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The Migration Waterfowl Podcast
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…
Episodes
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 131: Hard Earned Birds with Steel City Steel Shot
Waterfowl hunting in Pennsylvania isn't for the weak! Limited birds, unpredictable migrations, heavy hunting pressure, and plenty of early mornings with empty…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 130: For Better or Worse... I Married a Duck Hunter with Karen Halbleib
What's it really like being married to a hardcore hunter for nearly three decades? On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 129: Pennsylvania Duck Opener: Mallards, Good Friends & Lessons Learned
Duck season is officially underway here in Pennsylvania, and we kicked it off Saturday with a great opening day hunt on a small creek system here in…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 128: Canada Hunt Wrap Up & PA Duck Opener Prep with Brian Halbleib
The Canada waterfowl adventure continues! After checking in from the road following our fifth hunt, I'm back to wrap up the final two hunts of an incredible…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 127: Oh, Canada! Mid-Week Hunt Recap & Update with Brian Halbleib
Five days into our Canada waterfowl trip, and the migration has been good to us. In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Jake Maxwell from Chasing Green…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 126: Why Are Atlantic Flyway Mallards Declining? The Eastern Mallard Project with Cassidy Waldrep
What if you could follow a mallard throughout its entire year and see exactly where it goes, when it moves, how long it stays—and what finally triggers it to…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 125: From Southern Swamps To Hunting The World with Robby Nelson
Robby Nelson didn’t grow up in a hunting family, but more than 20 years later, waterfowl hunting has taken him across all four flyways, from Alaska to Mexico…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 124: Three Days. Three Teal Hunts. Three Limits. Trip Recap with Brian Halbleib
Three days. Three teal hunts. Three limits. In this solo episode, your host Brian Halbleib breaks down an unforgettable early teal trip to the Central Flyway…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEp. 123: Early Goose Season: Scouting, Setups & September Canadas with Greg Tait
Early goose season is here, and we’re kicking things off with Wisconsin waterfowler Greg Tait. Greg joins your host Brian Halbleib to talk about how he got his…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 122: Is Your Waterfowl Gear Ready for Opening Day? With Jaydon Arnold
Waterfowl seasons are opening across the country, but is your gear actually ready for opening day? On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 121: Early Teal Season, Road Trips & A Waterfowler's Retirement Plan with Elliott Snider
Elliott Snider from the Freelance Duck Hunting YouTube channel and host of the North American Waterfowler Podcast is back on the show for another conversation…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 120: Duck Hunting Is Changing - Are You Paying Attention? with Matt Zvolanek
Waterfowl hunting is changing, and hunters need to be paying attention. Matt Zvolanek, host of the High Prairie Sportsmen YouTube channel, returns to the…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 119: Don't Drain The Duck Factory with Dr. Mike Brasher & Dr. Scott Stephens
For generations, duck hunters have invested in the future of waterfowl through Duck Stamps, hunting licenses, excise taxes, and conservation organizations like…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 118: The Road to Duck Season | Road Trip to the Ducks Unlimited Expo
Road trips have a way of creating conversations you never could have planned. In this special episode, your host Brian Halbleib is joined by Damien Pittman of…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 117: The Best Waterfowl Hunters Never Stop Learning
Some waterfowl hunters measure experience by the number of seasons they've hunted. The best hunters measure it by how much they're still learning. On this…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 116: How to Find More Ducks & Geese: A Guide to Better Scouting
What separates consistently successful waterfowl hunters from everyone else? It's not a more expensive shotgun, a bigger decoy spread, or the latest piece of…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEp. 115: The River Before Us, a History of the Upper Ohio River
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib explores the fascinating history of the river he grew up around and still hunts…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 114: What Waterfowl Hunters Really Want in a Shotgun with Hunter Flanders
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Hunter Flanders from Retay USA. They discuss everything from Hunter's…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 113: Expanding Opportunities For Waterfowl Hunters & California Duck Hunting With Fred Broad
Most waterfowl hunters probably don't think of California when discussing the best duck hunting in North America—but maybe they should. On this episode of the…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 112: My Off-Season Projects & Waterfowl Season Preparations
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib dives into several projects currently underway as he prepares for another year of…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 111: A Father-Son Waterfowl Journey with Tony & Tristan Vogel
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Tony and Tristan Vogel, the father-son team behind One Hell of a Life…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 110: Copper Shot, USFWS Memo & the Future of Waterfowl Ammo with Ben Meyers
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Ben Meyers of Flight Day Ammunition back to the show for an in-depth…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 109: Why Conservation Matters, Delta Waterfowl & the Duck Hunters Expo with Chris Williams
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib is joined by Chris Williams, Senior Director of Industry Partnerships at Delta…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 108: Hardcore Texas Duck Hunting with Ernest Gonzales of Feet Down Waterfowl
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Ernest Gonzales of Feet Down Waterfowl to the show. Ernest is a hardcore…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 107: DIY Waterfowl Hunting Road Trips: My Complete System
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib dives into one of the topics he gets asked about a lot: freelance waterfowl road…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 106: Top Tips To Level Up Your Waterfowl Hunting Game with Mike Pomaibo
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes his friend and hunting partner Mike Pomaibo back to the show. Mike is a…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 105: How To Have Your Best Waterfowl Season Yet with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib breaks down his ideal waterfowl season blueprint—what he would do differently if…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 104: The Science of Staying Comfortable with frogs toggs Marketing Director Don Espey
Most waterfowl hunters overlook how innovation and community are changing the game—and they often miss the real story behind your favorite gear. Don Espy, a…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 103: A Father's Legacy & Planting Duck Food with Greg Croxford
