Jeff Stanfield &amp; Andy Shaver are joined by the Senior Waterfowl Scientist for Ducks Unlimited, Dr. Mike Brasher.
 
The guys dive into the numbers from the recently released Waterfowl Population Status Report. 
 
Mike shares some of his positive takeaways from reading the report and offers his insight as to what led to the first increase in total duck numbers since 2015. 
 
They also look at specific species of ducks like the Mallard and Pintail, which both saw a decrease in numbers, and discuss what is leading to the dip in their numbers also looking at the Widgeon count being up 55% and Mike outlines different scenarios that could account for that massive increase. Mike also shares some of the areas where he is concerned about a few key factors that are vital to more baby ducks each year.

Episode #895: Tex Cox

The Big Honker Podcast is your ultimate authority on all things waterfowl hunting!! The show's hosts are Jeff Stanfield, owner of Stanfield Hunting Outfitters and Andy Shaver, head guide at Stanfield Hunting Outfitters. You will not find a duo more knowledgeable about the hunting industry than these two! Join them as they give you an all access pass into what most hunters dream about, which is to hunt for a living! Not only will they be giving you a peek behind the curtain on what its like to run one of North America's largest outfitters but each episode will be filled with discussions on topics such as scouting, decoy spreads, migration and hatch reports, product reviews, retriever training, calling tips and techniques, as well as tactics they use everyday to make each hunt a success... Couple that with the occasional tall tale from past hunts and special guests interviews from waterfowl industry leaders this show will be a fun ride and a must listen for everyone from the most hardcore hunter to the hunter that only hits the field twice a year.