Mike Stewart, owner of Wildrose Kennels, joins host Chris Jennings to share some of his best tips for traveling with your retriever. The two discuss safety concerns, health tips, and some of the most important things to avoid when taking your retriever on the road.

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The Great Lakes are gearing up for fall migration! Ducks Unlimited’s Waterfowl 360 Great Lakes migration contributor Jay Anglin joins host Matt Harrison for a timely update on what hunters can expect this season. From spotty drought conditions to wood duck surges and early pintail movement, Jay breaks down the latest waterfowl activity across the region and shares what it could mean for your next hunt.

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DU biologist Madie McFarland and Mississippi landowner Mike Bartlett join host Dr. Jerad Henson to discuss Ducks Unlimited’s Flyway Forests program—an innovative effort to restore bottomland hardwood forests across the Mississippi Alluvial Valley. They explore how carbon markets, conservation partnerships, and private landowners are transforming landscapes to benefit wildlife, waterfowl, and future generations.

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What connects natural history, conservation, and fine art? Katie Burke explores this question with sculptor Walter Matia. From his early fascination with museums to decades of experience sculpting wildlife, Walter discusses the importance of mentors, the challenge of capturing animals in motion, and why his work resonates so deeply with hunters and nature lovers alike.

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Host Chris Jennings talks with Jim Ronquest, RNT-V producer and world-champion duck caller about duck hunting etiquette, calling, and even what Ronquest’s best day of duck hunting may look like.

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In this episode, Dr. Jerad Henson welcomes Ich Stewart, founder of the Public Timber Project, to share how a group of Arkansas duck hunters turned frustration into action. What started with a simple boat ramp cleanup has grown into a multi-state grassroots conservation movement giving public land hunters a voice, building community, and addressing issues like access, habitat pressure, and hunting culture. From partnering with researchers and agencies to mentoring new hunters, the Public Timber Project is reshaping how waterfowlers care for the resource and each other.

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From Minnesota duck hunts to winning the Federal Duck Stamp, Scot Storm shares his story with Katie Burke, offering insight into the creative process, the emotional power of art, and his life as a commissioned wildlife artist.

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In the final installment of this special series on waterfowl harvest estimation, Drs. Kathy Fleming and Paul Padding discuss the 2 critical surveys that are part of this process:  Migratory Bird Hunter Survey and Parts Collection Survey.  This episode sheds light on how these data are collected and used, and why none of this would be possible without the interest, cooperation, and participation by hunters.

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For more than three decades, Ducks Unlimited and Winchester have teamed up to deliver innovation and reliability in the field. In this episode, we explore that legacy while taking a closer look at Winchester’s full waterfowl lineup — from classic shells to new blends and high-performance loads built for the future.

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Texas teal are arriving early, but will they stay? Join Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson as they unpack the latest migration update, exploring the conditions shaping this year’s teal season, why some hunters may struggle, and why teal hunts are one of the most exciting ways to kick off waterfowl season.

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