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Delta Waterfowl Research Spans North America

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Photo courtesy of Delta Waterfowl Foundation

Photo courtesy of Delta Waterfowl Foundation

BISMARCK, N.D. — For 75 years, science has been the cornerstone of Delta Waterfowl. Research shapes the conservation programs and management policies that help put more ducks in the air, year after year.

“It’s been our history — research defines what we do,” said Dr. Frank Rohwer, Delta Waterfowl’s president. “Research drives us and our programs, and it should always drive wildlife management. We’re committed to finding things that work.”  Continue reading

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Wetland restorations offer environmental, economic benefits

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Landowners used the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Wetlands Reserve Program to restore this wetland area. Photo by Gary Kramer

Landowners used the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Wetlands Reserve Program to restore this wetland area. Photo by Gary Kramer

Scientists with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service recognize the environmental and economic benefits regional wetlands provide and the importance of preserving wetland resources.

More than 220 million acres, or over 50 percent, of the nation’s wetlands no longer function, and some states lost over 90 percent of their wetland acres due to factors such as logging, construction and stream channeling.

In recent years, public education about the value and functions of wetlands and successful restorations are helping restore natural wetlands. Continue reading

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Migration Update – April 29, 2013

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Photo by Jim Wortham, USFWS

Data collection for the Annual Waterfowl Breeding and Habitat Survey will begin in just a few days.  As ground and aerial teams embark on the most extensive wildlife survey conducted each year, Waterfowler.com reminds its readers that real-time updates and reporting are available to the public at FLYWWAYS.US.   As the teams traverse the breeding grounds, readers can access updated reports, photographs and habitat reports throughout the data collection process.  While we do relay the information here in summary format, if you want a front seat in the cockpit with the survey team for your breeding areas, visit FLYWAYS.US today. Continue reading

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Spectra Shot Sponsors Sharpshooter Patrick Flanigan

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LAFAYETTE, (La.) — January 9, 2013 —  Spectra Shot, LLC has partnered with exhibition shooter  Patrick Flanigan as ammo sponsor for his 2013 show, The Legacy Tour.  “As an eight-time record holder in sport shooting, Patrick will help introduce Spectra Shot™ ammunition to outdoor enthusiasts,” says Blair Michel, Spectra Shot LLC Principal. Continue reading

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Real Gear Smartphone Holster Features Mossy Oak Camo

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OVERLAND PARK, KS – Real Gear LLC, designer and marketer of outdoor gear to solve problems for hunting and fishing enthusiasts, introduces the S.M.A.R.T. System Smartphone Holster.

The S.M.A.R.T. (Smartphone Modular And Ready Tether) holster is a revolutionary, patent-pending Smartphone holster engineered and constructed to take a beating while providing a wide range of motion as the phone is secured to you.

With our innovative S.M.A.R.T. system holsterand Slingshotproducts, you can turn your ordinary safety harness into a tactical hunting belt. Why do the military and police swat teams utilize a tactical belt? The simple answer is access and comfort while performing the job. With our S.M.A.R.T. system holster and Slingshot products, you can have your hunting equipment and phone at your fingertips with the access, comfort, and safety you deserve. Continue reading

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Senate introduces bipartisan NAWCA reauthorization to protect U.S. wetlands

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Wetland, Nomans Island, Nantucket, MA. -- Fish & WIldlife Service

Wetland, Nomans Island, Nantucket, MA. — FWS,gov

WASHINGTON – April 16, 2013 – In a bipartisan showing, lead co-sponsors Sens. Barbara Boxer (CA) and David Vitter (LA) introduced S. 741 today, asking for the reauthorizations and appropriations of the successful public-private partnerships funded by the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).

The bill is a straight reauthorization of NAWCA funding of $75 million through FY17.

“This joint effort by the chair and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to reauthorize NAWCA clearly illustrates that it is a model for employing effective partnerships to support shared conservation goals,” said DU CEO Dale Hall. “NAWCA is the ideal public-private partnership since it benefits not only hunters and anglers, but all U.S. citizens. It conserves functioning wetlands, thus diminishing floods, preventing soil erosion and improving our water quality.” Continue reading

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Rice Creek Gun Fair – 21st Year.

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Reeds Gun Fair - April 19 to 21

Reeds Gun Fair – April 19 to 21

RICE CREEK, MN:::   Don’t miss the 21st Annual Reeds Rice Creek Gun Fair, the ultimate sale and expo for shooters of all kinds and ages. The Gun Fair has been expanded to a three-day event with new World Champion Shooting Shows & Exhibitions, expanded Try-Before-You-Buy Factory Test-Fire Tents, new Shooting Games, special allocations of Truckload Ammo Sales, two Gun Auctions with over 200 guns (including 100 AR-15 rifles), over 2,000 guns On-sale and Outside, the Annual Tax-Free Gun Sale, and Sporting Clays! The Gun Fair will open at noon on Friday, April 19th to add more opportunities for shooters and buyers to enjoy the special offerings. Shotgunners, handgun enthusiasts, tactical shooters, ladies and kids all have expanded new attractions at Reeds Rice Creek Gun Fair this April 19-21 Continue reading

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Migration Update — March 26, 2013

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Saving the tundra under the Conservation Order.

Saving the tundra under the Conservation Order.

The spring migration of mid-continental light geese continues this week with a fresh round of precipitation from yet another winter storm. While light goose numbers are nearing the annual peak in South Dakota, substantial numbers remain in Nebraska, and southwest Iowa at this time. As hunters in North Dakota ready for the first arriving flocks, North Dakota Fish and Game has published their most recent webcast to discuss the season with waterfowl biologist Mike Szymanski. Continue reading