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Hunting |
| Current
News and Developing Issues Affecting Hunting Activities |
Current news and developing issues affecting wildlife
health and hunters' heath and safety. |
| Ducks
at a Distance |
This guide will help you recognize birds on the wing
- it emphasizes their fall and winter plumage patterns as well as size,
shape, and flight characteristics. It does not include local names.
Recognizing the species of ducks and geese can be rewarding to bird watchers
and hunters. |
| Satellite tracking of Northern Pintail ducks |
This site provides unique information about the spring and summer movements of pintails marked in California. Pintails are highly favored by duck hunters in California, and they have supplied significant resources toward this study. |
| Bird Management |
Key resource for current population status and reports on migratory waterfowl. |
| Duck
Identification Guide for Hunters |
This pictorial aid is designed to assist in recognizing
ducks in the hand after they have been bagged. The shape of the bill,
wing markings, color of feet or head crest are some of the typical characteristics
used to identify ducks. |
Guides To Determining the Age of:
Deer
Elk
Antelope
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Determining the age of your game. |
| Big Game Weights |
Estimating big game weights: a crash course for the curious. |
| Finding
Your Way with Map and Compass |
Distinctive characteristic of maps, how to read maps,
symbols, scales, using a compass. |
| Maps
on Demand |
Limited printing of digitally supported U.S. Geological
Survey maps and reports. |
| Microsoft
Terraserver |
Ever wonder what an aerial view of your hunting area
might look like? Terraserver is one of the world's largest online
databases, providing free public access to a vast collection of maps and
aerial photographs of the United States. |
| National
Atlas of the United States |
Complete range of traditional maps and features enabling
you to create your own map to explore the great outdoors and locate access
points for your hunting destinations. |
| Topographic
Map Symbols |
Interpreting the colored lines, areas, and other symbols
is the first step in using topographic maps. Features are shown as points,
lines, or areas, depending on their size and extent. The USGS provides
a wide variety of maps, from topographic maps showing the geographic relief
and thematic maps displaying the geology and water resources of the United
States, to special studies of the moon and planets. |
| USGS
Map Dealers |
A list of retailers that sell USGS maps in that state.
USGS maps are also sold by dealers in Canada and other countries around
the world. USGS also has business partners that distribute our Digital
Cartographic Data, Digital Satellite Data, and Aerial Photographs. |
| Alaska
Biological Science Center |
Is responsible for research trust lands and waters (including
those of the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of
Land Management, and Minerals Management Service) and DOI trust species
(including migratory birds, marine mammals, and anadromous fish) in Alaska,
providing scientific information essential for resource management decisions. |
| National
Wildlife Health Center |
Biomedical laboratory dedicated to assessing the impact
of disease on wildlife and to identifying the role of various pathogens
in contributing to wildlife losses. |
| Waterfowl Management Handbook |
Information about the management of waterfowl and their habitat. |
| Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center |
Biological research in the nation's northern and central grassland ecosystems. |
| The National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) |
Coordinated by the U.S. Geological Survey, this biological information system draws together vast amounts of scientific data on the nations plants and animals -- species by species information, habitat maps, genetics information, and information on basic biological research. Hunting enthusiasts can find data and information on a wide variety of species. |
| State Parks, Wildlife Departments and Recreational Facilities in Your Area |
Pick the State of your choice for ideal hunting and recreation facilities
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