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Thanks to a newly approved pintail harvest strategy, waterfowl hunters in the Lower 48 may soon have the opportunity for a 3-pintail bag limit for the first time since 1997. In this June roundup, Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher provide updates on the new strategy and what it might mean for hunters, and when we should expect to learn more. New information on spring habitat conditions and the continued spread of avian flu in dairy cattle is also provided, and we get a virtual sneak peek at the New Guns & Gear segment in the forthcoming Ducks Unlimited magazine.
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Dr. Karen Waldrop, DU’s chief conservation officer, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share two unprecedented announcements reflecting DU’s continued growth and impact for waterfowl conservation. First was a monumental $100 Million gift from Jim Kennedy and the James M. Cox Foundation to support permanent protection of wetlands and grasslands in DU’s highest priority landscape – the Prairie Pothole Region. Second was DU’s organizational milestone of having delivered 1 Million acres of conservation in a single year for the first time in our history. These achievements put DU in an elite category of the non-profit world and demonstrate the power and appeal of our conservation mission.
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The feeding call is fundamental for all callers to understand. However, Jimbo Ronquest, vice president of development for Drake Waterfowl and world duck calling champion, explains the variations that can be added to your arsenal to improve your calling abilities. Ronquest and host Chris Jennings discuss his feeding calls and break down when he uses them and why. Get your calls ready. This lesson in duck calling will take your duck calling to the next level.
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Ryan Taylor, DU’s director of public policy and self-professed “rancher in residence” for the Great Plains Region, joins Dr. Mike Brasher to share stories as a 4th Generation rancher while explaining how these experiences help him work effectively with ranchers and farmers. Ryan is a firm believer that agriculture and ranching can work well with duck habitat conservation, and after listening you’ll likely agree that he’s the perfect person to lead DU’s conservation policy in the prairies. Lastly, we learn how eating a steak or hamburger this weekend will support healthy duck populations!
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Duck and goose hunting equipment is expensive. Why not have a plan to protect your gear during the summer months? Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, Ducks Unlimited magazine contributor to discuss best practices for storing your duck and goose hunting equipment in the off season.
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On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Dr. Jered Henson introduces himself as a new host and project manager at Ducks Unlimited. He welcomes guests Kate Hackett and Josh Green from the lands team to discuss how Ducks Unlimited ensures the longevity of their conservation work. Kate, the managing director of lands in Memphis, shares insights into land protection efforts at Ducks Unlimited. Join them as they delve into the importance of sustainability and conservation programs in their mission.
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