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Our vision is to educate youth, first-time hunters, beginner (novice) bird watchers, and others to promote the importance of conserving waterfowl and their habitats for future generations.
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Is a Vernal Pool Considered a Wetland?
Wetlands come in all shapes and sizes, but there are three characteristics they all possess: Covered with water at least part of the year Support wetland vegetation Have hydric soil We’ll delve into those more deeply (pun intended!) another time. Right now, I want to discuss what are [...]
2023 National Junior Duck Stamp Contest
The annual National Junior Duck Stamp Contest attracts participants from students in K-12 from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. It is a great opportunity for young artists to hone their skills and possibly begin a path to the ultimate prize – a [...]
Wild Foods Spotlight: How to Forage, Harvest, and Enjoy Wild Leeks Sustainably
The early colonists depended on wild plants and animals for their food until land could be cleared and crops established. Even after our early agrarian society was well underway, crops sometimes failed, forcing people to find wild alternatives. In frontier areas, as well, people still utilized what was [...]
“Who Did It” – A Deeper Look into Owl Pellets
I was cleaning up the yard and found an elongated oval object that at first looked like something the neighbor’s dog deposited under the maple tree. Closer examination revealed that it was an owl pellet. These are fascinating objects, especially if you’ve never found one. Owls typically swallow [...]
“Proud Grandfathers” – The 2021 New York White-Tailed Deer Hunting Season Opener
Saturday, November 20th was the opener of the regular gun season for deer here in New York. There have been a lot of firsts on our property here in the Finger Lakes region, and this year added to the growing list. My grandson, James, shot his first buck, [...]
Here’s What They Say
I watched Professor Duck’s Waterfowl Identification Series with my kids last Saturday and all they want to do is grab a pair of binoculars now! Thank you all!
Professor Duck provides more than an education on how to identify ducks. It also encourages you to get out and enjoy the species in the outdoors whether you are a hunter, bird watcher or outdoor enthusiast.
My husband and I just purchased the on-demand version of Professor Duck in preparation for our September Teal season. This was a great refresher for us!
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