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The Migration Waterfowl Podcast

The Migration Waterfowl Podcast brings a unique perspective to all things waterfowl hunting. Host Brian Halbleib lives and hunts where the Atlantic and Mississippi flyways meet in western Pennsylvania. He also manages to take a few out of state trips to experience waterfowl hunting in its finest forms around North America. Join Brian and his knowledgeable guests every week as they discuss waterfowl hunting tactics, gear and conservation. Whether you duck hunt or goose hunt, you will find each

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117:01

EP. 91: Exploring Mallard Genetics & The Challenges...

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2026/01/22

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 ecological understanding for waterfowl hunters, the critical habitat needs for ducks, and the effects of

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EP. 90: Finishing Strong, Looking Back & Looking...

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2026/01/15

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 American Waterfowler Podcast and Freelance Duck Hunting on YouTube. He also created the North American

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EP. 89: Wingin' It Until You Make It with Troy Miller...

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2026/01/08

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 talk about the challenges they have faced in previous seasons and how this current waterfowl season has

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EP. 88: Having A Record Year, New Year's Recap with...

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2026/01/01

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 about where it is headed in 2026, including recognizing his friends and mentors who have helped him along

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EP. 87: Tis The Season, Reflections On Pennsylvania...

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2025/12/25

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 Pennsylvania, detailing the challenges posed by weather conditions and the strategies employed to adapt. He

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EP. 86: Carving Out A Waterfowling Life with Luke...

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2025/12/18

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 duck hunting in Ohio. Luke shares insights on migration patterns, hunting regulations, and the

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EP. 85: A Punisher, a Weasel & Big Elli Walk Into a...

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2025/12/11

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 trip to Maple Ranch, working with great companies in the waterfowl hunting industry and a surprise

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EP. 84: Learning How To Waterfowl Hunt In Arkansas...

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2025/12/04

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 them. They discuss waterfowl hunting etiquette and how waterfowl hunters can get better at working

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EP. 83: You've Got To Have Mental Toughness with...

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2025/11/27

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 talk about maintaining motivation and how a strong mental edge can impact your ability to over come

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EP. 82: Shotguns, Ducks & Waterfowl Hunting Etiquette...

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2025/11/20

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 he’s seen to Wisconsin waterfowl hunting over the years. They also discuss some of his most memorable

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EP. 81: Central Flyway Duck Hunt Recap & More with...

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2025/11/13

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 will push more mallards to the area. Brian also talks about the camp, his truck camping set up and the

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EP. 80: November Ducks And Bucks & Listener Questions...

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2025/11/06

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 of state, his experience on a lottery blind draw hunt and his first gadwall. Brian provides an update

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EP. 79: Traveling For Ducks & Chasing Divers The Old...

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2025/10/30

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 discusses how his love of hunting influenced his decision to leave the city where he grew up to attend

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EP. 78: In The Business Of Ducks with Chase McCulloch...

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2025/10/23

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 to stay motivated as an entrepreneur and the journey of building a brand. They discuss the ups and downs

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EP. 77: Canada Hunt Recap & Pennsylvania Season...

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2025/10/16

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 driving to Canada to hunt. He also talks about the grind of a multi-day hunting trip, what the average day

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EP. 76: Family, Friend & Flyway Changes with Zach...

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2025/10/09

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 balancing family life with hunting, the importance of traditions, and the excitement of hunting trips. They also

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EP. 75: The Truth About Shotgun Chokes, Ammunition &...

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2025/10/02

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 performance. Ben talks about the ammunition market and the misconceptions surrounding shot speed. They

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EP. 74: Early Goose Season & Teal Hunt Recap Part 2...

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2025/09/25

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 last weekend. He discusses the challenges and joys of waterfowl hunting, the camaraderie with friends, and

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EP. 73: Teal Hunt Recap & Western Trip Update Part 1...

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2025/09/18

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 attended as a groomsman at PNC Park, where the bride and groom got married at home plate, emphasizing the

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EP. 72: California Waterfowl, Habitat Loss & Delta...

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2025/09/11

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 his personal journey into the world of waterfowl hunting, his experiences with Delta Waterfowl, and the

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