Ep. 479 – The Art of Bid Calling: Tips from a Pro Auctioneer

06/20/23 • 76 min

Host Dr. Mike Brasher discusses the important role of auctioneers for Ducks Unlimited. They are joined by Junior Staggs, an auctioneer and instructor at Auctioneer University, who shares his story of overcoming stage fright to become an auctioneer. DU's Director of Event Marketing and Field Support Jimbo Robinson also joins the conversation and explains the significance of fundraising events for DU's mission. The hosts and guests discuss the auctioneer's chant, its history, and its importance in generating excitement and raising funds. Overall, the episode highlights auctioneers's crucial contribution to helping conserve wetlands and associated habitats.

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Ep. 478 – Bonus: Breeding Habitat Conditions Update – Prairie Canada, Boreal, Pacific Flyway

Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Brian Hepworth, Director of Operations for the Prairie and Boreal, Ducks Unlimited Canada, as well Dr. Fritz Reid (retired), to discuss breeding habitat conditions in Prairie Canada, Boreal, California, and other duck-producing regions in the Pacific Flyway. Overall, both provide a positive report on the majority of habitats. Reid offers insight into California’s Central Valley habitats which produce a large number of mallards and other ducks for the Pacific Flyway. Listen in to stay in tune with current habitat conditions this summer.

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Ep. 480 – Exploring the History of Minnesota Duck Camps

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited podcast, host Katie Burke interviews author Steve Knutson about his book "Minnesota Duck Camps: 160 Years of History and Tradition". Knutson shares his background in duck hunting and how he got into the outdoors and waterfowl as a child growing up in West Central Minnesota. The conversation dives deeper into the history and significance of duck camps in Minnesota, including their unique culture and traditions. If you're interested in hunting or the history of Minnesota's duck camps, this episode is definitely worth a listen.

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