close thread.Originally Posted by trkykilr
and they have known it for a quarter century. they can't plead ignorance.
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and they have known it for a quarter century. they can't plead ignorance.
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SCWA no longer release ducks. They now condem it.
Either write things worth reading, or do things worth writing.
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I don’t have an exact amount. But $700,000 seems excessive.
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As little as possible I guess.
Folks want habitat, duck production, CRP, WRP, prairie grassland preservation, lobbyists in DC on behalf of ducks, spend $2500 for a shotgun, $20-$40 per box of shells, are willing to drive to ND for a week of hunting, hauling decoys, SxS, blinds, wearing Chene or Sitka gear and drive $100,000 trucks towing $35,000 boats but complain about what the CEO of DU makes. Is there cronyism? Sure, what organization doesn't have cronyism?
How much do the top dogs of St. Jude Hospital make? Does that stop folks from contributing?
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They now condem it. Thats rich.
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I'll be darned, an internet search claims:
"However, SCWA discontinued the Mallard Restoration and Research Program in 2024, marking the end of this long-standing initiative. The organization continues its mission through other conservation and education efforts, including the Mega Conservation Education Raffle and partnerships with groups like Ducks Unlimited and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. "
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People want to see a lot of ducks.....period. DU cant plant enough grassland to increase the duck population. The land is owned by farmers who are trying to make a living.
Getting nesting success to 20% or above is the answer.
For those that are a little slow, ill repeat it..
Getting nesting success to 20% or above is the answer.
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Last edited by Catdaddy; 01-15-2026 at 08:52 AM.
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20% is my goal with wood duck boxes. In order to be successful I've been focusing on more ideal placement with more aerial cover.
Given the warming trends and reduction of prairie grassland, would it make sense that ducks should be going further North to find more suitable nesting? The best example I can give is the Blackbellied Whistling Duck, they have migrated further North into the Southern States and they are thriving. Just a thought.
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Plenty of info about how many acres of land DU has protected, either buying it, or through easements. The Wetlands America Trust has done a lot in the PPR.
There are real estate agents in Chas that make 700k in one shot, why wouldnt the CEO of an organization the size of DU make 700? Easements, land sales, memberships quite a bit going on.
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That’s fair. Maybe I was out of line with my statement. The CEO has a lot to keep up with, especially an organization the size of DU.
Don’t get me started on Chas Real estate agents
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I interviewed with DU for a position at the Bismarck office a few years ago. We headed east an hour or two and they showed me multiple projects they had done and currently were working on. One thing they do up there is work with farmers and may help them with something on their property like fixing their fence or road, in return the farmer would have to restore the wetlands on the property that they had previously tilled/dried up. Was very cool to see and somewhat changed my opinion of DU, I was a little skeptical going in.
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probably bc of new information making them realize the danger and a deep heartfelt care for the resource. or finally enough bad optics or public pressure that might affect their bottom line.
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If that's the case, It'll still be a bit before I'll get over it.. I mean mentally, like day to day, I won't think about them like an angry teenage girl.. but they're not jumping right back into my good graces.
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Well now you have me curious. There’s certainly an ass of them.
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