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    Waterfowl hunting is the practice of hunting aquatic birds such as ducks, geese and other waterfowls or shorebirds for sport and meat. Waterfowl are hunted...
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  • Wildlife Service. Migratory waterfowl hunters must possess both a state hunting license and a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck...
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    the ranges necessary for waterfowl hunting. The move to steel shot reduced the use of 16 and 20 gauges for waterfowl hunting, and the shorter, 2+3⁄4-inch...
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    Punt gun (category Hunting rifles)
    United States, Federal regulations prohibit their use in migratory waterfowl hunting. According to Eunan O'Halpin's book Defending Ireland, a Local Defence...
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    loads are required by Federal law for waterfowl hunting in the US, as the shot may be ingested by the waterfowl, which some authorities believe can lead...
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  • partridge, and other landfowls. Unlike aquatic and semiaquatic bird species (waterfowls and shorebirds), upland birds are terrestrial and tend to be found strictly...
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    an animal's body for the purpose of display or study Varmint hunting Waterfowl hunting Wildlife Yewei "Game | Definition, Wild Animals, & Preparation...
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    is a breed of dog originally bred in England for upland bird and waterfowl hunting. It is the tallest of the retrievers and is easily distinguishable...
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    due to their size and ferocity. Bear hunting has a vast history throughout Europe and North America, and hunting practices have varied based on location...
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  • man-made object resembling a duck. Duck decoys are typically used in waterfowl hunting to attract real ducks, but they are also used as collectible art pieces...
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    required to purchase both a federal and state stamp before hunting waterfowl. Waterfowl hunting seasons vary, but most begin in September or October, so...
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    shot in migratory waterfowl hunting. Hunting restrictions have also banned the use of lead shot while hunting migratory waterfowl in at least 29 countries...
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    Great Britain in the late 17th century as an addition to King James II's waterfowl collection in St. James's Park. By the middle of the 18th century, the...
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    hunted for their meat as game. Hunting is accomplished with the aid of trained falcons, ferrets, or dogs (a common hunting breed being beagles), as well...
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    in Icelandic cuisine. Hunting of rock ptarmigans was banned in Iceland in 2003 and 2004 due to its declining population. Hunting has been allowed again...
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    Jason A. (2009). Wingshooter's Guide to North Dakota: Upland Birds and Waterfowl. Wilderness Adventures Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-1-932098-70-9. Fish, Fur...
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    Big-game hunting is the hunting of large game animals for trophies, taxidermy, meat, and commercially valuable animal by-products (such as horns, antlers...
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    was introduced and required for Migratory Bird Hunting (Ducks & Geese). Lead shot in waterfowl hunting was banned throughout the United States in 1991...
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    Mallard (section Hunting)
    the most common species shot in waterfowl hunting due to their large population size. The ideal location for hunting mallards is considered to be where...
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    Capital of the World", Stuttgart is an international destination for waterfowl hunting along the Mississippi Flyway. Founded in 1880, it was named for Stuttgart...
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    bobcat fur caused further interest in hunting, but by the early 1990s, prices had dropped significantly. Regulated hunting still continues, with half of mortality...
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    Bison hunting (hunting of the American bison, also commonly known as the American buffalo) was an activity fundamental to the economy and society of the...
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    in North America. The male is one of the most colorful North American waterfowls. The wood duck was formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist...
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    The cougar is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Intensive hunting following European colonization of the Americas and ongoing human development...
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  • the United States, whose mission is to secure the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. Charity Navigator has ranked it among the top 10 conservation...
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    Retriever (category Hunting dogs)
    under control: Retrievers are typically used for waterfowl hunting. Since a majority of waterfowl hunting employs the use of small boats in winter conditions...
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    deck adjacent to its apex. Ducks Unlimited also operates a museum on waterfowl hunting and wetlands conservation inside of the store. The Great American...
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    game hunting Fox hunting Mink hunting Coon hunting Hare coursing Squirrel hunting Fowling Waterfowl hunting Shorebird hunting (snipe, woodcock, curlew, sandpiper...
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    and commercially sold for consumption. Legal restrictions on methods of hunting are lax, as most state departments of wildlife openly acknowledge feral...
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    Layout boat hunting is a sub specialty of traditional waterfowl hunting which is done in a low-profile un-motorized boat with a unique design that allows...
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