About this episode
Once upon a time, Stuttgart, Arkansas was the Rice and Duck Capital of the world, and--for sure--duck hunting traditions remain interwoven into Arkansas's cultural identity. Especially green headed ducks. Mallards. But continental mallard populations have declined 50% during the last decade or so. What now? Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's Wildlife Management Division Chief, Luke Naylor explains the then versus now of Arkansas duck hunting. The numbers are sobering. We discuss habitat, mallard harvests, waterfowl harvests relative to the Mississippi Flyway and entire United States, sex ratios, habitat conditions, social and economical values, changes, reasons for declines--and more. Times have changed, for sure, but you'll have a darned hard time convincing me that Arkansas doesn't still have claim to it's lofty, long-standing title. Listen, decide for yourself, and let us know your thoughts. Visit MOJO's Duck Season Somewhere Podcast Sponsors: MOJO Outdoors Benelli Shotguns BOSS Shotshells Ducks Unlimited Flash Back Decoys HuntProof Premium Waterfowl App Inukshuk Professional Dog Food Tetra Hearing Tom Beckbe Voormi GetDucks.com USHuntList.com Please subscribe, rate and review Mojo's Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Thanks for sharing your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com