Sportsmen, the Fish and Wildlife Service tells us that redheads, canvasbacks and ruddy ducks need your help.

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Sportsmen, the Fish and Wildlife Service tells us that redheads, canvasbacks and ruddy ducks need your help.

RADIO SPOTS FOR WATERFOWL CONSERVATION
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Sportsmen, the Fish and Wildlife Service tells us that redheads, canvasbacks and ruddy ducks need your help. If possible, avoid shooting any of these birds this year. In any event, do not shoot more than one of the three. Taking more is prohibited. Check the duck hunting regulations.

The three waterfowl species--redheads, canvasbacks and ruddy ducks--now reduced in numbers, can survive and rebuild their flocks if you, Nir. Sportsman, give them a chance. Avoid shooting these birds this year.

Remember, Mr. Duck Hunter, the duck you do not shoot this year may produce a nest of young next year. Three species--canvasbacks, redheads, and ruddy ducks--are in trouble and need your help. Avoid shooting them.

The future of three species of ducks--,canvasbacks, redheads and ruddy duck--is up to you, Mr. Hunter. Learn to identify them. Avoid shooting them. Give them a chance to come back.

Duck hunters--Learn to identify the ducks this year in short supply--canvasbacks, redheads, and ruddy ducks--and then you will not kill one by mistake. Contact your local U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service station for identification information.

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