Arrogance and Ignorance
Veteran waterfowler John Schulte finds key parallels between our economic meltdown and worsening duck crisis.  Posted Nov. 19, 2008.

Once is Enough
A view of swan hunting among contemporary waterfowlers.  By Madduck editor James H. Phillips.  Posted Nov. 19, 2008.

Tales From Bygone Days
Do today's youngster's have what it takes to become skilled hunters?  By Madduck essayist Howard N. Ellman.  Posted Nov. 19, 2008.

Reductio Ad Absurdum
Fourteen consecutive years of liberal duck-hunting regulations reveal an incomprehensible but shocking truth:  Adaptive Harvest values a dead duck more highly than a prairie pothole. This new, in-depth analysis exposes hitherto unknown truths about our regulations-setting protocol. By Madduck editor James H. Phillips. Posted Sept. 2, 2008.

Paradox
Why do we value and treat species differently?  Madduck writer Howard N. Ellman explores this phenomenon in a starkly realistic and insightful essay that cuts to the heart of our behavior afield. This is a “must read” essay. Posted Sept. 2, 2008

Ducks and Resilience
Ecologists increasingly mention “resiliency” and “regime change” when discussing wildlife populations and their habitats. What do these ideas signify and why are they becoming increasingly important to ducks and duck hunters? By Madduck publisher Peter D. Stent. Posted Sept. 2, 2008.  

When the Data Lies
Why are some biologists telling us this year’s breeding-ground survey data is a lie? Is it because ducks will pay a deadly price for Adaptive Harvest’s inability to correct for a key statistic bereft of meaningful biological truth. By James H. Phillips. Posted July 15, 2008.

A Test of Character
The old adage that character is destiny applies with fervor this year to California waterfowl authorities. The question: Will they spinelessly surrender to political expediency as in the past or acknowledge moral and biological authority? By Howard N. Ellman. Posted July 15, 2008.

The Scaup Enigma
Should we reduce the daily scaup bag limit to one? Biologist Norman Seymour examines the controversy that pits Delta Waterfowl against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Posted July 15, 2008.