Late-Season Waterfowl Strategy: What Migration Reports Reveal (Ep. 739)
Ducks Unlimited Podcast
Ducks Unlimited Inc.
4.9 • 599 Ratings
🗓️ 13 January 2026
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
Find out why mild weather and drought are reshaping waterfowl migration—and what hunters can do now.
Hosts Matt Harrison and Dr. Jared Henson break down the latest Ducks Unlimited migration alerts across the Chesapeake Bay, New York, and the Central Flyway.
This episode dives into why some regions are stacked with birds while others struggle, how weather patterns and habitat conditions influence duck and goose movement, and what late-season hunters should expect. From drought in the Chesapeake to ice challenges in New York and warm spells in the Dakotas, learn how these factors impact success and strategy.
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| 0:40.6 | Can we do a mic check, please? |
| 0:41.9 | Everybody, welcome back to the Ducks on the podcast. |
| 0:43.9 | I'm your host, Dr. Mike Brazier. |
| 0:45.7 | I'm your host, Katie Burke. |
| 0:47.0 | I'm your host, Dr. Jared Henson. |
| 0:48.8 | And I'm your host, Matt Harrison. |
| 0:50.4 | I'm your host, Matt Harrison. |
| 1:03.6 | Welcome to the Ducks Unlimited podcast, the only podcast about all things waterfowl. |
| 1:08.8 | From hunting insights to science-based discussions about ducks, geese, and issues affecting waterfowl and wetlands conservation in North America. |
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