EP 679. Looking Past the Trees in Ark-La-Miss Delta

Millions of low-lying acres within the Arkansas-Louisiana-Mississippi Delta have been cleared, farmed, and reforested--all within a couple generations. Most happened within my lifetime, truth be told. Retired forester Mike Oliver and I met at ground zero back in the day. He joins me to reflect on the intent behind large-scale reforestation efforts, the programs and partners that delivered it, and to explore what these acres have provided over time--across wildlife, landscape, and conservation goals. It's a conversation focused on perspective, outcomes, and the opportunities ahead--one that has me wondering whether these landscape conversions may have influenced waterfowl use in parts of the Delta and, if so, what, if anything, can be done about it. Visit the Legendary Brands That Make MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Possible: MOJO Outdoors Alberta Professional Outfitters Society Benelli Shotguns Bow and Arrow Outdoors Create the X Habitat Management App Ducks Unlimited Flash Back Decoys GetDucks.com Migra Ammunitions onX Maps Use code GetDucks25 to save 25% Sitka Gear SoundGear Use code GetDucks20 to save 25% Tom Beckbe USHuntList.com Like what you heard? Let us know! • Tap

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EP 679. Looking Past the Trees in Ark-La-Miss Delta is an episode from Duck Season Somewhere by Ramsey Russell.

This episode is 01:37:32 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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