Duck Season Somewhere

"It's a true moment of discovery in waterfowl science," says Michael Brasher, DU Senior Waterfowl Scientist. And the program relies on North American hunter-conservationist participation. Brasher and…

A sign reads, "Rule Number 1: No tales told on this islands shall be repeated on the mainland!" The Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum in Leland, Mississippi, is a huge repository of stories from t…

It doesn't happen by accident. A lot goes into making a successful, season-long blue-winged teal hunt like this reality. Today, Steve Biggers of Rocky Creek Retrievers Team Waterfowl explains the inn…

"I want to interview you," it was stated while we were elbow deep into world-class Memphis BBQ. Continuing he said, "On your podcast, I mean. Because maybe some listeners don't know who you are, wher…

The Mississippi teal opener was lackluster except for the fact that I was joined by both sons, Forrest and Duncan, and our long-time Mr. Ian for the first time in several years. We've shared Mississi…

To alleviate burgeoning traffic, 10 possible traffic routes have been proposed for a new Tennessee River bridge in Decatur, a northern Alabama town.  SIX proposed routes cut through Swan Creek WMA, f…

Behind the levee is magical; a wonderland if hunting and fishing wild, mostly untamable places in the Deep South is your thing. Long-time friend and storyteller, Jim Crews, takes us behind the levee,…

"Luring that fish from his world into mine was life changing," remembers American outdoors legend Bill Dance when describing earliest fishing memories. It changed his life and many others, like mysel…

Wingshooting South Africa is an amazingly immersive tour encompassing ducks, geese, and upland game birds spanning 3 provinces--from Jo'berg to the Indian Ocean--but what types of hunters does this h…

Atlantic Flyway mallard and Canada goose limits have doubled for the upcoming season! But why? US Fish and Wildlife Service's Atlantic Flyway Representative, Patrick Devers, explains this and much mo…

For Illinois River decoy carver, Pat Gregory, carving gunning waterfowl decoys is a family tradition that reflects where, what and how he, his ancestors and mentors have hunted waterfowl since way ba…

Listen up! Tetra Hearing revolutionized hearing technology by perfecting protection and enhancing targeted listening. American hunters responded and they've quickly risen all the way to the very top.…

International duck hunts are great ways to extend hunting season, see more world, put your hands on new waterfowl species.  Whether collecting experiences, trophies, or both, most traveling hunters w…

The Shoshone River, the world-famous Big Horn River and the Clark’s Fork of the Yellow Stone River make northeast Wyoming special. Especially when it comes to chasing fat greenheads and honkers--and …

"He wasn't just telling history and collecting stuff. He was writing about a lot of people he grew up with, collecting many things he'd actually used or heard about during boyhood," says Joe Walsh of…

When and why did the great State of Arkansas become synonymous with mallard ducks? Describing land features then and now, and legendary properties, hunting guides and call makers, Brent Birch of Litt…

Eight-two year-young Phil Stanton cut his teenaged duck hunting teeth hunting among salty, yesteryear watermen that braved Massachusetts's rocky coast for seaducks, quandy and coots, as they were col…

Following an action-packed week shooting ducks, doves, decoying pigeons and catching golden dorado, Ramsey gathers round the supper table to hear what guests will most remember about their week at La…

When you come to a fork in the road, take it. Today's conversation proves the point. John Odell was Arizona's Migratory Game Bird Coordinator when, 20 years into his career, he abruptly moved to Buen…

Justin Mueller grew up on a central Minnesota dairy farm and recalls the time his mother broke out a map to figure out where his first videography assignment was taking him (in Iowa). He's since seen…