The Migration Waterfowl Podcast

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 and it’s always fun catching up with him. Brian had the chance to hunt with him three times this season in three different states and they all turned out to be really successful and really special hunts. Elliott is the host of the North Americ...

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 great state of Texas with Blake now residing in Louisiana. They have been waterfowl hunting together for years and they recently decided to start the Wingin' It Waterfowl Podcast. They discuss how they got into waterfowl hunting. They tal...

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 provides an update on his waterfowl hunting adventures from the past week, his Christmas celebrations with family & friends and losing a few days of his vacation to the flu. He recaps the progress of the podcast over the past year and talks ab...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib shares his reflections on the waterfowl and holiday seasons, discussing family traditions and the joys of gathering and hunting during Christmas. Brian also shares his frustrations with modern technology and their impact on his use of that technology. Brian then transitions into his recent hunting experiences in Pennsylva...

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 Northeast Ohio. He is also an avid waterfowl hunter and has many years of experience hunting ducks. They discuss Luke's journey from wildlife management to carving decoys, the importance of family in waterfowl hunting, and the current state of...

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 show. They engage in a lively discussion about their recent hunting experiences, the challenges of the current season, and the importance of community and friendship in the waterfowl hunting world. Ellithorpe shares stories from his recent...

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 of Triple B Outdoors. Cody began hunting at a young age in Arkansas. They discuss his transition from deer hunting to waterfowl hunting when he turned 16. They get into the challenges he faced in those first few seasons and how he overcame t...

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 back on episode 43. Louie is a hardcore waterfowl hunter from New York. He is also owner and guide at 11 Lakes Outfitters. They discuss the importance of mental toughness for waterfowlers and how that discipline leads to success. They also ta...

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 Wisconsin. He is also the Retay USA Community Manager. They discuss Hunter’s background of growing up in the outdoors in his home state of Wisconsin. He talks about the diverse duck species he chases there, his favorite duck, and the changes...

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 about his travel plans and challenges traveling from his home state of Pennsylvania to the Central Flyway. He discusses the anticipation of a big cold front and north wind that is forecasted to hit the Central Flyway and the hopes that it wi...

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 from this past week and take some listener questions. Brian discusses his short break from duck season for a few days at deer camp, his success in the field and what duck hunts he has planned next. Mike talks about his duck hunting trip out...

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 from Michigan. He is also the founder and owner of Blue Waterfowl, manufacturer of v-board decoy systems and decoy silhouettes. Zach talks about what it was like growing up waterfowl hunting in Michigan and who his early mentors were. He discu...

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 Wisconsin. He is also the founder and owner of Shotty Gear and the popular YouTube channel formerly known as Somewhere In Wisconsin. Brian and Chase talk about the challenges of being a business owner in the waterfowl industry, what it takes t...

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 Canada. Brian talks about all the preparation, scouting, and excitement that took place throughout the trip. Brian reflects on his experiences crossing the border, the challenges faced, and some tips for waterfowl hunters who are considering driv...

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 recently moved across the border to Ohio. Zach shares his journey from deer hunting to waterfowl hunting, detailing his experiences in Pennsylvania and Ohio and the various species of ducks he encounters. He touches on the challenges of balancin...

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 to the show. They discuss choke tube, ammunition and shot pattern recommendations for waterfowl hunters. Jim shares his journey in developing choke tubes, emphasizing the importance of proper choke design and the impact of shot velocity on pe...

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 two of last week’s episode that covers the last three hunts of the trip. You can hear part one about the first two hunts on the last episode, episode 73. Brian also discusses a successful Pennsylvania goose hunt he went on with two friends la...

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. He reflects on the preparations, friends who shared the blinds and details of the hunts. He also talks about the importance of respecting local areas, not spot burning and the ethics of waterfowl hunting. He discusses a recent wedding he atte...

On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks with Frank Andrade from California. Frank is the California Regional Director for Delta Waterfowl. They discuss Frank's background in waterfowl hunting, the unique opportunities California offers for hunters, what is involved in managing wetlands and how hunting rights are being protected in California. Frank shares...

On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks with Dr. Mike Brasher from Ducks Unlimited. They discuss how Dr. Brasher became interested in waterfowl. They talk about his journey in waterfowl science and the importance of conservation efforts. Dr. Brasher goes into detail about the Duck DNA project, the purpose and goals of the program and the very large geneti...

On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks with his friends Mike Pomaibo and Chase Fichter from Pennsylvania. Mike and Brian hunted together quite a few times last year and they have become good friends. Brian was recently introduced to Mike’s hunting buddy Chase and they hit it off pretty quickly, talking waterfowl and swapping scouting reports. Brian has c...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib talks with Shaun Trump. Shaun is the founder and call maker over at Northern Duck Calls. They discuss Shaun's journey from deer hunting to waterfowl hunting, the evolution of hunting in Pennsylvania, and the impact of social media on the increase in new hunters. They also talk about how Shaun got into building his own duc...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jay Thomas to the show. Jay is the founder of BlindGrass Camouflage. They talk about his lifelong passion for waterfowl hunting, his early experiences in hunting and the evolution of his hunting practices over the years. Jay shares a memorable hunting experience with Phil Robertson. They also discuss the challeng...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes back Jaydon Arnold to discuss his latest experiences in the outdoor industry and his successful hunting season in North Carolina. They also talk about the launch of the Golden Leaf Goose Classic, a new competition aimed at promoting goose hunting on the East Coast. Jaydon shares insights on managing a waterfowl r...

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes back George Parker, owner of Blue Bird Waterfowl. They discuss the past waterfowl season and how an injury sidelined George for much of it. They also talk about George's innovative products, including the Animator, and new wing designs for spinning wing decoys. They discuss the challenges of running a growing bus...