{"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. 98: Michigan Duck Camp Tradition & Working In The Hunting Industry with Jared Van Hees","slug":"ep-98-michigan-duck-camp-tradition-working-in-the-hunting-industry-with-jared-van-hees","published_at":"2026-03-12T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521/ep-98-michigan-duck-camp-tradition-working-in-the-hunting-industry-with-jared-van-hees","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521","url":"https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WPCM8291546746.mp3?updated=1773242360","summary":"On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jared Van Hees to the show. Jared is an avid outdoorsman from Michigan who enjoys waterfowl hunting, deer hunting, managing private land for wildlife habitat, fishing, skiing and lots more. He is also a successful entrepreneur in the outdoor industry. He is the host and owner of The Habitat Podcast and co-owner of Vitalize Seed, a company that specializes in wildlife food plot seeds and soil improvement products. Some of you long time listeners may have heard me talk about being the co-host on Jared’s podcast for around 4 years and over 200 episodes. On today’s episode we talk about Jared’s waterfowl hunting journey, how he got started and what his waterfowl trips look like today with his busy schedule. We also talk about what it takes to create a successful brand in the outdoor industry and how to stay relevant for the long haul. Feel free to reach out to us: mailto:migrationwaterfowl@gmail.com⁠ Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & TikTok: @migrationwaterfowl Migration Waterfowl Website & Store https://www.migrationwaterfowl.com 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 frogs toggs https://www.froggtoggs.com Northern Duck Calls ⁠https://www.northernduckcalls.com⁠ 15% off with code MW15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"On this episode of The Migration Waterfowl Podcast, your host Brian Halbleib welcomes Jared Van Hees to the show. Jared is an avid outdoorsman from Michig…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":5419,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-migration-waterfowl-podcast-6912521/episodes/ep-98-michigan-duck-camp-tradition-working-in-the-hunting-industry-with-jared-van-hees/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-98-michigan-duck-camp-tradition-working-in-the-hunting-industry-with-jared-van-hees.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}