Timing of nest searches for upland nesting waterfowl

Article Abstract:

A study of 44 mallard (Anas platyrhynchos), 8 northern shoveler (Anas clypeata), 12 lesser scaup (Aythya affinis), 13 blue-winged teal (A. discors), 4 green winged teal (A. crecca) and 6 gadwall (A. strepera) females determined that the appropriate time to search for active nests is 0800 to 1400 hours Central Standard Time (CST). The search for nests before 0800 CST increases the possibility of finding the birds in the early stages of egg laying, and the nests are mostly deserted. The search should begin 3 hours after sunrise.

Waterfowl, Birds, Bird eggs, Bird nests

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Vulnerability of Lesser Snow Geese to hunting with electronic calling devices

Article Abstract:

Research is presented concerning the vulnerability of the Lesser Snow Goose to hunting with traditional calling methods and with electronic calling devices. The population reduction of Lesser Snow Geese is discussed.

Research, Methods, Behavior, Wildlife management, Snow goose, Snow geese, Hunting, Geese

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Condition bias of hunter-shot ring-necked ducks exposed to lead

Article Abstract:

Ring-necked ducks shot by hunters over decoys are usually in poorer physical condition than those collected randomly. This research confirms that condition bias is a common feature among ducks.

Physiological aspects, Ducks

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