitat nerds both new and old will appreciate.

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EP 244. Connecting Animal Planet Influences to Duck Hunting May 09, 2022

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The times they are a-changin'. Hook-and-bullet waterfowl managers are becoming replaced by a new generation inspired into wildlife management more by watching nature channels than by formative hunting experiences. But isn't it kind of important that they recognize hunting's importance--the real dollars-and-cents support that we duck hunters bring to agency budgets? Joel Brice and Cyrus Baird explain why Delta Waterfowl thought it was very important and what they did about it. Describing why hand-me-down hunting traditions are declining, they tell Ramsey about getting Delta's University Hunting Program into many universities, recruiting students to participate, immersing them into the entire field-to-table experience. Coming from a place very few listeners can understand, some student feedback underscores this program's vital importance.

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EP 243. South-of-the-Border Waterfowl Conservation, Dos May 05, 2022

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In last week's episode we learned that Mexico is vital to many of our favorite North American duck species. Managing waterfowl that spans North America's entirety requires collective efforts, continental scale. After all, a chain's only as strong as its weakest link. What are habitat conditions like in Mexico, how productive are they, how much do they have? What are some of the greatest habitat threats? At the human level, how do you foster appreciation for such vital wetlands in a country where relatively few citizens hunt? What can be done to conserve wetlands and who's doing what? Eduardo Carerra, CEO of Ducks Unlimited Mexico (DUMAC) covers these topics expertly as he and Ramsey continue their fascinating conversation about meaningful waterfowl conservation in Mexico.

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