Robby Nelson didn’t grow up in a hunting family, but more than 20 years later, waterfowl hunting has taken him across all four flyways, from Alaska to Mexico and beyond.
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, Robby joins your host Brian Halbleib to talk about teaching himself to hunt alongside friends in Georgia, the people who helped shape him as a waterfowler, and how a passion for chasing ducks and geese eventually turned into a lifetime of traveling and hunting new places and species.
They get into Robby’s pursuit of the North American 41, some of his most memorable destination hunts, and why the friendships and experiences have become just as important as the birds themselves. Robby also shares the story behind launching the Southern Flight Podcast, what pushed him to finally get behind a microphone, and what he hopes to build with the show.
From Southern swamps to hunts around the world, it’s a conversation about waterfowl, travel, friendship, podcasting, and passing the hunting tradition on to the next generation.
 
Feel free to reach out to us: <a href="mailto:migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com">migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com</a>
 
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Robby Nelson didn’t grow up in a hunting family, but more than 20 years later, waterfowl hunting has taken him across all four flyways, from Alaska to Mexico and beyond. On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, Robby joins your host Brian Halbleib to talk about teaching himself to hunt alongside friends in Georgia, the people who helped shape him as a waterfowler, and how a passion for chasing ducks and geese eventually turned into a lifetime of traveling and hunting new places and species. They get into Robby’s pursuit of the North American 41, some of his most memorable destination hunts, and why the friendships and experiences have become just as important as the birds themselves. Robby also shares the story behind launching the Southern Flight Podcast, what pushed him to finally get behind a microphone, and what he hopes to build with the show. From Southern swamps to hunts around the world, it’s a conversation about waterfowl, travel, friendship, podcasting, and passing the hunting tradition on to the next generation. Feel free to reach out to us: migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrationwaterfowl Migration Waterfowl Store - Gear Roost & Apparel https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com Patreon - Support the show & get more personal content from Brian https://www.patreon.com/MigrationWaterfowl Migration Waterfowl is presented by: Blue Bird Waterfowl https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com And also brought to you by these fine partners: Rig’Em Right Outdoors https://rigemright.com Flight Day Ammo https://www.flightdayammo.com Aves Hunting https://aveshunting.com Retay USA https://www.retayusa.com frogg toggs https://www.froggtoggs.com The Duck Hole & Company https://m.facebook.com/duckholecompany Northern Duck Calls https://www.northernduckcalls.com 15% off with code MW15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robby Nelson didn’t grow up in a hunting family, but more than 20 years later, waterfowl hunting has taken him across all four flyways, from Alaska to Mexico and beyond.
On this episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, Robby joins your host Brian Halbleib to talk about teaching himself to hunt alongside friends in Georgia, the people who helped shape him as a waterfowler, and how a passion for chasing ducks and geese eventually turned into a lifetime of traveling and hunting new places and species.
They get into Robby’s pursuit of the North American 41, some of his most memorable destination hunts, and why the friendships and experiences have become just as important as the birds themselves. Robby also shares the story behind launching the Southern Flight Podcast, what pushed him to finally get behind a microphone, and what he hopes to build with the show.
From Southern swamps to hunts around the world, it’s a conversation about waterfowl, travel, friendship, podcasting, and passing the hunting tradition on to the next generation.
 
Feel free to reach out to us: <a href="mailto:migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com</a>
 
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube &amp; TikTok:
@migrationwaterfowl
 
Migration Waterfowl Store - Gear Roost &amp; Apparel
https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com
 
Patreon - Support the show &amp; get more personal content from Brian
<a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/MigrationWaterfowl" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.patreon.com/MigrationWaterfowl</a>
 
Migration Waterfowl is presented by:
 
Blue Bird Waterfowl
<a href="https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com</a>
 
And also brought to you by these fine partners:
 
Rig’Em Right Outdoors
<a href="https://rigemright.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://rigemright.com</a>
 
Flight Day Ammo
<a href="https://www.flightdayammo.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.flightdayammo.com</a>
 
