The November 10th Migration Report breaks down the latest waterfowl movement across Wisconsin. From Green Bay to Pool 7 on the Mississippi River, new pushes of mallards, divers, and geese are finally showing up after the first big cold front of the season. Hear bird activity updates, hunter conditions, and migration trends across the Northeast, Northwest, Southwest, and Southeast regions of the state of Wisconsin.

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Hunting updates from the Upduck crew: timing ducks before a cold front, layout boat bluebills on Green Bay, Minnesota pheasants, public-land pressure, family hunts, decoy talk & duck recipes.

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From early-season teal and local wood ducks to the arrival of northern mallards, divers, and geese, The Migration Report tracks the pulse of Wisconsin’s waterfowl season. Tune in for insights on migration patterns, weather fronts, and habitat conditions that shape each week’s hunts. Whether you’re setting decoys in the Mississippi River bottoms or glassing a cattail marsh up north, The Migration Report is your go-to source for real-time updates across Wisconsin’s flyways.

Each episode brings firsthand updates from hunters and contributors across the state—covering the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions—to keep you informed on where the birds are flying and how conditions are changing.

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In this episode, the crew sits down with Kyle Schmidt of Northwoods Taxidermy to talk all things waterfowl, upland hunting, and wildlife conservation. From managing wetlands for wood ducks and mallards in southeastern Wisconsin to insider tips on duck and pheasant taxidermy care, Kyle shares what it takes to keep mounts pristine and properties thriving.

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Warm weather in Saskatchewan made for a slower than expected week last week, and we are all watching for the next front to push in a fresh batch of birds.

From early-season teal and local wood ducks to the arrival of northern mallards, divers, and geese, The Migration Report tracks the pulse of Wisconsin’s waterfowl season. Tune in for insights on migration patterns, weather fronts, and habitat conditions that shape each week’s hunts. Whether you’re setting decoys in the Mississippi River bottoms or glassing a cattail marsh up north, The Migration Report is your go-to source for real-time updates across Wisconsin’s flyways.

Each episode brings firsthand updates from hunters and contributors across the state—covering the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions—to keep you informed on where the birds are flying and how conditions are changing.

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In this episode, we sit down with Wisconsin DNR Game Bird Ecologist Taylor Finger for a deep dive into the science, data, and decision-making behind our state’s waterfowl seasons. From how duck season dates are set to the math behind bag limits and banding 10,000 birds a year, Taylor breaks down what really drives season structure — and how public input plays a key role.

We also explore the challenges of balancing hunter opportunity with conservation, why teal and wood duck limits are what they are, how weather and migration trends impact bird movement, and what the future may hold for Wisconsin hunters. Whether you’re a weekend duck hunter or a lifelong waterfowler, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the biology, policy, and passion shaping the sport of duck hunting.

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Warm temps and south winds kept Wisconsin’s waterfowl migration quiet this week, but signs of change are in the air. Cooler temps, northwest winds, and frost in the forecast could finally trigger the next big flight of ducks and geese.

From early-season teal and local wood ducks to the arrival of northern mallards, divers, and geese, The Migration Report tracks the pulse of Wisconsin’s waterfowl season. Tune in for insights on migration patterns, weather fronts, and habitat conditions that shape each week’s hunts. Whether you’re setting decoys in the Mississippi River bottoms or glassing a cattail marsh up north, The Migration Report is your go-to source for real-time updates across Wisconsin’s flyways.

Each episode brings firsthand updates from hunters and contributors across the state—covering the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions—to keep you informed on where the birds are flying and how conditions are changing.

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The crew welcomes back Bob Owens of Lone Duck Outfitters—professional retriever trainer, gundog coach, and passionate grouse hunter. Bob dives deep into training philosophies for retrievers, setters, and pointing dogs, the art of force fetch, and how to transition your hunt test dog into a rock-solid duck dog. He also shares insights from his Wisconsin grouse hunts, discusses steadiness in the blind, and drops wisdom on building confident, resilient gundogs.

Whether you’re chasing ruffed grouse through the Northwoods or working your Labrador retriever on late-season mallards, this episode is packed with real-world tips for hunters and dog handlers alike.

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From early-season teal and local wood ducks to the arrival of northern mallards, divers, and geese, The Migration Report tracks the pulse of Wisconsin’s waterfowl season. Tune in for insights on migration patterns, weather fronts, and habitat conditions that shape each week’s hunts. Whether you’re setting decoys in the Mississippi River bottoms or glassing a cattail marsh up north, The Migration Report is your go-to source for real-time updates across Wisconsin’s flyways.

Each episode brings firsthand updates from hunters and contributors across the state—covering the Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest regions—to keep you informed on where the birds are flying and how conditions are changing.

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Duck season is officially underway, and the Upduck crew breaks down the highs and lows of early-season hunting across Wisconsin. From wood ducks and mallards working tight timber holes to gundogs making their first retrieves, this episode dives into what makes early hunts so unpredictable and exciting. We talk calling strategies, decoy setups, scouting cold fronts, and real-world retriever lessons from the marsh.

Whether you’re chasing birds on public land or fine-tuning your duck dog for the season ahead, this episode brings a full dose of waterfowl hunting stories, gear talk, and migration insight. Tune in weekly for more duck hunting reports, gundog tips, and migration updates from across the Midwest.

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