Podcasts about Wood duck

In today's episode of Gaia Translate, The Great Spirit of the Wood Duck offers a blessing of timely adaptation to those ready to claim it. Want access to the transcript and show notes for future episodes? Visit our website at www.gaiatranslate.com Please rate, review and share the Gaia Translate podcast with your friends and colleagues so that more of us are able to receive this timely communication from the greater family of life we are all a part of.

Birds are often admired for their ability to fly. But braking just in time to avoid a crash landing is amazing by itself. How does a robin go from full-out flight to a dead stop at a tree? If we could watch in slow motion, we'd see it raising the angle of its wings higher and higher from the horizontal. A hawk dives a bit below where it wants to perch, then pulls into a steep climb, slowing its momentum. And this female Wood Duck will use a combination of raised wings and a bit of hydroplaning with her wide, webbed feet to land on water.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

duckDNA recently concluded its second season, which brought continued enthusiasm from hunters and several never-before-seen hybrids! On this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by conservation science assistants, Kayci Messerly and Katie Tucker, and Dr. Phil Lavretsky to share initial results from season 2 while discussing genetic mysteries uncovered through the analysis of several unique hybrid ducks. Also discussed are behind-the-scenes interactions with participating hunters and the potential future of duckDNA. Thanks to hunters for their support and participation and a special thanks to our year 2 funding partners -- Pinola Conservancy, Rice Pond Preserve, and Brian Hornung.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Send us a textRecorded from Hunter, Arkansas. Tony & Tristan had the pleasure of having Kade Weatherford and his Granddaddy, Hugh Dean Weatherford, on the podcast to talk about Arkansas duck hunting, how things have changed, custom call making, duck calling, & much more! Hugh-Dean guided ducks for 40 years and worked as a farmer in Arkansas for many years.We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Companies we LOVE | Ways to Support the Podcast ↓froggtoggs - USE CODE ZD315 FOR 15 PERCENT OFF @ www.froggtoggs.com *Cannot be used in combination with any other promo code. Offer only available at www.froggtoggs.com.*Valid 8/30/2023 thru 12/31/2024Williamson Outfitters (Coastal Florida Waterfowl Hunts, Fishing, Gator Hunts and Much more!)https://floridaducks.com/Code Duck30 for 20 percent off Huntwise!https://huntwise.com/pro/checkout?code=DUCK30Looking to waterfowl hunt in Arkansas? Give our good friend Kade Weatherford, Owner of Delta Thunder Outfitters a call at (870)-926-7944You can use code ZeroDuck30 for 20 percent off all products at https://ackleyoutdoors.com/ !Code Zeroduck15 for 15 percent off https://dirtyduckcoffee.com/Special shout out to  @Gavin Powell for letting us use his song "The End" in our videos

How can a tiny wood duck baby survive a 60-foot fall? Discover God's amazing design in wood ducks and what they teach us about trusting God's voice.Here's our trail map:How Does a Duck Keep Its Feet Warm?What Is a Wood Duck?Where Does a Wood Duck Nest?How Does a Baby Wood Duck Survive a 60-Foot Fall?How Can We Trust and Follow God's Voice?Episode Links:Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Wood Duck Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/wood-duck-babiesSend in your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askWood Duck Map: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Duck/maps-rangeExplore Apologia's curriculum and classes: https://www.apologia.com/Try CTCMath's K-12 math program for free at https://ctcmath.com/Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” John 10:27 (NIV)“He (God) has planted eternity in the human heart.” Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NLT)“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard…” John 16:33 (NLT)“Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings…” Hebrews 10:22 (NIV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Crest: A group of raised feathers on a bird's head commonly used to identify certain species.Countercurrent Circulation: A design allowing a duck to keep its body warm, even while its legs are in icy cold water, by trading heat between the blood in their feet and the rest of their bodies.Tree Cavity: A tree cavity is a hole in a tree's trunk that leads to a hollow area or sunken area inside the tree trunk. Formed by injury to the tree, branch loss, natural decay, or some birds.Down Feathers: A layer of soft, fluffy feathers under the outer feathers that keep a bird warm. In many species including wood ducks, chicks are born with these down feathers.Assurance: To have assurance is to be confident of something or to be certain about something.Instinct: Instinct guides and helps us to do something that we have not learned how to do yet, often to stay safe. It's like a deep knowledge that God tucked inside of us or an animal.Mentioned in this episode:Send in your nature questionSend in your nature question at: https://erynlynum.com/ask

In this episode of the Ducks Unlimited Podcast, host Matt Harrison sits down with waterfowl legend Jim Ronquest. With over 50 years of experience, Ronquest offers valuable hunting tips, personal stories from the field, and insights on elevating your waterfowl hunting game. He also reflects on his deep passion for conservation and the future of waterfowl habitats. Whether you're new to hunting or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with knowledge and inspiration from one of the best in the industry.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

In this episode of the North American Waterfowler Podcast, Elliott recaps his unforgettable trip on the Mississippi River with the Duck Gun Chronicles crew. Joined by Jordan, Hunter, and Zach, they spent three days hunting wood ducks while living aboard the SS Timber Queen, a unique houseboat that's become the heart of their hunting adventures. From navigating the Mississippi's backwaters to sharing the boat's helm, Elliott shares behind-the-scenes stories, personal reflections on the hunts, and his evolving thoughts on wood ducks. Tune in for a deep dive into the trip, insights from the hunts, and a glimpse of what it's like to hunt with the Duck Gun crew on the iconic river. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Ducks Limited podcast, host Matt Harrison welcomes co-host Dr. Mike Brasher and special guest Edward Wall, a professional photographer and owner of Wall Media. Ed shares his journey from a hobbyist taking pictures of his dog and duck hunting to building a successful photography business over the past 10-12 years. He reflects on the learning curve he experienced, mentioning the many bad photos he took early on and the occasional good ones that inspired him to keep going. The conversation highlights Ed's passion for photography and his dedication to capturing moments and showcasing the evolution of his craft. Tune in for insights into the world of photography and the stories behind the lens!www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Wood ducks are one of the most pervasive and beautiful ducks in all of North America, they are a treasure to hunt and make good eating too. On this episode I am going to walk through the basics of how to hunt wood ducks and the kind of gear and strategy you need to be successful.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your eye may be drawn to the gorgeous male Wood Duck, but it is the call of the modestly plumaged female you'll hear. This call tells the male where his mate is, important as the pair stays together through much of the winter and spring. Wood Ducks are among a small number of North American waterfowl that nest in cavities, and many of them nest in boxes we provide for them.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  

On this episode of the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan and Hunter sit down to discuss their tips to better hunt and harvest more wood ducks. That and much much more!   Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ Weatherby - weatherby.com Final Approach - https://fabrand.com/  use Code - DuckGun Dirty Duck Coffee - dirtyduckcoffee.com use code - DuckGun Finisher - adrenal-line.com use code - DuckGun Flight Day Ammunition - www.flightdayammo.com use code - DuckGun

This week on the Duck Gun Podcast, Jordan Zack and Hunter are joined by Josh of Outdoor Limits! With the topic of Duck Nesting and breeding join us for the latest Wood Duck Wisdom!    Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Duck Gun Insta - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/ Motion Decoys - https://motionducks.com - Promo code DuckGun10 OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ https://weatherby.com/ Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles Final Approach - https://fabrand.com/  use Code - DuckGun

On this ep. of Wood Duck Wisdom Jordan and Hunter face off head to head. There can only be one winner on the Duck Hunting Trivia game!    Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Duck Gun Insta - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/ Motion Decoys - https://motionducks.com - Promo code DuckGun10 OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ https://weatherby.com/ Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles Final Approach - https://fabrand.com/  use Code - DuckGun

Join hosts Jeff and Carson on this episode of Save it for the Blind as they delve into the fascinating world of wood ducks and conservation efforts with two esteemed guests from California Waterfowl.First up, they're joined by Brian Huber, a dedicated waterfowl biologist and the Wood Duck Program Coordinator. Brian shares insights into the intricate lives of wood ducks, their habitats, and the challenges they face in the wild. From their unique nesting habits to migration patterns, listeners gain a deeper understanding of these beautiful birds.Next, Jim Paroli, Chair Member for the Wood Duck Program and a seasoned district manager, takes the mic. Jim provides an insider's perspective on the Wood Duck Program's initiatives, detailing the importance of wood duck boxes and how they play a vital role in the conservation of these species. He shares stories of success and challenges faced in managing these programs, offering valuable lessons for conservationists and nature enthusiasts alike.Tune in as Jeff, Carson, Brian, and Jim explore the intersection of passion, science, and conservation in preserving the legacy of wood ducks and their habitats. Whether you're a seasoned birder or simply curious about wildlife conservation, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire.

