WATERFOWL

BIOLOGICAL FACTS

• Often called "puddle ducks"
• they're shallow marshes and rivers rather than large lakes and bays.
• "Diving ducks" or "divers"
• 4 common geese that winter in Texas: Canada, lesser snow, Ross' and white-fronted.

HABITAT NEEDS

• "Wetland" is "saturated land"
• Water is basic in development of waterfowl habitat in Texas.
• Wetlands are the most productive wildlife lands in the country

MANAGEMENT

• Shallow water depths from 6 to 18 inches are most desirable for puddle ducks
• Maintaining water is very important to waterfowls.
• Sometimes it is desirable to fence wetland areas.
• There is a key way to provide quality river bottom habitat for waterfowls

MANAGING UPLAND DEPRESSIONS

• Upland depressions occur in flat woods or native/improved pastures
• Can be improved by the construction of embankments.
• Close the embankments to create a wetland.

WATERFOWL IDENTIFICATION

• It's not easy. It requires effort.
• To be an effective waterfowl hunter, the correct identification of species is a must.