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Hunters spent $5.2 billion in 1996 for hunting trips, $11.3 billion on equipment, and $4.8 billion for licenses, stamps, tags, and permits, land leasing and ownership, membership dues and contributions, and magazines. Source: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Originating in the United States, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever was the first individual retriever breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, in 1878. Source: Ducks Unlimted Jan/Feb 2001
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The blue-winged teal is the third most numerous duck on the continent. Despite its diminutive size, it makes one of the longest migrations
of any duck that breeds in North America, wintering as far south as Peru. Source: Ducks Unlimited.
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A study conducted prior to the recent legalization of electronic callers found flocks of snow geese were five times more likely to fly within shotgun range when the devices were used. Source: Ducks Unlimited Jan/Feb 2001
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Deer can live up to 11 years in the wild.
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Two of the considerations used when establishing a deer management plan are Biological Carrying Capacity (BCC) and Cultural Carrying Capacity (CCC).
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