This week's episode of the Podcast we are joined by Nate the creator and host of Falling Tide TV! He joins Jordan, Hunter and Zack for the new series of duck hunting trivia "Wood Duck Wisdom"!    Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Duck Gun Insta - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/ Motion Decoys - https://motionducks.com - Promo code DuckGun10 OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ https://weatherby.com/ Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles Final Approach - https://fabrand.com/  use Code - DuckGun

Jon sits down with Jason Coslovich and Brian Huber "birdyologist" both CWA biologists and we chat about the egg salvage program and the soon to be 1 millionth wood duck hatched.  

The Forbes Biological Station in Havanna, Illinois, is North American's oldest inland wildlife research station. Over its 130-year history, it has become one of our greatest sources of scientific information for waterfowl ecology and management. In this episode, Dr. Mike Brasher visits with current staff of the Station – Dr. Auriel Fournier, Josh Osborne, and Therin Bradshaw – to celebrate the 130-year anniversary; pay tribute to its pioneering leaders of the name Forbes, Bellrose, Havera, and others; and reflect on the Station's contributions on topics including wood ducks, migration ecology, aerial surveys, lead poisoning, sanctuary management, wetland management, foraging ecology, and new research on duck foods and the effect of hunting disturbance on bird movements. And hear also what it's like to flip through the pages of an 84-year-old field notebook of Dr. Frank Bellrose.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Wood Duck Wisdom Trivia is back! Play along and see how your fair! This week we are joined by none other than Matt of High Prairie Sportsmen. Win he win it all? Stay tuned to find out!    Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Duck Gun Insta - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/ Motion Decoys - https://motionducks.com - Promo code DuckGun10 OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ https://weatherby.com/ Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles Final Approach - https://fabrand.com/  use Code - DuckGun

On this Episode of the Duck Gun Podcast Jordan and Hunter are joined by Elliott of Freelance Duck Hunting as well as Eric Fromer aka Duck Gun Dad. On today episode we launch a new series called Wood Duck Wisdom a duck Hunting Trivia Episode!    Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Duck Gun Insta - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/ Motion Decoys - https://motionducks.com - Promo code DuckGun10 OnX - https://www.onxmaps.com/ https://weatherby.com/ Patreon - www.patreon/duckgunchronicles

Towards the end of the 1800s it looked like wood ducks were headed towards extinction.The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 is credited with saving the species, but many also credit the invention of the wood duck box in the 1930s with their conservations.For WXPR's All Things Outdoors, Katie Thoresen and Wisconsin DNR Conservation install some wood duck boxes in the Northwoods and share how you can as well.

Buckle Up for fun and laughter as Sydnie Wells of Barstool Outdoors joins Dr. Mike Brasher on this special episode with first-time duck hunters Wonton Don and Feitelberg of Barstool Sports, along with DU's own Matt Harrison and Mallori Murphey. Topics include anxious energy amid the morning darkness, mallards backpedaling over decoys, shooting clays among friends, bird migration and the importance of conservation, neckties in the timber, and our love of sharing outdoor experiences with others.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Dr. Mike Brasher and Katie Burke are on location at a family hunting camp in the Mississippi Delta for the January roundup. Joined by DU Podcast producer, Chris Isaac, and return guest Dr. Ronal Roberson, the group reflects on the morning hunt and tackles recent questions from listeners, including the ethics of water swatting and origins of the term “bull” when referring to studly drakes. Also discussed are the incoming Arctic weather, lingering drought, and family bonds built around duck camps.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

This week we are joined by Jim Ronquest of Drake Waterfowl and Addison Edmonds of Gunner Kennels and talk waterfowl, deer hunting and dogs. One of our favorite ducks, the Wood Duck, gets discussed and we even talk about creating small waterfowl attraction areas on properties that have low ground or beaver ponds. It's a campfire discussion of some of our favorite topics. Listen, Learn and Enjoy.            Show Notes:(1) Gunner Kennels: https://gunner.com/ (2) Drake Waterfowl: https://www.drakewaterfowl.com/Support the showStay connected with GameKeepers: Instagram: @mossyoakgamekeepers Facebook: @GameKeepers Twitter: @MOGameKeepers YouTube: @MossyOakGameKeepers Website: https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/ Subscribe to Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Magazine Buy a Single Issue of Gamekeepers Magazine: https://bit.ly/GK_Single_Issue Join our Newsletters: Field Notes - https://bit.ly/GKField_Notes | The Branch - https://bit.ly/the_branch Have a question for us or a podcast idea? Email us at gamekeepers@mossyoak.com

Molly Kneece, waterfowl biologist for South Carolina DNR, makes her podcast debut by discussing ducks, dogs, habitat, and public hunting opportunities in The Palmetto State. Kneece takes us on a virtual tour of her state, sharing her career path, identifying the most harvested ducks in the state, updating on early season hunting and habitat, highlighting new duck research and data collection in the state, and describing how South Carolina was once the rice production capital of the U.S. www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

Click to listen to episode (4:36).Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.)Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 11-9-23. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the weeks of December 11 and December 18, 2023.  [Please note: the audio mistakenly says December 20 instead of December 18.] SOUND – ~6 sec. Those sounds of Mallard ducks, recorded in December 2015 at the Virginia Tech Duck Pond in Blacksburg, set the stage for a duck designation derby—that is, a duck names quiz game! I'll give you clues to the common names of six duck species inhabiting areas of Virginia, either year-round or seasonally.  After each set of clues, you'll have a few seconds to hear sounds from the duck and try to guess its name.  In the clues, “diving duck” refers to those birds that dive deep under the surface and feed underwater; and “dabbling duck” refers to those birds that feed on or just below the water surface. Number 1:  This large diving duck, noted for its reddish head and bright whitish body, has a name that a painter would recognize.  SOUND - ~6 sec.  That's the Canvasback. Number 2:  This diving duck is known and named for its golden-yellow eyes.  SOUND - ~5 sec.  That's the Common Goldeneye. Number 3:  For people who appreciate colorful birds, this small dabbling duck's iridescent green feathers on its head and wings are a big deal.  SOUND - ~5 sec.  That's the Green-winged Teal. Number 4:  If people who wear “hoodies” wanted to know how to look like a bird, the male of this diving duck would be the answer.  SOUND - ~5 sec.  That's the Hooded Merganser. Number 5:  This dabbling duck has a name—based on its spoon-like bill—that could be applied to what people in, say Minnesota, have to become after a big snowfall, if they want to clear a path.  SOUND - ~5 sec.  That's the Northern Shoveler. And number 6:  This elaborately colored dabbling duck, notable for its nests in tree holes and for its ability to perch on tree branches, has a name that comes from trees.  SOUND - ~5 sec.  That's the Wood Duck. The birds in this game are among 25 duck species known to occur in Virginia, at least occasionally.  Many are around in wintertime, so if you're venturing out near water during the cold-weather months, perhaps—with luck and pluck—you'll glimpse or hear some ducks. Thanks to Lang Elliott for permission to use the sounds in the duck names quiz, which were all from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs. We close with some music for ducks, with a tune attributed to the late Henry Reed, a traditional musician who lived in Giles County, Virginia.  Here's about 25 seconds of “Ducks on the Pond,” performed by Timothy Seaman of Williamsburg, Virginia. MUSIC - ~27 sec – Instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of “Cripple Creek” to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Canvasback, Common Goldeneye, Green-winged Teal, Hooded Merganser, Northern Shoveler, and Wood Duck sounds heard in this episode were from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs-Eastern Region CD set, by Lang Elliott with Donald and Lillian Stokes (Time Warner Audio Books, copyright 1997), used with permission of Lang Elliott.  Lang Elliot's work is available online at the “Music of Nature” Web site, http://www.musicofnature.org/. The Mallard sounds were recorded by Virginia Water Radio at the Virginia Tech Duck Pond in Blacksburg on December 10, 2015. The version of “Ducks on the Pond” heard in this episode is by Timothy Seaman, part of the medley “Virginia Rail Reel/Ducks on the Pond/Old Blue,” from the 2004 album “Virginia Wildlife,” on Pine Wind Records, used with permission; that album was done in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (now the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources).  More information about Timothy Seaman is available online at http://timothyseaman.com/en/.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 398, 12-11-17. The tune “Ducks on the Pond” is attributed to Henry Reed (1884-1968), a native of West Virginia but a long-time resident of Glen Lyn in Giles County, Virginia; more information about Henry Reed is available online at http://www.henryreed.org/.   Information on the tune is available from The Traditional Tune Archive, online at “Ducks on the Pond” entry is online at http://www.tunearch.org/wiki/Ducks_on_the_Pond.  A June 1966 recording by Alan Jabbour of the tune being played by Mr. Reed is available from the Library of Congress, online at https://www.loc.gov/item/afcreed000072/; at this site, the tune is referred to as “Ducks in the Pond.” Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES The following photos of the ducks featured in this Virginia Water Radio episode were taken from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov.  More details and specific URLs for each photo are given below the photos; all specific URLs were as of 11-8-23.Canvasback male; location and date not identified.  Photo by Lee Karney.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/6798/rec/3.Canvasback male; location and date not identified.  Photo by Lee Karney.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/6798/rec/3. Common Goldeneye in 2003, location not identified.  Photo by Gary Kramer.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/34171/rec/3.Green-winged Teal male (left) and female; location and date not identified.  Photo by Dave Menke.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/3728/rec/2.Hooded Merganser male; location and date not identified.  Photo by Tim McCabe.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/1085/rec/4.Mallard female and brood at Cheney Lake, Anchorage, Alaska, June 2005.  Photo by Donna Dewhurst.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/50/rec/32.Northern Shoveler male (right) and female at Westchester Lagoon in Anchorage Alaska; date not identified.  Photo by Donna Dewhurst.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/699/rec/2.Wood Duck male in California, date not identified.  Photo by Lee Kearney.  Specific URL for the photo was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/17774/rec/4. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE DUCK SPECIES HEARD IN THIS EPISODE Following are the scientific names, and information on occurrence in Virginia, for the seven duck species heard in this episode.  Occurrence information (including quotes) is from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “Fish and Wildlife Information Service,” online at https://services.dwr.virginia.gov/fwis/, using the “Occurrence” tab at the individual entry for each species; each bird's common name is linked to its individual entry. Canvasback – Scientific name is Aythya valisineria.  Occurrence in Virginia: “[N]onbreeder and a locally common to abundant transient and winter resident (10 November to 10 April) on the coast, ...chiefly near the Chesapeake Bay and in Back Bay.  They are uncommon inland and a rare winter visitor in the mountains and valleys.” Common Goldeneye – Scientific name is Bucephala clangula.  Occurrence in Virginia: winter resident in much of Tidewater Virginia and a few counties farther west. Green-winged Teal – Scientific name is Anas crecca.  Occurrence in Virginia: “This is a common transient and winter resident on the Coastal Plain, and uncommon inland.  Peak counts occur along the coast during the winter.” Hooded Merganser – Scientific name is Lophodytes cucullatus.  Occurrence in Virginia: “This is a casual breeder.  It is a transient, winter resident, and summer visitor throughout the state.  It is common on the Coastal Plain, and uncommon to common in the rest of the state.  Peak counts occur along the coast during December.” Mallard – Scientific name is Anas platyrhynchos.  Occurrence in Virginia: “This is an abundant transient and winter resident, and a common summer resident in the Coastal Plain.  It is a common transient and winter resident, uncommon summer resident elsewhere.  Peak counts occur along the coast in the fall.” Northern Shoveler – Scientific name is Anas clypeata.  Occurr

