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From Duck Stamp Champion to Duck Rescuer: Madison Grimm’s Conservation Journey
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Winning the Junior Duck Stamp Contest changed Madison Grimm’s life. Now she’s helping save hundreds of ducks...
Host Katie Burke is joined by wildlife artists Adam Grimm and Madison Grimm during the Federal Duck Stamp Contest to discuss art, conservation, and how a childhood passion for painting ducks led to one of the most unique waterfowl projects in the country.
The conversation begins with the Duck Stamp Contest and the challenges artists face when competing at the highest level. From there, Madison shares the remarkable story behind Second Chance Flight (https://www.secondchanceflight.com/), a nonprofit that rescues duck eggs and ducklings displaced during farming operations across the Prairie Pothole Region. What started with a backyard aviary has grown into a conservation effort involving farmers, wildlife agencies, researchers, banding projects, and even GPS-equipped ducks helping answer important scientific questions.
This episode is equal parts art, conservation, and innovation—and a reminder that one person’s passion can create real impact for waterfowl.
Topics Covered
The 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
How judges evaluate Duck Stamp artwork
Madison Grimm’s Junior Duck Stamp success
Building a backyard aviary in the Prairie Pothole Region
The origins of Second Chance Flight
Rescuing duck eggs, ducklings, pheasants, and turkeys
Working with farmers across South Dakota
GPS transmitters, banding, and waterfowl research
The future of conservation through community involvement
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1 Oct 2026
Rice Stewardship: How Farmers and Conservation Work Together (Ep 813)
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Rice fields do more than grow food. They provide critical habitat for millions of ducks, shorebirds, and other wildlife across North America.
In the first installment of a special agriculture-focused series, host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by Misty Adams, Kyle Soileau, and Regina Stafford of Ducks Unlimited’s conservation delivery team to discuss the Rice Stewardship Program and the role working lands play in waterfowl conservation.
The conversation explores how DU partners with rice producers across Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and California to deliver conservation practices that improve water efficiency, support wildlife habitat, enhance soil health, and help keep farmers profitable. The group also discusses incentive-based programs, water management technologies, conservation easements, and the future of rice production in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape.
Topics Covered
The origins of the Rice Stewardship Program
Why rice fields are critical waterfowl habitat
Working lands conservation in California and the Mississippi Alluvial Valley
Water management and irrigation efficiency
Surface water vs. groundwater challenges
Winter flooding and wildlife benefits
Conservation incentives for rice producers
The future of rice farming and waterfowl habitat
How DU works with farmers to deliver conservation at scale
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29 Sept 2026
From Duck Blinds to Business: The Hunt Repellent Story (Ep 812)
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Sometimes the best outdoor products start with a simple question: “Why hasn’t anyone fixed this yet?”
Host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Gabe Fontenot, founder of Hunt Repellent, to talk about entrepreneurship, duck hunting traditions in Southwest Louisiana, and building one of the fastest-growing outdoor brands in the industry.
Growing up around the rice fields and marshes of Louisiana, Gabe developed a lifelong passion for waterfowl hunting. After finding success in corporate sales, he launched Hunt Repellent with a mission to create a DEET-free alternative designed specifically for outdoorsmen and women. The conversation covers the challenges of starting a company from scratch, navigating product development and EPA approval, growing a business at a rapid pace, and building a brand that resonates with hunters.
The discussion also explores family hunting traditions, teal hunting culture, entrepreneurship, customer service, and the lessons Gabe has learned while scaling a business and staying connected to the outdoors he loves.
Topics Covered
Growing up duck hunting in Southwest Louisiana
Teal season culture and rice field hunting
Building Hunt Repellent from the ground up
Developing a DEET-free insect repellent
Entrepreneurship and business growth
Balancing corporate experience with startup life
Perry Outfitters and serving local hunters
The future of Hunt Repellent
Why authenticity matters in business and hunting
Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast (https://www.ducks.org/DUPodcast)
Send feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org
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