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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 59 MIN

Could This Change Duck Hunting Forever? | Dr. Mike Brasher & Dr. Scott Stephens

from Duck Gun Podcast · host Jordan Fromer

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Mike Brasher and Dr. Scott Stephens from Ducks Unlimited to discuss one of the most important conservation issues facing duck hunters today.Recent proposals involving prairie potholes and wetlands have sparked concern across the waterfowl community, but what do these changes actually mean? In this conversation, we separate fact from fiction and take a deep dive into why the Prairie Pothole Region is known as North America's Duck Factory, how these wetlands drive duck production, and what the proposed changes could mean for the future of waterfowl hunting.We also discuss the relationship between agriculture and conservation, common misconceptions surrounding the proposal, and—most importantly—what hunters can do to help protect the habitat that produces the ducks we all enjoy chasing each fall.This isn't a political conversation. It's a conversation about ducks, habitat, and ensuring future generations have the same opportunities we've been fortunate enough to experience.If you'd like to learn more about the Prairie Pothole Region, support Ducks Unlimited's conservation efforts, or take action regarding the current wetland proposal, visit the Ducks Unlimited action page here:Ducks Unlimited Prairie Pothole Region & Conservation ActionWhether you're a Ducks Unlimited member, a public land hunter, or simply someone who cares about the future of waterfowl hunting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Hunt Hard. Eat Well.

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