My earliest memory of hunting features a cool fall breeze skating across a remote forest lake. The wind swirled in the canopy, and yellow oak leaves drifted in the wind like a thousand deflated balloons. One landed at my feet as I paddled in a beat-up fiberglass canoe with my dad. He let me skip school that morning, and I remember the paddling keeping me awake. The stars glimmered, and the silhouettes of Atlantic white cedars reached up to them like giant black mountains. A great horned owl echoed from some distant perch, and a beaver slapped its tail against the water right off the bow of our canoe. The noise broke the forest's serenity, sending my body and our boat into a full-blown reactive jolt.  By sunrise, I figured out what that whole morning was all about. Whistling wings ripped through the trees, and primordial squeals rang across the water. This trip was no predawn nature tour. The birds flew high against the pink morning sky, and a few broke off over our decoys. As I could make out their brilliant shades of green, blue, white, and chestnut, my dad rang off a few shots. 

In this riveting episode of The North American Waterfowler, I dive headfirst into a spirited conversation about wood duck hunting. I respond to comments made Jordan Fromer on the Duck Gun Podcast. Jordan's remarks about my beliefs concerning wood duck hunting have ignited quite the debate, and I'm here to give me thoughts on his statements. Tune in as I play clips from Jordan's podcast and meticulously review and refute his comments, shedding light on my actual thoughts on this issue. Whether you're an avid waterfowl enthusiast or simply curious about the passionate world of duck hunting, this episode offers valuable insights, thoughtful discussion, and a chance to explore differing perspectives. Join me as I uncover the facts, separate myth from reality, and engage in a constructive exchange of ideas. It's a deep dive into the heart of the matter on The North American Waterfowler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of a chat over a pint with Wood Duck, the Royal Australian Air Force Air Attache to the Australian High Commission in London.   Images of No 2 OCU when it was equipped with the FA18   The handover of No 2 OCU Hornets to the new commanding officer and the new F35 Lightning fighters.   RSAF Hawk trainers

As a fighter pilot on the newly formed 77 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, now equipped with brand new FA/18s, we had many experienced pilots but before long we also acquired pilots on their first operational type.  One such pilot was Woody, or more formally known as Wood Duck and flying the Hornet was just the start of a long career in aviation that took him all around the world.  Now the Air Attache at the Australian High Commission in London, Woody and I met at a local hostelry and had a beer whilst talking about old times.   The Australian FA/18B   Flypasts performed by No 2 OCU RAAF whilst under Woody's command   Woody as a youngster in the Hong Kong bar whilst on deployment in Malaysia.   RAAF Hornets in Butterworth   Images under Creative Commons licence with thanks to the RAAF, the USAF, the RMAF and No 2 OCU RAAF.

Dr. Matt Dyson, DU Canada waterfowl research scientist, and Dr. Mike Brasher join forces to discuss the exciting growth and application of science in waterfowl and wetland conservation across Canada. Matt shares insights on the ecology of boreal forests, effects of wildfires on waterfowl, difficulties of studying ducks in this vast landscape, and new science by DUC colleagues. Matt also recalls stories from his upbringing and accepts the challenge of identifying his favorite fish. www.ducks.org/DUPodcastwww.ducks.ca

It's spring, and a female duck swims across a pond with ducklings in tow. Some of the youngsters might not be her own. Wood Ducks and others may lay some of their eggs in other ducks' nests — or in the nests of other kinds of ducks, like Common Mergansers and goldeneyes. Biologists call this nest parasitism or egg dumping. Perhaps it's a kind of insurance against the loss of a nesting female's own eggs or brood. Hooded Mergansers, like this one, are frequent recipients of eggs from other species. It's a good bet that mother duck has at least one – and maybe more – foster ducklings.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

On this epidote of MooHawg the Podcast we talk everything Ducks as our very Nikki No C has turned over a new leaf.  After going off about how the Wood Duck box was hindering her fishing, Nikki decides to go National Geographic Mode.   Commish tells us how he could not wait for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition as a young man and how it's changed today.  We hash over Pickel Ball one more time as Commish lobby's for a professional 4 Square event.   Mike address's a complaint concerning Iowa Women's Basketball from a loyal MooHawg follower.   Tune in , it's a good one !

In this episode, Stephen talks with Em Webb, The Camo Cowgirl.  Em is a hunter and an outdoor enthusiast.You can find Em on Instagram and TikTok.  Or you can email her at emilywebbttu19@gmail.com.You can follow Stephen on Facebook by searching for stephenrobbinshd or on Instagram at StephenHuntDay.You can also email Stephen at stephen.huntingday@gmail.com or info.huntingday@gmail.com.And until next time, keep hunting and doing what God calls you to do.

Q: What duck nests in trees and jumps 70 feet before it can fly? A: This week's spotlight bird. Click here for the DUCKumentary or here for images of Wood Ducks. FIXED VERSION: A wood duck call somehow invaded the podcast audio - thanks to the listeners who pointed it out.

Birds are often admired for their ability to fly. But braking just in time to avoid a crash landing is amazing by itself. How does a robin go from full-out flight to a dead stop at a tree? If we could watch in slow motion, we'd see it raising the angle of its wings higher and higher from the horizontal. A hawk dives a bit below where it wants to perch, then pulls into a steep climb, slowing its momentum. And this female Wood Duck will use a combination of raised wings and a bit of hydroplaning with her wide, webbed feet to land on water.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.

