Ducks Unlimited Podcast

MONTHLY SPONSORSOld Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.comSavage Arms - https://savagearms.comWeatherby - https://weatherby.comMorton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.comDuck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.comSometimes the hunting is great. Sometimes it isn't. The best trips are the ones you'd take either way.Recorded late at night after the final hunt of Paloma Blanco 2026, host Wade Shoemaker sits down with John Dunaway, Barton Ramsey, and Ryan Yarnell for an unfiltered conversation about friendship, family, traditions, and why one South Texas dove hunt has become a yearly reunion for some of the outdoor industry's closest friends.What started as a small gathering of friends has evolved into a multi-generational tradition that now includes kids, grandkids, chefs, outdoor brands, nonprofit fundraising, and stories that grow with every passing year. The group reflects on the origins of Paloma Blanco, the people who make it special, and why meaningful traditions don't happen overnight. They are built one year, one friendship, and one memory at a time. Topics CoveredHow Paloma Blanco grew from a simple dove hunt into a traditionThe role friendship plays in building meaningful experiencesWhy the hunting often becomes secondary to the peopleRaising kids around outdoor traditions and communityThe Golden Ticket fundraiser and conservation impactLessons on hospitality, generosity, and building cultureWhy anyone can create their own version of Paloma BlancoThe value of time spent outdoors with people you care aboutListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

MONTHLY SPONSORSOld Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.comSavage Arms - https://savagearms.comWeatherby - https://weatherby.comMorton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.comDuck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.comDuck season is underway in the Northeast, and early reports point to strong local production, excellent goose movement, and promising hunting conditions heading into late fall.Host Dr. Mike Brasher welcomes Joe Albanese, Ducks Unlimited Migration Alert Editor for the Northeastern U.S., for a look at how the season is shaping up across New York, New England, and the Atlantic Coast. From wood ducks and black ducks to ringnecks, sea ducks, and brant, Joe shares what hunters are seeing on the landscape and what recent weather patterns mean for migration.The conversation covers habitat conditions, goose migration, weather influences, coastal sea duck reports, and why some of the Northeast's best hunting opportunities are happening on overlooked wetlands and small waters. Joe also explains how tidal marshes, weather, and local habitat conditions affect bird movement throughout the region.Topics CoveredEarly-season migration conditions in the NortheastStrong goose flights and local duck productionWood duck, black duck, and ringneck reportsSea duck and brant migration updatesHow weather and habitat are shaping bird movementHunting opportunities on small ponds and wetlandsTidal marsh hunting and coastal migration patternsWhat hunters should expect over the next few weeksListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

What would you do if an invisible figure leapt through the trees above your stand? If you told anybody, they might say you're crazy! Or maybe they've seen it too...Kyle Philson and Cam Hale of Expanded Perspectives Podcast join Ducks Unlimited’s Wade Shoemaker and Lake Pickle of onX to explore the Glimmer Man: a transparent, human-shaped figure described by hunters and other witnesses around the world. What began with two similar reports grew into an archive of hundreds of stories, collected for you in a new Glimmer Man book. Expanded Perspectives is giving away 10 autographed copies free of charge; use the approved entry link and official rules below.The group follows one of its most unsettling accounts as the woods fall silent, a watchman-like figure clambers through the treetops, and two hunters realize they had the same encounter with the unknown. Then the conversation turns to Not Deer, the Crossett Light, three orbs circling an Arkansas duck blind, and a 300-pound hog pulled off in the night without a trace.Sponsored by onX. @onXHuntThese stories are presented as personal accounts, listener submissions and folklore for entertainment and discussion.Watch the secret episode and continue into the Unlimited Scares playlist using the links below.SECRET EPISODE:UNLIMITED SCARES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFYq1yV30ntJgv1mNsES2ASAxJ9jthYXgEXPANDED PERSPECTIVES: www.expandedperspectives.com@expandedperpectives@dosamigosproductionsONX:  @onXHunt Lake Pickle:@lake.dilpickle @lakepickleWade Shoemaker: @wadeshoemaker #Halloween #ScaryStories #ExpandedPerspectivesListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.\

MONTHLY SPONSORSOld Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.comSavage Arms - https://savagearms.comWeatherby - https://weatherby.comMorton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.comDuck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.comBuilding a successful brand at 19 years old isn’t easy. Building one around creativity and authenticity is even harder.Recorded live at DUX 2026, host Matt Harrison sits down with Colton Patterson, founder of Broken Bow, to discuss art, country music, entrepreneurship, and the creative journey that turned a niche social media page into one of the most recognizable brands in outdoor and country culture.Colton shares how posting artwork inspired by old country music, hunting magazines, and rural traditions eventually led to a rapidly growing audience, partnerships with major artists, and a full-time creative career. The conversation explores the challenges of building a business at a young age, the importance of staying authentic, and why passion has to come before success.Along the way, Colton talks about his love for duck hunting, growing up in Tennessee and Alabama, songwriting, social media, and the influence of family, mentors, and outdoor traditions on the work he creates today.Topics CoveredThe origin story of Broken BowBuilding a brand through artwork and storytellingGrowing a social media audience organicallyCreating hand-drawn artwork in the digital ageCountry music influences and collaborationsEntrepreneurship at a young ageThe role of hunting and the outdoors in creativityAdvice for aspiring artists and creatorsStaying authentic while growing a businessListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.

MONTHLY SPONSORSOld Timer Knives - https://www.theoldtimer.comSavage Arms - https://savagearms.comWeatherby - https://weatherby.comMorton Buildings - https://mortonbuildings.comDuck Club Bourbon - https://duckclubbourbon.comWaterfowl season is underway across the Great Lakes, and the first major migration movement has already arrived.Host Dr. Mike Brasher welcomes back Jay Anglin, Ducks Unlimited Migration Alert editor and Great Lakes outdoorsman, for a mid-season look at waterfowl migration, hunting conditions, and what hunters can expect over the next few weeks.Jay breaks down the recent weather systems that brought gale-force winds to the Great Lakes, how those conditions influenced duck and goose movement, and why hunters are seeing strong goose flights, increasing numbers of divers, and encouraging signs from locally produced mallards. The conversation also explores habitat conditions across the region, fall fishing opportunities, and why the Great Lakes remain one of North America's most overlooked outdoor destinations.Topics CoveredEarly-season migration conditions across the Great LakesGoose migration, diver movement, and local mallard productionHow recent storms impacted bird distributionConditions in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and IndianaWater levels, habitat quality, and late broodsWhat hunters should expect over the next few weeksWhy the Great Lakes offer world-class outdoor opportunitiesFishing, deer hunting, and the fall experience beyond waterfowlListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: [email protected]:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.