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Ep. 426 – The Golden Age of Waterfowling Nov 09, 2022

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Dr. Wayne Capooth, the author of “The Golden Age of Waterfowling”, joins us for a journey through the history of Mississippi Delta duck clubs from their origins to their impact on waterfowling in the region. We also discuss the early duck hunting clubs of Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. If you love waterfowling history then this is a show you don't want to miss.

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Ep. 425 – Avian Flu Continues to Spread Across North America Nov 07, 2022

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Avian flu is impacting backyard flocks of chickens and turkeys as well as commercial poultry facilities in virtually every state and province in North America. Dr. Julie Lenoch, USDA Wildlife Services, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the national response to the disease, provide an update on the outbreak, and share guidance to waterfowl hunters on actions we can take to reduce further spread and assist in surveillance monitoring.

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Ep. 424 – The White-fronted Goose: Migration, Breeding, and Harvest Nov 04, 2022

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In part two of this species profile of the white-fronted goose, or specklebelly goose, USGS research ecologist, Dr. Jay Von Bank, wraps up our discussion about “specks.” We talk about spring migration, the rigors of Arctic nesting, population size and growth, the oldest white-front ever documented, patterns of harvest, why specklebellies are such great table fare, and how they have changed the waterfowl hunting landscape.

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Ep. 423 – Hunting and Habitat Update: Great Lakes Region Nov 03, 2022

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Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Migration Editor for ducks.org, provides a brief hunting and habitat update for the Great Lakes region where stale conditions will soon be changing to more seasonal temperatures.

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Ep. 422 – Avian Flu—How Can Waterfowl Hunters Help? Nov 03, 2022

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Avian flu is a naturally occurring disease but can cause near 100% mortality in backyard birds and commercial poultry. Wild, free-ranging waterfowl are one of the primary means by which the avian flu virus can spread across long distances. Dr. Julie Lenoch, USDA Wildlife Services, shares guidance to hunters on how we can help reduce the spread into backyard flocks and commercial facilities through proper handling of harvested waterfowl and responsible cleaning of gear.

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Ep. 421 – The White-fronted Goose: Distribution, Movements, and Diet Nov 02, 2022

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In part one of this species profile of the white-fronted goose, or specklebelly goose, Dr. Jay Von Bank, USGS research ecologist, discusses this increasingly popular species that is providing new opportunities for hunters as they continue to expand their distribution. In this episode, we address whether barring can be used to determine the age or sex of birds; how and why the “speck” distribution has changed; what we’re learning from telemetry studies; and how their diet changes during winter.

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Ep. 420 – A Gun Dog’s Final Waterfowl Season Oct 31, 2022

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Are you dreading your gun dog’s final waterfowl season or last hunt? Addison Edmonds, founder of Gunner Kennels, and Luke Moore, marketing coordinator for Gunner Kennels, join the DU Podcast to talk about Moore’s 12-year-old black Labrador retriever, “Goose”. Edmonds spent several seasons with his retriever, “Gunner”, thinking it would be his last, and he offers some words of wisdom to Moore who fears this may be Goose’s final run. They also discuss the newest products Gunner Kennels will release in the near future.

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Ep. 419 – Hunting Tales for Halloween, Featuring Expanded Perspectives Podcast Oct 28, 2022

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Do strange and spooky things happen while hunting? Early morning hunts tend to produce some of the wildest stories of the unknown. Host Chris Jennings and guest host Clay Baird, DU senior media director, are joined by Kyle Philson and Cam Hale, hosts of Expanded Perspectives Podcast to discuss the weird, unexplainable, creepy, and unusual experiences hunters have had while in the field. Get ready to have some fun and be spooked by stories of ghosts, bigfoot, and more!

Make sure you also check out the Expanded Perspectives podcast here… www.expandedperspectives.com

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Ep. 418 – East or West? Exploring Houston’s Waterfowling Cultures with Author and Texas historian Rob Sawyer Oct 26, 2022

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Join Host John Gordon as he travels to Houston, Texas; America’s fourth largest city, built on the oil economy. But it’s also home to large wintering duck and goose concentrations on the east and west sides. Hear the differences in both areas with Texas waterfowling historian Rob Sawyer on this DU Podcast edition recorded at Spread Oaks Ranch.

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Ep. 417 – E-Collars to Trainers: All Things SportDOG Brand Oct 24, 2022

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Host Chris Jennings is joined by Clay Thompson, SportDOG Brand category manager, and the two discuss various training and dog-related topics. Thompson gets into the details about various uses for a wide range of SportDOG Brand products available to trainers of all types. He also discusses how he has the opportunity to deal with trainers from all over the country to talk product developments, helping to ensure E-collars, dummies, fences, and other products are designed for trainers to be successful. He also shares his tips for beginners, along with helping Jennings piece together a list of talking points for his wife, when he eventually gets a new dog.

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