In this episode of the GoHuntBirds Podcast your hosts Marc and Bobby chat about the podcast's five year anniversary and get into the stats of the podcast to date. They also chat about building Wood Duck boxes and the importance of creating more nesting habitat for ducks. There also some early information on the 10th edition of the annual Spring Turkey contest that we host each year. Lots of good info here for a quick 20-minute listen. Enjoy!!#GoHuntBirds | #evolve | #ShareBirdHuntingwww.GoHuntBirds.com

Learn more about our local waterfowl and their roles in the wetlands!For more information about Ducks Unlimited- Click here.To learn more about duck hunting regulations and how hunting contributes to wildlife conservation-Click here. 

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Mr Jim's Puzzle Is Now AvailableYes, Mr Jim made a mystery puzzle where its up to you to solve who the mystery animal is! Each Puzzle includes a 54 piece jigsaw puzzle, a Mr Jim audio story, and the mystery animal toy from Schleich®.—> Buy It Now Critter Protector Starter Pack Birthday Shout Out Join the HEYMRJIM Family

Jeff Bahls from the National Wood Duck Society joins us to explore the fascinating world of Wood Ducks. How far of a fall can a baby Wood Duck survive? Where do they go in the winter? Why are we talking about Wood Ducks in December? Listen to find out! 

Greg Hoch, author of the book  With Wings Extended: A Leap into a Wood Duck's World. Joins us to talk about the history of Wood Duck conservation, how people can help Wood Ducks even if they don't live by water, and how Wood Ducks were an inspiration  for aircraft carriers in World War 1.

Greg Hoch, author of the book  With Wings Extended: A Leap into a Wood Duck's World. Joins us to talk about the history of Wood Duck conservation, how people can help Wood Ducks even if they don't live by water, and how Wood Ducks were an inspiration  for aircraft carriers in World War 1.

Steven Hogg, Wildlife Supervisor for Three Rivers, talks about the Wood Duck program's history in our parks, what has made it successful, and where you can find these ducks in our parks.

Summary: Laws protecting birds can be confusing but Cheryl and Kiersten take a moment to make it all clear. Join your Feathered Desert co-hosts as they talk federal, state, and city laws that protect our birds.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes.   Show Notes: https://www.fws.gov/law/migratory-bird-treaty-act-1918 https://www.audubon.org/news/migratory-bird-treaty-act https://www.fws.gov/media/list-birds-protected-migratory-bird-treaty-act-2020 https://cals.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/hort/byg/archive/wildlifelegalstatus.html https://www.lawserver.com/law/state/arizona/az-laws/arizona_laws_17-236 https://azdot.gov/adot-blog/nesting-birds-are-protected-during-construction https://phoenix.municipal.codes/CC/8-7.02 https://www.foxnews.com/us/new-law-bans-feeding-ducks-in-arizona-city https://www.mesaazpolice.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/43871 https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/tempe/2018/05/05/tempe-regulation-takes-aim-overfeeding-birds/574426002/ Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com   Transcript Host Voice: Welcome to The Feathered Desert a podcast all about desert bird feeding in the Southwest region of the United States. (Various bird calls play)   Kiersten – Intro – Today we're talking about laws that protect birds. We'll look at federal laws and state regulations and then we'll discuss some controversial bird feeding bans that affect our local Valley area. Cheryl is going to start us off with one of the most important bird laws!   Cheryl – Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918             Most people don't even know that there are federal laws protecting birds in this country. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is such a law and it applies to the entire United States, every state must abide by this law.  You go Migratory Bird Treay Act!   Kiersten – Yes!   Cheryl - I know that seems redundant to say but it never hurts to repeat something important.             What exactly is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act?             This Act implements four international treaties that the US entered into with Canada in 1916, Mexico in 1936, Japan in 1972, and with Russia in 1976. It ensures the sustainability of populations of all protected migratory bird species. What this means is that it prohibits the taking of migratory bird species without proper and prior authorization from the Department of Interior U.S Fish and Wildlife service.  It sounds sooo important!   Kiersten – It does.   Cheryl - A quote from the US Fish and Wildlife Service “The MBTA provides that it is unlawful to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, possess, sell, purchase, barter, import, export, or transport any migratory bird, OR any part, nest, or egg of any such bird, unless authorized under a permit issued by the Secretary of the Interior. Take is defined as: pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or, collect, or attempt to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect.” I think that covers everything!   Kiersten – Yes! (laughs)   Cheryl - Who does the law protect?             There is a list of bird species generally based on bird families and individual species that are protected. There are three criteria that a species must meet to be included. It must occur in the United States or U.S Territories by natural biological or ecological processes. That means that it is native to the country or territory or that its natural migratory path brings it through the US or its territories. It must be in a family that is currently or previous included in a treaty or revised taxonomy rolls it into a protected family.   Kiersten – They are constanstyl revising taxonomy. That means the family and genera that they are in.   Cheryl- I was just going to clarify that. Thanks! 3.New evidence has arisen that proves the bird species or family is native to the US and US territories. Like Kiersten said they are always clarifying and revising. In a nutshell, it protects any bird that is or was found here without the help of human transport. For example, the Inca dove is native to the SW United States so they are protected; whereas, the rock dove, AKA pigeons, are not native to this country and are not protected by this law. Kiersten did I cover everything?   Kiersten – I think you go it! Over the years the Treaty has been updated and expanded and the government is required to release a list of all species protected under the law. The last revision was in 2020 and that is the most current list of protected animals.             Some of you may be thinking that this is just a law, what has it really done to help birds in reality. Since its inception it has actually saved many species from extinction at the hands of humans. Some examples include the Snowy Egret, that was being hunted for its pretty feathers the Wood Duck, that was being hunted for sport and the Sandhill Crane, that was also being hunted for feathers and spot. An example right here in our own backyard is the Burrowing Owl. Without its designation of a protected species the city of Phoenix would not have had to take all the extensive steps to protect them from the sprawl of housing construction.             One last thing I want to reiterate about this law is that it also makes it illegal to own feathers, bones, beaks, claws, nests, and eggs from these birds, as well. That does apply to any of these items being found on the ground in your front yard or on a hike or anywhere. You cannot legally own them.             “But I didn't kill the bird to get it, I just found it on the ground!” I have heard that argument a lot, but you have no way of proving it to USFWS and people who are not honest can go out and kill the bird for those things and they'll use the same argument. So, this law applies to everyone.             Now there are some exceptions, but these are only valid with permitting. People who help birds to recover from injuries or illness are licensed rehabilitators. Liberty Wildlife, East Valley Wildlife, Wild at Heart are all licensed rehabbers. They get permitting through the state and federal agencies after taking hours and hours of classes and working as an apprentice. You cannot take a bird into you home with the intention of nursing them back to health and re-releasing them without these permits.             Falconers, people who hunt with a bird of prey, are also licensed to do so. You cannot house raptors without permission from USFWS and only after working with a licensed falconer for years. Generally five years. You will also have to have visits from inspectors to determine if the housing you are providing meets regulations. And those regulations are strict. Then there are all the rules you must follow such as catching males versus females and how long you are allowed to keep them and hunt with them. All of this is to protect the sustainability of the species. Cheryl – I find is so interesting that falconers have a limited time to work with them and then release them.   Kiersten – Yes! That's why you have to work with a Master falconer for so many years. These birds have to know how to hunt on their own and beable to teach their young. For a bit more on how the Migratory Bird Treaty Act came to be, please listen to our first episode of Groundbreaking Women of Ornithology and learn how a few fashion forward women influenced the creation of this life saving law.   Cheryl – State Laws I got state laws! Our state laws follow the federal laws and can be found under Arizona Laws Title 17, Chapter 2, Article 3, 17-236. These laws do take it a step further in saying that you cannot intentionally harass a protected bird or intentionally destroy a nest of a protected bird. Which includes woodpecker!   Kiersten – Yes! It does include a lot of birds that people are annoyed with. (laughs) I forgot to put this one in here. ADOT, Arizona Department of Transportation had a question from a jogger near the 101 that asked about the cliff swallow nests. ADOT takes care to not disturb the nests while the birds are nesting but, once the birds have fledged they knock down the nests to encourage them to nest elsewhere. They only do it when the nests are no longer is use or before the nests are complete. ADOT has a Biologist that inspects projects before they get started for nests. It's okay to do that before a nest is in use.   The other state laws involving birds are mainly based around hunting. There is a specific hunting season for birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and you must have a hunting license to hunt during this season.   Arizona Game and Fish is in charge of distributing these permits. The regulations for each year can change because they are always assessing the population size of a species approved for hunting. Each season has a maximum bag number for how many individuals you can kill and they have strict regulations about hunting outside of specified seasons. I know we have Dove hunting and quail hunting.             Kiersten – Our next topic is one that Cheryl and I have kind of avoided talking about for some time. I mean we're doing a podcast about bird feeding, so this one is a bit counter-intuitive to what we talk about each episode. It's important but it's also a bit controversial. I think the time has come and we're going to have to just rip the band-aid off and get to it.             And that is City Bans on bird feeding.             The main cities in the Phoenix Valley we'll discuss today are Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. These are the ones that have officially passed bans at the recording of this podcast, but other cities out there may be considering them.             Let's look at Mesa first. In 2019, the Mesa city council approved an amendment to the city's nuisance code prohibiting feeding wild birds. Many customers of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Mesa that sells products specifically to feed wild birds were pretty concerned, but you need to dig a little deeper into the code to get the whole story.             This change was certainly inspired by people feeding wild birds and attracting too many pigeons and doves. I am now quoting from a Code Compliance brochure from the Mesa police website that states “It is a violation in the City of Mesa to feed pigeons and doves on private or public property. An exemption is provided for feeding of other species of birds from a feeder intended to prevent pigeons and doves from feeding.” End quote.             The key here is that you can still feed the birds as long as you are doing it with a feeder that prevents large bird from taking over. You can get just the right feeder and the correct food that will cut down on the number of larger birds, such as pigeons and doves, that you attract. This is essentially what we preach with the podcast as well. Responsible bird feeding.             Tempe. In 2018, the city of Tempe did essentially the same thing. Their ordinance was aimed at reining in people who were putting out large amounts of bird seed and attracting flocks of pigeons and doves. Some feared they wouldn't be able to put out bird feeders anymore but Councilman Kolby Granville was quoted by the AZCentral as saying “We're not talking about a bird feeder, we're talking about a bag of food a week.” End quote.   Cheryl – Let's talk about Phoenix. In the Phoenix City Code Section 8-7.02 it states that feeding pigeons is prohibited. It states “It is unlawful for any person to feed pigeons within the City. The prohibition does not prohibit the feeding of other birds using practices or devices designed to prevent pigeons from obtaining food.”             Once again, this city is trying to cut down on larger birds like pigeons and doves coming in droves to food but is not opposed to smaller birds coming to appropriate feeders.             Scottsdale - Now Scottsdale's ban is a bit different. In 2014, the city of Scottsdale banned the feeding of ducks and other birds at public parks. It seems that people were bringing whole loaves of bread, sometimes garbage bags full of stale bread, to the park and dumping them on the pathways or in ponds. I think Kiersten and I are both onboard with this ban since bread is terrible food for ducks, birds, and any wildlife. It has no nutrition in it and is not a natural food for them to eat. When you break it down like this it's not scary and it's what we want our bird feeding enthusiasts to do anyway! Feed responsibly. Kiersten – I have to admit I'm kinda on board with all of these bans, really. They all help protect our birds by limiting the amount if food available, which cuts down on the number of birds in one place at one time, which decreases the likely hood of spreading diseases. It also encourages people to use hanging feeders and not ground feed which is another way to cut down on spreading diseases.  Laws are not scary and are here to help protect our birds and ourselves.  

