Mississippi Outdoors Podcast Explores Dry Year’s Impact on Waterfowl

A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features MDWFP waterfowl biologists Houston Havens and Darrin Hardesty discussing the effects of the 2025-26 dry season on waterfowl in the Mississippi Delta.

The biologists explain how drought conditions influenced bird movement, habitat availability, and hunting pressure on public lands. They also cover aerial waterfowl surveys, the freeze-thaw cycle, GPS research on mallards, and the 50th anniversary of Mississippi’s state waterfowl stamp.

The episode highlights how the Mississippi flyway connects hunters to breeding habitats in Canada and offers insights into why the season unfolded as it did. The discussion is available on YouTube at the provided link.

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