Episode 122: Waterfowl/Swan Hunting Season

Waterfowl season is just around the corner, bringing exciting potential updates for hunters across the province. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jason Caswell, Alberta’s provincial game bird specialist since 2008, to discuss all things waterfowl management. From the science of tracking bird populations to potential new hunting opportunities, Jason brings decades of research and hands-on hunting experience to the conversation.In this episode:Learn about the Continental Waterfowl Survey (formally known as the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey [WBPHS])—one of the longest-running and most comprehensive wildlife surveys in the world—and how shifting weather patterns shape bird populations.Discover how Canada's consistent waterfowl management system compares to the more reactive approach used in the US, allowing for more predictable regulations year to year.Explore the potential for a future tundra swan hunting season in Alberta.Like the episode or let us know another topic to cover.Find Brad at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradfenson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.fensonFind Harvest Your Own at:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarvestYourOwnInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestyourownaca/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@harvestyourownacaX/Twitter: https://x.com/harvestyourownWebsite: https://www.harvestyourown.ca/