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Interviews and discussions linked to the Duck of Minerva blog (https://duckofminerva.com)
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Ep. 688 - Fred Zink on Hunting Legends, Duck Calling Tips, and Wild Stories
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In this episode, renowned outdoorsman Fred Zink sits down with host Matt Harrison for a conversation full of wild stories, expert insights, and practical tips for hunters at any level. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast Send feedback: [email protected] Ducks Unlimited Inc.
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Ep. 687 - History of the Labrador (Part 3 of 3): Modern Era
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In the final installment of our Labrador Retriever series, host Nathan Ratchford, co-host John Gordon, and guest Craig Koshyk—a respected dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals—explore the breed’s history coming back to North America. This episode explores the rise of field trials in North America, th…
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Ep. 686 - Bird Banding — Behind the Scenes at the Bird Banding Lab
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In this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Kayci Messerly sit down with Dr. Tony Celis-Murillo and Dr. Lauren Walker of the USGS Bird Banding Lab (BBL) for a deep dive into the history and legacy of bird banding. They explore the function of the BBL, the vital roles of its staff, and how banding data contribute to our understanding of waterfowl populati…
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RELOADED EP123 | How To Introduce a Gun Dog to Guns, Water, Blinds, Decoys & More
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Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins Chris Jennings on this podcast to discuss introductions. There’s a right way and a wrong way to introduce dogs, even puppies, to the world of duck and goose hunting. Stewart talks about introducing gunfire, water, blinds, decoys, and the various obstacles waterfowling presents. Listen now: www.ducks.or…
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Ep. 685 - Terrifying Hunting Stories: Bigfoot, Dogman, and UFOs.
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Paranormal powerhouses Kyle Philson and Cam Hale from Expanded Perspectives are back with DU Podcast host Matt Harrison for another chilling, campfire-worthy episode. Following the massive success of their previous conversation, this follow-up digs even deeper into the eerie stories shared by DU Podcast listeners. Whether you’re a seasoned believer…
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Ep. 684 - History of the Labrador (Part 2 of 3): Development Period
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In Part 2 of our Labrador history series, host Nathan Ratchford, co-host John Gordon, and special guest Craig Koshyk—a dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals—continue their discussion with a focus on the breed’s development in the United Kingdom. They examine how selective breeding refined the Labrado…
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It’s the off season and you’re thinking about a new retriever. Mike Stewart, owner and operator of Wildrose Kennels, joins Chris Jennings to discuss the Wildrose process. There’s a lot more to picking out a new hunting partner than showing up and picking a dog from a litter, and Stewart brings his decades of experience to the show to discuss the be…
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Ep. 683 - Reassortment and Genetic Change in Bird Flu - Why It Matters
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Dr. Lisa Kercher, St Jude Children's Research Hospital, joins Dr. Mike Brasher and Kayci Messerly for a lesson in Virology 101 and an update on the hunt for genetic changes in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Learn about the process of reassortment, how it produces new viruses, and how these changes influence the evolving risks of HPAI. Dr…
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Ep. 682 - Bird Declines Continue, But What About Ducks?
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Since 1970, North America has lost nearly 3 billion birds, and while ducks and geese have long been a bright spot, their lights are dimming. On this co-branded episode, join Ramsey Russell of "It's Duck Season Somewhere," as he interviews Dr. Mike Brasher and breaks down bird declines by major groupings and explains why birds are disappearing—some …
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RELOADED EP134 | Retriever Training & Tools w/ Tom Dokken
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Tom Dokken, owner of Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels, joins the DU Podcast to talk about exciting new products from SportDOG Brand. Dokken brings more than 45 years of retriever training experience to the podcast and he discusses the changes in training over that span. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast Send feedback: [email protected]…
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Ep. 681 - History of the Labrador (Part 1 of 3): Origins
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Nathan Ratchford and co-host John Gordon welcome special guest Craig Koshyk, a passionate dog historian, photographer, and author of Pointing Dogs, Volume One: The Continentals. Together, they trace the early origins of the Labrador Retriever—from the rugged coastlines of Newfoundland to its jour…
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Ep. 680 - Keep Your Dog Hunt-Ready This Summer
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Host John Gordon returns with a chance encounter turned memorable episode, featuring field trial trainer Hunter Hastings. Their story starts at a gas station in Crockett, Texas, where a shared love of retrievers sparked a connection. In this episode, they talk about off-season training—how to keep your retriever in shape, avoid heat stress, and sta…
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RELOADED EP115 | Summer Retriever Training Focus
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Host Chris Jennings is joined by Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels to discuss retriever training during the peak of summer heat. Stewart brings to light several training, nutrition, and health tips to keep your retriever in shape and safe from heat stroke. Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast Send feedback: [email protected]…
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Ep. 679 - Retriever Safety Pt 2: Cold-Weather and Hunting Season
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Hosts Dr. Jerad Henson and Nathan Ratchford welcome back Dr. Jason Robinson for a deep dive into cold-weather safety during hunting season. This Ducks Unlimited Podcast episode focuses on how to prevent hypothermia, recognize cold-related injuries like limber tail, and keep your retriever warm, conditioned, and ready in the blind all season long. L…
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Ep. 678 - Chesapeake Bay Retriever: History, Training, and Companionship
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In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host John Gordon is joined by Paul McKinnon from Prince Edward Island to dive into the profile of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. Paul shares his experiences training his dog, Jaxie. The conversation highlights the bond between a handler and their dog, the importance of solid training, and the joy of le…
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RELOADED EP109 | Off Season Duck & Goose Calling
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Jay Anglin joins host Chris Jennings to discuss a few calling tips for the summer, including tuning and cleaning your calls. Summer is the ideal time to get your calls into working order and Anglin even discusses shipping calls back to call makers for tuning and replacement parts. You want to address any calling issue now, rather than wait until op…
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Ep. 677 - Retriever Safety Pt 1: Summer Training
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Hosts Dr. Jerad Henson and Nathan Ratchford sit down with veterinarian and hunter Dr. Jason Robinson for a timely conversation on summer training safety. This Ducks Unlimited Podcast episode covers essential precautions for keeping your retriever healthy in the heat, including hydration, water quality, and common warm-weather hazards. Listen now: w…
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