10,000 Birds

MAY 22, 2013

We have a simple solution to raise more money for the National Wildlife Refuge System. A 2011 survey by the U.S. Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp (Duck Stamp) sales were at their peak in the 1970′s with 2.1 This means that only 11% of hunters buy the Duck Stamp raising approximately $25 million a year. A lot more money!

Ducks 176

Ducks Wildlife Hunters Hunting 176

10,000 Birds

MAY 21, 2014

In Fiscal Year 2011: 46.5 Fishing accounted for 21 percent and hunting 7 percent. Coinciding with these figures is something we have suspected for a long time, the majority of Recreational Visitor Days are attributable to non-consumptive activities, followed by fishing activities and hunting activities. Case in point.

Ducks 217

Ducks Wildlife Hunting Fish 217

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

Now that the colony is off limits for hunting, the population has grown and the village is benefitting tremendously from entry and guide fees, and a school is being built courtesy of conservation funds. With an economic growth rate of over 20%, Ghana is listed as “The World’s Fastest Growing Economy in 2011”. Is there a solution?

Ghana 191

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 191