MOJO’S Duck Season Somewhere Podcast
EP 471. Alabama Rock Hunter
“Northern Alabama is the largest Easter egg hunt in the world,” says Shade Murrah in explaining why serious rock hounds are already leaving muddy tracks crack-of-dawn early when conditions are right. A long-time duck hunter from northern Alabama, Shade describes how the 2 hobbies go hand in hand and takes us on a fascinating, highly detailed dig into collecting indian arrowheads and other artifacts dating back to forever ago.
EP 470. Talking Arkansas Mallards with Dr. Doug Osborne
Dr. Doug Osborne from University of Arkansas Monticello peels off from his research lab to catch us up on duck banding projects and what’s being learned about Arkansas mallards. While most duck hunters cherish leg bands on their lanyards, they provide a wealth of invaluable information for monitoring and research. We get into when mallards arrive and depart from Arkansas, seasonal movements, how Arkansas mallards are genetically exceptional relative to the Mississippi Flyway population, possible reasons increasingly fewer hen mallards are being recovered than were banded, and much more.
EP 469. Beyond the Trigger Pulls in Nayarit Mexico
Wrapping up an epic 3-week stretch hunting ducks and doves in Nayarit, Mexico, Ramsey breaks from shooting white-winged doves to visit with his host, Pocho. Covering a lot of topics to include growing up, living and working in this part of Mexico, favorite eats, hunting areas, duck species, staff, and regional history goes directly to the heart of this authentic Mexico duck hunting destination–beyond the many trigger pulls.
More Info:
Mexico Duck Hunting Nayarit
https://www.getducks.com/photo-galleries/nayarit-mexico-duck-hunting-and-dove-hunting-combo/
EP 468. When Conservation Came to Mississippi
Veteran wildlife biologist Cathy Shropshire was integral to black bear reintroductions in Mississippi. As long-time coordinator of Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Program at Mississippi’s Museum of National Science, she oversaw cataloguing and studying the state’s rare and endangered species, plant and animal communities. But there were some mighty big shoes to fill. She learned about Fannye Cook, one of her predecessors that single-handedly ensured creation of a state agency now known as Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks–the last state to do so in the Lower 48–and more. Great story about how one lady changed conservation forever through sheer will and determination.
EP 467. Osage Basin–A Collaborative Approach to Habitat How-To
Trust me. Amid an increasingly shrinking, more highly fragmented landscape, one-plus-one habitat management equals 3, not 2. To create larger landscape-level habitat blocks to attract and hold overwintering waterfowl, Osage Basin Wetlands is forging a collaborative approach to educate landowners about the right plants in the right places. And more. Self-described “weed farmers,” founders Jeff Watt and Josh Cussamanio discuss habitat how-to, managing water for ducks, what they’ve learned about better habitat management, how the idea for habitat workshops originated, why it takes everyone within a watershed working together, and where they hope their idea goes from here.
EP 466. The NEW Nayarit Mexico Duck Hunt Combo
While putting boots on the ground last season, the authenticity, hunting quality, and surprisingly affordable all-inclusive rates of the new Nayarit Mexico duck hunting combo seemed impressive. But what would client-hunters think? Accepting weeks worth of reservations, we were fixin’ to find out! Hunters from all walks of life and coast to coast, ranging from experienced travelers to first-timers, describe their off-the-beaten-path, south-of-the-border Nayarit Mexico duck and dove hunting adventure. Whether just wondering what hunting is like beyond your own backyard, or thinking about chasing ducks further south one day, you’ll enjoy these honest conversations.
Related Links:
Nayarit Mexico Duck Hunting Combo
https://www.getducks.com/photo-galleries/nayarit-mexico-duck-hunting-and-dove-hunting-combo/
EP 465. US “Duck Factory” Productivity — How Bad is It?
