Best Outdoorrecreation Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 573 – Help! A Mallard is Nesting in My Flowers!! What Should I Do? 51:07

1h ago51:07

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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

35m 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…

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Ep. 572 – How to Become a Better Duck Caller 1:07:56

4h ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Kelley Powers and Brook Richard with Higdon Outdoors, MOMarsh, and Power Calls to break the ice on how to become a better duck caller. This step-by-step instruction is designed to help you improve your calling techniques this off season. Richard and Powers offer a simple approach to improvement and they provide real…

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The Wolf Torture Fallout; EXPLORE Act passes House; Court Decides Tribal Treaty Hunting Rights Case 1:07:06

2h ago1:07:06

1:07:06

The guys break down a number of current events in hunting and conservation. First, they condem the torture and killing of a wolf in Wyoming. Then, they analyze ways to address a gap in the law to ensure behavior like this is appropriately punished if it ever occurs again. Next, they break down the U.S. House passing the EXPLORE Act and a recent cou…

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Ep. 571 – Derek Wolfe: The Intersection of Sports and Hunting 46:04

16h ago46:04

46:04

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion, Derek Wolf, shares his background growing up in Northeast Ohio and his introduction to the outdoors through hunting. Despite the challenges, Derek's stepdad introduced him to hunting and football, shaping his passion for both activities. Tune in to hear more …

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402 Rocky Mountain Field Institute's Jolie NeSmith 44:29

1d ago44:29

44:29

On this week's podcast, Bob interviews Jolie NeSmith, the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain Field Institute (RMFI). They talk about her first year at the helm, including challenges and accomplishments, and then move on to discuss the 2024 work season. The review the projects RMFI will be working on, with an update on the multi-year Devils Pl…

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Ep. 570 – What is a Duck Hunting Property Manager Doing this Time of Year? Find Out 31:40

3d ago31:40

31:40

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Rusty Creasey, manager of the Coca Cola Woods in Arkansas, for a discussion about the off season. First, the two discuss the highs and lows of the 2023-2024 season and Creasey provides information on a few oddities he saw throughout the duck season. With water off the property, Creasey is preparing to clean up boat …

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Ep. 569 – Wisconsin Decoys with Collector John Fandrey 1:11:30

7d ago1:11:30

1:11:30

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews John Fandrey, a Wisconsin decoy collector. John shares his introduction to the outdoors as a child, following his father’s passion for duck hunting. John and Katie discuss the many types of decoys in Wisconsin and how the carvers’ styles change throughout the state. Stay tu…

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401 Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World 56:41

9d ago56:41

56:41

Bob chats with Luis Benitez, the author of "Higher Ground: How The Outdoor Recreation Industry Can Save The World". The first head of Colorado's Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, and a leader in the outdoor recreation industry, he talks with Bob about the need to change how outdoor recreation in the United States is funded and managed, and how he…

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Ep. 568 – Discussion Topics for Duck Hunters this Spring 38:31

10d ago38:31

38:31

Host Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher sit down and discuss the hot topics of discussion for duck and goose hunters this spring. It may be turkey season, but avid duck and goose hunters still want to talk about waterfowl. Brasher provides an in-depth overview of avian flu, Season in Review document, habitat conditions, and a few other bits of mus…

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Ep. 567 – Light Goose Conservation Order Wrap Up 22:32

14d ago22:32

22:32

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Region Migration Editor for ducks.org to talk about the pace of the light goose migration in 2024. Anglin brings insight into the spring migration across the Mississippi and Central Flyways and offers information he has gathered throughout the entire season. Late January’s mild temperatures s…

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400 The Healthy Hiker talks about taking care of our feet 1:06:41

15d ago1:06:41

1:06:41

This week's podcast is all about feet and how to take care of them. Bob is joined by frequent guest Physical Therapist and "Healthy Hiker" Alicia Filley, for an enlightening talk about feet. From common injuries, to how to decipher pain, to socks and shoes, they cover almost anything you'd want to know about feet and hiking. The Healthy Hiker websi…