TWRA Wildlife Technician, David Vandegriff, joins us this week to talk about his legendary career and recent recognition for banding over 12,000 Wood ducks in Tennessee. David was also instrumental in restoring the turkey populations in west Tennessee. Don't miss this fun conversation and look back on a career that continues to make an impact! #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #woodduck #waterfowl #hunting #wildlifemanagement #ducks tnwildlife.org

Geraldine is a child psychologist and author! Find out more about the Wood Duck!A few corrections:Around minute 21, Geraldine mentions she's afraid of birds, she meant BEARS not birds.At one point Geraldine mentions "that she's the only brown person", and she wanted to clarify that she was referring to when she goes birding at local hotspots, as she feels there is a lack of diversity in her local birding community.Connect with me on Twitter, email, or website. Wood DuckIngredients1 oz agave nectar or simple syrup½ oz absinthe1 oz whiskey1 oz lime juice3 oz chilled waterIceGarnish with a lime twist and maraschino cherryDirections1.    Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice2.    Add in absinthe, whiskey, lime juice, water, and nectar3.    Slightly stir4.    Garnish with that lime twist and maraschino cherry

Your eye may be drawn to the gorgeous male Wood Duck, but it is the call of the modestly plumaged female you'll hear. This call tells the male where his mate is, important as the pair stays together through much of the winter and spring. Wood Ducks are among a small number of North American waterfowl that nest in cavities, and many of them nest in boxes we provide for them. Learn more at BirdNote.org.

A reading of Anglican priest Robert Hawker's (1753–1827) morning devotional writings from “The Poor Man's Morning and Evening Portion.” The music for this reading is “Wood Duck” by Chad Crouch and was adapted for length under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC 4.0). “Saw ye him whom my soul loveth?”—Song 3:3.  Is Jesus still the... The post The Poor Man's Morning Portion: February 21st appeared first on RonnieBrown.net.

Spend the dawn laying in the woods near the mouth of the Mississippi River in northern Minnesota. Recorded using a Sound Devices MixPre6 digital audio recorder and two Sennheiser MKH20 omnidirectional microphones places in a homemade binaural housing. Species you might be able to hear include: Gray Catbird, Wilson's Snipe, Ovenbird, White-throated Sparrow, American Woodcock, American Robin, Least Flycatcher, Common Yellowthroat, Veery, Song Sparrow, American Crow, Wood Duck, Mourning Warbler, Common Raven, Blue Jay, Winter Wren, Hairy Woodpecker, Chestnut-sided Warbler, Yellow Warbler, Indigo Bunting, Blackburnian Warbler, Common Loon, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Black-and-white Warbler, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and American Redstart. Wear headphones for the best listening experience. Enjoy! This recording was made while working on the 'Voices of a Flyway' project. Recordings were made under permits issued by the park and for the purpose of science and education.

A reading of Anglican priest Robert Hawker's (1753–1827) morning devotional writings from “The Poor Man's Morning and Evening Portion” for February 5th The music for this reading is “Wood Duck” by Chad Crouch and was adapted for length under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-NC 4.0). “In the hand of a Mediator.”—Gal. 3:19. The hand... The post The Poor Man's Morning Portion: February 5th appeared first on RonnieBrown.net.

Matt and Gus roll into the studio this week after a long weekend of Thanksgiving meals, Holiday Market sales and unending product production and order fulfillment. The guys chat about the new Whiskey & Whitetails Mallard and Wood Duck duck calls, Elk being mistaken for whitetail in Wisconsin, the proper way to answer the phone. This Episode's Blind Pour Winner: Round Two of our Worst of 2021 Saw no Winner returning to the shelf this week. It was that bad.Topics Discussed: Just how bad this week's blind whiskey pours are. The awesomeness of the GoWild App for outdoorsmen. Whiskey & Whitetail's new bourbon barrel wood Mallard Duck call and Wood Duck Call available on our online store. Go-to price ranges for whiskey when we're on the road versus what we buy for nice pours on our home shelves. Price ranges and brands for our favorite camo brands. The proper way to answer the phone according to the Mr. Bell himself. The surprising number of whitetail killed this year that could set new state records. The ridiculous number of elk that are killed on opening whitetail seasons across the country each year. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/whiskeyandwhitetailsInstagram - @whiskeyandwhitetailsFacebook - @whiskeyandwhitetailsTwitter - @whskywhitetailWebsite & store - www.whiskeyandwhitetails.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUX9-ft9bLcrNMUMREwj4Dw/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest Nathan Watson joins me to discuss his creative use of light, working towards conservation photography, and including a sense of space in composition. Follow Nathan at: Instagram: @nathan_watson_photography Show Mentions: Crested Tern silhouette Wood Duck in dead tree high key Roadkill Possum Doug Gimesy Landing Spoonbill Great Egret morning silhouette

The final NRL edition of Higher Ground in season 2021 as Chris is joined by Brett Finch to recap the Grand Final and give out the Wood Duck of the Season and Rocketman awards. Chris will be back Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights whipping around all sports! You'll be able to catch the podcast right here or tune in live on SEN.

Chris chatted to the listeners about what they'd like to keep or change in the Greatest Game of all, recapped all the drama out of the Wests Tigers since their defeat by the Bulldogs, capping off another disappointing season and presented the Rocketman! and Wood Duck awards for Round 25.

