Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Ep. 739 - Late-Season Waterfowl Strategy: What Migration Reports Reveal

Published: January 13, 2026

Duration: 16:08

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 ho...

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