Ducks Unlimited Podcast is a constant discussion of all things waterfowl; from in-depth hunting tips and tactics, to waterfowl biology, research, science, and habitat updates. The DU Podcast is the go-to resource for waterfowl hunters and conservationists. Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands conservation.
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Join David Willms, Mike McGrady, Nephi Cole, and entertaining guests each week as they use humor, storytelling, and more than 40 years of collective experience in law, science, and policy to explain important decisions affecting your outdoor experience. As the guys frequently say, "There are millions of acres of opportunity out there. They belong to you. Every day, decisions are being made that affect your land, your water, and your wildlife. You should know about them. This is Your Mountain ...
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Bob Falcone shares tips and news about outdoor recreation in the Pikes Peak region. Bob covers trails, clothing, equipment, volunteerism, tourism, politics, photography, destinations and preparedness.
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Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) is about so much more than fish + game, with leaders on every level changing the face of conservation and blazing new trails for a better Maine outdoors. This podcast takes you behind the scenes with Emily MacCabe exploring the unique and diverse work done by department staff across the state. Listen in to learn why these game changers love what they do, and what drives them to apply their time and talent to the Maine outdoors.
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RELOADED EP264 | Everything You Need To Know About Retriever Field Trials & Hunt Tests
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Are you curious about field trials and hunt tests? Karl Gunzer, director of the Sporting Dog Group for Purina Pro Plan, joins the show to discuss his decades of experience with field trial training and competing. Gunzer shares his personal experiences and advice for those interested in getting started. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast Send feedb…
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BONUS | Migration and Hunting Update from the Prairies to Arkansas
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Join Dr. Scott Stephens, Dr. Mike Brasher, and ultra special guest Dr. Brian Davis for storytelling of days gone by and a report on hunting and habitat conditions from one end of the Mississippi Flyway to the other. Warm weather has kept wetlands open and birds around in the Canadian prairies, and when coupled with light hunting pressure, hunting s…
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13 More States Support Public Lands Disposal
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13 states have joined Utah in calling for the disposal of public lands. Dave and Nephi discuss which states, and what this means. They also discuss the banning of recreational shooting in Bears Ears National Monument, and provide an update on a bill that would allow Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania. We call this segment--how to kill a bill.…
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Ep. 631 - Art and the Outdoors: A Conversation with Wildlife Artist Jared Ducote
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke welcomes wildlife artist Jared Ducote. The episode begins with a quick visit from Jared's service dog, Whiskey. Throughout the episode, Jared shares his journey as an artist. He speaks on what it was like to make the decision to make art his career and how his work has changed over ti…
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422 Fox 21 Chief Meteorologist Matt Meister
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Bob starts off November with an interview with Matt Meister, the Chief Meteorologist for Colorado Springs' Fox 21 TV station. They talk about the complexity of predicting the weather in Colorado, and what makes Colorado's weather - especially in the Pikes Peak region - so unique. Meister talks about the difference between a La Nina and El Nino wint…
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Ep. 630 - Hunting with Your Best Friend: Essential Tips for Waterfowl Dogs
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes Dr. RuthAnn Lobos, a senior veterinarian from Purina and an expert in canine care, to discuss dogs' vital role in waterfowl hunting. Dr. Lobos shares her extensive knowledge, offering valuable insights into the dos and don'ts of hunting with your dog. Listeners will gain pr…
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RELOADED EP198 | Decoy Tactics: Five Simple spreads for Waterfowl
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This episode was originally aired on: December 14, 2020 John Pollmann, a freelance contributor to DU magazine, rejoins the DU Podcast to discuss decoy strategies with Chris Jennings. The two review a magazine feature Pollmann wrote detailing how to create the simplest, most effective decoy spread possible. They also discuss the varying habitats whe…
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Ep. 629 - Spirits of the Hunt: Chilling Tales from the Field
