Podcasts about waterfowl

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. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Phil Lavretsky (UTEP) and DU's Kayci Messerly and Ty Sharrow to announce the return of duckDNA and share new features and mysterious discoveries from this hunter-powered initiative. This season also brings a major milestone—the launch of the 2025 Mossy Oak Waterfowl Conservation Stamp that will directly support duckDNA. Mossy Oak's Daniel Haas makes a surprise appearance to explain how this collaboration connects art and science to the conservation of our wild ducks. Tune in to learn how hunters are shaping the future of waterfowl science and management—one tongue at a time.duckDNA.comListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

PART 1/2.  Nevada may be the driest state in the Union, but Norman “Norm” Saake has spent a half century--and then some--turning dust bowls into duck country. In this episode, longtime NDOW waterfowl coordinator shares origin stories from the marsh, lessons from thousands of aerial surveys and federal wing bees, and hard-won insights on restoring desert wetlands like Toulon Lake and managing key Pacific Flyway stopovers. We connect science to the blind. Come for the stories; leave with a practical vision for waterfowl's future in the American West. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

As duck season kicks off across the Central Flyway, cohosts Matt Harrison and Dr. Jerad Henson dive into the latest report from DU Migration Editor John Pollmann. They discuss local duck production, shifting weather patterns (specifically in the Central Flyway / North Dakota), and how scouting can make or break your next hunt. Get expert insight on what's happening up north and what it means for hunters further south.READ HERE: Migration Alert: North Dakota Hunters Wait on Weather and MigrationSIGN UP FOR MIGRATION ALERTS HERE!Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks UnlimitedWhether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

On this episode, Dr. Scott Stephens joins Dr. Mike Brasher for an update on habitat and hunting conditions across the prairies, although the report isn't as upbeat as hoped! Fields remain dusty and wetlands remain dry, but ducks are still available for shooting. Scott also discusses his plans for future duck and pheasant hunts and shares his thoughts on misinformation around Canadian duck harvest, the origin of super moons, physiology of duck fat, winter weather, and the importance of being on the target! A rare episode that offers more questions than answers—join us for an entertaining and wide-ranging discussion of ducks, dogs, hunting, and more.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Most duck hunters live off coffee--it's as natural as breathing. Jay Peterson and Buck Heath built a brand around it. They share how a couple hunting buddies turned an early morning ritual into a Dirty Duck Coffee lifestyle brand. From first ducks shot and mentors to the first roasts they sold, they spin stories of duck camp culture, campfires, how their blends have become part of the hunt itself, scaling, and new products in the pipeline. It's a story about friendship, business, the fuels that keep waterfowls--and their spouses--going. And caffeine. Lots of caffeine.    Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, hops on the DU Podcast to discuss common corrections for your retriever with host Chris Jennings. Stewart explains that there are several very common mistakes retrievers begin to make after a long duck season and that the spring and summer is the best time to correct these mistakes. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Back by popular demand, Ducks Unlimited and Expanded Perspectives reunite for a chilling Halloween special that dives deep into the unknown. From eerie screams in the dark to invisible watchers in the timber, these true outdoor encounters will make you think twice before heading into the woods alone.Check out EXPANDED PERSPECTIVES!Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

PART 3. THE FALL.  In a single, recent American generation, Coastal Texas snow goose hunting went from boom to bust--from a fabled hunting experience that drew hunters from around the world to a soon-to-be storied history book chapter. This 3-part series explores the rise and fall of snow goose hunting on the Katy Prairie--its boom, culture, decline, and lasting legacy. Legendary Texas outfitter Larry Gore--whose high school project became a half-century guiding career-- his son Isaac, to whom he's passed the torch, and Texas waterfowl historian Rob Sawyer, paint a colorful picture that some may remember, but that is forever gone. In this episode: cracks in the Katy Prairie goose dynasty, loss of rice culture, the last "great season," conservation order snow goose hunting, policy and cultural shifts, pre- and post-conservation order snow goose hunting, what's the conservation order represent and did it work, thoughts on Texas closing the conservation order, what do snow goose mean after 50+ years of hunting, carrying on family legacy in a changed world, the spirit of Texas Gulf Coastal snow goose hunting, how will it--and the people that comprised Texas snow goose hunting culture--be remembered? 

