Mississippi Outdoors Podcast explores dry season impacts on waterfowl
A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features waterfowl biologists discussing the effects of a dry year on the Mississippi Delta during the 2025-26 season.
Houston Havens and Darrin Hardesty from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks explain how drought conditions influenced bird movement, habitat availability, and hunting pressure on public lands. They cover topics such as aerial waterfowl surveys, the freeze-thaw cycle, GPS research on mallards, and the 50th anniversary of Mississippi’s state waterfowl stamp.
The episode also highlights the connection between Mississippi’s flyway and breeding habitats in Canada, providing insights for hunters who wondered about the season’s outcomes. The discussion aims to offer clarity on the environmental factors impacting waterfowl during this unusual year.
The episode is available to stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnlpaWzuOWg, according to the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast.
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