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Holding Banded Ducks

By Eastern Ecological Science Center August 2024 (approx.)
A male hunter holds two harvest ducks with bands on their legs.
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Detailed Description

Hunter Tyler Coleman holds two harvested ducks that have been banded. Coleman believes all hunter should report bands. 

Sources/Usage

Credit Tyler Coleman. For use only on USGS.gov and FWS.gov

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