Chris reviews a massive Monday of news with AAP's Scott Bailey, a massive weekend of football with Steve Renouf and awards his Rocketman and Wood Duck of the week

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Click to listen to episode (4:04)Sections below are the following:Transcript of AudioAudio Notes and AcknowledgmentsImagesExtra InformationSourcesRelated Water Radio EpisodesFor Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.) Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 1-22-21. TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the week of January 25, 2021. MUSIC – ~14 sec – instrumental That’s part of “Midwinter Etude,” by Timothy Seaman, of Williamsburg, Va.  It opens an episode about a kind of hawk that’s commonly found around eastern Virginia marshlands in wintertime.  Have a listen for about 10 seconds to the following mystery sound, and see if you know this bird of prey. [Clarification, not in audio: “raptor” is a more precise term for hawks and related birds than is “bird of prey.”]  And here’s a hint: what might you call a cross-country runner located far north of Virginia? SOUNDS  - ~11 sec If you guessed a Northern Harrier, you’re right!  Besides being a name for cross-country runners, harrier refers to a group of birds within the family that includes hawks, eagles, and kites.  The Northern Harrier is the only harrier species found in North America.  Occurring widely across the continent, this species sometimes is a summer breeder in southeastern coastal Virginia, but it’s more typically found in the Commonwealth during winter.It was formerly called the Marsh Hawk because it’s frequently found around marshes, as well as in meadows, grasslands, and other open, vegetated areas.  In these areas, it flies low over the ground in search of its usual prey of small mammals, other birds, reptiles, amphibians, and insects.  Northern Harriers are also capable of taking larger prey like rabbits and ducks, and    they’ve been reported to overcome some of these larger animals by drowning them.  The Northern Harrier’s face looks somewhat like that of an owl, and, according to the National Audubon Society, the bird also resembles owls in using sharp hearing to help locate its prey.  As Alice and Robert Lippson put it in their book, Life in the Chesapeake Bay, quote, “Northern Harriers have an owl-like facial disc that apparently concentrates the sound of its prey; couple this with its keen eyesight, and mice and voles are in constant jeopardy of becoming lunch.” Thanks to Lang Elliott for permission to use the Northern Harrier sounds, from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs.  Thanks also to Timothy Seaman for permission to use part of “Midwinter Etude.”  We close with a little more music, in honor of all wild creatures, including harriers and other hawks.  Here’s about 10 seconds of “All Creatures Were Meant to Be Free,” by Bob Gramann of Fredericksburg, Va.  MUSIC – ~12 sec – instrumental SHIP’S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech’s College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Ben Cosgrove for his version of “Shenandoah” to open and close the show.  In Blacksburg, I’m Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS “Midwinter Etude,” from the 1996 album “Incarnation,” is copyright by Timothy Seaman and Pine Wind Music, used with permission.  More information about Mr. Seaman is available online at http://timothyseaman.com/en/.  The Northern Harrier sounds were from the Stokes Field Guide to Bird Songs-Eastern Region CD set, by Lang Elliott with Donald and Lillian Stokes (Time Warner Audio Books, copyright 1997), used with permission of Lang Elliott.  Lang Elliot’s work is available online at the “Music of Nature” Web site, http://www.musicofnature.org/. “All Creatures Were Meant to Be Free,” from the 1995 album “Mostly True Songs,” is copyright by Bob Gramann, used with permission.  More information about Bob Gramann is available online at https://www.bobgramann.com/.  This music was previously used by Virginia Water Radio most recently in Episode 524, 5-11-20. Click here if you’d like to hear the full version (2 min./22 sec.) of the “Shenandoah” arrangement/performance by Ben Cosgrove that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Cosgrove is available online at http://www.bencosgrove.com. IMAGES Painting of Marsh Hawk (former common name for Northern Harrier), originally published between 1827 and 1838 by John James Audubon in Birds of America (plate 356).  Image made available for public use by the National Audubon Society, online at https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america; specific URL for this image was https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/marsh-hawk, as of 1-22-21.  Northern Harrier in flight at Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts, July 2011.  Photo by Amanda Boyd, made available for public use by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Digital Library, online at http://digitalmedia.fws.gov; specific URL for this image was https://digitalmedia.fws.gov/digital/collection/natdiglib/id/13235/rec/1, as of 1-22-21. Northern Harrier, photographed in southeastern Virginia, January 23, 2021.  Photo by iNaturalist user keyojimbo, made available online at https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/68521040(as of 1-25-21) for use under Creative Commons license “Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0.”  Information about this Creative Commons license is available online at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/. EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT THE NORTHERN HARRIER The scientific name of the Northern Harrier is Circus hudsonius. The following information is excerpted from the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “Fish and Wildlife Information Service/Tundra Swan,” online at https://vafwis.dgif.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=040094&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=18649. Physical Description “Adult female [is] brown above and on tail bands; lighter brown below with heavy brown streaking.  [Adult] male [is] ashy gray above and on tail bands; white with cinnamon spots below; wing tips black.  [B]oth sexes have long banded tail with prominent white rump patch.  [F]lies a few feet above ground; tilting from side to side and holding its long narrow wings upwards at slight angle.” Reproduction and Behavior “[R]itualized courtship, calls, skydancing, performed by male to advertise territory; males arrive at breeding grounds ahead of females; male provides food during incubation and early nestling period by passing food items to female in flight; rarely visits nest himself….  [N]ests built on ground often in marshy areas and surrounded by low shrubs or tall grasses rather than open.  [N]est is small structure of reeds and sticks on dry ground….  Forage by slowly flying over marshes and fields, usually below 10 feet (3 meters); they generally take small mammals but also use birds, [reptiles and amphibians], and insects. Status of Population“Harriers occur in relatively low numbers as breeders in Virginia, where they may be found using both open marshes and open upland grassland habitat.  Their numbers swell during the winter with the influx of migrants, and it is this winter population that should be the focus of conservation efforts.  Like other grassland species, Harriers rely on relatively large tracts, such that preserving and restoring blocks of native grasslands is a high priority conservation action for this species.  Wintering harriers will likewise use emergent wetlands; identification, protection, and management (for example, Phragmites control) of suitable marshes will be necessary to ensure continued habitat availability for this species…” SOURCES Used for Audio Alaska Department of Fish and Game, “Sounds Wild/Northern Harrier,” 1 min./31 sec. podcast, online at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=soundswild.episode&title=Northern%20Harrier. John James Audubon, Birds of America, online by The National Audubon Society at https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america.  The entry for the Marsh Hawk (the former common name for the Northern Harrier) is online at https://www.audubon.org/birds-of-america/marsh-hawk. Chesapeake Bay Program, “Field Guide/Birds,” online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/all/birds/all.  The Northern Harrier entry is online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/entry/northern_harrier; “Raptors” is online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/all/birds/raptors); and “Marshes and Wetlands” is online at https://www.chesapeakebay.net/discover/field-guide/marshes_wetlands/all/all. Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, “All About Birds,” online at http://www.allaboutbirds.org.  The Northern Harrier entry is online at https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Harrier. Encyclopedia Britannica, “Bird of prey,” online at https://www.britannica.com/animal/bird-of-prey; and “Harrier,” online at https://www.britannica.com/animal/harrier-bird. Goddess of Never Broken blog site, “The Harrier Incident,” April 9, 2013, online at https://maibey.wordpress.com/tag/northern-harrier-drowning-prey/.  This blot post has a series of photos showing a Northern Harrier drowning an American Coot. Alice Jane Lippson and Robert L. Lippson, Life in the Chesapeake Bay-3rd Edition, Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Md., 2006, page 234. National Audubon Society, “Guide to North American Birds/Northern Harrier,” online at https://www.audubon.org/field-guide/bird/northern-harrier. Chandler S. Robbins et al., A Guide to Field Identification of Birds of North America, St. Martin’s Press, New York, N.Y., 2001. Stan Tekiela, Birds of Virginia Field Guide, Adventure Publications, Inc., Cambridge, Minn., 2002. University of Missouri Raptor Rehabilitation Project, “Raptor Facts,” online at http://raptorrehab.cvm.missouri.edu/raptor-facts/. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (formerly Department of Game and Inland Fisheries), “Fish and Wildlife Information Service/Northern Harrier,” online at https://vafwis.dgif.virginia.gov/fwis/booklet.html?&bova=040094&Menu=_.Taxonomy&version=18649. For More Information about Birds in Virginia and Elsewhere Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, “Birds of the World,” online at https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/home(subscription required). Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, “Merlin Photo ID.”  The application for mobile devices allows users to submit a bird photograph to get identification of the bird. Information is available online at http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/. Cornell University Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society, “eBird,” online at https://ebird.org/home.  Here you can find locations of species observations made by contributors, and you can sign up to contribute your own observations. University of Michigan Museum of Zoology, “Animal Diversity Web,” online at https://animaldiversity.org/. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, “List of Native and Naturalized Fauna of Virginia, April 2018,” online (as a PDF) at https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/virginia-native-naturalized-species.pdf.Virginia Society of Ornithology, online at http://www.virginiabirds.org/.  The Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study, conservation, and enjoyment of birds in the Commonwealth. Xeno-canto Foundation Web site, online at http://www.xeno-canto.org/.  This site provides bird songs from around the world. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Birds” subject category. The Northern Harrier was one of the birds included in Episode 430, 7-23-18, on birds associated with marshes.  (Other birds featured in that episode are the Great Blue Heron, Wood Duck, Least Bittern, Common Moorhen, and Marsh Wren). Following are links to other episodes on raptors (often also referred to as “birds of prey”). Bald Eagle – Episode 375, 7-3-17.Barred Owl – Episode 382 – 8-21-17.Eastern Screech-Owl – Episode 227, 8-18-14.Osprey – Episode 116, 6-25-12; Episode 175, 8-19-13. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode’s audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining

