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September 2, 2008

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The Conscience of Waterfowl Conservation

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Editor’s Note: This posting marks a new advance in Madduck’s rapid rise to prominence in the world of waterfowl conservation. We have redesigned the masthead page. We have created a new “blog” category featuring new writers exploring issues and ideas that do not lend themselves to lengthy treatment. We have added a search feature to allow you to easily access articles in our archives. Most importantly, we have added a comment feature, enabling you to comment and discuss our articles and blogs. We hope you participate in these discussions. (Before posting, all comments will be vetted for relevancy and civility. This will cause a brief delay.) Finally, we hope our new, expanded format comes off without a programming glitch. But sometimes problems arise despite our best efforts to make the transition as smooth as possible.  If you encounter any problems, please let us know.

 

Reductio Ad Absurdum
Fourteen consecutive years of liberal duck-hunting regulations reveal an incomprehensible but shocking truth:  Adaptive Harvest values a dead duck more highly than a prairie pothole. This new, in-depth analysis exposes hitherto unknown truths about our regulations-setting protocol. By Madduck editor James H. Phillips. Posted Sept. 2, 2008.

Paradox
Why do we value and treat species differently?  Madduck writer Howard N. Ellman explores this phenomenon in a starkly realistic and insightful essay that cuts to the heart of our behavior afield. This is a “must read” essay. Posted Sept. 2, 2008

Ducks and Resilience
Ecologists increasingly mention “resiliency” and “regime change” when discussing wildlife populations and their habitats. What do these ideas signify and why are they becoming increasingly important to ducks and duck hunters? By Madduck publisher Peter D. Stent. Posted Sept. 2, 2008.  

When the Data Lies
Why are some biologists telling us this year’s breeding-ground survey data is a lie? Is it because ducks will pay a deadly price for Adaptive Harvest’s inability to correct for a key statistic bereft of meaningful biological truth. By James H. Phillips. Posted July 15, 2008.

A Test of Character
The old adage that character is destiny applies with fervor this year to California waterfowl authorities. The question: Will they spinelessly surrender to political expediency as in the past or acknowledge moral and biological authority? By Howard N. Ellman. Posted July 15, 2008.

The Scaup Enigma
Should we reduce the daily scaup bag limit to one? Biologist Norman Seymour examines the controversy that pits Delta Waterfowl against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted July 15, 2008.

Celebrating Circular Logic
Madduck essayist Howard N. Ellman looks at unknown factors that influence waterfowl management and why these defeat efforts to increase the numbers of ducks that wing the length of the continent. Posted May 27, 2008.

Prairie Drought
Biologist Norman Seymour explores the effects of drought has on waterfowl production and why this year’s fall flight will be smaller than last year. Posted May 27, 2008.

The Day The Music Died
Do you describe yourself as a conservationist? What does that mean in today’s society? Madduck editor James H. Phillips exposes the changes over the years in the meaning of waterfowl conservation and why this bodes ill for ducks and duck hunters. Posted May 27, 2008.

Blogs
Art Ladehoff looks at generational differences. Posted May 27, 2008. Justin Phillips gives thanks for a spoonbill or teal. Posted May 27, 2008.