National Wildlife Federation Outdoors

New York isn’t exactly the place the average American thinks of when the topic of raising a sportsman is discussed, but hunting and fishing in northern New York inspired a lifelong love of hunting and angling in Brad Cohen so strong he has made studying several species his life’s work…with a little hunting thrown in.

In this episode, we discuss the Tennessee Mallard Project he oversees for Tennessee Tech. The team has been trapping wintering mallards in Tennessee for three years, and some of the early findings are shaking up our understanding of how waterfowl move during the hunting season!

Suggested Links and social media:

Facebook: Cohen Wildlife Lab

Instagram: cohenwildlab

https://www.cohenwildlifelab.com/

Show notes:

3:08 – Bill mentions the (unfortunate) duck season and introduces Dr. Brad Cohen of Tennesee Tech.

4:17 – The crew shares what they have been doing outdoors recently! Catching a bone fish in Belize, wrapping up duck season, puppy training and hunting pigeons.

7:56 – Brad talks about his childhood and background growing up in New York. Saltwater fishing, deer hunting and wild turkeys.

13:08 – Brad talks about his duck study… What are ducks doing in western Tennessee? What role are these refuges playing on the landscape? What if we try to get the ducks off these refuges – what would happen?

19:30 – Brad explains ducks and nocturnal behavior. Once hunting season starts, most of the time, ducks only fly twice a day.

24:45 – Brad doesn’t have any expectations when he does these studies, but he was surprised to learn that in west Tennessee ducks don’t fly very far, and 70% of these ducks use one refuge the entire time they are in the area.

30:30 – Brad discusses what we have done as hunters including more money and privatization.

32:00 – Short break for a message from our partner podcast, Artemis Sportswomen!! Be sure to follow both NWF Outdoors and Artemis on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter!

33:00 - When and where are ducks flying?

35:20 - Does it matter if you are a good duck caller?

38:00 – When things freeze up, do ducks go south?

41:30 – Turns out, ducks that come to Tennessee – stay in the state and will often return should they leave.

45:06 – A few recommendations regarding how we hunt and disturb ducks.

49:22 – Brad shares a few projects he is currently working on right now… working with state agencies to help set seasons.

56:17 - For hunters in Tennessee, is there anything they can do to help Brad and his team?

57:20 – What about how this work ties into national policy?

1:02:54 – Closing statements and suggested resources!

In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for our short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between!

Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you. 

For this episode of “Afield” we invite you to Join Ashley Chance for the most epic deer hunt of her entire life. Ashley is the southeast program coordinator for Artemis Sportswomen. 

“Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast.

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Jesse Deubel, Executive Director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation joins Aaron Kindle for short discussion following today’s (2/27/23) historic decision where the United States Supreme Court declined to review the New Mexico Supreme Court’s ruling from last fall that affirmed the right of New Mexicans to walk or wade on the streambeds of water that flows over privately-owned lands. This means that it remains legal to walk or wade New Mexico’s streams and cements the victory of public access to those streams.

Congratulations to the New Mexico Wildlife Federation and to all the public lands and waters users who will continue to benefit from this decision! 

https://nmwildlife.org/us-supreme-court-declines-to-hear-challenge-to-nm-stream-access-ruling/

 

In a world where everyone has a podcast, we are excited to offer you something different. Join NWF Outdoors & Artemis Sportswomen for the world premiere of a new short form story telling series called “Afield”. These episodes are recorded on the river, in the forest, on the mountain and everywhere in between!

Some of the best stories are shared while hunting and fishing. We hope these ~10 minute episodes will transport you to the great outdoors, inspire and inform you. 

For the premiere of “Afield” we invite you to join NWF’s director of sporting advocacy, Aaron Kindle, while he removes elk ribs with his son.

“Afield” is a special series which we plan to release intermittently through the NWF Outdoors podcast.

#hunting #fishing #wildlife #conservation #wildlifeconservation #publiclands #huntingpodcast #fishingpodcast #podcast

NWF Outdoors sends you off into 2023 with some help from our friends, listeners, and colleagues. They share their favorite outdoor memories from 2022 and some even share their favorite NWF Outdoors podcast episode. Enjoy these fun short stories from around the country and we’ll see you in 2023!

Show notes:

Show Notes:

1:30 - Leanne Chadwick shares her favorite turkey hunting experience of 2022.

3:35 – Jesse Deubel of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation.

4:15 – Jodee Dixon, Artemis ambassador based in Southeast Alaska.

7:12 – Andrew Black, NWF’s public lands field director.

8:56 – Morgan Harrell, Artemis ambassador based in South Carolina.

9:44 – Jason Baldes, NWF’s tribal buffalo program manager.

 11:24 – Ashlee Smith, sportswomen based in Mississippi.

12:45 -  Lew Carpenter, NWF director of conservation partnerships in the intermountain west.

16:19 – Alyssa Bowen, Artemis ambassador based in Oklahoma.

17:10 – Todd Waldron of the Rough Grouse Society and the American Woodcock Society.

20:21 – David Willms, NWF’s senior director of western wildlife.

21:10 – Mike McTee of MPG Ranch based in Missoula, Montana.

23:00 – Matthew Waguespack, Sportsmen Outreach Coordinator for Vanishing Paradise.

25:18 – Alec Underwood, senior policy and development director for the Montana Wildlife Federation.

25:25 -  Gary Marz, lifelong angler, BHA board member and podcast listener based in Long Island New York.

28:42 - Dan Ritz of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.

29:33 – Jason Dinsmore, Director of Conservation Partnerships for NWF’s Great Lakes Region.

32:33 – Mary Lynn of Light Em Up Kennels based in Eastern Tennessee.

33:19 – Closing statements.

Thanks for listening in 2022! We look forward to seeing you in 2023!!

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