A new episode of the Mississippi Outdoors Podcast features waterfowl biologists Houston Havens and Darrin Hardesty discussing the impact of a dry year on the Mississippi Delta during the 2025-26 hunting season.
According to the biologists, the dry conditions influenced bird movement, habitat availability, and hunting pressure on public lands. They also covered 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 highlights how the Mississippi flyway connects local hunters to breeding habitats in Canada. Biologists hope the discussion provides insights for hunters who wondered why this season unfolded the way it did.
The podcast episode is available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnlpaWzuOWg.
