Best Outdoorrecreation Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 615 – Migration Alerts, Decoy Tactics, and Waterfowl 360 48:25

7m ago48:25

48:25

Chris Jennings, Mallori Murphey, and Dr. Scott Stephens join Dr. Mike Brasher to discuss the current status of teal migration, habitat conditions, and how you can stay informed during the hunting season. Through DU’s Migration Alerts, hunters will be “in the know” about bird numbers, weather systems, hunting success, and habitat conditions. Waterfo…

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Ep. 614 – Navigating the World of Social Media: Do's and Don'ts 54:34

5d ago54:34

54:34

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Matt Harrison is joined by co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Seth Dortch. Seth shares his background and deep connection to Ducks Unlimited, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation. With a career focused on marketing and branding in the outdoor industry, Seth reflects on his…

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416 Fall colors are coming! Also, are voters smart enough? 40:36

2d ago40:36

40:36

Bob welcomes Wild Westendorf back to the podcast. They discuss what they have been doing since the last time Kevin on the show. Bob talks about the end of his term on the TOPS Working Committee, his experiences there and his plans moving forward. Also, Bob talks about his conversation with a person who thinks Colorado Springs voters aren't "smart e…

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Ep. 613 – Empowering the Next Generation: DU University Chapter Volunteers Share Their Journey 37:19

8d ago37:19

37:19

On this episode of the DU podcast, hosts Jimbo Robinson and Tim Fehringer welcome university chapter volunteers for the summer leadership summit, Third Term. With over 300 students attending from 80 different colleges, the summit promises to be an exciting and engaging event. Tune in to hear a special episode featuring these students discussing the…

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Ep. 612 – Why We Hunt: New Research Sheds Light on What Motivates Us 1:05:07

8d ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Host Dr. Jerad Henson is joined by co-hosts Katie Burke, Derek Christians, Dr. Mike Brasher, and Matt Harrison in the new studio. They welcome guest Rob Southwick from Southwick Associates to discuss what motivates people to hunt, sharing new research on hunter personas for R3 and other insights from his 35 years of experience in understanding and …

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Utah Goes All In On Public Lands Disposal Effort 1:30:06

8d ago1:30:06

1:30:06

In late August, the state of Utah asked the United States Supreme Court to hear a case, where if Utah prevails, it could force the federal government to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of more than 18 million acres of public lands in Utah, and potentially hundreds of millions of acres of public lands across the country to states, or the highes…

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Ep. 611 – Finding Inspiration in the Outdoors: A Wildlife Artist's Journey 1:12:09

10d ago1:12:09

1:12:09

Chuck Black, the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Competition winner and wildlife artist, joins the Ducks Unlimited podcast to discuss his busy year and upcoming events. Chuck talks about the competition, his duties, and the transition to selling prints after the first day of sales. Tune in to hear about Chuck's experiences as the Federal Duck Stamp winner …

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Ep. 610 – Ramsey Russell and Dr. Phil on duckDNA, Season 1 1:10:35

20d ago1:10:35

1:10:35

With duckDNA season 1 now in the books, DU teams up with Ramsey Russell of It’s Duck Season Somewhere and Dr. Phil Lavretsky to review early scientific insights, odd ducks, and the overall excitement around the project. Co-hosts Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Jerad Henson visit with Ramsey and Phil compare notes on their experiences and take a deep dive …

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415 The "Unlikely Through Hiker" Derick Lugo 47:59

16d ago47:59

47:59

On this week's episode, Bob interviews Derick Lugo, author of "The Unlikely Through Hiker". They discuss how Derick, having grown up in Brooklyn, Queens and Harlem in New York City became a through hiker, tackling the Appalachian Trail with no prior experience. Derick tells of the impact on his outlook on life and interpersonal relations the experi…

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Ep. 609 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 2 46:43

17d ago46:43

46:43

In this second part of host Katie Burke's interview with carver Guy Taplin, we explore his fascination with past American decoy carvers and his understanding of the landscape and place where they worked. He delves into his experiences in America and the influence of key figures like Henry Fleckenstein and John Sullivan. He reflects on how his curre…

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Ep. 608 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 1 32:07

27d ago32:07

32:07

Today on the Ducks Unlimited podcast, Katie Burke is joined by special guest Guy Taplin from Essex, England, to discuss waterfowl carving and the unique landscape of Essex. Taplin describes his early life growing up in the countryside during and after World War II and how he first became enamored with waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. Tune in to lea…

