You hear about wars, politics, and trillions being spent—but as a duck hunter, where do you go to understand the policies that actually impact ducks and the future of hunting?

Right here.

In this episode, we break down the real work being done behind the scenes to produce more ducks and protect the future of waterfowl hunting. From Delta’s Working Wetlands Program to the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program, the Migratory Bird Resurgence Initiative, and the new Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative—this is the strategy shaping duck production across North America.

Delta Waterfowl’s Chief Policy Officer, John Devney, joins us to explain how these programs work, why they matter, and how they directly impact duck production, distribution, and the future of the hunt.

If you care about ducks, habitat, and the future of waterfowl hunting—this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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Each spring, official waterfowl surveys help shape the outlook for duck seasons across North America—but at Delta Waterfowl, we don’t wait for reports.

Our teams are on the ground year-round across the Prairie Pothole Region, tracking habitat conditions, weather patterns, and wetland health long before the data is released.

In this episode, host Joel Brice sits down with Delta Waterfowl Programs Directors Matt Chouinard and Mike Buxton to break down what they’re seeing—and hearing—across the breeding grounds heading into the 2026 season.

If you care about duck numbers, habitat conditions, and the future of waterfowl hunting… this is one you need to hear.

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Delta Waterfowl is leading the charge among non-government conservation groups to rebuild the staffing and infrastructure of America’s national wildlife refuges through its Restoring Our Refuges initiative. Stronger public lands mean better habitat for migrating waterfowl—and more quality hunting opportunities for hunters across the country.

In this episode, Joel sits down with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik and Delta’s own John Devney at the North American Wildlife and Natural Resources Conference in Columbus, Ohio.

They discuss the current state of the refuge system, why restoring it matters for the future of waterfowl hunting, and how Delta plans to work alongside federal leadership to make a lasting impact.

If you care about the future of public lands, habitat, and duck hunting, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.


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