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Ep. 39 – Waterfowlers Play an Important Role in Citizen-Science Programs Nov 20, 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 ways hunters play a vital role in citizen-science programs. Banding, HIP, and other various programs are supported by hunters, and are crucial to waterfowl science. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 38 – Dr. Fritz Reid Shares DU’s Boreal Conservation Efforts Nov 19, 2019

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Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Ducks Unlimited. Reid explains some of the unique aspects to conservation efforts in the Boreal, including partners and difficulty in even getting there. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 37 – Talking Waterfowl Brines with Scott Leysath, DU Magazine Cooking Columnist Nov 18, 2019

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Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host Chris Jennings to talk more waterfowl recipes. The two specifically talk about brines and how to best prepare your ducks and geese. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 36 - (Bonus) Migration Alert: Hunting and Habitat Update for Illinois Nov 15, 2019

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In this episode, Aaron Yetter, Waterfowl Ecologist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, shares results and observations from their most recent aerial waterfowl survey. The combination of cold weather and open hunting seasons helped push up mallard numbers, while other species were variable from the previous survey.

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Ep. 35 - (Bonus) Migration Alert: Hunting and Habitat Update for Wisconsin Nov 15, 2019

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Dr. Drew Fowler from Wisconsin DNR joins the shows to give a quick update on migration conditions in Wisconsin. We learn that smaller wetlands are now frozen, but open water still remains in rivers and larger water bodies. A few ducks and healthy numbers of geese remain for the chasing!

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Ep. 34 – Dr. Fritz Reid Breaks Down the Importance of the Boreal Forest for Waterfowl Populations Nov 15, 2019

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Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Ducks Unlimited. Reid details his role and brings to light the importance of Boreal habitats for waterfowl and other birds. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 33 – Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois Shares His Best Day in the Duck Blind Nov 14, 2019

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Chef Jean-Paul Bourgeois rejoins host Chris Jennings on the show to talk about his best day duck hunting. Bourgeois describes a day in the south Louisiana marshes, the birds, and the meal shared after the hunt. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 32 – Do Ducks and Geese Learn? Nov 13, 2019

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DU Chief Scientist Dr. Tom Moorman joins host Chris Jennings to discuss how and why ducks and geese learn. These conditioned behaviors such as being able to identify decoys, spinning-wing decoys and sensing danger are a part of waterfowl’s ability to survive. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 31 – Scott Leysath Shares his Five Favorite Waterfowl Recipes Nov 12, 2019

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Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host Chris Jennings on this episode to share his five favorite waterfowl recipes. A few of these recipes may surprise you. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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Ep. 30 – (Bonus) Migration Alert: November Aerial Waterfowl Survey in Coastal Louisiana Nov 11, 2019

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Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by special guests Larry Reynolds, Waterfowl Program Manager for Louisiana Dept of Wildlife and Fisheries, and Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist, to discuss the results from the November aerial waterfowl survey in coastal Louisiana. Listen in to learn about the survey and what it revealed for waterfowl abundance and habitat conditions in advance of the coming cold fronts. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you.

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