EP 581. Breaking Down the American Black Duck
Duck Season Somewhere
From rugged Atlantic marshes to southern wintering grounds, Ted Barney lays out the story of the American black duck—where they go, how they survive, and why they matter. A long-time Canadian Wildlife Services biologist, Barney uses hard data, field insights, and decades of banding to reveal what separates black ducks from the rest. Habitat battles, breeding and wintering distributions, migrational trends, mallard competition and hybridization, habitat, and the realities of managing a truly iconic waterfowl species. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere...
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EP 580. Saving North America’s Birdlife and Habitat
Duck Season Somewhere
North America has lost nearly 3 billion—that's BILLION with a B—birds, and while ducks are the brightest spot on the horizon, their lights are dimming. Dr. Mike Brasher of Ducks Unlimited breaks down bird declines by major groupings, explains why birds are disappearing—some faster than others—describes why hunter-funded conservation still matters now more than ever, and shares his thoughts on what it’ll take to bring them back. ------------ Learn More: ------------ Visit the Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: ...
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EP 579. Beyond 5 Minutes with Jack Zimmerman
Duck Season Somewhere
Jack Zimmerman returns to talk about the moments that matter—small conversations, big truths, family, friends and the stories behind his new book, . From brotherhood to purpose, civilian life to personal growth, we dig into what’s changed, what still anchors him, and why the little things aren’t really so little after all. ------------ ------------ Visit the Brands That Make Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: Use code GetDucks25 Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap Subscribe so you never miss an episode. • Drop a...
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EP 578. Championship Tube Call and the Art of OG Goose Hunting
Duck Season Somewhere
Four-time world champion David Coleman breaks down the craft, grit, and tradition of goose calling with a tube call--that few can use, let alone master. But you better believe it has its advantages! Coleman is living proof. Just take a listen! From hunting fields to the competition stage, hear how a tube caller, sharp strategy, and relentless drive set him apart—and what every goose hunter can learn from it. Visit the Brands That Make Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: Use code GetDucks25 Like what you heard? Let us know! •...
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EP 577. Leveling Up with HuntProof App
Duck Season Somewhere
What started as a simple idea in the blind has since exploded across the hunting scene to become HuntProof—a powerful tool helping hunters level up! HuntProof has turned the tables on handwritten hunting logs and field notes—no more writer’s cramp or scribbled notes, for starters. Retriever training, turkey hunting, AI tools, faster insights, seasonal retrieves, birds and species totals, photo archives, scouting reports--more features with each update—and all in the palm of your hand and for less than a cup of fancy coffee. HuntProof isn’t just an app, it’s a revolution...
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EP 576. Chicken Little: Debunking Waterfowl Management Myths (Part 2)
Duck Season Somewhere
In this no-holds-barred, part 2-of-2 conversation, Dr. Michael Schummer challenges dangerous misinformation circulating throughout our waterfowling community. From social media myths to conspiracy-fueled rhetoric directed towards waterfowl population modeling science, Schummer builds on FowlWeather Podcast , calling for a return to truth, critical thinking, and trust in data that has undoubtably produced the most enviably successful waterfowl conservation model on earth. It's time to confront the noise, rethink old habits, and build a future rooted in waterfowl conservation facts--not...
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*SPECIAL* Flying Blind: Waterfowl Science & Management At Risk
Duck Season Somewhere
Today's special topic cuts deeper than science or partisan politics---it defends North American duck hunting's essential back bone, wetland health and abundance, continued public land access, and our legacy to future duck hunting generations. Right now, powerful forces are dismantling the foundations of North America's greatest success story--waterfowl hunting as you've known it your entire life. Most have scarcely even noticed. Decades of data and research, the programs and staff that keep ducks overhead and seasons open--all are all on the chopping block. If you've ever watched sunrise from...
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EP 575. Catching Spring SLABS!
Duck Season Somewhere
Get the grease HOT! We're walking through waist-deep river water in waders today, boys and girls, but the air is heavy with pollen, the weather's beautiful, spawning slabs are transitioning to shallow water--and the bite is underway! Near a fabled Mississippi lake that consistently produces some the largest slab crappie in America, I join John "Little Riddle" Blake, Jimmy "The Mayor" Dean, and John Harrison for stories and insights collectively representing well more than a century fishing these legendary waters. Ain't kidding about hot grease, either--we eating good tonight! ...
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EP 574. Chicken Little: Debunking Waterfowl Management Myths (Part 1)
Duck Season Somewhere
In this no-holds-barred, part 1-of-2 conversation, Dr. Michael Schummer challenges dangerous misinformation circulating throughout our waterfowling community. From social media myths to conspiracy-fueled rhetoric directed towards waterfowl population modeling science, Schummer builds on FowlWeather Podcast , calling for a return to truth, critical thinking, and trust in data that has undoubtably produced the most enviably successful waterfowl conservation model on earth. It's time to confront the noise, rethink old habits, and build a future rooted in waterfowl conservation facts--not...
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EP 573. Making the Most of Mazatlan
Duck Season Somewhere
This past year was drier in Mazatlan, Mexico than it's been since 1964! Needless to say that with less water on the landscape there were fewer ducks. Given advanced notice, most guests came anyway and even had a great time. Because it's a total-experience adventure. While seasons come and go, today's guest made the absolute most of their Mazatlan duck hunting vacation, bringing home both bucket-list species and memories for a lifetime. Better believe that I was sure taking notes for future visits! Related Link: Visit MOJO’s Duck Season Somewhere...
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