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Ep. 49 – Myth of the Northern Mallard Dec 02, 2019

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Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher debunk the myth of the northern, or “red leg” mallard, and discuss an interesting taxonomic issue related to a North American waterfowl species. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 48 – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Shares a Must-Try Duck Recipe Nov 29, 2019

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Celebrity Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois joins host Chris Jennings and shares his go-to approach to preparing and cooking ducks for those who may not otherwise try a wild game dish. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 47 - (Bonus) Thanksgiving Narrative: "Duck Blind Intervention" Nov 28, 2019

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Our Thanksgiving show, plucked from the DU Magazine archives (Nov/Dec 2007), is a humorous story about the idiosyncrasies of waterfowl hunters. "Duck Blind Intervention" written by Doug Larson and narrated by Tom Gallagher.

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Ep. 46 - (Bonus) Habitat and Migration Update from Montana Nov 27, 2019

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On this special episode, we go out west to hear from DU’s Manager of Conservation Programs for Montana, Bob Sanders. Recorded during an ongoing blizzard in that state, Bob shares insights and experiences regarding this year’s duck and goose migration and habitat conditions in Montana. Although many of the less hardy species have departed the state, mallards and geese remain on the big rivers.

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Ep. 45 – Data Collection and Updates on 2019 Arctic Goose Production (2 of 2) Nov 27, 2019

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Dr. Ray Alisauskas, Research Scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins us again to discuss nesting ecology of snow and Ross’s geese and the types of data collected annually to estimate production. We conclude by discussing observations of goose production during the 2019 breeding season and what hunters might expect this winter. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 44 – (Bonus) Louisiana Mid-November Waterfowl Survey Recap Nov 26, 2019

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Larry Reynolds, Waterfowl Program Manager for Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries, makes a return visit to the show to update their November waterfowl surveys. Larry shares that duck and goose numbers in the northern part of the state are above the long-term average for this time of year. We also learn about apparently good hunter success at Catahoula Lake during the East Zone opener.

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Ep. 43 – Challenges of Studying Waterfowl in the Arctic and Sub-Arctic (1 of 2) Nov 26, 2019

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World-renowned snow goose ecologist Dr. Ray Alisauskas joins the show to educate us about snow and Ross’s goose nesting colonies across the Arctic and sub-Arctic. We also discuss the long-term ecological studies conducted at these sites and the challenges of working in this environment. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 42 – (Bonus) Missouri Department of Conservation Mid-November Waterfowl Survey Nov 25, 2019

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Missouri Dept. of Conservation (MDC) recently completed their mid-November waterfowl surveys. Frank Nelson, MDC wetland ecologist, joins the show to discuss their surveys and what they are observing on managed wetland complexes in Missouri. Join us as we hear about current waterfowl, habitat, and weather conditions in Missouri and the frequently changing dynamics of wintering waterfowl. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 41 – Whole Duck Cooking Options from Scott Leysath Nov 25, 2019

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Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host, Chris Jennings to discuss cooking whole ducks. Leysath provides some very valuable insights as to why you shouldn’t cook your ducks whole. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 40 – Band Reporting and Band Targeting Nov 21, 2019

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Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings are joined by Dr. Mark Lindberg, professor at University of Alaska, Fairbanks, Institute of Arctic Biology to discuss the ramifications of band targeting and how targeting banded birds can have repercussions on the data. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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