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Ep. 416 – Lessons from a Lifelong DU Volunteer Oct 21, 2022

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Host Katie Burke introduces a very special guest to the DU Podcast audience, her dad, Dr. Ronal Roberson. Together with host, Mike Brasher, they discuss Dr. Roberson’s journey to becoming a senior ranking DU Volunteer. The journey starts with hunting a kid in the MS Delta, becoming an Area Chairman in a small town in Mississippi, and all the way to serving as a member of the board at the highest levels. The trio discover some of the key elements of what it really means to be a Ducks Unlimited Volunteer.

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Ep. 415 – History of Family, Resources, Conservation at Bill Byers Hunter Club Oct 19, 2022

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Host Chris Jennings is joined by owner and operator of Bill Byers Hunter Club, Cason Short. Short grew up around the property and shares the legacy left behind by his grandfather and father, one that he now keeps alive. This Hunter, Arkansas-based club was one of the first properties to offer day leases for duck hunters in the 1950s. Short shares the stories behind the property and how he is using it today to assist with conservation and research operations focusing on white-fronted geese.

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Ep. 414 – Habitat, Hunting Update From Ducks Unlimited Canada Oct 17, 2022

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Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by the always popular, Dr. Scott Stephens, Ducks Unlimited Canada in the Boreal and prairie regions. With waterfowl season open since the beginning of September, Stephens has had several opportunities to get afield locally, and has heard from other biologists in Canada regarding conditions. The two discuss habitat conditions in Canada and Stephens offers some insight into the pace of the fall migration in Canada.

Ep. 413 – How the Ultimate Duck Boat was Built Oct 14, 2022

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Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings discuss a Ducks Unlimited magazine project – The Ultimate Duck Boat. Jennings shares the process of how the magazine feature came together and why certain accessories were added to the boat. The feature was released in the July/August 2022 Gear Issue and the boat was on the cover. The two talk about how that image was captured by magazine and creative staff. If you’re looking for ideas to add to your duck boat, or build one from scratch, this episode might provide some useful insights. To read the full feature, visit https://bit.ly/3e8tYSq

Ep. 412 – Fowl Ball – What’s with the Goose in Dodger Stadium? An Expert Speaks Oct 13, 2022

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While baseball fans will understand the phrase, “Ducks on the Pond,” what is one to make of “A Goose in Shallow Right Field”? Last night America watched as a greater white-fronted goose took up temporary residency in Dodger Stadium. The DU Podcast caught up with Dr. Jay VonBank, a leading expert on the species, for his opinion about what may have caused this bird to fly “afowl” of normal behaviors.

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Ep. 411 – Doug Lodermeier: MN Call Collector Oct 12, 2022

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On this episode, host, Katie Burke, sits down with Doug Lodermeier, author of Minnesota Duck Calls and Minnesota Duck Decoys Vol.1-2. Doug is an expert on all things Minnesota Duck Calls and Decoys. The two chat about the state’s abundant waterfowling history. Doug describes his path into collecting Minnesota’s waterfowling history, as well as, his journey as the chronicler of these stories over the past 20 years.

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Ep. 410 – A Candid Conversation with Micah and Alyssa Godwin of Feathered Arts Taxidermy. Oct 10, 2022

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High-quality bird taxidermy is an art that freezes a unique hunting moment in time forever. Micah and Alyssa Godwin of Feathered Arts strive to make every duck and goose they mount cherished by their clients. Find out the story behind this dynamic husband and wife taxidermy team on this special Ducks Unlimited Podcast edition recorded on location at Spread Oaks Ranch in Texas.

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Ep. 409 – Texas Waterfowl Habitat Preview Oct 07, 2022

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Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kevin Kraai, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department waterfowl program leader, to discuss habitat across the state of Texas. The two discuss habitat conditions last season and how late cold fronts and precipitation helped some hunters in the Lonestar State. This season, Kraai explains that the conditions are very dry throughout much of the state, but these conditions can change. Kraai also shares some insights following the early teal season.

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Ep. 408 – Delivering Habitat for Waterfowl and Hunters through State Partners Oct 05, 2022

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Partnerships are the key to conservation, and state fish and wildlife agencies have long been some of DU’s most reliable and critical partners. With a focus on Louisiana, Mike Carloss and Cassidy Lejeune (DU) join Jason Olszak (Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries) to discuss the people, programs, and funding that fuels this work. They also share recently completed projects that are already providing benefits to waterfowl and hunters in Sportsman’s Paradise.

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Ep. 407 – Fall Flights Program: DU and States Funding International Conservation Oct 03, 2022

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Special guests Mike Carloss (DU), Dave Kostersky (DU Canada), and Jason Olszak (Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries) join the podcast to discuss the important partnership that exists between DU and state agencies. The Fall Flights program is a powerful vehicle by which states and DU leverage resources to fund vital wetland and grassland conservation on the breeding grounds, in turn producing ducks that are enjoyed by waterfowl hunters across North America.

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