DU’s National Convention: Tampa, Celebration & a $3 Billion Milestone (Ep 767)

About this episode

This episode previews the 2026 Ducks Unlimited National Convention in Tampa, highlighting its significance in conservation and fundraising.

CONVENTION SPONSORS : Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails , Benelli , & Raymond James . The Ducks Unlimited National Convention is more than a meeting — it’s a celebration of people, conservation, and one of the greatest fundraising achievements in conservation history. In this episode, host Jimbo Robinson is joined by DU President Bob Spoerl , National Convention Chair Jared Brown , and Managing Director of National Conferences Pattie Kempka for a full preview of the 2026 Ducks Unlimited National Convention in Tampa, Florida . From opening night at the Florida Aquarium to the culmination of DU’s historic $3‑billion conservation campaign , this conversation breaks down why the national convention is unlike any DU event at the state or local level. The group walks listeners through the full week — fishing tournaments, conservation tours, business sessions, recognition events, keynote speakers, and the energy that comes with gathering more than a thousand committed DU volunteers and supporters in one place. Whether you’re a longtime volunteer, a first‑time convention attendee, or someone who has supported DU in any way over the past few years, come hear why Tampa is the place to be…

People in this episode

Host: Jimbo Robinson

Guests: Bob Spoerl, Jared Brown, Pattie Kempka

Topics covered

• Ducks Unlimited National Convention
• conservation
• fundraising
• waterfowl hunting
• volunteer engagement

Keywords

• Ducks Unlimited
• National Convention
• conservation campaign
• Tampa
• waterfowl hunting
• volunteers
• fundraising

Sponsors

Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails, Benelli, Raymond James, Purina Pro Plan

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ducks Unlimited

Places: Tampa, Florida

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