{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"BONUS: Prairie Migration and Hunting Update","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1200,"description":"Migration is in full swing across the prairies, and the reports coming from the heart of waterfowl country are encouraging.\n\nDr. Mike Brasher, DU's Senior Waterfowl Scientist, sits down with John Pollmann, DU Migration Alert Editor, to discuss the latest habitat conditions, migration activity, and hunting success across Prairie Canada and the northern United States.\nGood water and strong bird numbers have hunters enjoying consistent success across much of Prairie Canada, while drier conditions on the U.S. prairies have led to more scattered birds and uneven hunting. Mike and John discuss the latest migration activity and what current conditions could mean for hunters farther down the flyway. \nTopics Covered\nCurrent habitat and hunting conditions across Prairie Canada\nHow abundant rainfall improved wetland conditions and waterfowl habitat\nReports of strong migrations of mallards, whitefronts, snow geese, and other species\nWhy Canadian prairie hunters are experiencing consistent success this fall\nHunting conditions and bird numbers across the U.S. prairies\nHow weather patterns are influencing migration timing and bird movements\nWhat upcoming cold fronts, snow, and north winds could mean for migration\nWhy current prairie conditions are good news for hunters farther down the flyway\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}