EP 490. Duck Hunter Satisfaction

Duck Season Somewhere

English - July 11, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 384 ratings
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Previous Episode: EP 489. Important Considerations: Old Dogs and Aging Retrievers

"I want the biggest pile of dead ducks over the longest period of time," implies the maximum sustained yield model by which North America's waterfowl populations are managed. North America likely harvests more waterfowl than the rest of the world combined. But is it really what hunters want? To hear a few grumbling internet malcontents, you'd think maybe not--but what does the data say? Former Migratory Bird Chief Brad Border is back, discussing North American Waterfowl Management Goals and changes, measuring and managing hunter satisfaction, North America waterfowl harvest levels, maximum sustained yield--and consequences--duck hunter participation declines and implications, and much, much more! These hot-button topics are making the rounds. Listen, learn, let us know your thoughts.