{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"Great Lakes Migration Update: Divers Arriving, Geese Pushing & What Comes Next","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1711,"description":"Waterfowl season is underway across the Great Lakes, and the first major migration movement has already arrived.\nHost Dr. Mike Brasher welcomes back Jay Anglin, Ducks Unlimited Migration Alert editor and Great Lakes outdoorsman, for a mid-season look at waterfowl migration, hunting conditions, and what hunters can expect over the next few weeks.\nJay breaks down the recent weather systems that brought gale-force winds to the Great Lakes, how those conditions influenced duck and goose movement, and why hunters are seeing strong goose flights, increasing numbers of divers, and encouraging signs from locally produced mallards. The conversation also explores habitat conditions across the region, fall fishing opportunities, and why the Great Lakes remain one of North America's most overlooked outdoor destinations.\nTopics Covered\nEarly-season migration conditions across the Great Lakes\nGoose migration, diver movement, and local mallard production\nHow recent storms impacted bird distribution\nConditions in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana\nWater levels, habitat quality, and late broods\nWhat hunters should expect over the next few weeks\nWhy the Great Lakes offer world-class outdoor opportunities\nFishing, deer hunting, and the fall experience beyond waterfowl\n\nListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast\nSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org\nSPONSORS:\nBird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:\nWhether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l9P4SkFXvPCREt6eTfTD5odOxdx8hOF2b5qKX09C2oY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDJi/ODNkMmQ5ZWY5Mjdm/YzdhMDIxNGNiODEx/MmNhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}