Best Outdoorrecreation Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 583 – Bumping Birds: What Are We Learning About Ducks, Sanctuary, and Hunters? 1:17:18

9m ago1:17:18

1:17:18

Sanctuary…it is perhaps the most controversial and poorly understood aspect of habitat management for wintering waterfowl, yet potentially most important. In Part 2 of our discussion with Dr. Nick Masto and Dr. Abby Blake-Bradshaw, we dig deeper into their study of wintering mallards in western Tennessee, with a focus on the relationship between du…

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408 Author and Adventurer Kevin Fedarko is the guest 49:58

2h ago49:58

49:58

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest us author and adventurer Kevin Fedarko. They talk about his newly released book "A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon". The book details his and photographer Pete McBride's attempt to hike the entire length of the canyon, from east to west. Also, they discuss how ov…

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Ep. 582 – Studying Mallard Ducks in Western Tennessee 57:05

5h ago57:05

57:05

A research idea, born in a duck blind, matures into a $2 million cutting-edge study, is funded heavily by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency through dollars collected from hunters and shooters, and sets out to answer dozens of questions about the wintering ecology of mallards in the Mid-South. In this episode…

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Ep. 581 – Exploring the Evolution of Louisiana Decoys 1:04:23

2h ago1:04:23

1:04:23

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke chats with Bruce Lowe, a collector of Louisiana and teal decoys. They delve into Bruce’s introduction to hunting and the outdoors, sharing how he got started waterfowl hunting. Bruce also shares how he got into collection and why both Louisiana and teal decoys are important to him. Tu…

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407 City leader Richard Skorman is the guest 41:25

7d ago41:25

41:25

On this week's podcast, Bob sits down for a chat with Colorado Springs' Richard Skorman. Skorman is a a former city councilor, a small business owner, outdoor advocate, civic leader and water conservation activist. They talk about his newest initiative of getting volunteers to help clean up trash in sensitive areas and neighborhoods, the scarcity o…

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Ep. 580 – Can Ducks Drink Salt Water? 39:15

2h ago39:15

39:15

Freshwater is a basic requirement of all birds, but it can be in short supply during extreme drought and in marine environments. In these situations, how do birds cope, can they drink salt water, and how might it affect their health? Dr. Sarah Gutowsky, quantitative wildlife biologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, joins Dr. Mike Brash…

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Ep. 579 – Rain on the Prairies, But Was it Enough? 34:55

5m ago34:55

34:55

Reports of recent rain in the Dakotas and Canadian Prairies have stirred optimism among duck hunters already looking forward to the fall. How much rain fell, was it enough to fill wetlands, and did it arrive in time to benefit breeding ducks? Long-time guest Dr. Scott Stephens joins Dr. Mike Brasher and Katie Burke for a mid-May update on habitat c…

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406 Pikes Peak Update, Fox Run Nature Center, other news 47:55

3h ago47:55

47:55

On this week's podcast, Bob provides an update on the shuttle and reservation system on Pikes Peak. Also, interesting facts around the proposed Fox Run Park Nature Center, a new feature on the COTREX app and website, and Bob is selling one of his cameras. Pikes Peak season/annual passes: https://tinyurl.com/tz94b427 COTREX wildfire alerts: https://…

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Ep. 578 – Improve Your Canada Goose Calling 1:00:10

2h ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kelley Powers and Brook Richard with Higdon Outdoors, MOMarsh, and Power Calls and the trio talk Canada goose calling. Powers, three-time World Goose Calling Champion, among other titles, brings a whole new level of calling capabilities to the DU Podcast. He provides an easy step-by-step guide to improve your capabi…

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Ep. 577 – Decoy Carving: A Family Tradition 58:32

5d ago58:32

58:32

This episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast features Mike Valley, a decoy carver, hunter, and commercial fisherman. Host Katie Burke delves into Mike's family history of carving, with his grandfather carving decoys during the Depression and his father continuing the tradition in the 50s until his recent passing. Mike shares insights into the rich c…

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405 City and County Master Plans, Pikes Peak Shuttle 40:22