A new chapter in Arkansas's waterfowl story is being written. Through the generosity of David Snowden Jr., Merritt Dyke, and a few passionate supporters, a bold vision for the future of ducks and wetlands is coming to life. At the University of Arkansas–Monticello, Dr. Doug Osborne and his team are leading the charge with the creation of the Snowden Waterfowl Center of Excellence and the Dyke–Snowden Endowed Chair—a first-of-its-kind commitment to research that ties science to the soul of duck country.Dr. Osborne joins the show to share how this effort took shape, the people and passion behind it, and what it means for the generations of hunters and conservationists who call the Mississippi Flyway home.>>Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.Send us a textAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

Hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Chris Jennings dive into North America's most populous waterfowl species in this episode. Brasher and Jennings expand the mallard conversation into its entire life cycle, preferred habitats, and even close relatives. This is the all-things mallard episode you've been waiting for. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Early mornings. Long rides. Hard scouting. Greasy meals. High fuel costs. Wet. Cold, wind, sleet. Else too hot. But when it all comes together? Waterfowl give it up, presenting themselves right over the decoys.  But if your shotgun's not patterning right, you're probably missing more than you should! "It's where simplicity meets results," explains Pattern Pros' Ryan Burnett. We blast down range, covering chokes, truths from the patterning board, selecting the best ammo for your shotgun without breaking the bank, other important benefits, public perception--and why patterning kills more birds than the latest gimmick ever will. Boom!    Learn More: Pattern Pros https://www.patternprosusa.com   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

First, Ed Blissick of the Great Lakes Salmon Initiative talks about proposed legislation to help fund the DNR Fisheries Division. Then, Troy Harrison has the story of that beautiful northern Michigan bull elk video that went viral. Joe Presgrove from the Michigan DNR wraps up the hour talking about the Hunters Feeding Michigan program. Hour two kicks off with John Upp. He has details on the 41Great Lakes straight walled cartridge. Waterfowl season is the next topic of discussion with Kali Rush of the Michigan DNR. The Ask Avery segment features Justin Tomei of MUCC with details on the DNR budget and proposed license fee increases. We're talking moose hunting and fall musky fishing with Don Barnard in hour 3. Chef Dixie Dave Minar wraps it all up with a very nice venison recipe.

Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins host Chris Jennings to share some of his best tips for traveling with your retriever. The two discuss safety concerns, health tips, and some of the most important things to avoid when taking your retriever on the road. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

The Great Lakes are gearing up for fall migration! Ducks Unlimited's Waterfowl 360 Great Lakes migration contributor Jay Anglin joins host Matt Harrison for a timely update on what hunters can expect this season. From spotty drought conditions to wood duck surges and early pintail movement, Jay breaks down the latest waterfowl activity across the region and shares what it could mean for your next hunt.SIGN UP FOR MIGRATION ALERTS HERE!Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

DU biologist Madie McFarland and Mississippi landowner Mike Bartlett join host Dr. Jerad Henson to discuss Ducks Unlimited's Flyway Forests program—an innovative effort to restore bottomland hardwood forests across the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. They explore how carbon markets, conservation partnerships, and private landowners are transforming landscapes to benefit wildlife, waterfowl, and future generations.To learn more about the Flyway Forests programs, CLICK HERE!Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

PART 2/3 BOOM YEARS. In a single, recent American generation, Coastal Texas snow goose hunting went from boom to bust--from a fabled hunting experience that drew hunters from around the world to a soon-to-be chapter in history. This 3-part series explores the rise and fall of snow goose hunting on the Katy Prairie--its boom, culture, decline, and lasting legacy. Legendary Texas outfitter Larry Gore--whose high school project became a half-century guiding career-- his son Isaac, to whom he's passed the torch, and Texas waterfowl historian Rob Sawyer, paint a colorful picture that some may remember, but that is forever gone. In this episode: What made the Katy Prairie so uniquely attractive to snow geese? What was it to live and work in the spectacle? What was it like as a kid tagging along? The daily routine, colorful characters, how decoys and calls evolved, Texas snow goose hunting culture and respect, heyday picking houses, conservation order limits, shifting client expectations and behavior, snow goose hunting quality decline, and more.     Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Back in 2017, Arkansas native Austin Foster started experimenting in his shop with one goal — to build the ultimate turkey load. What began as tinkering turned into obsession: countless tests, tweaks, and trial runs until he landed on a shotshell that blew his hunting buddies away. Word spread fast, and before long Rocky Ridge Ammo Co. was born.Today, the brand is redefining performance with premium, handcrafted TSS and stacked steel loads that waterfowlers swear by. In this episode, Foster shares how a backyard experiment became a booming business, breaks down the science behind high-end shells, and explains why the right ammo is worth every penny when the shot of a lifetime presents itself.>>Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited.Send us a textAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

