jigncraw

I got my first banded bird yesterday, and it had a 2 bands, one of which was a $100 reward band!! It was really freaking cold out there( had to keep fixin the decoys as they were freezing and turning upside down!) but it was definitely worth the trip.

blwalt17

what does the $100 reward mean?

Muliefever

Basically, it means that a research is being conducted with a higher priority then a Normal Banded bird. It's just an insentive to get you to call in your bands.. That's how the researchers study migration..

Rebel Dog

Congratulations.

80 proof

The answer will only cost you a $100

Carpmaster

Congrats!!!! Still looking for one this year!

j. plate

Bands are used to study migration patterns and age statistics in waterfowl.

Reward bands are used to study band reporting rates of hunters.

Scrapdawg

Congrats. Still searching for my first band.

jepcho

Congrats, that would be awesome!!

duckclubjr

Congrats, got my first peice of jewelry on Saturday in Marks, MS. Very exciting.