9d ago40:22

40:22

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss master plans projects underway for Colorado Springs' Fishers Canyon Open Space and El Paso County's Jones Park. Also, a discussion about timed-entry reservation requirement for Pikes Peak, and a new shuttle system that leaves out recreational users. Fishers Canyon Master Plan: https://tinyurl.com/3ndbv8…

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Ep. 576 – Calling White-Fronted Geese 46:28

2d ago46:28

46:28

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kelley Powers and Brook Richard with Higdon Outdoors, MOMarsh, and Power Calls to discuss calling whitefronts. Richard grew up hunting and guiding “specklebellies” in south Louisiana and has followed them north as their main wintering landscapes have shifted. He has called in competitions and is eager to teach other…

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Ep. 575 – Bringing Respect Back to Snow Geese 58:17

7d ago58:17

58:17

“Sky carp” and “Saving the Tundra” are phrases that have become commonplace in the vernacular of light goose hunters across North America. Although born from well-intentioned conversations around once-hyperabundant light geese and the Light Goose Conservation Order, waterfowl managers consider these derogatory phrases undeserved and unfortunate. On…

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404 A hike and conversation with "Hiking Unlimited" 24:12

5d ago24:12

24:12

On this week's podcast, Bob takes a short hike while interviewing Sheila Doherty a/k/a "Hiking Unlimited" on social media. An expert based in Phoenix, she gives advice on hiking in the desert Southwest, chats with Bob about her favorite trips and hikes, and also her future plans. Along on the hike was Sheila's friend, Michelle, a new hiker who was …

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Ep. 574 – Texas Ends their Use of the Light Goose Conservation Order 57:07

19d ago57:07

57:07

Beginning in spring 2025, for the first time in over 25 years, light geese wintering in Texas will find it a quieter and more welcoming place. That is because in April 2024, Texas became the first state to officially end their use of the Federally allowed Light Goose Conservation Order. On this episode, Kevin Kraai, Texas Parks and Wildlife Departm…

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Ep. 573 – Help! A Mallard is Nesting in My Flowers!! What Should I Do? 56:46

21d ago56:46

56:46

Spring is a time for waterfowl nesting, and it’s also a time when our feathered friends venture into our neighborhoods and back yards looking for a safe place to lay eggs and raise their brood. On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and guest host Dr. Jerad Henson are joined by Tim Jasinski of the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center to share expert advi…

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403 Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead. 46:06

12d ago46:06

46:06

On this week's podcast, Bob is joined by co-host Kevin "Wild" Westendorf and they catch up on what Kevin has been doing since he was last on the show. They also discuss people behaving badly on trails, a rescue due to people being woefully underprepared, and if you want to hike to the popular Hanging Lake, you will need to prepare carefully and far…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Outdoorrecreation Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Ducks Unlimited Inc.

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Outdoors with Hiking Bob

"Hiking Bob" Falcone

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Your Mountain

David Willms, Mike McGrady and Nephi Cole

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Fish and Game Changers

Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

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Ep. 583 – Bumping Birds: What Are We Learning About Ducks, Sanctuary, and Hunters? 1:17:18

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408 Author and Adventurer Kevin Fedarko is the guest 49:58

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Ep. 582 – Studying Mallard Ducks in Western Tennessee 57:05

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Ep. 581 – Exploring the Evolution of Louisiana Decoys 1:04:23

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407 City leader Richard Skorman is the guest 41:25

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Ep. 580 – Can Ducks Drink Salt Water? 39:15

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Ep. 579 – Rain on the Prairies, But Was it Enough? 34:55

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406 Pikes Peak Update, Fox Run Nature Center, other news 47:55

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Ep. 578 – Improve Your Canada Goose Calling 1:00:10

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Ep. 577 – Decoy Carving: A Family Tradition 58:32

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405 City and County Master Plans, Pikes Peak Shuttle 40:22

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Ep. 576 – Calling White-Fronted Geese 46:28

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Ep. 575 – Bringing Respect Back to Snow Geese 58:17

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404 A hike and conversation with "Hiking Unlimited" 24:12

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Ep. 574 – Texas Ends their Use of the Light Goose Conservation Order 57:07

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Ep. 573 – Help! A Mallard is Nesting in My Flowers!! What Should I Do? 56:46

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403 Want to hike to Hanging Lake? Plan ahead. 46:06

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