This week we discuss the woes of the first hunt of the 2020 season. Lets just say we hope things go up from here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/underpressureoutdoor/message

Nature has many animals with spectacular colors. The wood duck is at the top of the list. Unique by color, but also by the way it nests and raises their young ducklings. This podcast gives great incite into the fascinating world of the wood duck. (photo by ebird.org)

Your eye may be drawn to the gorgeous male Wood Duck, but it is the call of the modestly plumaged female you’ll hear. This call tells the male where his mate is, important as the pair stays together through much of the winter and spring.

The Jones Boyz join Eli Stewart at the Ministry Center and talk about Courage, Value and other things that we can learn from the wood duck. They also get a special guest phone appearance by their Courageous Dad, Officer Jones.

In this episode, Rocky, Mayur and Abhinandan return to the land of the Brahmaputra: Assam. Rocky talks about what makes Assam one of his favourite states, saying time slows down when you’re there. To feel the essence of the state, he says, one must listen to Bhupen Hazarika’s music. Before driving out of Guwahati, the gang visited the Kamakhya temple in the capital city. As Abhinandan reminisces about the beautiful view of the city from the temple, Rocky issues a brief caveat for anybody planning to visit: Because of the religious beliefs associated with the temple, you might stumble upon animals, big and small, being sacrificed in the wee hours which, as he puts it, might be difficult for the “faint of heart”. Abhinandan reiterates that if you avoid dropping by in the early hours of the day, the temple is a must-visit for anyone travelling to Assam. Abhinandan talks about his favourite Parampara Thali and scrumptious mutton curry and amla shots at the Paradise hotel. Mayur also describes trying “pithika” for the first time here. Delving into their food memories from Assam, Rocky recollects seeing boards saying “Pijon Curry” everywhere, only to realise later that it’s a pigeon curry. The curry is so famous in Assam that pigeon meat is the most consumed bird meat in the state. Heading towards Tezpur, Rocky, Mayur and Abhinandan talk about their experience of trying what was then the spiciest chilli in the world: the Bhootjholakiya, or “ghost pepper”. While Mayur, being a zoologist by qualification, explains the scientific metric by which spice is measured. Rocky, being a foodie at his core, explains the preparation they ate. Mayur also narrates the folklore behind how the chilli got its name. Moving out of Tezpur, Rocky talks about the Nameri National Park in Sonitpur and the adventure of looking for the white-winged wood duck, which is also the state bird of Assam. The gang discusses the wide variety of sweets that Assam has to offer, the dense and vivacious range of flora and fauna, the experience of shooting in one of the most beautiful boarding schools in the country, the Assam Valley School, and what makes Rocky return to the Kaziranga National Park again and again. On a side note, you’ll also discover the story behind Rocky Singh’s name. All this and more, only on Highway On My Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicole Trick Steinbach is a Global Career Coach And Change Management Consultant. She is known for inspiring change through deep connections, brave insights, and radical responsibility. She’s worked in over 25 countries and lived in Europe for over 13 years before the mountains of Colorado called her name. She said goodbye to a snazzy corporate title, Senior Global Director of Change and Communications, in August 2019. She is now nurturing her coaching and consulting business focused on inspiring others to embrace their natural, unique fierceness so that, together, we transform the world. Music Credit: Chad Crouch - Wide Eyes and Wood Duck

Burroughs invites you to become a birder, describing the thrill of seeing the natural world around you through a new lens.  Click the links below for details about the bird vocalizations used in this episode from the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Wood Duck Yellow-rumped Warbler Black-throated Green Warbler Red-eyed Viero White-eyed Viero...

This week we share our best tips and techniques to help you have more success hunting wood ducks this season!

In 2019, the Hamilton Naturalists' Club acquired a new property in the Upper Hayesland Swamp, known now as the Hayesland Swamp Nature Sanctuary. It is a flooded forest in the spring, providing habitat to many wetland wildlife species.This soundscape opens with harsh song of the wood frog (Lithobates sylvaticus), and as the morning progresses the soft and airy songs of the Winter Wren and Brown Creeper are heard. A lone Wood Duck makes a "splash" part way through.You will hear: Wood frog, chorus frog (background), Winter Wren, Brown Creeper, Song Sparrow, Wood Duck.Taken from recordings of the morning of April 9, 2019.Audio editing: Rob PorterAudio sourced from the Hamilton Bioacoustics Research Project of the Hamilton Naturalists' Club.For more information, visit http://hamiltonnature.org/songscapes

We are privileged to interview Dr. Gene Hester. Dr. Hester is renowned for his work as an innovator and advocate for wildlife and land conservation in the United States. He was a former Deputy Director of United States Fish and Wildlife Service, former National Park Service Associate Director, and held many positions in which he represented wildlife and land issues to Congress. In addition to these achievements, Dr. Hester was also a researcher and professor at various institutions where he contributed things such as the science surrounding wood duck brood rearing improvement and water quality stream sampling utilizing indicator wildlife species. Dr. Hester gives us a front row seat to his experiences and stories from a life of conservation.Support the show (http://threeriverslandtrust.org)

Luke Perry died this week at the age of 52. The soundtrack for the actor's 1994 movie, "8 Seconds," helped launch the career of country music's David Lee Murphy. Cleve Marsh returns to talk duck blinds and spud poles in his latest "Marsh Land" report. Also, No. 4 Duke and No. 3 North Carolina meet again Saturday during their ACC regular season finale.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife is recruiting volunteers for a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) project to monitor wood duck nesting boxes near Fallon, along with other duck banding projects. These are great opportunities for families! In this week's Nevada Wild, Ashley Sanchez and Aaron Keller sit down with USFWS biologist Chris Nicolai and NDOW Waterfowl Staff Specialist Russell Woolstenhulme to explain the wood duck project, how the data is used, why biologists band ducks, and how you can volunteer to get involved.

Im heutigen, zweiten SXSW Special unseres Podcasts Kurzer Freitag gibt es einen wilden Mix aus würzigem BBQ und spannenden Sessions über CIA-Techniken zur Kreativitätssteigerung und den neusten Trends für das aktuelle Jahr.

We discuss my trip down for Wood Duck and Teal Opener in Kentucky as well as more FDH Teal Limits!  The Weekly Hunt Upadate is posted on itunes weekly on Fridays. Check out our other content on instagram and sub so you don't miss out on future content. We go live weekly on Duck Gun Chronicles youtube and Freelance Duck hunting youtube if you want to join in on the live Q and A! Thanks as always for your support!   Coupon code: DUCKGUNPOD - 10% off at whiterockdecoys.com     Duck Gun Chronicles - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk6KCRJMpO2Ji-JjA3QYDzw?sub_confirmation=1 Freelance - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tonlQAEqFdqa2Z7tEr2xA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/176135489667077/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/duckgunchronicles/

In this show we talk about the Lake Champlain monster and also two Iroquois stories.  "Why Wood Duck Has Red Eyes" and "Why an Indian Never Shoots a Pigeon".   Sources: Reworked and based on traditional Seneca Nation stories.   SKUNNY WUNDY: SENECA INDIAN TALES BY ARTHUR CASWELL PARKER

This week we put on the new Barska hologram sight on Michael's Ruger 10/22. http://www.barska.com/electro_sight.html Weasle Traps & Wood Duck Boxes http://www.youtube.com/user/adamm011 Ice Fishing Interview with Chuck Parr Outdoor News 1.Cougar Kittens Killed http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2008/01/24/outdoors/deaths_of_cougar_kittens_give_hunters_with_hounds_a_black_eye 2.Maryland Anti Hunting Bills Introduced http://www.nraila.org/Hunting/Read/HuntingIssues.aspx?ID=3440&type=L 3. South Dakota considers lowering hunting age http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=10590 Mikey's Game bag: Placement of Wood Duck nesting boxes http://www.ducks.org/media/Conservation/Conservation_Documents/_documents/duck_box_plans.pdf NWTF annual Banquet Get your hunting story published, email link: picksvids@yahoo.com

