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The Migration Waterfowl PodcastAuthor: Brian Halbleib
The Migration Waterfowl Podcast is for serious duck and goose hunters who want more than just another hunting story. Hosted by Brian Halbleib, the show brings together experienced hunters, industry leaders, conservationists, guides, and outdoor innovators for honest conversations about every aspect of waterfowl hunting. From hunting tactics and gear to conservation, travel destinations, and the issues shaping our future, every episode is designed to make you a better-informed hunter. Based in western Pennsylvaniawhere the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyways overlapBrian also travels throughout North America in pursuit of new waterfowl experiences, bringing listeners along through conversations with some of the most respected voices in the sport. Whether you're chasing early-season teal, late-season mallards, Canada geese, or planning your next bucket-list hunt, you'll find authentic discussions, practical knowledge, and a genuine passion for waterfowl hunting every week. No gimmicks. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations for people who live for the migration. Language: en Genres: Education, Sports, Wilderness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EP. 119: Don't Drain The Duck Factory with Dr. Mike Brasher & Dr. Scott Stephens
Thursday, 6 August, 2026
For generations, duck hunters have invested in the future of waterfowl through Duck Stamps, hunting licenses, excise taxes, and conservation organizations like Ducks Unlimited. But what happens when wetlands hunters have already paid to protect could still be at risk? On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib is joined by Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist, and Dr. Scott Stephens, Senior Director of Conservation Strategy at Ducks Unlimited, to discuss the "Don't Drain the Duck Factory" campaign and a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule currently under review. Together, they break down what the Prairie Pothole Region—known as North America's "Duck Factory"—means to the future of waterfowl, how voluntary wetland easements work, what tile drainage is, and why Ducks Unlimited believes maintaining the current rule is critical to protecting habitat that supports millions of ducks each year. Whether you're a lifelong duck hunter or simply care about the future of wetlands and waterfowl conservation, this episode will help you better understand the science, the policy, and what's at stake for our hunting heritage. Topics discussed include: Why the Prairie Pothole Region is called the "Duck Factory" How federal wetland easements protect critical habitat What tile drainage is and how it affects wetlands The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's 2024 rule and why it's under review What repealing the rule could mean for waterfowl and duck hunters How hunters can make their voices heard Learn more about the Don't Drain the Duck Factory campaign and how to participate in the public comment process at ducks.org/save-the-duck-factory. If you enjoy the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another duck hunter. Protecting the future of waterfowl starts with informed hunters. Feel free to reach out to us: migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrationwaterfowl Migration Waterfowl Store - Gear Roost & Apparel https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com Patreon - Support the show & get more personal content from Brian https://www.patreon.com/MigrationWaterfowl Migration Waterfowl is presented by: Blue Bird Waterfowl https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com And also brought to you by these fine partners: Rig’Em Right Outdoors https://rigemright.com Flight Day Am-mo https://www.flightdayammo.com 10% off with code MW10 Aves Hunting https://aveshunting.com Retay USA https://www.retayusa.com frogg toggs https://www.froggtoggs.com The Duck Hole & Company https://m.facebook.com/duckholecompany Northern Duck Calls https://www.northernduckcalls.com 15% off with code MW15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
