
02 October 2025
Ep. 712 - Public Timber Project: Conserving Habitat, Culture, and Community
Ducks Unlimited Podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Jerad Henson welcomes Ich Stewart, founder of the Public Timber Project, to share how a group of Arkansas duck hunters turned frustration into action. What started with a simple boat ramp cleanup has grown into a multi-state grassroots conservation movement giving public land hunters a voice, building community, and addressing issues like access, habitat pressure, and hunting culture. From partnering with researchers and agencies to mentoring new hunters, the Public Timber Project is reshaping how waterfowlers care for the resource and each other.
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