# EP. 91: Exploring Mallard Genetics & The Challenges Facing Waterfowl Management with Eric Lance

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Podcast: [The Migration Waterfowl Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521)
Published: 2026-01-22T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Eric Lance to the show. Eric is an avid waterfowl hunter and wildlife biologist from Ohio. Eric talks about how his hunting season went this year. He discusses the problems facing wild mallard genetics, and the impact that farm duck hybridization is having on duck populations. They explore the importance of ecological understanding for waterfowl hunters, the critical habitat needs for ducks, and the effects of hunting pressure on waterfowl behavior. They also touch on public land management, the role of volunteers in conservation, and the challenges facing waterfowl populations today. Eric emphasizes the need for active participation in conservation efforts and the importance of understanding the ecology of waterfowl to ensure their future. You can learn more about Eric here: https://www.lanceecologylab.com Feel free to reach out to us: migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrationwaterfowl Migration Waterfowl Store https://migration-waterfowl.printify.me Migration Waterfowl is presented by: Blue Bird Waterfowl https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com And also brought to you by these fine partners: The Duck Hole & Company https://m.facebook.com/duckholecompany Rig’Em Right Outdoors https://rigemright.com Flight Day Am-mo https://www.flightdayammo.com 10% off with code MW10 Aves Hunting https://aveshunting.com Retay USA https://www.retayusa.com Northern Duck Calls https://www.northernduckcalls.com 15% off with code MW15 Takeaways Duck hunting season was successful for Eric, including an elk hunt in Colorado. Eric's dissertation focuses on mallard genetics and artificial nesting structures. Hybridization rates in mallards are increasing, impacting their behavior an…

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