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Ep. 614 – Navigating the World of Social Media: Do's and Don'ts Sep 12, 2024

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On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison is joined by co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Seth Dortch. Seth shares his background and deep connection to Ducks Unlimited, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation. With a career focused on marketing and branding in the outdoor industry, Seth reflects on his journey and the continuous learning process. Tune in for a discussion on media, branding, and the shared passion for habitat conservation.

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Ep. 613 – Empowering the Next Generation: DU University Chapter Volunteers Share Their Journey Sep 10, 2024

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On this episode of the DU podcast, hosts Jimbo Robinson and Tim Fehringer welcome university chapter volunteers for the summer leadership summit, Third Term. With over 300 students attending from 80 different colleges, the summit promises to be an exciting and engaging event. Tune in to hear a special episode featuring these students discussing their experiences and involvement in the program.

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Ep. 612 – Why We Hunt: New Research Sheds Light on What Motivates Us Sep 05, 2024

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Host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by co-hosts Katie Burke, Derek Christians, Dr. Mike Brasher, and Matt Harrison in the new studio. They welcome guest Rob Southwick from Southwick Associates to discuss what motivates people to hunt, sharing new research on hunter personas for R3 and other insights from his 35 years of experience in understanding and analyzing hunting participation and trends data. Rob highlights the importance of engaging people in hunting and fishing for conservation efforts and enhancing future opportunities. Tune in to learn more about the driving factors behind hunting participation and how this can impact wildlife conservation.

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Ep. 611 – Finding Inspiration in the Outdoors: A Wildlife Artist's Journey Sep 03, 2024

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Chuck Black, the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Competition winner and wildlife artist, joins the Ducks Unlimited podcast to discuss his busy year and upcoming events. Chuck talks about the competition, his duties, and the transition to selling prints after the first day of sales. Tune in to hear about Chuck's experiences as the Federal Duck Stamp winner and his upcoming plans in the world of wildlife art.

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Ep. 610 – Ramsey Russell and Dr. Phil on duckDNA, Season 1 Aug 29, 2024

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With duckDNA season 1 now in the books, DU teams up with Ramsey Russell of It’s Duck Season Somewhere and Dr. Phil Lavretsky to review early scientific insights, odd ducks, and the overall excitement around the project. Co-hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson visit with Ramsey and Phil compare notes on their experiences and take a deep dive into some of the results, including an examination of several unique hybrids. Also discussed are the status of season 2, important changes coming your way, and a reminder of how you can participate. Follow the project this season on Instagram at @theduckDNA, and apply to participate at www.duckDNA.com.

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Ep. 609 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 2 Aug 27, 2024

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In this second part of host Katie Burke's interview with carver Guy Taplin, we explore his fascination with past American decoy carvers and his understanding of the landscape and place where they worked. He delves into his experiences in America and the influence of key figures like Henry Fleckenstein and John Sullivan. He reflects on how his current friendships and mentorships have shaped his view of decoys and his artwork and how his experiences of visiting places like the Eastern Shore of Virginia and Cobb Island have been reflected in his work.

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Ep. 608 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 1 Aug 22, 2024

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Today on the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Katie Burke is joined by special guest Guy Taplin from Essex, England, to discuss waterfowl carving and the unique landscape of Essex. Taplin describes his early life growing up in the countryside during and after World War II and how he first became enamored with waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. Tune in to learn more about the early years of Guy Taplin's life and how it led to his becoming a full-time carver.

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Ep. 607 – Duck Numbers Increase For First Time Since 2015 Aug 21, 2024

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On this special episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens break down the freshly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2024 Waterfowl Population Status report and important changes coming to hunters. Listen in to find out which species increased, where the major surprises were, and how rainfall in April and May affected prairie pond conditions and duck settling patterns. Also discussed are implications of these data for the 2025-26 hunting season, including potential continuation of liberal seasons, new pintail regulations, and early teal seasons. Get the latest news on the best waterfowl data on the planet, with special thanks to our partners in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canadian Wildlife Service, and state and provincial agencies.

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Ep. 606 – A Freelancer's Guide to the Prairies Aug 20, 2024

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Host Chris Jennings is joined by DU magazine contributor John Pollmann to discuss a popular topic – freelancing the prairies. Pollmann’s experiences as a South Dakota resident provides a different perspective to freelancing and the pair discuss common tactics, including best practices to approach landowners.

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Ep. 605 – Botulism in the Klamath and 2024 State Waterfowl Survey Roundup Aug 15, 2024

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As waterfowlers peer ahead to the approaching hunting season, botulism has become a headline in the West and state agencies have released results from their 2024 waterfowl breeding population surveys. Today’s conversation begins with Jeff McCreary, DU’s director of operations for the Western Region, giving the latest update on avian botulism in the Klamath Basin and the solutions that DU and partners are trying to deliver. We then go across the country with Nathan Ratchford, Dr. Dan Smith, Dr. John Coluccy, and Dr. Mike Brasher to review results from state waterfowl surveys in California, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. What were population and habitat conditions like this spring? How do these data inform harvest regulations and our knowledge of duck populations? And what can hunters take from these surveys as we await the release of the much larger U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service waterfowl status report.

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