The 2026 Migration Updates presented by Kent Cartridge and are now coming to The Voice of the Duck Hunter.

Each week, Joel Brice and Matt Chouinard sit down with Delta Waterfowl Regional Directors from across the U.S. and Canada to hear what they’re seeing on the ground—from current migration activity and bird numbers to habitat and weather conditions across the flyways.

Tune in every week for the latest Migration Update, and make sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss an update as the season unfolds.

0:00 Intro
2:25 Pacific Flyway
3:47 Central (Canada)
5:33 Central Flyway
7:16 Mississippi Flyway
8:12 Conclusion

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Opening day up north is right around the corner, and excitement is building—but a simple mistake can quickly turn a great hunt into a citation.

In this episode of Field Notes, host Joel Brice sits down with Retired U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Special Agent Rich Grosz to break down the Top 5 opening-day hunting infractions hunters commonly run into.

Rich walks through some of the most common mistakes hunters make and what you need to know before heading into the field this season.

Whether you’re a seasoned waterfowler or getting ready for your first opening day, make sure you know the rules before the first birds start flying.

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Hunting is about much more than the animals we pursue.

In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, Joel Brice and  @Carlieforniaa talk about the journey into hunting, the experiences that shape us as hunters, and how social media has changed the way the outdoor community connects, communicates, and shares the hunting lifestyle.

We also dive into conservation, the importance of bringing new people into hunting, and the challenges that come with introducing the next generation to the outdoors.

At the center of it all is waterfowl hunting—the people, places, traditions, and experiences that make us keep coming back season after season.

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In Episode 7 of Field Notes, Joel Brice and Dr. Jay VonBank breaks down goose populations across North America and explains how biologists actually estimate their numbers.

From Canada geese and cacklers to snow geese and specks, Jay explains how surveys, banding data, harvest information, and population models come together to give researchers a better picture of goose populations—and why estimating geese isn't as simple as just counting birds.

How many geese are really out there, and what do those numbers mean for hunters? Find out in Episode 7 of Field Notes.

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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.

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The 2026 BPOP numbers are in. In this episode of Field Notes, Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Todd Arnold break down the latest duck population numbers, react to the results, and explain what they mean for ducks and duck hunters across the breeding grounds.

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In this Field Notes episode, Dr. Todd Arnold explains how hunting impacts overall duck populations. Does hunting matter? Yes, but... there are much larger and more important factors driving duck populations.

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This week on The Voice of the Duck Hunter, some of the biggest voices in waterfowl come together for a special roundtable recorded at the Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo. Joel Brice, Ramsey Russell, Jeff Stanfield, Jon Sandvik, Billy Campbell, , and Joey Vassallo sit down for an important conversation about something that affects every duck hunter—the need for a stronger, more unified waterfowl community.

From public land competition and social media negativity to declining habitat and hunter recruitment, the group digs into why duck hunters can be so hard on each other—and what needs to change. They discuss the unwritten rules of public land hunting, respecting fellow hunters, welcoming newcomers instead of running them off, and why the way we represent waterfowl hunting matters for its future.

The conversation also explores how duck hunting has changed over the decades. Better gear, shrinking habitat, increased hunting pressure, fewer secret spots, and easier access to information have all changed the experience. But despite those challenges, everyone at the table agrees on something simple: duck hunting is stronger when duck hunters stand together.
They also discuss the importance of introducing new hunters, getting kids into the field, protecting the resource, and ensuring the traditions we value today are still here for generations to come.

At the end of the day, everyone at the table shares the same goal: more ducks, more opportunities, and a stronger waterfowl hunting community worth passing on to the next generation.

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In recent weeks, Delta’s policy team has worked with conservation partners, lawmakers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and more than 220 Delta chapters across 44 states to reinforce the importance of protecting these wetlands. These easements provide habitat for an estimated 1.7 million breeding pairs of ducks and were built in large part through the investments of generations of duck hunters.
In this update, we break down what’s happening, what Delta has done, and why protecting these wetlands matters for ducks and duck hunters for generations to come.

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A new look. The same commitment to performance.

In this episode of The Voice of the Duck Hunter, we sit down with Scott Turner and Wade Shoemaker to explore the HEVI rebrand, the future of premium waterfowl ammunition, and the company's dedication to duck hunters across North America

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