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Greg Croxford at his cabin in southern Ohio. After spending the day planting…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 102: From Wisconsin Marshes to Building a Waterfowl Brand with Dylan Kletsch
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl podcast, Brian sits down with Wisconsin waterfowl hunter and TFS Cable Works owner, Dylan Kletsch. Introduced…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 101: Waterfowl Season Changes & Non-Resident Crackdowns with Brian Halbleib
Pennsylvania Waterfowl Season Changes, Sunday Hunting & Non-Resident Regulations | Migration Waterfowl Podcast In this episode of The Migration Waterfowl…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 100: Just What The Doctor Ordered, A Refreshing Look At Waterfowling with Dennis Loosier
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Dennis Loosier, aka Dr. Duck. Dennis shares his journey from a Texas…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 99: Adjusting To A New Flyway & Dog Training Fundamentals with Jesse Kearns
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jesse Kearns to the show. Jesse shares his journey from Pennsylvania to…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 98: Michigan Duck Camp Tradition & Working In The Hunting Industry with Jared Van Hees
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jared Van Hees to the show. Jared is an avid outdoorsman from Michigan…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 97: Wildfowling In The United Kingdom with Michael Kemble
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Michael Kemble to the show. Michael is a hard core waterfowl hunter, or…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 96: Changing Careers & Chasing Dreams (And Ducks) with Greyson Carlson
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Greyson Carlson to the show. Greyson is a dedicated waterfowl hunter from…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 95: Growing As A Duck Hunter & Balancing Hunting & Family Life with Jeremy Ragsdale
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jeremy Ragsdale to the show. Jeremy is a hardcore waterfowl hunter from…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 94: Making The Most Of Your Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities with Jimmy Capello & Ryan O'Donnell
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jimmy Capello and Ryan O’Donnell from Drawback Outdoors. Jimmy and Ryan…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 93: The Search For Adventure, Duck Guns & River Boats with Jordan Fromer
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jordan Fromer to the show. Jordan is a hardcore waterfowler from Indiana…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 92: Duck Habitat, Flooded Corn & Shotgun Ammo with Ben Meyers
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Ben Meyers to the show. Ben is from Kansas and he is the owner of Flight…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 91: Exploring Mallard Genetics & The Challenges Facing Waterfowl Management with Eric Lance
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Eric Lance to the show. Eric is an avid waterfowl hunter and wildlife…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 90: Finishing Strong, Looking Back & Looking Forward with Elliott Snider
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Elliott Snider to the show. Elliott has been on the show several times…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 89: Wingin' It Until You Make It with Troy Miller & Blake Horton
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Troy Miller and Blake Horton to the show. They are both originally from…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 88: Having A Record Year, New Year's Recap with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib reflects on the past year and past waterfowl season as 2025 comes to an end. He…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 87: Tis The Season, Reflections On Pennsylvania Waterfowl Hunting with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib shares his reflections on the waterfowl and holiday seasons, discussing family…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 86: Carving Out A Waterfowling Life with Luke Costilow
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Luke Costilow to the show. Luke is a full-time duck decoy carver from…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 85: A Punisher, a Weasel & Big Elli Walk Into a Blind... with Damien Pittman & Brian Ellithorpe
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes repeat guests and good friends Damien Pittman and Brian Ellithorpe to the…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 84: Learning How To Waterfowl Hunt In Arkansas with Cody Griffith
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcome Cody Griffith to the show. Cody is a dedicated waterfowl hunter and owner…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 83: You've Got To Have Mental Toughness with Louie Scafetta
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Louie Scafetta to the show. Louie is a repeat guest who was on the show…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 82: Shotguns, Ducks & Waterfowl Hunting Etiquette with Hunter Flanders
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Hunter Flanders to the show. Hunter is a dedicated waterfowl hunter from…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 81: Central Flyway Duck Hunt Recap & More with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib breaks down his recent 4 day duck hunting trip to the Central Flyway. Brian talks…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 80: November Ducks And Bucks & Listener Questions with Mike Pomaibo
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib invites Mike Pomaibo to the show. They catch up on their recent hunting adventures…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 79: Traveling For Ducks & Chasing Divers The Old School Way with Zach Kondrad
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Zach Kondrad to the show. Zach is a very accomplished waterfowl hunter…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 78: In The Business Of Ducks with Chase McCulloch of Shotty Gear
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Chase McCulloch to the show. Chase is a hardcore waterfowl hunter from…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 77: Canada Hunt Recap & Pennsylvania Season Preview with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib and his friend Mike Pomaibo discuss Brian's recent waterfowl hunting trip to…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 76: Family, Friend & Flyway Changes with Zach Adamczyk
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Zach Adamczyk to the show. Zach is a western Pennsylvania native who…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 75: The Truth About Shotgun Chokes, Ammunition & Optimal Shooting with Jim Muller & Ben Meyers
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jim Muller from Muller Chokes and Ben Meyers from Flight Day Ammunition…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 74: Early Goose Season & Teal Hunt Recap Part 2 with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks about his recent hunting trip out west to the central flyway. This is part…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 73: Teal Hunt Recap & Western Trip Update Part 1 with Brian Halbleib
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib shares his recent experiences out west while hunting teal in the Central Flyway…
The Migration Waterfowl PodcastEP. 72: California Waterfowl, Habitat Loss & Delta Waterfowl with Frank Andrade
On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks with Frank Andrade from California. Frank is the California Regional…