Ep. 661 - Season Recap: Epic Hunts, Avian Flu & Conservation Wins
Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Ducks Unlimited Inc.
4.9 • 599 Ratings
🗓️ 13 February 2025
⏱️ 69 minutes
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Summary
Ducks Unlimited Podcast: Season Wrap-Up Live Stream
Hosts: Dr. Mike Brasher, Katie Burke, Matt Harrison
Location: Ducks Unlimited HQ, Memphis, TN
Presented by: Purina ProPlan & Bird Dog Whiskey
🔹 Episode Summary
In this special live-stream wrap-up, the DU Podcast team reviews the 2024-2025 waterfowl season! From epic hunts and migration trends to avian flu updates and new hunting tactics, this episode has it all. Plus, we answer listener questions, preview off-season activities, and share key conservation insights.
🔹 What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Best & worst hunts of the season – Personal stories from Mike, Matt & Katie.
Duck migration & weather trends – How warm fall & late cold fronts impacted hunts.
Avian flu update – What waterfowl hunters need to know in 2025.
New hunting strategies – Motion decoys, pulsators & hand-carved decoys.
Off-season tips – Training your retriever, gear maintenance & turkey hunting.
Conservation & research – Duck DNA Project results & upcoming DU events.
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DU Expo: August 1-3, Memphis, TN → CLICK HERE!
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Listen now & get ready for next season!
Transcript
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