This week for Ten Minute Tuesday, Cal sits down to offer a little perspective on your waterfowl season. From being prepared to considering your expectations and how they relate to you believing your time in the field was successful. This is the best time of year for many reasons and waterfowl season is at the top of that list. Let's get the most out of it! Thanks so much for listening and be sure to subscribe and review!   New Waterfowl Film out now! Out West | Waterfowl Hunting in Montana Stay comfortable, dry and warm: First Lite (Code MWF20) Go to OnXHunt to be better prepared for your hunt: OnX Learn more about better ammo: Migra Ammunitions Weatherby Sorix: Weatherby Support Conservation: DU (Code: Flyways) Stop saying "Huh?" with better hearing protection: Soundgear Real American Light Beer: Outlaw Beer Live Free: Turtlebox Add motion to your spread: Flashback Better Merch: /SHOP

What connects natural history, conservation, and fine art? Katie Burke explores this question with sculptor Walter Matia. From his early fascination with museums to decades of experience sculpting wildlife, Walter discusses the importance of mentors, the challenge of capturing animals in motion, and why his work resonates so deeply with hunters and nature lovers alike.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Memphis barbecue? Beyond the smoke, rubs, sauce, and off-in-the-distance blues music there's craft. Culture. The kind of stories you get only if you ask the right person. Someone like Ernie Mellor--Hog Wild BBQ pitmaster and inventor of barbecue nachos. Mellor takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of the real Memphis barbecue scene, peeling back the bark to reveal the people, places, art, inspiration and passion in America's barbecue capital. Roll up your sleeves, folks. And dig in!  Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Aside from owning and operating Woodland Resort, Kyle Blanchfield of Devils Lake, ND is an avid waterfowler and waterfowl hunting guide. He joins Scott and Kyle to share his perspectives looking into the 2025 waterfowl season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Chris Jennings talks with Jim Ronquest, RNT-V producer and world-champion duck caller about duck hunting etiquette, calling, and even what Ronquest's best day of duck hunting may look like.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we are doing something for the first time ever! We are doing a Montana Outdoor Podcast Double Feature! That's right, you will be able to watch  two different podcasts this week. This half of our double feature (the one you are looking at now)  has your host Downrigger Dale talking to FWP Region 1 Wildlife Manager Neil Anderson about what the hunting will be like in Montana FWP Region 1 located in Northwest Montana. This podcast is all about what Region 1 is like, it's terrain, size, how much public access there is and how much private access is there through block management and other access programs and more. Plus, you will learn all about what you can hunt in region 1 and where you can find those critters, from Black Bear, Mule and Whitetail Deer, Elk, Mountain Lion, Upland Game Birds, Waterfowl and Wolf. Region 1 has some great opportunities including one species that you can harvest 30 of if you do it right! The other half of our podcast Double Feature is all about Region 2, located in the central part of Western Montana. Rigger heads to Missoula to talk to MT FWP Regional Access Manager, Trenton Heisel. Be sure and watch that as well. You can find it right here on this site. Watching both of these great podcasts will for sure make you a Region 1 and 2 hunting genius!Links: Click here for more info about Region 1.Click here to access the FWP Hunt Planner to plan you hunts in any region.Click here to get all the block management info and BMA maps for both Region 1 & 2!Click here for Deer, Elk and Antelope regulations. Click here for Upland Game Bird regs and here for Waterfowl regs.Click here to get the Wolf Hunting regulations for Montana.Click here to get the Region 1 Hunting Forecast. Click here for the Upland Game Bird Season Outlook for Montana.Questions? Click here to email Neil Anderson in Region 1.Course, you can always email your old buddy Downrigger Dale when you click here.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast we are doing something for the first time ever! We are doing a Montana Outdoor Podcast Double Feature! That's right, you will be able to watch and or listen to two different podcasts this week. This half of of our Double Feature is all about Region 2, located in the central part of Western Montana. Rigger heads to Missoula to talk to MT FWP Regional Access Manager, Trenton Heisel. Trenton gives some awesome advice about gaining hunting access in the region and outlined all the different hunting access programs there. On top of all that Trenton gave all kinds of inside info about where you can find Elk, including where you might find some nice bulls, Muleys, Whitetail, Black Bear, and the list goes on and on. All and all Trenton will get you dialed in for hunting success in FWP Region 2. The other half of our double feature has your host Downrigger Dale talking to FWP Wildlife Manager for Region 1, Neil Anderson in Kalispell. He will tell you what the hunting will be like in Montana FWP Region 1 located in Northwest Montana.  Be sure and listen to both of these podcasts and become a Region 1 and 2 hunting genius!Links:Click here for more about Region two.Click here to access the FWP Hunt Planner to plan you hunts in any region.Click here to get all the block management info and BMA maps for both Region 1 & 2!Click here to learn about winning those Griz Football tickets that Trenton talked about. Plus, other prizes in the "Its Up to Us" promo.Click here for Deer, Elk and Antelope regulations. Click here for Upland Game Bird regs and here for Waterfowl regs.Click here to get the Wolf Hunting regulations for Montana.You can click here to get the Region 2 Hunting Forecast.Click here for the Upland Game Bird Season Outlook for Montana.Questions, click here to email Trenton Heisel in Region 2.You can email Downrigger Dale when you click here.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

