Episode #989: Mike Brasher
The Big Honker Podcast
Andy Shaver & Jeff Stanfield
4.9 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 7 July 2025
⏱️ 68 minutes
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Summary
Jeff Stanfield and Andy Shaver are joined by Dr. Mike Brasher, Senior Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited, for an in-depth conversation on the state of North America’s waterfowl.
Mike shares insights from a recent Canada goose banding project, breaks down the latest report on declining bird populations in the U.S., and explains how changes in migration patterns and duck genetics are shaping the future of waterfowl management. The guys also look ahead to the upcoming migratory bird report and what hunters can expect moving forward.
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