Ducks Unlimited Podcast

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Conservation starts with the small things, and the future of hunting depends on what we choose to leave behind.
Recorded live from DUX 2026, host Wade Shoemaker sits down with Ryan Yarnell, Hunt Marketing Manager for Turtlebox Audio, for a conversation about duck hunting, outdoor traditions, conservation, and the responsibility hunters have to protect the places they love.
Ryan shares stories from a lifetime spent outdoors, from growing up duck hunting with family in Arkansas and East Texas to guiding hunters, working in the outdoor industry, and eventually joining one of the fastest-growing outdoor brands in America. The conversation explores Turtlebox’s rapid growth, the importance of community, and why stewardship matters more than ever in today's hunting culture.
Along the way, Ryan reflects on public-land hunting, the value of mentorship, raising the next generation of outdoorsmen, and how simple actions like picking up trash or helping another hunter can leave a lasting impact on conservation.
Topics Covered
Growing up hunting in Arkansas and East Texas
Waterfowl hunting traditions passed down through family
Ryan's journey through guiding and the outdoor industry
Turtlebox Audio's growth and outdoor community
Public-land hunting lessons and stories
Raising the next generation of hunters
Conservation, stewardship, and hunter responsibility
Why small actions make a big difference outdoors

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Every decoy has a story, and some of those stories stretch back more than a century.
Host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector, outdoorsman, and former Ducks Unlimited Canada volunteer leader Paul Brisco at the North American Decoy Collectors Show for a conversation about decoy history, waterfowling traditions, and a lifetime spent preserving pieces of North America's hunting heritage.
Paul shares how a chance encounter with a $40 decoy sparked a collecting journey that has lasted more than four decades. Along the way, he discusses the regional differences found in Canadian decoys, the connection between hunting and collecting, his long involvement with Ducks Unlimited Canada, and why hands-on learning remains one of the most important parts of the decoy community. The conversation also explores how hunting traditions, conservation efforts, and decoy craftsmanship have evolved over generations while remaining closely tied to waterfowl and wetlands.
Topics Covered
How Paul Brisco got started collecting decoys
Waterfowl hunting traditions in Ontario
Early involvement with Ducks Unlimited Canada
Regional differences in Canadian decoy carving
How form and function shaped decoy design
Market hunting, conservation, and changing waterfowl traditions
The importance of decoy shows and collector communities
Why collecting remains connected to hunting heritage

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Host Chris Jennings is joined by John Pollmann, freelance contributor to Ducks Unlimited magazine and ducks.org, to talk about the excitement of opening day of waterfowl season and ways to avoid making simple mistakes. As opening day continues to creep closer, there are several tactics many duck and goose hunters don’t take into account, leaving them open to potential failure. Follow along as these two discuss best practices to make your opening day a success.

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Success in the outdoors starts with being yourself and finding ways to share your passion with others.
Recorded live from DUX 2026, host Jimbo Robinson sits down with former NFL quarterback and outdoorsman Devlin “Duck” Hodges to discuss the launch of Club Country, his first major brand collaboration, and why authenticity matters more than ever in hunting culture. 
The conversation covers everything from waterfowl hunting and golf to mentorship, social media, and the importance of introducing new people to the outdoors. Duck shares the story behind Club Country’s rapid growth, the inspiration behind his first collaboration with Gunner Kennels, and why his platform is focused on helping the next generation enjoy hunting without feeling pressured by comparison, competition, or online expectations.
Topics Covered
The launch of Club Country at DUX 2026
Why golf and hunting naturally fit together
The story behind the Gunner Kennels collaboration
Social media, authenticity, and outdoor culture
Advice for young hunters entering the sport
The importance of mentorship and community
Future plans for Club Country
Why enjoying the hunt matters more than the outcome

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Decoy collecting isn’t just about objects — it’s about history, craftsmanship, and the people who built the tradition.
In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Katie Burke sits down with longtime collector Bill Dodge at the North American Decoy Collectors Association show. Recorded in one of the show’s unique “room‑to‑room” dealer spaces, the conversation offers an inside look at the world of vintage decoys and the community behind it.
Bill shares how a single purchase at a farm auction sparked a lifetime passion for collecting — eventually leading him to focus on factory-made decoys, particularly those tied to the historic Detroit makers. They also break down what defines a “factory decoy,” the evolution of materials and craftsmanship, and the balance between standardization and hand-finished detail. From early catalog sales to regional styles and grading systems, the episode highlights how these decoys bridged utility and artistry during a critical period in waterfowling history.
Beyond the technical side, Bill emphasizes the importance of mentorship, relationships, and shared knowledge within the collecting community — a recurring theme that defines both collectors and conservationists.
This episode offers a deeper appreciation for decoys not just as tools, but as artifacts that tell the story of hunting, innovation, and tradition.

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