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They're Baaaack! Do strange and spooky things happen while hunting? Early morning hunts tend to produce some of the wildest stories of the unknown. Host Matt Harrison and guest hosts Clay Baird and Kayleigh Michell are joined by Kyle Philson and Cam Hale, the hosts of Expanded Perspectives Podcast, to discuss the weird, unexplainable, creepy, and u…
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421 Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is the guest
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On this week's podcast, Bob sits down with Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade. He and Mayor Yemi discuss the 2025 budget process that is underway, and how it will affect the city's parks and trails. They also discuss public safety in the city in general and parks in particular, and ballot measure 2C, which asks voters to renew the special sales t…
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Ep. 628 - Duck Hunting in Northwestern Ohio – History, Changes, and Warmer Winters
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Dr. Mike Brasher is on location with Fred Zink Jr., co-host of DU TV and owner of Avian-X and Zink Call, and John Simpson, manager of Winous Point Shooting Club, for an early-season migration update and a discussion about the history of waterfowl hunting in northwestern Ohio. The group reflects on the vital role that private landowners and duck clu…
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Ep. 627 - Playa Lakes Conservation: Ducks Unlimited & Cargill Partnership
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Dr. Jerad Henson and co-host Dr. Mike Brasher welcome special guest Pete Stoddart, Director of Corporate Responsibility at Cargill, along with Adam DeHaan, DU’s Senior Director of Development for Minnesota and Iowa. The discussion centers around Playa wetlands and the innovative funding opportuni…
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420 This Group Helps Older Hearing Impaired Enjoy the Outdoors
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On this week's podcast, co-host Kevin takes the reins and interviews Bernie Schmeits, Project Manager of Hearing, Vision and Dental Programming for the Colorado Gerontological Society (CGS). They talk about CGS's work to provide hearing aids to older adults with hearing impairments, and how this enables them to get out of the house and improve thei…
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Ep. 626 - Crafting Sound: Insights from Call Maker Ron Gould
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In this episode, host Katie Burke chats with call maker Ron Gould about his journey from hunting in Fayette County, Illinois, to mastering the craft of call-making. Starting in the late '90s with turkey calls, Ron eventually perfected his duck calls through years of practice. He shares how mentors and friends influenced his style and discusses the …
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Ep. 625 - Chasing Ducks: 50 Years of Waterfowl Wisdom with Jim Ronquest
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Matt Harrison sits down with waterfowl legend Jim Ronquest. With over 50 years of experience, Ronquest offers valuable hunting tips, personal stories from the field, and insights on elevating your waterfowl hunting game. He also reflects on his deep passion for conservation and the future of wate…
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419 Bonus Episode: More on Colorado Springs E-bike policy
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On a special bonus episode, Bob and Cory Sutela, the Executive Director of the Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MWTA), discuss Colorado Springs' proposed e-bike policy. Bob first corrects and clarifies some comments he made on the topic in episode 418, while still of the opinion that it is a generally good policy. Sutela then gives his organizations…
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Ep. 623 - 2024 Goose Production Gives Reasons for Optimism
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Despite recent declines in some goose populations, fresh data suggest that hunters have reasons to be optimistic about the number of young birds flying south this fall. Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by goose experts Josh Dooley (US Fish and Wildlife Service) and Frank Baldwin (Canadian Wildlife Service) to discuss indices for arctic and subarctic goos…
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Bird numbers are down sharply across North America over the past 50 years. Dave and Nephi dive into some of the data about what's killing all the birds, and discuss a little bit about what can be done to mitigate some of the losses. Hint: cats don't come out looking great in this episode.Por David Willms, Nephi Cole
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Ep. 623 - Delayed Migration and Words from the North
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In this bonus episode, Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephens, Josh Dooley (USFWS), and Frank Baldwin (CWS) for an impromptu update on the status of waterfowl migration and wetland conditions from Yellowknife to South Dakota. Cold weather in the far north is ushering birds south, while continued warmth in the prairies has blue-wings holdi…
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