#109 | What the 2026 Duck Numbers Mean for Next Hunting Season

The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. What do they tell us about where duck populations are headed and what hunters could see next fall? Joel Brice, Dr. Frank Rohwer, Dr. Todd Arnold take an in-depth look at the latest breeding population numbers, breaking down which species are up, which are down, and the bigger trends behind the numbers. They also explain how BPOP data is used to help inform next year’s hunting season and what hunters should take away from this year’s report. Website and Social ...