Effects of spinning-wing decoys on flock behavior and hunting vulnerability of mallards in Minnesota

Waterfowl managers in Minnesota and other states are concerned that increased kill rates associated with the use of spinning-wing decoys (SWDs) may negatively affect local breeding populations of mallards (Anas platyrhynchos). Accordingly, we conducted 219 experimental hunts to evaluate hunting vuln...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Wildlife Society bulletin 2005-09, Vol.33 (3), p.993-1001
Hauptverfasser:	Szymanski, Michael L., Afton, Alan D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Agricultural seasons Anas platyrhynchos Animal behavior Animal migration Animal populations crippling duck hunting Ducks flock behavior Flocks Fowling Harvesting seasons Hunting Hunting seasons hunting vulnerability mallard Minnesota spinning-wing decoys SPINNING-WING DECOYS IN MINNESOTA Volunteerism Waterfowl Wildfowl Wildlife management
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