Comedian, hunter, traveler, all-natural master caller of numerous species of game, and outdoor lifestyle ambassador extraordinaire. These are titles that we could use to describe Josh Carney. Perhaps the most distinguishing characteristic of the Son of the South is his unparalleled positive attitude and ability to easily make anyone near him laugh, smile, and observe in aw.  Josh's story starts with a hurdle that most people may never get over. Josh has a chair with wheels and one with a motorized track, but hardly needs either, despite being paralyzed from the waist down. Some would view his story as tragic, but to Josh it's simply a motivator.  HELP FUND THIS SHOW: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/donate Josh shares his entire story this Big Buck Podcast! Here's What We Discuss on This Show: Josh's Worldwide Tour- 16 States Jay the Creeper and the Photobomb Chasing Bigfoot or Big Deer? Getting Rolled Away and the Natural Gift of Voice Calling Coding Twice and the Feeling of Getting Shot Back to the Woods and VOICE ONLY CALLS First Time for Speckle Belly CALLS: Turkey, Speckle Belly, Goose, Mallard, Rabbit, Elk, Wood Duck, Buck Grunt, Owl, Peacock FoxPro Or Carney-Pro Josh Carney- Comedian A Stage Presence Getting Horse adn Hot Tonics A Memorable Deer Hunt Vaples, and Deer Hunting Prep, Fat Christmas Tree Lazy Dog and the Ford F-150 and 6 Trucks in 4 Years Blowing Up Josh's Phone Jay and Dusty Try Their Own Calls Step by Step Call Learning Process and Baaarrk Making Friends with Zoo Animals, Laughing Owls, and GEICO Contact Us: FEEDBACK HOTLINE: 724-613-2825 REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE on iTUNES and Stitcher: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/itunes www.BigBuckRegistry.com/stitcher Want to Know When the Next Big Buck Podcast is Released? Then Join the Club: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/huntmail Submit A Buck: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/mybuck Be a Guest: Guests@BigBuckRegistry.com Share for Share: www.BigBuckRegistry.com/s4s Facebook: www.Facebook.com/bigbuckregistry Twitter: www.twitter.com/bigbuckregistry Feedback:Feedback@BigBuckRegistry.com Also find us on these fine networks: iTunes Stitcher Blubrry Libsyn TuneIn Other Recommended Podcasts: CarrieZ Wildgame IamTurkeyHunting BowRush FishNerds Bowhunting Freedom Up North Journal

In this week's episode we profile the Wood Duck.  Also, we celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday by chatting with Jesse Morris of Killerchefs about how to prepare and cook waterfowl and wild game.

THE NEW YORKER   Jonathan Lethem reads James Thurber’s short story “The Wood Duck” and discusses Thurber with The New Yorker’s fiction editor, Deborah Treisman. “The Wood Duck” was published in The New Yorker in November, 1936, and is collected in “The Thurber Carnival.”   [audio http://downloads.newyorker.com/mp3/fiction/080310_fiction_lethem.mp3]  

Michigan turkey season is upon us starting in the next couple of weeks. Local Outdoor Shows Catching up with UNJ Staffer Mikey! New Up North Journal vehicle Mikey putting out some wood duck boxes for the local area

Some birds migrate by day and some by night- this podcast covers the Wood Duck, Redhead and the Common Loon. Enjoy!

Our July trip is coming to a close as we paddle towards the East end of Crooked lake.  The narrow passageways make for a very scenic paddle catching glimpses of wood ducks, loons, eagles, and even a mink.  The episode comes to a close with the magnificent cliffs that tower over the end of the lake.

Our July trip is coming to a close as we paddle towards the East end of Crooked lake.  The narrow passageways make for a very scenic paddle catching glimpses of wood ducks, loons, eagles, and even a mink.  The episode comes to a close with the magnificent cliffs that tower over the end of the lake.

Join me today as we lean about the Canada Goose, the Mallard and the Wood Duck. All of these waterfowl are early migrators and can easily be identified by sight and sound!

The colorful harlequin plumage of the Wood Duck makes it so striking as to seem unreal. Add to that its odd squealing calls and tree-nesting habits, and you have a most unusual duck.

Jonathan Lethem reads James Thurber's short story "The Wood Duck" and discusses Thurber with The New Yorker's fiction editor, Deborah Treisman.

New Blog Site: www.michiganhuntingtoday.com/hooksandbullets/ http://mikeysoutdooradventures.blogspot.com/ New Outdoor Web Site: http://www.myhuntingandfishing.com/ Ice Fishing Weekend Outdoor News of the Week Power tools and rifle cartridges http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/newshound/2008/02/power-tools-rif.html Trail camera nails burglar  http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/newshound/2008/02/hunters-trail-c.html NWTF youth essay contest  http://www.nwtf.org/jakes/contests/KS_Gov_essay_08_flyer[1].doc Mikey's Game Bag Wood duck nesting boxes part 4  http://www.ducks.org/media/Conservation/Conservation_Documents/_documents/duck_box_plans.pdf  Tips of the Week Ice fishing sinker weight Coyote Decoys Night Coyote Hunt Non-hunter Encounters In The Field http://brhunting2008.blogspot.com/  

Episode 46 Ice fishing this weekend   No Coyote hunt due to bad weather   Rifle Scope, sight-in http://www.williamsgunsight.com/   UV Blocker Field Test by Bob Rich http://brproducts.blogspot.com/ http://brshootingjournal.blogspot.com/   Outdoor News Youth hunting opportunitites http://www.ussportsmen.org/Read1.cfm?ID=2203&programdocs=FAF   Missouri air rifle deer hunt http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/newshound/2008/02/air-rifles-for.html   Quackenbush Air Guns http://www.quackenbushairguns.com/   Oregon vanishing licenese http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/newshound/2008/02/the-fishing-lic.html   Ted Nugent search engine http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/newshound/2008/02/internet-search.html http://searchwithtednugent.prodege.com/   Mikey's Game Bag Part 3 of wood duck nesting boxes http://www.ducks.org/media/Conservation/Conservation_Documents/_documents/duck_box_plans.pdf   Email address to submit hunting story to Terry Pickard picksvids@yahoo.com

This week we put on the new Barska hologram sight on Michael's Ruger 10/22. http://www.barska.com/electro_sight.html Weasle Traps & Wood Duck Boxes http://www.youtube.com/user/adamm011 Ice Fishing Interview with Chuck Parr Outdoor News 1.Cougar Kittens Killed http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2008/01/24/outdoors/deaths_of_cougar_kittens_give_hunters_with_hounds_a_black_eye 2.Maryland Anti Hunting Bills Introduced http://www.nraila.org/Hunting/Read/HuntingIssues.aspx?ID=3440&type=L 3. South Dakota considers lowering hunting age http://www.nraila.org/News/Read/InTheNews.aspx?ID=10590 Mikey's Game bag: Placement of Wood Duck nesting boxes http://www.ducks.org/media/Conservation/Conservation_Documents/_documents/duck_box_plans.pdf NWTF annual Banquet Get your hunting story published, email link: picksvids@yahoo.com

Episode #44, On this week's episode we go over the Hunting & Fishing Expo we went to this week, as well as the things we found interesting there.  We have our usuall outdoor news of the week, as well as Mikey's Game Bag.  This week he discuss' Wood Duck Boxes.  Then lastly I go over a few items concerning our Ohio turkey hunt coming up in April.  Hunting & Fishing Expo: 1. Caged Deer, Bill Yoder 2. Vendors 3. Truck & SUV tents 4. UV Blocker, Sport Wash, and Scent control from Atsko www.atsko.com 5. Helping Young Hunters Inc. http:///www.helpingyounghunters.com 6. Bill Putman, running for Senator http:///www.putmanforcongress.com Outdoor News of the Week 1.New Jersey Game Commission http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?ID=3347 2.Michigan Poacher http://outdoorlife.blogs.com/newshound/2008/01/a-no-brainer-bu.html 3. Antis howl over Wolf rules http://www.nrahuntersrights.org/Article.aspx?id=212 Mikey's Game Bag Wood Duck Box Construction (for plans use the link below) http://www.ducks.org/media/Conservation/Conservation_Documents/_documents/duck_box_plans.pdf Planning our Ohio Turkey Hunt in April