Ducks Unlimited Podcast

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  In the late 1990s, waterfowl harvest managers in the Atlantic Flyway began exploring new approaches to tie harvest regulations for their states to eastern mallards and other duck populations that were the primary source of Atlantic Flyway harvest. Dr. Min Huang, Connecticut Dept. of Energ...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  What happens when a hunting brand focuses on people first? In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Dennis Zuck , CEO of Chêne Gear , and Grayson Morris , Chêne’s Community Marketing Manager, for a conversation about community, innovation, conserv...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Great hunts depend on great gear — and the details behind that gear matter more than most people realize. In this episode of the DUX Series , host Jimbo Robinson and co‑host Logan Nevins sit down with Zach Scheidegger and Joe Schroeder of ALPS Outdoors to talk product innovation, design c...

Hey everyone, this is Adam Putnam, CEO of Ducks Unlimited. I wanted to just take a moment to wish each and every one of you a safe and meaningful 4th of July, our Independence Day. Today, as we celebrate the birth of our nation, we're reminded of the freedoms that we cherish and the responsibility that we all share to protect the natural resources that make this country so special. At Ducks Unlimi...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  What will the 2026 duck season look like? It all starts on the prairies. In this annual Ducks Unlimited tradition, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Scott Stephens and Dr. Steve Adair to break down current habitat conditions across the Prairie Pothole Region and make early prediction...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  The Texas Gulf Coast is one of the most important — and most dynamic — waterfowl landscapes in North America. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Taylor Abshire , Ducks Unlimited Regional Biologist, to explore how wetlands along the Texas coast support waterfowl across the...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Behind every great hunt is a great dog — and behind that dog is the right nutrition. In this episode of the DUX Series , host Jimbo Robinson and co‑host David Schuessler sit down with Karl Gunzer of Purina Pro Plan , the presenting sponsor of the DUX Waterfowl Show and a long‑time partner...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  What makes a great waterfowl shotgun — and how has that standard evolved? Recorded live from Ducks Unlimited’s National Convention, host Jimbo Robinson is joined by Jeremy Smith and guests from Benelli USA , including Vice President of Sales Lee Colquitt and Channel Sales Manager Jeff Ser...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Dr. Scott Boomer, USFWS wildlife biologist, rejoins the show to offer his thoughts on sex-specific regulations and provide a brief update on the ongoing revision to the Pintail harvest strategy. Scott also shares his thoughts on the relative importance of harvest management vs. habitat co...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  The Ducks Unlimited Podcast is adding a new voice — and a new perspective. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher and co‑host Dr. Jerad Henson introduce Wade Shoemaker , the newest member of the DU Podcast team. Wade brings a fresh, field‑driven perspective rooted in years of experience a...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Great outdoor gear doesn’t just perform — it tells a story. In this episode of the DUX Series , host Jimbo Robinson is joined by co‑host David Schuessler and guest Radcliffe Menge , founder and CEO of Tom Beckbe , a brand built on heritage materials, modern design, and a deep connection t...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  First developed for midcontinent mallards, Adaptive Harvest Management has since been expanded to eastern and western mallards, black ducks, pintails, and scaup. Dr. Scott Boomer, wildlife biologist with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, joins the DU Podcast to discuss modern changes to AHM...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Decoy carving lives at the intersection of hunting, history, and personal expression. In this episode, host Katie Burke sits down with Josh Brewer , decoy carver, at the North American Decoy Collectors Association show — a unique gathering where hotel rooms turn into galleries, workshops,...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Recorded at the Ducks Unlimited National Convention in Tampa, this episode brings together leaders from conservation and the outdoor industry to discuss where things are headed. Bob Spoerl , DU’s new Chairman of the Board, and Ken Eubanks , CEO of Rather Outdoors, join host Jimbo Robinson...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Dr. Jim Dubovsky, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service central flyway representative, rejoins the DU Podcast to provide nostalgic reflection as he share insights on the role of sex-specific duck regulations, how they were formulated under the point system, and what determined if a bird was wort...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Today’s hunters don’t just rely on skill — they rely on the tools that get them there. In this episode of the DUX Series , host David Schuessler is joined by co‑host Logan Nevins and guest Seth Dortch of Rough Country , one of the fastest‑growing vehicle accessory brands in the outdoor sp...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  California’s Central Valley is one of the most important — and most intensively managed — waterfowl landscapes in North America. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Matt Kaminski , Ducks Unlimited Regional Biologist, and Dr. Dan Smith , DU Waterfowl Scientist, for a deep d...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Mathematics was once a required practice in the duck blind, courtesy of the point system of the 70s and 80s. Dr. Jim Dubovsky, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service central flyway representative, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for a trip down memory lane to discuss the origination, objectives, implement...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Behind every vintage shell box, calendar, or advertisement is a story — not just about products, but about the history and culture of hunting itself. In this episode, host Katie Burke is joined by Lee Schulz , a long‑time collector of sporting art and hunting-related advertising , live fr...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Rice fields aren’t just agricultural landscapes — they’re one of the most important waterfowl habitats in North America. In this episode, host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by Dr. Ryan Askren of Five Oaks Ag Research & Education Center and Patrick Dill , Ducks Unlimited’s Manager of Agri...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  In this concluding episode about the implementation of Adaptive Harvest Management, Dr. Jim Nichols and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss the importance of population data, band returns, and harvest estimates in AHM mechanics. This episode wraps up with a reflection on 25 years of liberal regulati...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  REGISTER FOR DUX 2026! Innovation in waterfowl hunting gear doesn’t happen by accident — it comes from hunters solving real problems in the field. In this episode of the DUX Series , hosts Jimbo Robinson and David Schuessler sit down with Art Diaz , Community Manager for Banded Hunting Ge...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Waterfowl science is entering a new era — and Ducks Unlimited is right in the middle of it. In this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by co‑host Dr. Jerad Henson and guest Dr. Patrick Donnelly , Research Scientist with Ducks Unlimited’s Western Region , for a deep dive into how eme...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Past Editor-in-Chief of Hunting and Fishing Collectibles Magazine , Stan Van Etten, joins host, Katie Burke, to chat about the magazine’s 20-year run. The duo reminisces about some of the magazine’s great articles over years of its publication. Stan discusses what led him to start the pub...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  What really happens behind the highlight reels of hunting and outdoor life? In this candid roundtable episode, Bethany, Adrienne, Erin, and Julia sit down to reflect on a full season of conversations, hunts, and hard-earned lessons. Instead of a single guest, this episode brings together...