Aves Hunting
<a href="https://aveshunting.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://aveshunting.com</a>
 
Retay USA
<a href="https://www.retayusa.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.retayusa.com</a>
 
frogg toggs
<a href="https://www.froggtoggs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.froggtoggs.com</a>
 
The Duck Hole &amp; Company
<a href="https://m.facebook.com/duckholecompany" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://m.facebook.com/duckholecompany</a>
 
Northern Duck Calls
<a href="https://www.northernduckcalls.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.northernduckcalls.com</a>
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EP. 125: From Southern Swamps To Hunting The World with Robby Nelson

On this very first episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, host Brian Halbleib and co-host Branson Peak introduce themselves and discuss their goals, hopes and plans for this new podcast. Brian discusses his background in the outdoor media space and how it has changed in the last 25 years. They talk about what it is like to waterfowl hunt in western Pennsylvania and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Then these two chat about several out of state waterfowl hunting opportunities and plans for the upcoming season. They also touch on the current state of the waterfowl population, possible changes in the bag limits across all the flyways and the type of guests that will be coming on the show. And you know these waterfowlers are going to talk gear!
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On this very first episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, host Brian Halbleib and co-host Branson Peak introduce themselves and discuss their goals, hopes and plans for this new podcast. Brian discusses his background in the outdoor media space and how it has changed in the last 25 years. They talk about what it is like to waterfowl hunt in western Pennsylvania and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Then these two chat about several out of state waterfowl hunting opportunities and plans for the upcoming season. They also touch on the current state of the waterfowl population, possible changes in the bag limits across all the flyways and the type of guests that will be coming on the show. And you know these waterfowlers are going to talk gear! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this very first episode of the Migration Waterfowl Podcast, host Brian Halbleib and co-host Branson Peak introduce themselves and discuss their goals, hopes and plans for this new podcast. Brian discusses his background in the outdoor&nbsp;media space and how it has changed in the last&nbsp;25 years. They talk about what it is like to waterfowl hunt in western Pennsylvania and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Then these two chat about several out of state waterfowl hunting opportunities and plans for the upcoming season. They also touch on the current state of the waterfowl population, possible changes in the bag limits across all the flyways and the type of guests that will be coming on the show. And you know these waterfowlers are going to talk gear!
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EP. 1: The Migration Is Coming! Are You Ready?

The Migration Waterfowl Podcast is for serious duck and goose hunters who want more than just another hunting story.

Hosted by Brian Halbleib, the show brings together experienced hunters, industry leaders, conservationists, guides, and outdoor innovators for honest conversations about every aspect of waterfowl hunting. From hunting tactics and gear to conservation, travel destinations, and the issues shaping our future, every episode is designed to make you a better-informed hunter.

Based in western Pennsylvania—where the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyways overlap—Brian also travels throughout North America in pursuit of new waterfowl experiences, bringing listeners along through conversations with some of the most respected voices in the sport.

Whether you're chasing early-season teal, late-season mallards, Canada geese, or planning your next bucket-list hunt, you'll find authentic discussions, practical knowledge, and a genuine passion for waterfowl hunting every week.

No gimmicks. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations for people who live for the migration.

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The Migration Waterfowl Podcast is for serious duck and goose hunters who want more than just another hunting story. Hosted by Brian Halbleib, the show brings together experienced hunters, industry leaders, conservationists, guides, and outdoor innovators for honest conversations about every aspect of waterfowl hunting. From hunting tactics and gear to conservation, travel destinations, and the issues shaping our future, every episode is designed to make you a better-informed hunter. Based in western Pennsylvania—where the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyways overlap—Brian also travels throughout North America in pursuit of new waterfowl experiences, bringing listeners along through conversations with some of the most respected voices in the sport. Whether you're chasing early-season teal, late-season mallards, Canada geese, or planning your next bucket-list hunt, you'll find authentic discussions, practical knowledge, and a genuine passion for waterfowl hunting every week. No gimmicks. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations for people who live for the migration.

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