Ep. 547 – Pacific Flyway Update and “The Big Four” of DU’s Western Region
January 25, 202425m 48s
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Show Notes
Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Jeff McCreary, director of operations for DU’s Western Region, for a recap of the 2023-24 waterfowl season and the struggles it delivered to Pacific Flyway hunters. Jeff shares observations from California, reflects on low breeding population estimates from Alaska in 2023, and describes the season for many as the worst ever. Also discussed are “The Big Four” priority geographies in the Pacific Flyway and looking forward to breeding conditions for local waterfowl.
Topics
BiologyGoosebirdsbirdwatchingconservationdecoysduckbiologyduckcallingduckhuntinggeesegoosehuntinghabitathabitatconservationhuntershuntinglandmanagementnaturalresourcesoutdoorrecreationoutdoorsrecipessciencewaterfowlwaterfowlecology