At first glance hunters rightfully are guided into thinking our waterfowl populations, evidenced by liberal vs restrictive (conservative) hunting seasons are being implemented across the nation. But within these liberal seasons and bag limit framework are more of a mixed bag of species within a total waterfowl population that are not strong enough and need subsequent species protection.

However, in three flyways, the Service Regulations Committee recommends closing the canvasback season due to low populations and restricting scaup harvest due to long-term population declines

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