The end? Bird bands.

[hdshot]

Sad to see bird banding could be near the end.

“allows the USFWS to gain information needed to know how to set bag limits”

“Bands are vital to knowing how to properly allow hunters to chase ducks.”

“crucial element in how bag limits and season dates are set“

https://www.wildfowlmag.com/editorial/budget-cuts-bring-the-end-of-bird-banding/528121


“The lab falls under the U. S. Geological Survey’s Ecosystem Mission Area”
“proposed budget would see funding reduced to $29 million, from $293 million.“

https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/hunters-not-happy-with-funding-cuts-to-bird-banding-laboratory/article_c4df0378-9840-49f0-8865-459ad19bc682.amp.html

[Knocker of rocks]

Choices do have consequences

[BIGINNER]

I thought that the funding for this came from the duck stamps and migretory bird validations each hunter has to buy.... 

[hdshot]

I thought that the funding for this came from the duck stamps and migretory bird validations each hunter has to buy....

The migratory bird validation falls under what the state wants hunters to buy. The federal duck stamp mainly covers wetland conservation. 

https://www.fws.gov/program/federal-duck-stamp#:~:text=Since%201934%2C%20sales%20from%20Federal,to%20enjoy%20these%20outdoor%20spaces.

The very basic version, Banding migratory birds such as ducks falls under federal control due to treaties with other countries.