Campfire Conversations 78: The One About Pintails, Blue Winged Teal, Coots and the Status of The Duck Factory with Ducks Unlimited

What this episode covers

Ducks Unlimited Senior Waterfowl Scientist Mike Brasher makes his return to the show. We recount his recent spring turkey success before shifting our attention to the state of waterfowl populations. Highlights from the conversation include: * NAWCA Funding Status (North American Wetlands Conservation Act) * Conservation as Bi-Partisian * Prairie Pothole nesting conditions * Early teal season cut from 16 days to 9 for 2025 season * Pintail limit increases from 1 bird to 3 in Central Flyway * Does hunter harvest really impact waterfowl populations? * What about coots? Seriously, what about ’em LOL? * Duck DNA and what does new science mean for the future of waterfowl conservation? * Mike eats a coot and the story behind it * Other ducks as nest robbers

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