Migration Waterfowl

Duck conservation. Hunter opportunity. Our future.

On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, I sit down with Chris Williams from Delta Waterfowl Foundation to talk about the future of waterfowl hunting and conservation in North America.

We discuss:

•The history and mission of Delta Waterfowl

•Duck production and habitat priorities

•Hunter recruitment and the future of conservation

•Public lands and current anti-hunting issues

•The 2026 Duck Hunters Expo in Des Moines, Iowa

This was a really good conversation about where we are as hunters right now and where we’re headed moving forward.

If you care about ducks, habitat, public access, and preserving hunting opportunities for future generations, I think you’ll enjoy this one.

Available now on all podcast platforms.

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast/id1744574500?i=1000769976021

Video version on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lPqcE17qScN4reTJ3X8Ei?si=EN5wOKLeRTOFZusUvl0tBg

Please share this episode with your hunting friends and family.

Presented by:
Blue Bird Waterfowl

Also brought to you by these fine partners:
Rig' Em Right Outdoors
AVES Hunting
R***y USA
frogg toggs
Flight Day Ammunition
The Duck Hole Company
Northern Duck Calls

You can’t shoot over 100 ducks across 3 flyways in one season without the right gear.

After putting my AVES Hunting gear through a full waterfowl season in every kind of weather and condition imaginable, I came away seriously impressed with both the quality and thought behind their products.

When I partner with a company, it has to be gear I genuinely use and believe in — and AVES has earned its place in my setup.

Looking forward to leaning on their gear again this year and I’m excited to continue the partnership with them for another season.

Advanced waterfowl gear. Designed for every condition.

It’s hard to find the words to describe the reverence and appreciation that my family and I have for the men and women who laid down their lives for this country over the last 250 years.

The freedoms that they bought and paid for with their blood never gets lost on us. We wouldn’t be who we are today without them. We will always honor and will never forget.

Please take a moment today and think about that. Not only for those brave souls, but for their loved ones who endured the grief of their loss.

God bless the USA 🇺🇸

This Memorial Day, we pause to HONOR and REMEMBER the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸

As we get together with family, spend time on the water, grill out, and enjoy the outdoors we love — let’s never forget the reason we have the freedom to do all of these things. Freedom isn’t free.

☀️Summer is officially here and it’s time to get your fishing, turkey, big game and waterfowl gear organized. If you have been putting off getting your Gear Roost system, check out this Memorial Day Sale all day Monday!

👉Use code USA20 for 20% OFF your order. www.MigrationWaterfowl.com

Built for your migration from season to season.

I appreciate all the support you have shown to my veteran-owned small business!

Big congratulations to my man Michael Pomaibo and his beautiful bride Carly. Much like when he gets a limit of drake mallards, he out kicked his coverage again. Great wedding brother! So happy for you two. May God bless you both with a lifetime of happiness!
Chase Fichter

NEW EPISODE IS LIVE 🦆🎙️

This week I’m joined by hardcore Texas waterfowl hunter Ernest Matthew Gonzales from Feet Down Water Fowl

Ernie shares his duck hunting background, what makes Texas waterfowl hunting unique, and lessons learned from years spent chasing birds. We get into scouting, hunting strategy, gear talk, social media, unpopular opinions, and some stories from time in the blind.

We also talk about a question a lot of hunters have probably asked themselves at some point:

What separates average hunters from consistently successful hunters?

Whether you’re a seasoned waterfowler or just getting started, there’s a lot packed into this one.

👇Drop a comment below: What’s one lesson that made you a better duck hunter?

🔊Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

📺Video version available on Spotify. Link in comments below.

Presented by:
Blue Bird Waterfowl

Also brought to you by these fine partners:
Rig' Em Right Outdoors
AVES Hunting
R***y USA
frogg toggs
Flight Day Ammunition
The Duck Hole Company
Northern Duck Calls

Hey!
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🎉 Starting May 24th, the whole site will be 30% off for 30 hours. This is your chance to save on the awesome gear you see me wearing, the gear I kick back in, the gear that keeps me dry, warm and comfortable year round in the field.

👉 Some of my favorites:

Heavyweight Plush Fleece LS Hoodie

Deep Current Fishing Wader

Hydrogrip Deck Boot

Java 2.0 Lace-Up Shoe

🗓️ Mark your calendar and don’t miss this celebration.

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