Kelsey Leonard is a leading scholar in Indigenous water governance, climate justice, and Earth law. In the latest season of Bring Birds Back, Kelsey explores the storied relationship between Indigenous people, wetlands, and birds. Kelsey says waterfowl hunters have helped to document that natural history. In many Indigenous hunting traditions, duck decoys are crafted to look so life-like that they can lure free-flying ducks to wetlands where hunters lie in wait. Some of the decoys carved at Shinnecock are more than 100 years old and depict species that are no longer found on Long Island. Listen to the full conversation in our episode about Indigenous Water Justice in season 7 of Bring Birds Back! More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Dr. Jerad Henson welcomes Ich Stewart, founder of the Public Timber Project, to share how a group of Arkansas duck hunters turned frustration into action. What started with a simple boat ramp cleanup has grown into a multi-state grassroots conservation movement giving public land hunters a voice, building community, and addressing issues like access, habitat pressure, and hunting culture. From partnering with researchers and agencies to mentoring new hunters, the Public Timber Project is reshaping how waterfowlers care for the resource and each other.PUBLIC TIMBER PROJECT WEBSITE!PUBLIC TIMBER PROJECT on Facebook!Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

EPISODE 1/3 GETTING STARTED. In a single, recent American generation, Coastal Texas snow goose hunting went from boom to bust--from a fabled hunting experience that drew hunters from around the world to another soon-to-be chapter in history. This 3-part series explores the rise and fall of snow goose hunting on the Katy Prairie--its boom, culture, decline, and lasting legacy. Legendary Texas outfitter Larry Gore--whose high school project became a half-century guiding career-- his son Isaac, to whom he's passed the torch, and Texas waterfowl historian Rob Sawyer, paint a colorful picture that some may remember, but that is forever gone. In today's episode: what'd the Texas landscape and snow goose hunting look like 50 years ago? How'd a kid manage leases, landowners and clients? How'd a high school project become a life calling?  Mentors, hardest lessons learned, advice to aspiring young outfitters?    Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Daniel grew up chasing mallards in the Arkansas timber, and after eight combat deployments with the Rangers and a stop in the corporate world, he's come full circle. Today, Daniel leads Darby's Warrior Support, a nonprofit dedicated to introducing military special operators to the traditions and healing power of duck hunting.In this powerful episode, Shawn shares how the camaraderie of the duck blind offers space for combat veterans to open up about their stories and struggles—before, during, and after those unforgettable Arkansas sunrises. It's an emotional reminder that the impact of this sport reaches far beyond the harvest, fostering connection, purpose, and healing for those who've sacrificed so much.For more information and how you can support the effort, please visit www.darbyswarriorsupport.org.>>Thanks to our sponsors: Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Perfect Limit Outdoors, Purina Pro Plan, Sitka Gear, Greenhead: The Arkansas Duck Hunting Magazine, Diamond M Land Development, and Ducks Unlimited. Send us a textAll Rights Reserved. Please subscribe, rate and share The Standard Sportsman podcast.

