Remembering John Gordon: A Legacy in Waterfowling, Storytelling, and the DU Family (Ep 747)

In this special tribute episode, we honor the life, impact, and legacy of John Gordon—Media Productions Manager at Ducks Unlimited, lifelong outdoorsman, storyteller, mentor, friend, and a familiar voice to DU Nation and the Ducks Unlimited Podcast. John’s passing in January of 2026 left a profound void in the waterfowling community he spent a lifetime uplifting.

Through stories and archival audio, we revisit John’s journey from his Mississippi roots to the Texas prairies that shaped his early hunting life, and eventually to his influential role at Ducks Unlimited where he helped bring DU Nation, DU Films, and countless conservation stories to life.

About John Gordon

• Born in Mississippi, later moving with his family to Kingwood, Texas, where he discovered goose hunting and the Texas coastal prairie that shaped his lifelong passion.
• Worked as a snow goose guide on the Katy, Texas prairie before joining Ducks Unlimited.
• Graduated from Mississippi State University with a BA in Communications.
• Served as a Senior Communications Specialist at Ducks Unlimited, coordinating production for DUTV, DU Nation, and Ascend. . 
• Frequent contributor and co‑host on the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, featuring conversations on retrievers, hunting heritage, and waterfowl history. 
• Recognized writer with published work in WILDFOWL, Outdoor Life, and more.

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