2026 Waterfowl Season Outlook Analysis (Ep 807)

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Set yourself up for a successful season by tuning in to this expert discussion of the latest Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey results.

Waterfowl specialists from Ducks Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and guest panelists from across North America share what the numbers mean for bird populations, habitat conditions, and hunting prospects for the 2026-2027 season. Stay ahead of the season with timely insights from the experts who help shape waterfowl conservation and management.

Special thanks to our partners in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canadian Wildlife Service, and state and provincial member agencies of the Pacific, Central, Mississippi, and Atlantic Flyway Councils that lead the programs through which these vital data are collected.

LEARN MORE: https://www.ducks.org/conservation/waterfowl-surveys

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