Ducks Unlimited Podcast

RELOADED EP312: History Series- Jay "Ding" Darling & Waterfowl Conservation In The US

We welcome Dan Thiel back to the podcast for the second part of the series discussing the history and formation of Ducks Unlimited. In this episode, Dan and host, Katie B

Seth Chapman on Duck Hunting, Business & Being Real in the Outdoors (Ep 805)

What happens when a Louisiana duck hunter builds one of the fastest-growing HVAC companies in the region and turns a small convenience store into a destination for hunter

The 2026 Duck Numbers Are Out: Here's the Early Story...

The 2026 duck numbers are out, and there are a few surprises. In this special update, Dr. Mike Brasher gives a quick breakdown of the newly released Waterfowl Population

Maddox Batson on Music, Duck Hunting & Staying True to Yourself (Ep 804)

For rising country artist Maddox Batson, the outdoors isn't just a hobby. It's where he goes to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with what matters most. Recorded live

RELOADED EP303: History Series- Nash Buckingham & Waterfowlers For America

Dan Thiel, Executive Secretary of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. and Chief Operating Officer of Wetlands America Trust, joins podcast host, Katie Burke, in this part of a multiple

Million-Dollar Decoys, Rare Duck Calls & the Hunt for History (Ep 803)

What makes a wooden decoy worth more than a million dollars? Recorded live at DUX 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee, host Katie Burke sits down with Jon Deeter of Guyette & Dee

Why Ducks Unlimited de Mexico Matters to Every Duck Hunter (Ep 802)

Birds don’t recognize borders. Conservation shouldn't either. Host Dr. Mike Brasher sits down with longtime Ducks Unlimited volunteer leaders Rogers Hoyt and Bill Ansell

RELOADED EP131: Waterfowl Identification And You

Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl identification and its importance for not only waterfowl hunters, but also birders. Mike talks about identifyin

Carlton Ward Jr. on Wildlife Corridors, Panthers & Conservation That Lasts (Ep 801)

What if saving one species could help protect entire ecosystems and ways of life? Recorded at Ducks Unlimited's 89th National Convention, host Jimbo Robinson sits down w

Are Changes Coming to the May Survey? (Ep 800)

Learn how the survey behind duck population estimates and hunting regulations is being evaluated for the future. Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. John Yeiser of th

RELOADED EP81: Using Research to Understand Waterfowl Hunter Dynamics

Dr. Mike Brasher is joined in studio by a trio of special guests to discuss trends in waterfowl hunter numbers and the importance of recruiting our next generation of hun

Ryan Yarnell: Turtlebox, Duck Hunting & Protecting What We Love (Ep 799)

Conservation starts with the small things, and the future of hunting depends on what we choose to leave behind. Recorded live from DUX 2026, host Wade Shoemaker sits dow

Paul Brisco on Decoy Collecting, Duck Hunting & Canadian Waterfowl History (Ep 798)

Every decoy has a story, and some of those stories stretch back more than a century. Host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector, outdoorsman, and former Ducks Un

RELOADED EP602: How to Avoid Opening Day Blunders

Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Ducks Unlimited magazine and ducks.org, to talk about the excitement of opening day of waterfowl

Duck Hodges on Club Country, Duck Hunting & Following Your Own Path (Ep 797)

Success in the outdoors starts with being yourself and finding ways to share your passion with others. Recorded live from DUX 2026, host Jimbo Robinson sits down with fo

Factory Decoys, History & Collecting with Bill Dodge (Ep 796)

Decoy collecting isn’t just about objects — it’s about history, craftsmanship, and the people who built the tradition. In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, ho

Big Honker Podcast at DUX, the Duck Factory Fight & the Future of Conservation

Learn why Ducks Unlimited is mobilizing hunters across North America and what’s at stake for the future of duck habitat and conservation. In this special DUX 2026 cross

RELOADED EP708: Willie Robertson at DUX 2025: Faith, Family, and Ducks

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 househo

DUX Series: Winchester, Waterfowl Ammo & Getting Ready for Duck Season (Ep 795)

Duck season is getting closer, and waterfowl hunters are facing a few big changes—especially when it comes to ammunition. In this final episode of the DUX Series, host J

UPDATE: Why Prairie Wetland Protections Need Your Support Right Now

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