Ep. 693 - Ducks and Acorns: Red Oak Ecology and Management with Five Oaks

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4.9 • 599 Ratings

🗓️ 24 July 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

On this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast Dr. Jerad Henson welcomes the guys back from Five Oaks Ag Research and Education Center to discuss all things about ducks and acorns. Dr. Ryan Askren, the center’s director, and Biologist Brandon Bennett share their insights and knowledge on bottomland hardwood and red oak ecology and management for waterfowl. Tune in to learn more about this storied waterfowl habitat and how we are now getting better ideas on best management practices.

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