{"podcast":{"title":"The Migration Waterfowl Podcast","slug":"the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521","podcast_index_feed_id":6912521,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WPCM1232845649","website_url":"https://migrationwaterfowl.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2f609ebc-6bee-11f0-9b63-a3eefb304629/image/a9ba66c8b91c8da1ef7d43ec1516c403.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Brian Halbleib","episode_count":118,"summary":"The Migration Waterfowl Podcast is for serious duck and goose hunters who want more than just another hunting story. Hosted by Brian Halbleib, the show brings together experienced hunters, industry leaders, conservationists, guides, and outdoor innovators for honest conversations about every aspect of waterfowl hunting. From hunting tactics and gear to conservation, travel destinations, and the issues shaping our future, every episode is designed to make you a better-informed hunter. Based in western Pennsylvania—where the Atlantic and Mississippi Flyways overlap—Brian also travels throughout North America in pursuit of new waterfowl experiences, bringing listeners along through conversations with some of the most respected voices in the sport. Whether you're chasing early-season teal, late-season mallards, Canada geese, or planning your next bucket-list hunt, you'll find authentic discussions, practical knowledge, and a genuine passion for waterfowl hunting every week. No gimmicks. No gatekeeping. Just real conversations for people who live for the migration.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T18:20:23.530765+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521"},"episode":{"title":"EP. 103: A Father's Legacy & Planting Duck Food with Greg Croxford","slug":"ep-103-a-father-s-legacy-planting-duck-food-with-greg-croxford","published_at":"2026-04-16T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521/ep-103-a-father-s-legacy-planting-duck-food-with-greg-croxford","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521","url":"https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM2382371049.mp3?updated=1776296208","summary":"On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Greg Croxford at his cabin in southern Ohio. After spending the day planting rice along a remote creek, we sit down to talk about what it really takes to build a duck spot from scratch—and the risks that come with it. Greg shares the story behind his property, originally purchased by his father, and what it meant to build the cabin together by hand using white oak logs from the land itself. Since his father’s passing, the property has taken on an even deeper meaning, and now we’re working to build something that will last for years to come. We dive into the reality of planting duck food in water we can’t control, why rice can be effective in the right conditions, and the challenges that come with trying to create a consistent duck hunting spot. From scouting and habitat to long-term strategy, this episode is all about the process—and the uncertainty—of trying to do it the right way. If everything goes right, this could turn into a great early season spot. If not… it’s all part of the journey. 🎬 Be sure to check out the full video from this trip on the Migration Waterfowl YouTube channel as part of The Migration Route series. 🔑 KEY TOPICS • Building a duck hunting spot from scratch • Planting Ozark rice for waterfowl habitat • Hunting property history and legacy • Scouting and habitat strategy • Risks of planting in uncontrolled water • Creating long-term duck hunting opportunities If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the podcast and share it with a buddy. And don’t forget to subscribe to the Migration Waterfowl YouTube channel to follow along with The Migration Route series. Feel free to reach out to us: migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrati…","meta_description":"On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, I’m joined by my good friend Greg Croxford at his cabin in southern Ohio. After spending the day plant…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4714,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521/episodes/ep-103-a-father-s-legacy-planting-duck-food-with-greg-croxford/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521/ep-103-a-father-s-legacy-planting-duck-food-with-greg-croxford.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}