Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Results
The breeding population of ducks declined seven percent this spring, while pond counts dropped by nine percent compared to last year, according to the 2023 Waterfowl Population Status report released by the USFWS.
Declining Duck Numbers are Still Above Long-Term Averages
The USFWS has just released its 2018 Waterfowl Population Status Report. While dry spring conditions are to blame for recent declines, the majority of population numbers are still above their long-term averages.
Black Duck Bag Limits Go Up
After more than 30 years with the daily limit set at one bird, hunters will now be allowed two black ducks per day.
2017 Waterfowl Forecast Released, Duck Population Numbers Remain High
The 2017 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey was released in August, and things are looking good for North America’s duck population, considering the 2017 survey is the fifth highest annually reported total breeding duck population since the start of the survey in 1955.
Delta Waterfowl Releases Annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey
North America's breeding duck population has taken a slight dip in 2016, but remains well-above the long-term average, according to the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey released by Delta Waterfowl.
HLF Member Spotlight: Carl Haley
It’s fitting that this month’s spotlight shines on HLF member Carl Haley of Nashville as he gets set to welcome fellow members to Music City for the 2nd Annual NRA Hunters’ Leadership Forum National Luncheon on Apr. 10.
Boom Time for Waterfowlers
The Prairie Pothole region, the famous “duck factory” from South Dakota to the prairie parklands of Alberta, has been blessed with abundant snowmelt and rain for several years. That means wetlands are staying wet, ensuring an abundance of ground critical to successful duck nesting. All of this equals one thing …
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Waterfowl Framework
Based on this year's record-breaking duck population survey, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has once again proposed liberal season lengths and bag limits for the 2014-2015 season.
Duck Numbers Up 8 Percent, Break Record
Feel free to get excited, waterfowlers. With just two months until early teal seasons open, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s annual population survey indicates that the duck population is looking good.
Season of Challenges Ends in Triumph
On paper the 2013-2014 waterfowl season was primed to be Kyle Wintersteen's finest ever. In the end, it was more challenging than anything else—but it ended in triumph.
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