On this week's show, we're bouncing all over the continent covering a bunch of different topics! Bret and Dan are in Saskatchewan and talk about their first couple of waterfowl hunts up here. Joe Henry tells us about the makeover the walleye statue in Baudette could get, Dan Donovan talks muskies and fly fishing, and […] The post Week 682: Fish Statue Drama, Muskies, Waterfowl, and More! appeared first on Fish Hunt Forever.

California Waterfowl Association has been putting their money where their mouth is—millions of dollars invested straight back into conservation. In this episode, Chad sits down with Scott Mueller, VP of Fund and Membership Development, to break down where those funds actually go and why the work CWA is doing matters to every hunter, not just those in California. They talk about the evolution of the organization, the programs they've pioneered, and why banquets and fundraisers are the engine that keeps conservation moving. From bringing in new members to offering public hunt draws through their Hunt Program, CWA continues to create real opportunities for hunters across the board. This one's about why being a member matters, how hunters are funding the future, and why CWA's mission is something we all should care about! This episode is brought to you by This episode is brought to you by California Waterfowl Association, Corning Ford, Jack Link's, Banded Casual Wear, Napa Valley Olive Oil, The Nashville Palace, and Mickey Thompson Tires and Wheels.

the season is here, its time to kill ducks. Wood ducks are down already! duck boat gets a new motor, we learn how to judge distances... its like we have been here before.be a friend and tell a friend!

Send us a textThe Wreakin' Havoc Outdoors crew recounts their recent hunting trip to Canada where they experienced incredible duck and goose hunting with limits filled in record time, facing unexpected challenges along the way.• Hunting in Canada produced massive numbers of ducks and geese compared to hunting in Arkansas• Unexpectedly fierce mosquitoes required special "Jungle Juice" repellent that felt like oil when applied• First evening resulted in filling limits of 70+ birds in just 23 minutes• Travel issues included sleeping in airports, rental car problems, and lost luggage• Hunting pressure in Canada was virtually non-existent compared to the war zone of Arkansas during season• The group had shooting struggles initially but improved dramatically by the final day• Discussions about upcoming deer season and potential friendly competition for biggest buck• Conversations about bow equipment led to spirited debate between Matthews and Hoyt users• Planning to drive rather than fly for next year's Canada trip to avoid travel complicationsOUR WEBSITE/OTC MERCH: https://offtheclockwithbscott.comHAVOC GEAR SHOP: https://havocnation.comHAVOC BOATS WEBSITE: https://havocboats.comHAVOC DEALERS: https://havocboats.com/dealers/WREAKIN' HAVOC CREW WEBSITE: https://wreakinhavoccrew.comSOCIAL LINKSTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@OffTheClockwithBScottFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Off-The-Clock-With-B-Scott/61557737220814/Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/OTCwithBScottInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/offtheclockwithbscott/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwu6_wWcXDoBzhpHv4YgZGQRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-5644782Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2g76hRDp9d609LETevSH2U?si=0ba23ae282c94e88&nd=1&dlsi=d9f84d7699b84724Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-clock-with-b-scott/id1734265760

In mid-September, artists from around the country convened in Laurel, Maryland, for one of the splashiest events in the wildlife art world: the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. At the annual event, artists compete to have their excruciatingly detailed waterfowl painting appear on the Federal Duck Stamp, which is a waterfowl hunting license. This year, Digital Producer Emma Gometz was there to watch the duck drama unfold. They join Host Flora Lichtman to explain why artists take this competition so seriously, how duck stamps support conservation, and who took the crown this year.Read our article about the 2025 competition.Plus, Interlochen Public Radio reporter Claire Keenan-Kurgan shares the story of a volunteer group determined to bring one of the world's rarest flowers back to a small river island in Illinois.Guests: Emma Gometz is Science Friday's Digital Producer of Engagement. They write SciFri's “Science Goes To The Movies” series and are a journalist and illustrator based in Queens, NY.Claire Keenan-Kurgen is a reporter for Interlochen Public Radio in northern Michigan.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

