Ducks Unlimited Podcast

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 Are...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 o...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 biologis...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 Is...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 int...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 s...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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. Th...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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 th...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  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...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor, to talk about why early-season Canada goose hunts can cause you fits. The two discuss tips and tactics for bagging these big Canadas and some best practices to follow during these early hunts. Pollmann a...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Earlier this year, DU celebrated 85 years of conservation success at our National Convention in New Orleans. Join us as we visit with Mike Benge, DU volunteer and board member, and Pattie Kempka, DU director of national meetings and conferences, on the history of DU national conventions,...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  We’re back with more adventures from retired USFWS pilot biologist Fred Roetker! This episode is highlighted by memorable observations, including a wolverine, barren ground grizzlies, expansive beaver ponds, a military intercept in Mexico, and a rare sighting of the elusive prairie skinny...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Retired USFWS pilot biologist Fred Roetker reflects on his 32-year career of surveying ducks and geese across North America and shares stories of the places he saw, people he met, and experiences he amassed over that time. With nearly 500,000 air miles to his credit, ranging from the Yuca...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Host Chris Jennings is joined by Field Hudnall, YETI Ambassador and owner of Field Proven Calls, and the pair chat about YETI’s new book, Ducks . Hudnall was instrumental in helping YETI piece this coffee-table style book together, and the book will be sold with a portion of proceeds goin...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Inspired by a listener challenge, on this episode Dr. Mike Brasher visits with Kelly Warren, DU regional biologist in western Oregon, for an update on what the latest surveys reveal about the status and opportunities around the many goose species that call the Pacific Flyway home. Coverin...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Hunting resident Canada Geese takes patience and skill to ensure success. Join host John Gordon as he talks with Tennessee hunters, Alec Brown and Will Preuett, who have both mastered these skills. Listen to the latest DU Podcast to learn how they put more resident geese on the ground eve...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jim Ronquest, Vice President of Development for Drake Waterfowl on this episode. The two discuss Ronquest’s new role within Drake Waterfowl, along with some of the exciting products the company has. Ronquest shares some memories of great days afield and bo...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Meet the black-bellied whistling duck, one of the more intriguing stories among North American waterfowl. With an ever-expanding range and growing population, this species is triggering numerous research studies, providing new harvest opportunities, and demonstrating remarkable abilities...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Revised restrictions by USDA APHIS are now in place that allow hunters in Canada to bring their harvested birds back into the U.S. Dr. Karen Waldrop, DU’s chief conservation officer, joins the podcast to discuss the new restrictions and how DU helped inform them. Also covered are data tha...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Host Chris Jennings is joined by Phil Bourjaily, Ducks Unlimited magazine shotgunning columnist, who brings a wealth of knowledge to the show regarding introducing young hunters to the basics of shotgunning. Bourjaily has mentored, and taught young hunters for decades, including his own c...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Extreme drought continues in the western U.S., and Jeff McCreary and Dr. Mark Petrie join us for the latest update. How severe is the drought? What were its impacts on breeding waterfowl? Why are National Wildlife Refuges going dry? What can western hunters expect for waterfowl habitats a...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  While DU has been involved in TV and video for many years, never has it taken on a feature length film, until now! George Dunklin, DU volunteer and board member, and James Roberts, DU director of development, share the exciting story of Wings Over Water, DU’s first ever foray into IMAX fi...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor, to discuss a common theme of missing bluewings. The pair talk through an article Pollmann once wrote where he shared tips from veteran waterfowlers on how they consistently shoot bluewings. These acrobat...

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN  The DU Podcast visits with Dr. Dale James, past director of conservation and science for DU’s southern region, to provide additional insights about his recent article on prehistoric waterfowl that appeared in the July/August issue of DU magazine. From the Demon Duck of Doom to the Wonderc...