The Standard Sportsman
Lifelong Arkansas waterfowlers Brent Birch and Cason Short discuss duck hunting's past, present, and future with various thought-provoking leaders in the duck-hunting community. The guys will discuss days afield, waterfowl conservation, and stewardship with the goal of leaving the sport of duck and goose hunting better than they found it.
Presented by Yeti, Tom Beckbe, Lile Real Estate, Sitka Gear, Purina Pro Plan, and Ducks Unlimited.
The Standard Sportsman
Making Sense of the Duck Survey Numbers
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The United States Fish & Wildlife Services (USFWS) recently released the Breeding Population (BPOP) Survey and May Ponds count from aerial observations this past spring. The numbers could be better...a lot better, but the guys break down what these numbers mean for the duck hunter, share some historical trends, and a few thoughts on how to get the mallard population back on track.
- 2023 USFWS AHM Report
- 2023 USFWS Waterfowl Population Status Report
- Ducks Unlimited Analysis
- Delta Waterfowl Analysis
Presented by Yeti, Sitka Gear, Tom Beckbe, Higdon Outdoors, Lite Boots, and Gunner Kennels.
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