From Minnesota duck hunts to winning the Federal Duck Stamp, Scot Storm shares his story with Katie Burke, offering insight into the creative process, the emotional power of art, and his life as a commissioned wildlife artist.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

How much effort are you really willing to put into going duck hunting? And why? Hayden Martin's answer: whatever it takes. Duck hunting keeps him grounded. As much for the everything else as for the trigger pulls. This episode reveals his grit and determination, and digs into an approach to duck hunting we might all do well remembering.   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Waterfowl historian Yancey Forest-Knowles closes the series with a tour of California's fog belt and beyond—Humboldt Bay, the lagoons north and south of Crescent City, Laguna de Santa Rosa, and the Central Coast from Elkhorn Slough to Morro Bay. We trace how tides, eelgrass, railroads, and reclamation shaped these marshes—and what that means for today's hunters.Episode highlightsNorth Coast primer: why this stretch is a critical coastal link in the Pacific Flyway and how fog, rain, and working pasturelands still hold birds.Humboldt Bay traditions: public-forward Brant hunting, the roots of sculling, and the gear and etiquette that make it work.Access that remains: boat-in opportunities on flood years, small state parcels, and farm-pond possibilities when conditions line up.Club lore & culture: from early island and bay clubs to the stories of trains stopping at clubhouses—what's gone, what survived, and why.Central Coast check-in: how most wetlands were converted a century ago, and where hunters still find openings around Elkhorn Slough, Salinas, and Morro Bay.If you're curious where coastal waterfowling came from—and how to approach it with respect today—this finale ties the history, access, and conservation ethic together.

In the final installment of this special series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding discuss the 2 critical surveys that are part of this process:  Migratory Bird Hunter Survey and Parts Collection Survey.  This episode sheds light on how these data are collected and used, and why none of this would be possible without the interest, cooperation, and participation by hunters.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Grab your chopsticks and buckle up for this week's high-flying recipe: Thai Teal Salad. The Fowl Life Midwest Host Joel Kleefisch and award-winning Provider Chef Ellie Lawton team up on an authentic Thai Duck recipe that goes from field to table in a flash. So easy a whitetail hunter could do it! Check it out. This episode is brought to you by The Provider Culinary, Travel Wisconsin, and Camospace

Send us a textThis week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale starts his annual series of Hunt Preview Podcasts. That's when he talks to Wildlife Managers and other folks with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks to find out what the hunting will be like in each of the 7 hunting Regions across Montana. In this first podcast in the series Rigger talks with Scott Thompson, Wildlife Manager for Region 6 located in northeast Montana. When you listen to this podcast you will be able to find out not only what the hunting opportunities are in Region 6, you'll get a whole lot more, from how the populations of Elk, Mule Deer, Whitetails, and more are doing, in fact, wait until you here about the Pronghorn, aka Antelope population numbers. We think that might shock you! Well, actually there are likely several things that may surprise you in this one! Rigger's guest Scott will also give you some ideas of which hunting districts might be the best to find those critters as well as some great information about Upland Gamebirds and Waterfowl! On top of all that you will also get great information about the terrain, the amount of private land and public land hunting opportunities and the list goes on and on. So, if you are planning on hunting in Region 6 this year or just ever wondered if that part of Montana might be a good place for you to try for the first time or heck, maybe you are just curious, this is the absolute perfect Podcast for you! So go ahead and mash that play button to become the most informed hunter in Region 6!Links:To learn more about Hunting Region 6 click here. Be sure a scroll all the way to down for info on all species in the region.Click here for some hunt planning tools!Click here for the 2025 Hunting Forecast for Region 6.How about a Hunt forecast for Upland Game Birds and Waterfowl? Click here for that!Click here to send an email to Region 6 Wildlife Manager Scott Thompson.As always good old Rigger is standing by to answer your questions and he would love to find out what you thought of this podcast, click here to do that.Remember to tune in to The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, live every Saturday from 6:00AM to 8:00AM MT. The show airs on 30 radio stations across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

