Ducks Unlimited Podcast is a constant discussion of all things waterfowl; from in-depth hunting tips and tactics, to waterfowl biology, research, science, and habitat updates. The DU Podcast is the go-to resource for waterfowl hunters and conservationists. Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands conservation.
Ducks Unlimited Podcast
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Ducks Unlimited Podcast is a constant discussion of all things waterfowl; from in-depth hunting tips and tactics, to waterfowl biology, research, science, and habitat updates. The DU Podcast is the go-to resource for waterfowl hunters and conservationists. Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands conservation.
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Recent Episodes
March 21, 2026
RELOADED EP204 - Waterfowl Harvest Management Series, Part 3: Growing Pain & Progress
<p>Into the 1920s, the Federal government endured growing pains in its new-found regulatory responsibilities for waterfowl harvest. Then, the 1930s brought a Dust Bowl, Great Depression, and catalysts for conservation, eventually producing the Duck Stamp Act, National Wildlife Refuge expansions, Pittman-Robertson Act, and organizations such as DU. Dr. Mike Brasher resumes his discussion with Ken Babcock and Dale Humburg about the history of waterfowl harvest management. </p><p><strong>Listen now</strong>: <a href="https://www.ducks.org/DUPodcast">www.ducks.org/DUPodcast</a><br><strong>Send feedback</strong>: DUPodcast@ducks.org</p><p><strong>SPONSORS</strong>:<br>Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited<br>Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.</p><p><strong>Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails</strong>:<br>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.</p>
March 19, 2026
Spring Habitat Matters: Waterfowl Management Academy on Better Wetlands for Ducks (Ep 758)
<p>Spring is one of the most important—and most overlooked—periods in the waterfowl annual cycle. In this episode, host <strong>Dr. Mike Brasher</strong> sits down with the creators of <strong>Waterfowl Management Academy</strong> to discuss how private landowners can dramatically improve duck habitat by making simple adjustments in late winter and spring.</p><p>Guests <strong>Kale Flaspohler</strong>, <strong>Mike Flaspohler</strong>, and <strong>Dan Crigler</strong> bring more than 70 years of combined experience in wetland management, public land habitat work, and private land technical guidance. Their new online platform—<strong>WaterfowlManagement.com</strong>—is designed to bring that expertise directly to landowners and managers who want to improve their wetlands.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>What Waterfowl Management Academy is and why they built it</li><li>Why spring habitat is critical for ducks, from migration to nesting</li><li>Moist-soil management fundamentals and how timing influences results</li><li>Protein, invertebrates, and the nutritional demands of breeding birds</li><li>Why pulling boards right after season misses the most important window</li><li>How private land (75–80% of remaining wetlands) can change population outcomes</li><li>Regional considerations: Midwest vs. Gulf Coast vs. flyway-wide applications</li><li>How simple changes like holding water longer can support shorebirds & waterbirds</li><li>Mentorship, trial‑and‑error, and the value of lifelong learning in habitat work</li><li>What’s next for WMA and how landowners can get hands‑on guidance</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a wetland manager, private landowner, or someone wanting to “give back” to ducks after hunting season, this episode can change how you think about habitat.</p><p><strong>Listen now</strong>: <a href="https://www.ducks.org/DUPodcast">www.ducks.org/DUPodcast</a><br><strong>Send feedback</strong>: DUPodcast@ducks.org</p><p><strong>SPONSORS</strong>:<br>Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited<br>Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.</p><p><strong>Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails</strong>:<br>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.</p>
March 17, 2026
Chesapeake Bay Decoys & the Craftsmen Who Shaped Waterfowling History (Ep 757)
<p>The Chesapeake Bay is home to some of the richest decoy and waterfowling traditions in North America — and today’s guest, <strong>Chad Tragakis</strong>, is one of its most passionate historians.</p><p>Chad is a longtime decoy collector, writer, editor for Decoy Magazine, and a respected storyteller of the makers, clubs, boats, and communities that built the decoy culture along the Atlantic Flyway. Host <strong>Katie Burke</strong> sits down with Chad for a wide-ranging conversation that explores the origins of collecting, the legacy of iconic craftsmen, and the unique waterman traditions that still shape the region today.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>How a $20 scoter decoy started Chad’s lifelong passion</li><li>The foundational books every new collector should read</li><li>Chesapeake Bay as the “decoy capital of the world”</li><li>Sink boxes, sporting yachts, and the golden era of upper-bay gunning</li><li>Why the region produced tens of thousands of working decoys</li><li>Haver de Grace vs. Northeast River styles — what sets them apart</li><li>How form, tradition, and community shape regional carving</li><li>Charlie Joiner’s legacy & what he learned from Mitchell and the Ward Brothers</li><li>The culture of shop visits, mentorship, and generational knowledge</li><li>Advice for beginning collectors & why building a library matters</li><li>The importance of preserving working decoys as American folk art</li></ul><p>This episode is a celebration of craftsmanship, history, and the people who keep America’s decoy tradition alive.</p><p><strong>Listen now</strong>: <a href="https://www.ducks.org/DUPodcast">www.ducks.org/DUPodcast</a><br><strong>Send feedback</strong>: DUPodcast@ducks.org</p><p><strong>SPONSORS</strong>:<br>Purina Pro Plan: The official performance dog food of Ducks Unlimited<br>Whether you're a seasoned hunter or just getting started, this episode is packed with valuable insights into the world of waterfowl hunting and conservation.</p><p><strong>Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails</strong>:<br>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.</p>
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