Episode #293 Guide Regulations | North Dakota Forecast| Migration w/ Wade Skeen

The North American Waterfowler · Aug 3, 2026 · 1h 42m

Episode 293

This week I welcome Kansas outfitter Wade Skeen to the podcast for an in-depth discussion on some of the biggest issues facing waterfowl hunting today.

Topics include:

• North Dakota's 2026 fall flight forecast

• Duck numbers and migration timing

• Nonresident hunting pressure

• Should guides and outfitters be regulated?

• Hunting pressure, social media, and the future of Kansas waterfowl hunting

• Farming practices and how they may be influencing duck distribution

Wade brings the unique perspective of someone who spent years as a freelance public land hunter before building a…