For more than three decades, Ducks Unlimited and Winchester have teamed up to deliver innovation and reliability in the field. In this episode, we explore that legacy while taking a closer look at Winchester's full waterfowl lineup — from classic shells to new blends and high-performance loads built for the future.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Flooded green timber is distinctively the most iconic habitat in the duck hunting world--but unlike making instant coffee, managing green tree reservoirs involves more than just adding water. Way more. Joined by Ryan Askew and Brandon Bennett from Five Oaks, we break down what makes a true GTR, why bottomland hardwoods matter, the right way to flood and draw down, and the growing challenges—tree mortality, desirable red oak regeneration, now-versus-later management preferences—that threaten their future. Packed with history, science, and hard-earned lessons, this episode reveals how hunters and land managers can keep green-tree reservoir habitats thriving for generations.   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

Texas teal are arriving early, but will they stay? Join Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson as they unpack the latest migration update, exploring the conditions shaping this year's teal season, why some hunters may struggle, and why teal hunts are one of the most exciting ways to kick off waterfowl season.Sign up for Migration Alerts HERE!Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Join host Matt Harrison live from the Duck Den at DUX 2025 as he sits down with Purina's Dr. RuthAnn Lobos and Karl Gunzer. They share insights on pet nutrition, sporting dog training, and Purina's strong partnership with Ducks Unlimited. From interactive booth experiences to educational seminars, this episode highlights how Purina supports both conservation and the dogs we love.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Think about it next time you're standing crotch-deep in ankle-grabbing swamps: there're some fascinating, rarely seen but real monsters lurking nearby.  Greg Brashear pulls back the shell on one of North America's oldest creatures. From campfire legends to alligator snappers the size of dinosaurs, Greg unpacks their hidden lives, astonishing longevity, life history--y'all won't believe the amazing crushing power they possess--and why these living fossils matter now more than ever. A journey into folklore, fieldwork, and conservation—all through the eyes of a man who's spent his life among them.   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

In part 2 of this series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding go in-depth on the Harvest Information Program, known to most people simply as “HIP,” to explain how it works and how the data are used to select hunters for participating in the core surveys from which harvest is estimated. We also discuss additional uses of waterfowl harvest data. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

From the outdoors to baseball and on to twenty plus years in steel manufacturing, Chris Ard and his partner have settled on to your stove and outdoor cooking areas. By chance they haven't yet, you should check our Cast-A-Way Carbon carbon steel cookware. @thefowlhunter sits down this week with Chris to talk about how his passion for the outdoors and cooking led them to producing American made quality carbon steel cookware you can pass down for generations to come. Learn more about Chris's company by checking out the link below #enjoythejourney   https://castawaycarbon.com/  

Willie Robertson stopped by the Ducks Unlimited Expo in Memphis to reflect on his family's journey from selling duck calls to building Duck Commander and becoming household names through Duck Dynasty. In this conversation, Willie shares stories about his father Phil, the values of faith and family that shaped their legacy, and the importance of passing down traditions in the outdoors to future generations.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Greg Homan doesn't quote textbooks—he builds duck habitat that works. With years on a tractor and a lifelong passion for waterfowl, he shares hands-on wisdom about moist-soil management, smart water control, and what hunters should watch this season to prepare their place for stacking birds next fall. No fluff. No theory. Just the kind of real-world advice duck hunters and landowners can use now.   Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors  Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Ducks Unlimited  Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Inukshuk Professional Dog Food  Migra Ammunitions onX Maps  Use code GetDucks25 Sitka Gear SoundGear Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com   Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a rating—it's like a high-five in the duck blind. • Leave a quick comment: What hit home? What made you laugh? What hunt did it remind you of? • Share this episode with a buddy who lives for duck season.   Want to partner? Have or know a story to share? Contact: Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com  

The McNair family—Mark, Colin, and Ian—join host Katie Burke live from the DU Expo to share their unique journey in the world of decoys, waterfowl heritage, and family tradition. From Mark's start as a master carver to Colin's role in fine art auctions and Ian's work with High and Dry, the McNairs give listeners a rare look at how carving, conservation, and culture intertwine. They also highlight the new Canada Goose exhibition at the Waterfowling Heritage Center in Memphis, a must-see celebration of craftsmanship and history.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org