2014-2015 federal duck stamp art chosen
The 2013 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition took place in Ohio on the shores of western Lake Erie during the last weekend of September.
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Waterfowler's Notebook: King Can
The canvasback is a symbol of the struggles and triumphs of waterfowl conservation
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Photo Essay: Canvasbacks
The canvasback is known as the king of ducks. Highly regarded by waterfowl hunters for their size and table fare, canvasback numbers steeply declined late in the 19th century. Wetland conservation is vital for the rebounding population of "King Cans."
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Long Live the Canvasback
The future of the canvasback depends on conserving key wetland habitats, especially prairie potholes
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Catahoula Canvasbacks
This vast Louisiana lake has long been a haven for these prized diving ducks.
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The Big Four - Diving Ducks
Scaup, canvasbacks, redheads and ring-necked ducks—the freshwater diving ducks, or pochards—have stirred every hunter who has known them.
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