The public display in the United States of Confederate monuments, memorials and symbols has been and continues to be controversial. We review its importance for enabling hunting seasons, how it works, and why hunter participation in HIP is critical. Marsh Terracing is one of the many ways DU, working with many partners, is combating marsh loss along the Gulf Coast. We continue our discussion with Colorado State PhD student Casey Setash about her ongoing duck research in Colorado. This new show details duck camp life at a floating lodge in south Louisiana. Managing hunting pressure is one of the single greatest challenges for waterfowl managers today, as it is important for conserving the waterfowl resource while also providing quality hunting experiences. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Frank Baldwin, Wildlife Biologist for Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins us to share a few insights on goose production in 2020 and an interesting side story on summer duck banding. Matt Wilson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, joins the podcast to share insights on breeding waterfowl in Washington and provides an update on summer habitat conditions and what we might expect later this year. John Pollmann, DU magazine freelance contributor, rejoins the DU Podcast to talk decoy strategies with Chris Jennings. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher provide a brief overview of what to expect with the DU Podcast moving forward. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Scott also discusses opportunities within the broader ecosystem services arena. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher talk Boreal Forest with Dr. Fritz Reid, director of conservation programs for the Boreal and Arctic for Ducks Unlimited. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Although liked and enjoyed by managers and hunters alike, it wasn’t without its challenges. Our discussion closes with a look at how wetland conditions for breeding waterfowl are shaping up. Drs. Kyle Spragens, waterfowl section manager for Washington Dept. The trio talk about his unique approach and what makes his carving style different from other carvers throughout North America. If you have questions for George Thompson, or for the DU Podcast, please email us at DUPodcast@ducks.org. Banding, HIP, and other various programs are supported by hunters, and are crucial to waterfowl science. Kevin Kraai, Waterfowl Program Leader for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department joins the podcast to discuss the history of the Texas Mid-winter Waterfowl Survey and results from the most recent survey in January 2020. Updated March 13 Lee Kjos, co-owner and brand manager of Boss Shotshells, joins host Chris Jennings to talk about how Boss Shotshells was born from the passion of waterfowling and conservation. In this episode we learn how drones, video cameras, and thermal cameras are being used to collect massive amounts of data more efficiently, at larger scales, and with less disturbance to ducks and geese. of Fish and Wildlife, join the DU Podcast to discuss the 7 subspecies of white-cheeked geese found in the Pacific northwest. The combination of cold weather and open hunting seasons helped push up mallard numbers, while other species were variable from the previous survey. This episode lays the foundation for a future discussion of potential changes to the HIP certification process. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher discuss waterfowl mating systems and how behavior changes related to mating and courtship directly impact hunting as the season progresses. Phil Bourjaily, DU Magazine shotgunning columnist joins host Chris Jennings for another in-depth conversation on what waterfowlers should be doing in the off-season to prepare for the coming season. Please subscribe, rate, and review the DU Podcast and contact the DU Podcast via email at DUPodcast@ducks.org with recommendations or questions. Please subscribe, rate, and review the DU Podcast and contact the DU Podcast via email at DUPodcast@ducks.org with recommendations or questions. Read the transcript. Specifically, we discuss the importance of championing and marketing the benefits of DU’s conservation work beyond providing waterfowl habitat. Today’s discussion focuses on Dusky Canada Geese and how harvest regulations are crafted to protect them from harvest without undue risks and burdens for hunters and other regional stakeholders. With continued closure of the Canadian border to non-essential travel, the DU Podcast is rejoined by Dr. Scott Stephens to hear about and live vicariously through his latest pursuits of migratory game birds in the Land of the Living Skies --- Saskatchewan. Get some tips on cooking wild game, even non-waterfowl species. Experience a SHOT Show product launch, without attending the show. Schoenrock provides an update on fall event successes, in-person and digital, and talks about a specific new DU-member benefit, DU Sportsman Protection Plan. Ducks and geese alike have a singular focus at this time, which is also valuable information for hunters in these regions. Host Chris Jennings gets Tony Vandemore, guide and co-owner of Habitat Flats, on the line to discuss the pace of the light goose migration. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding of the U.S. Read the transcript. Reid details his role and brings to light the importance of Boreal habitats for waterfowl and other birds. Mike Carloss relives his experiences as manager at the Atchafalaya Delta WMA, including stories of remote living and hunter rescues in the dark. Please subscribe, rate, and review the DU Podcast and contact the DU Podcast via email at DUPodcast@ducks.org with recommendations or questions. Leysath also explains his number one rule for cooking waterfowl. Playing the role of waterfowl detective, Phil and his colleagues uncovered the source of this signature and brought a surprising discovery to the world of waterfowl management. At the turn of the 19th Century, market hunting and unregulated harvest was taking a toll on waterfowl and other migratory birds. Collectively, these times generated solid foundations for future progress. Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins Chris Jennings on this podcast to discuss introductions. Learn about the wide variety of shotshells available direct to consumer. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Please subscribe, rate, and review the DU Podcast and contact the DU Podcast via email at DUPodcast@ducks.org with recommendations or questions. Jamie Rader, DU’s director of operation in the South Atlantic Region, joins host Chris Jennings for a quick update on habitat and hunting in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida. A4. We like to think of ducks as a fairly innocent and an honest group of species, but that isn’t always the case. Listen in to learn about the history of Mississippi’s survey effort, the latest on duck numbers in the state, and what biologists are saying about the effects of 2019’s prolonged summer flooding on waterfowl habitat conditions this winter. Read the transcript. We also discuss what this might mean for population dynamics of goose colonies and explore a few other questions about this curious phenomenon. O’Neal serves as a wildlife ecology professor at Franklin College just south of Indianapolis and is studying the impacts of urban mallards in relation to harvest opportunities for hunters near metro areas. Scott Leysath, DU Magazine cooking columnist joins host Chris Jennings on this episode to share his five favorite waterfowl recipes. We thank Andy for sharing! Dr. Phil Lavretsky dives into the latest scientific findings on the prevalence of mallard hybridization with black ducks, mottled ducks, Mexican ducks, and what to look for when identifying hybrids. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Weather is one of many variables that play heavily into a decoy strategy. Read the transcript. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Please subscribe, rate, and review the DU Podcast and contact the DU Podcast via email at DUPodcast@ducks.org with recommendations or questions. The Winous Point Shooting Club, at the southwestern end of Lake Erie, stands as North America’s oldest, continuously running duck club. The famed goose colony at La Perouse Bay, Manitoba, became the epicenter for studying this explosive growth and its damaging effects on Arctic ecosystems. Light goose populations in North America have grown exponentially since the 1960s. The crew also discusses what collecting is like during the pandemic and how you can still find that elusive missing piece to your collection. Host Chris Jennings is joined by Josh Miller, product training specialist for SportDOG Brand and owner of River Stone Kennels. Download and subscribe to follow along with all things waterfowl as the DU Podcast brings the resource to you. Mallori Murphey and Katie Burke are joined by Colin McNair, Decoy Specialist at Copley Fine Art Auctions. Read the transcript. Clemson graduate student, Emily Miller and her research technicians, Sam Fishman and Jake Merendino, join Dr. Mike Brasher for this educational and entertaining discussion. On this episode, host Dr. Mike Brasher visits with Dr. Scott Stephens, DU Canada, for an early spring update on habitat conditions across the Canadian Prairies. Lt. John Nores, Jr. (Retired) from California Department of Fish and Wildlife discusses his most recent book, Hidden War: How Special Operations Game Wardens are reclaiming America’s wildlands from drug cartels. Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Dr. Tom Moorman, DU Chief Scientist to discuss the U.S.