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Ep. 566 – Why are Scientists Banding Scaup, Canvasbacks, and Redheads on Pool 19? 1:07:19

20d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Lesser scaup are one of several duck species in North America that have experienced long-term population declines, and despite decades of research, the exact cause of this decline remains unclear. Because of its profound importance as a spring stopover site for migrating scaup and other divers, Pool 19 on the Mississippi River has played a crucial …

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Ethics of Technology in Hunting 1:32:54

17d ago1:32:54

1:32:54

Technological innovations are a way of life and influence hunters every year. State wildlife agencies and state legislatures are constantly trying to balance principles of fair chase with the benefits of new technology to hunters. In this episode, the guys discuss some of that technology and debate whether or not it should be used in hunting. Techn…

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Ep. 565 – Prairie Conditions, the Specter of Restrictive Seasons, and a Commitment to Conservation 36:58

22d ago36:58

36:58

Dr. Johann Walker, DU’s director of operations for the Great Plains region, joins Dr. Mike Brasher for a mid-March update on the status of drought in the prairies and why we should not expect a rapid turnaround. We also learn about the important conservation that continues, why your support is vital, how sustained investments in science are necessa…

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399 Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP 39:03

23d ago39:03

39:03

On this week's podcast, Bob and Kevin discuss trail projects at two of Colorado Springs' most popular parks; one master plan is being finalized while another is starting. Also Cheyenne Mountain State Park has new Terrain Hoppers for visitors with accessiblity issues; will you able to see the April solar eclipse from Colorado? And finally, in the af…

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Ep. 564 – Dedication to a Place – 130 Years of Waterfowl and Wildlife Science in the Illinois River Valley 1:16:36

23d ago1:16:36

1:16:36

The Forbes Biological Station in Havanna, Illinois, is North American’s oldest inland wildlife research station. Over its 130-year history, it has become one of our greatest sources of scientific information for waterfowl ecology and management. In this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher visits with current staff of the Station – Dr. Auriel Fournier, Josh O…

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Ep. 563 – Exploring the Illinois River Decoy Legacy with Dave Kneebone 1:07:56

1M ago1:07:56

1:07:56

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke continues a series in collaboration with the North American Decoy Collectors Association. The guest, Dave Kneebone, owner of Muddy Water Decoys and a collector, discusses the uniqueness of the association's annual show, highlighting the diverse attendees and the one-of-a-kind room-to-…

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. 573 – Help! A Mallard is Nesting in My Flowers!! What Should I Do? 51:07

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

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Ep. 572 – How to Become a Better Duck Caller 1:07:56

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The Wolf Torture Fallout; EXPLORE Act passes House; Court Decides Tribal Treaty Hunting Rights Case 1:07:06

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Ep. 571 – Derek Wolfe: The Intersection of Sports and Hunting 46:04

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402 Rocky Mountain Field Institute's Jolie NeSmith 44:29

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Ep. 570 – What is a Duck Hunting Property Manager Doing this Time of Year? Find Out 31:40

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Ep. 569 – Wisconsin Decoys with Collector John Fandrey 1:11:30

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401 Luis Benitez and How Outdoor Recreation can Save the World 56:41

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Ep. 568 – Discussion Topics for Duck Hunters this Spring 38:31

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Ep. 567 – Light Goose Conservation Order Wrap Up 22:32

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400 The Healthy Hiker talks about taking care of our feet 1:06:41

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Ep. 566 – Why are Scientists Banding Scaup, Canvasbacks, and Redheads on Pool 19? 1:07:19

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Ethics of Technology in Hunting 1:32:54

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Ep. 565 – Prairie Conditions, the Specter of Restrictive Seasons, and a Commitment to Conservation 36:58

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399 Terrain Hoppers come to Cheyenne Mountain SP 39:03

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Ep. 564 – Dedication to a Place – 130 Years of Waterfowl and Wildlife Science in the Illinois River Valley 1:16:36

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Ep. 563 – Exploring the Illinois River Decoy Legacy with Dave Kneebone 1:07:56

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