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Ep. 607 – Duck Numbers Increase For First Time Since 2015 39:29

23d ago39:29

39:29

On this special episode, Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens break down the freshly released U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2024 Waterfowl Population Status report and important changes coming to hunters. Listen in to find out which species increased, where the major surprises were, and how rainfall in April and May affected prairie pond condit…

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Ballot Box Biology with Gaspar Perricone 1:07:18

26d ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Organizers in Colorado gathered enough signatures to put a proposal to end mountain lion and bobcat hunting on the ballot this fall. Gaspar Perricone has been fighting this, and other ballot box biology efforts for years. He joins Dave and Nephi to discuss what it all means for the future of hunting and wildlife management. The guys also raise a gl…

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Ep. 606 – A Freelancer's Guide to the Prairies 35:17

24d ago35:17

35:17

Host Chris Jennings is joined by DU magazine contributor John Pollmann to discuss a popular topic – freelancing the prairies. Pollmann’s experiences as a South Dakota resident provides a different perspective to freelancing and the pair discuss common tactics, including best practices to approach landowners. www.ducks.org/DUPodcast…

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Ep. 605 – Botulism in the Klamath and 2024 State Waterfowl Survey Roundup 1:26:29

1M ago1:26:29

1:26:29

As waterfowlers peer ahead to the approaching hunting season, botulism has become a headline in the West and state agencies have released results from their 2024 waterfowl breeding population surveys. Today’s conversation begins with Jeff McCreary, DU’s director of operations for the Western Region, giving the latest update on avian botulism in the…

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Ep. 604 – Communicating with Landowners 25:06

1M ago25:06

25:06

So, you want to hunt that field where there’s a big feed? Time to start knocking on doors. Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Ducks Unlimited magazine and ducks.org, to talk about the best, and worst ways to ask for permission. The pair also discuss some different tactics to improve success rates on getting per…

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Ep. 603 – Importing Dogs and Ducks From Canada – What You Need to Know! 37:04

1M ago37:04

37:04

Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Dr. Jerad Henson and DU conservation communications coordinator, Nathan Ratchford, to provide the latest update on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention new rules for bringing dogs into the U.S. Also discussed is the status of USDA APHIS guidelines for importing harvested game birds from Canada. Spoiler Alert--…

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414 Author & Thru-Hiker Christine Woodside is the Guest 50:12

1M ago50:12

50:12

On this week's episode, Bob chats with author and thru-hiker Christine Woodside about her book, "Going Over the Mountain: One Woman's Journey from Follower to Solo Hiker and Back". In this entertaining hour, they discuss her experiences as a day and thru-hiker, and the experiences that led to the writing of this book. Book website: https://tinyurl.…

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. 615 – Migration Alerts, Decoy Tactics, and Waterfowl 360 48:25

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Ep. 614 – Navigating the World of Social Media: Do's and Don'ts 54:34

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416 Fall colors are coming! Also, are voters smart enough? 40:36

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Ep. 613 – Empowering the Next Generation: DU University Chapter Volunteers Share Their Journey 37:19

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Ep. 612 – Why We Hunt: New Research Sheds Light on What Motivates Us 1:05:07

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Utah Goes All In On Public Lands Disposal Effort 1:30:06

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Ep. 611 – Finding Inspiration in the Outdoors: A Wildlife Artist's Journey 1:12:09

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Ep. 610 – Ramsey Russell and Dr. Phil on duckDNA, Season 1 1:10:35

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415 The "Unlikely Through Hiker" Derick Lugo 47:59

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Ep. 609 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 2 46:43

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Ep. 608 – From Essex to America: Carver Guy Taplin's Decoys, Part 1 32:07

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Ep. 607 – Duck Numbers Increase For First Time Since 2015 39:29

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Ballot Box Biology with Gaspar Perricone 1:07:18

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Ep. 606 – A Freelancer's Guide to the Prairies 35:17

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Ep. 605 – Botulism in the Klamath and 2024 State Waterfowl Survey Roundup 1:26:29

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Ep. 604 – Communicating with Landowners 25:06

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Ep. 603 – Importing Dogs and Ducks From Canada – What You Need to Know! 37:04

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414 Author & Thru-Hiker Christine Woodside is the Guest 50:12

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