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Dr. Ryan Askren is the Director of the Five Oaks Agriculture Research and Education Center—one of Arkansas’s most renowned duck hunting lodges. As a waterfowl and wetland conservationist and an expert in habitat management, he joins David Hill for a conversation that dives deep into the world of waterfowl preservation. 

They explore the vital role of wintering grounds, greentree reservoir management, and the Farm Bill, along with practical steps private landowners and hunters can take to support healthier duck habitats. Dr. Askren also shares insights from his extensive research on waterfowl behavior, shifting migration patterns, and the future of duck populations. 

Learn more at SaundersRealEstate.com and FiveOaksRec.org.