Great Lakes Migration Update: Divers Arriving, Geese Pushing & What Comes Next

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Waterfowl season is underway across the Great Lakes, and the first major migration movement has already arrived.

Host Dr. Mike Brasher welcomes back Jay Anglin, Ducks Unlimited Migration Alert editor and Great Lakes outdoorsman, for a mid-season look at waterfowl migration, hunting conditions, and what hunters can expect over the next few weeks.

Jay breaks down the recent weather systems that brought gale-force winds to the Great Lakes, how those conditions influenced duck and goose movement, and why hunters are seeing strong goose flights, increasing numbers of divers, and encouraging signs from locally produced mallards. The conversation also explores habitat conditions across the region, fall fishing opportunities, and why the Great Lakes remain one of North America's most overlooked outdoor destinations.

Topics Covered

• Early-season migration conditions across the Great Lakes
• Goose migration, diver movement, and local mallard production
• How recent storms impacted bird distribution
• Conditions in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Indiana
• Water levels, habitat quality, and late broods
• What hunters should expect over the next few weeks
• Why the Great Lakes offer world-class outdoor opportunities
• Fishing, deer hunting, and the fall experience beyond waterfowl

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