It’s all about supply and demand, huh? So in the US, are we killing too many ducks in past seasons? Or producing too few? Discussing continental “duck factory” production is complex, but Ducks Unlimited biologists Scott Stephens and Johannes Walker have the numbers–how many fewer continental mallards exist? What factors influence the US and Canadian prairies’ ability to produce ducks? How does US habitat aceage compare to Canada? How dry is it, and how might this impact waterfowl productivity for years to come? How many acres nesting cover have been lost, and what do global commodity prices have to do with it? Because the simplest answer is usually best, do not miss this sobering episode.
Related Links:
2019 Wetlands Status and Trends Report provides scientific estimates of wetland area in the conterminous United States as well as change in area between 2009 and 2019. The report also discusses drivers of wetland change and recommendations to reduce future wetland loss.
Wetland loss increased by more than 50% since the previous study. 221,000 acres of wetlands were lost, primarily to uplands through drainage and fill. Wetland loss disproportionately affected vegetated wetlands, resulting in the loss of 670,000 acres of these wetlands. Salt marsh experienced the largest net percent reduction of any wetland category (2% or -70,000 acres) while freshwater forested experienced the largest loss by area. (-426,000 acres) Our Nation’s remaining wetlands are being transformed from vegetated wetlands, like salt marsh and swamp, to non-vegetated wetlands, like ponds, mudflats, and sand bars.
EP 464. Duck Hunting in Mazatlan Mexico
The cat’s out of the bag–duck hunting Mazatlan Mexico is lots of fun for both hunters and non-hunters, usually selling out well in advance. But why? What do customers have to say about this so-called “honeymoon duck hunt?” Whether curious about south-of-the-border duck hunting or possibly shopping your next shotgun-in-hand vacation, you (and your non-hunting spouse) will probably enjoy hearing what folks say about the hunting, species, local foods, lodging and other things to do. See links below for more.
Related Links:
More info: Mexico Duck Hunt in Mazatlan
EP 228. Mazatlan, Mexico and South-of-the-Border Duck Hunting
EP 229. Why “Honeymoon Duck Hunt” in Mazatlan, Mexico?
EP 345. Birds of a Feather Together: Mazatlan Mexico Duck Hunting
EP 463. Full Plume Photo
Veterinarian Jen Barton was introduced to duck hunting by her husband, who later gifted her a camera, setting her life into a completely new orbit. Whether swinging shotguns or lenses, Jen approaches duck hunting from a quality-versus-quantity perspective. Sharing her California hunting experiences, prefered ducks species for table fare and photography, favorite things about waterfowling, first magazine cover shot, Jen also describes growing up in middle-of-nowhere Illinois and introduces me to a historic waterfowl retriever breed.
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Full Plumed Photo Instagram
EP 462. How Is Waterfowl Migration and Distribution Changing?
Deep South duck hunters, especially, have been saying it for years—ducks are short-stopping way north of historical wintering grounds. The migration is different. Distribution has changed. But is it true? And if so, how have waterfowl migration and distribution changed, does it differ among species, what are the causes? Importantly, how might it affect traditional, continental waterfowl conservation efforts—and duck hunting as we know it?! Armed with recent research findings (some based on SIXTY YEARS worth of U.S. harvest data), US Fish and Wildlife Biologist, Heath Hagy and I race headlong into this daunting topic, covering mallards, pintails, divers, white-fronted geese, blue-winged teal, and more. Much more. Hang on, folks. Y’all might find yourself reaching for the oh-shit bar on this one!
Related Links:
2019 Wetlands Status and Trends Report provides scientific estimates of wetland area in the conterminous United States as well as change in area between 2009 and 2019. The report also discusses drivers of wetland change and recommendations to reduce future wetland loss.
Wetland loss increased by more than 50% since the previous study. 221,000 acres of wetlands were lost, primarily to uplands through drainage and fill. Wetland loss disproportionately affected vegetated wetlands, resulting in the loss of 670,000 acres of these wetlands. Salt marsh experienced the largest net percent reduction of any wetland category (2% or -70,000 acres) while freshwater forested experienced the largest loss by area. (-426,000 acres) Our Nation’s remaining wetlands are being transformed from vegetated wetlands, like salt marsh and swamp, to non-vegetated wetlands, like ponds, mudflats, and sand bars
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