The Migration Waterfowl Podcast

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 today—the Upper Ohio River. Long before the locks, dams, barges, bridges and steel mills, the Ohio flowed through a vast wilderness filled with wooded islands, abundant wildlife and Native peoples who hunted, traveled and traded throughout the...

On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Hunter Flanders from Retay USA. They discuss everything from Hunter's 2025-26 hunting season to the latest Retay shotguns and innovations coming for 2026. But this conversation goes far beyond new products. Hunter shares stories from the marsh, discusses what today's waterfowl hunters are looking for in a shotgun...

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 Migration Waterfowl Podcast, I'm joined by lifelong waterfowler Fred Broad, whose journey has taken him from Pennsylvania to a new life in California and 9 consecutive years of hunting in Canada. Along the way, Fred became what he proudly ca...

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 waterfowl hunting. From restoring an old aluminum Bass Tracker into a versatile duck and fishing rig to building diver decoy long lines and inspecting & maintaining gear, this episode is all about making the most of the months between season...

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 Outdoors and the One Hell of a Life Outdoor Podcast. We discuss how they got started waterfowl hunting, the experiences that shaped them as hunters, and how their approach to chasing ducks and geese has evolved over the years. From their early...

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 discussion on the current state and future of waterfowl ammunition. The conversation begins with a breakdown of the recent U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service memorandum clarifying approved non-toxic shot requirements for migratory bird hunting. Ben...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib is joined by Chris Williams, Senior Director of Industry Partnerships at Delta Waterfowl. Chris shares the history of Delta Waterfowl and explains how the organization evolved into one of the leading voices in duck production, hunter recruitment, and waterfowl conservation in North America. Brian and Chris discuss Delta’s...

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 Texas waterfowl hunter and content creator known for sharing his passion for the sport through Feet Down Waterfowl on TikTok. Brian gets Ernest’s background and hears the story of how his obsession with duck hunting began before diving into...

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 trips. From choosing a destination and planning a hunt to licensing, budgeting, scouting, gear selection, and deciding where to actually hunt once you arrive, Brian breaks down his complete process for planning DIY waterfowl adventures. Wheth...

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 hardcore waterfowl hunter from Pennsylvania. Brian asks Mike about his recent turkey hunting success and gets to hear the story of the gobbler Mike got to harvest while hunting with his dad. They talk about tungsten ammunition and the extreme...

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 he could start from scratch, knowing what he knows now. From defining what a successful season actually looks like, to structuring early, mid, and late season hunts, Brian dives into the strategies that separate a reactive season from an inte...

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 seasoned outdoor industry pro and marketing expert at Frog Togs, unpacks how authentic relationships, cutting-edge product design, and savvy content creation are transforming outdoor adventures in ways you’ve never heard before. On this episod...

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 rice along a remote creek, we sit down to talk about what it really takes to build a duck spot from scratch—and the risks that come with it. Greg shares the story behind his property, originally purchased by his father, and what it meant to b...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl podcast, Brian sits down with Wisconsin waterfowl hunter and TFS Cable Works owner, Dylan Kletsch. Introduced through a mutual friend, Dylan brings a blue-collar, grassroots perspective to both hunting and building a business in the waterfowl space. Dylan shares his journey into waterfowl hunting in Wisconsin—what it was like getting started, the lessons...

Pennsylvania Waterfowl Season Changes, Sunday Hunting & Non-Resident Regulations | Migration Waterfowl Podcast In this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, Brian Halbleib discusses potential changes to Pennsylvania waterfowl season dates and the ongoing push for Sunday hunting in PA. He also breaks down possible regulation changes affecting non-resident waterfowl hunters in Saskatchewan and...

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 waterfowl hunter and HVAC professional to a recognized voice in waterfowl education and content. Discover insights on hunting strategies, waterfowl resource management, and how to foster a culture of respect and knowledge in the hunting communit...

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 Missouri and back, exploring waterfowl hunting, hunting strategies, dog training, and navigating different hunting environments. Jesse discusses his waterfowl hunting background in Pennsylvania and how he adapted to out-of-state hunting envir...

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 who enjoys waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, managing private land for wildlife habitat, fishing, skiing and lots more. He is also a successful entrepreneur in the outdoor industry. He is the host and owner of The Habitat Podcast and co-owner o...

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 wildfowler, as they say in his home country of England. Michael talks about what it was like growing up and hunting in England. They discuss how he got into wild-fowling and talk about his journey from his early days of learning how to hunt d...

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 Michigan. He is also a hunting guide with Worldwide Trophy Adventures. He was guiding at the Lost Bridge Duck Club in Arkansas this past season and Brian had the opportunity to meet him and hunt with him there. They talk about his journey f...

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 Nebraska. Brian has become good friends with Jeremy over the last two seasons as he has traveled out west to hunt with him and their mutual friends. They talk about how he got into waterfowl hunting and what it was that hooked him to keep com...

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 are hardcore waterfowlers from Brian's home state of Pennsylvania. They talk about their journeys growing up hunting in Pennsylvania and how they got into waterfowl hunting. They discuss the challenges and rewards of waterfowl hunting in a st...

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. He is the host of the Duck Gun Podcast and the Duck Gun Chronicles YouTube channel. Jordan also started Duck Gun Wild Seasonings, developing seasonings blended specifically for wild game. They talk about his journey into waterfowl hunting,...

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 Day Ammunition. He also manages his family farm in Missouri for waterfowl habitat. They discuss how his season went this year and anything he would have changed about it. They talk about the current flooded corn debate and get his insight as...

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 biologist from Ohio. Eric talks about how his hunting season went this year. He discusses the problems facing wild mallard genetics, and the impact that farm duck hybridization is having on duck populations. They explore the importance of ecolo...