A flight of geese outlined against the autumn sky, a raft of ducks floating gracefully in a secluded cove. There are few of us who have not paused to marvel at these sights.
For some, there is the challenge of gunning, of matching wits with a wise old honker. For others, the challenge is in capturing the natural beauty on film or canvas – or just knowing that the birds are there.
But the greatest challenge of all is in preserving and restoring our wetlands – the vital element for the continued well-being of waterfowl.
And though many are not aware of it, the American hunter has long been the driving force behind waterfowl conservation. Of the some 13.5 million acres preserved for migratory bird habitat in the U.S., 8.25 million acres (61%) are preserved as a direct result of hunting-oriented programs. This habitat has been acquired with funds from waterfowl hunting stamp sales, with revenue from special taxes that sportsmen pay, and through the private efforts of sportsmen’s groups. It is time that all of us who share a common concern for waterfowl work to maintain what habitat is left, and to restore what we can. You can help waterfowl by supporting wetland preservation programs in your community.
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