Wisconsin university student turns to drone technology to boost waterfowl conservation

Arkansas Sets Dates for Upcoming Waterfowl Season

The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission has approved dates for the upcoming waterfowl season. The upcoming season will be as follows: Special Early Teal Season: Sept. 20-28, 2025 Duck, Coot and Merganser Seasons: Nov. 22-Dec. 1, 2025; Dec. 10-23, 2025; Dec. 27, 2025-Jan. 31, 2026 Early Canada Goose Hunt: Sept. 1-Oct. 15, 2025 Regular Canada Goose Season:  Nov. 22-Dec. 1, 2025; Dec. 10-23, 2025; Dec.27, 2025-Jan. 31, 2026 White-fronted Goose Season: …

Wisconsin university student turns to drone technology to boost waterfowl conservation

With drone surveys already being adopted in parts of the U.S. and internationally to track species ranging from elephants to marine mammals, Amanda Griswold’s findings contribute to a growing body of knowledge about how aerial monitoring can support wildlife management on a broader scale. The post Wisconsin university student turns to drone technology to boost waterfowl conservation appeared first on WPR.

Drones Revolutionize Waterfowl Conservation In Wisconsin’s Wetlands

In a groundbreaking study, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Amanda Griswold has harnessed Drone Technology to redefine how scientists monitor waterfowl populations, offering a less invasive, more precise tool for preserving Wisconsin’s vital wetland ecosystems. Her research, supported by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and conservation groups, reveals drones’ potential to transform Wildlife management, r…

Field Diaries: A PhD Student’s Journey into Waterfowl Research

In our ‘Field Diaries’ series, The Applied Ecologist is sharing stories from a range of different fieldwork experiences. In this post, Cassidy Waldrep shares her story working with waterfowl across the Atlantic Flyway. In the waterfowl world, many biologists grow up with a love for ducks and geese, some having hunted since they could walk. For me, this was not the case. I grew up …