This Valentine’s Day Fall in Love with Nature
February 6, 2009 by USFWS
Valentine’s Day is a perfect time to fall in love with nature. Go outside to experience the excitement of a majestic bald eagle or the thrill of a bright red cardinal, whether in your own backyard or at one of America’s national wildlife refuges. There is a national wildlife refuge or fish hatchery just an hour’s drive from most major metropolitan areas, and all offer inviting portals to the natural world.
National Fish Hatchery Releases Children, and Endangered Species, Into the Wild
February 5, 2009 by USFWS
Elementary school students are being loosed into a 20 acre wetland on the grounds of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Genoa National Fish Hatchery in Wisconsin – exploring, playing, and learning on their own terms. Through an interview and photos, hatchery staffer Jenny Walker-Bailey shares her experiences on how a National Fish Hatchery that raises endangered native fish and mussels is also helping to connect children with nature.
Josh’s Duck Strips
February 5, 2009 by Chris Hustad
Josh’s Duck Strips – Duck Recipe
Yields Two Duck Breasts – An easy, yet quick way to enjoy your ducks in a unique way. One of my favorite duck recipes.
Marinade Needs (You may want to change upon your own taste)
¾ cup A1 Steak Sauce
¾ cup Heinz 57 Steak Sauce
2 tbsp French Dressing
1 ½ tbsp Chocolate Syrup
1 [...]
Welcome Aransas Taxidermy & Outfitters to DHC
February 5, 2009 by Chris Hustad
We have a new sponsor at DuckHuntingChat.com – Aransas Wildlife Taxidermy & Outfitters.
Aransas operates an award winning taxidermy studio based out of Aransas Pass, TX and specializes in birds, fish, big game, and exotics. Captain Brian Preston also offers coastal duck hunting in TX as well as spring turkey hunts.
Check them out if you’re [...]
Salazar Promotes Economic Benefits of Conservation Investments in Visit to Rocky Mountain Arsenal
February 3, 2009 by USFWS
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, accompanied by regional Service leadership and staff, toured the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Denver, Colorado on Friday, January 30, to get a first-hand look at one of the nation’s premier urban wildlife refuges and learn more about planned conservation projects at the refuge and throughout Colorado that would boost the nation’s economy.
Preserving Canada’s Hunting Heritage
February 3, 2009 by Chris Hustad
Preserving Canada’s Hunting Heritage
The Third Annual Progress Report on Delta Waterfowl’s efforts to secure the future of hunting in canada – December 2008
Executive Summary: Securing the Future of Hunting in Canada
Delta Waterfowl continues to lead the defense and promotion of waterfowl hunting in Canada. 2008 has been another very successful year for our Canadian Waterfowling [...]
Internet Scouting – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
February 3, 2009 by Chris Hustad
It was early in the morning while we eyed our watches waiting for shooting time. Mallards were constantly buzzing our heads in their pursuit to land in our decoys. Finally, the little hand hit the 12 and the game was on. 15 minutes later, myself and my 2 close friends were picking [...]
