2023 Waterfowl Population Report

"The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases report on 2023 Waterfowl Population Status based on surveys conducted in May and early June by FWS, Canadian Wildlife Service and other partners." (Ducks Unlimited, 2023)

"In the WBPHS traditional survey area, the total duck population estimate was 32.3 ± 0.6 million birds. This estimate was 7% below the 2022 estimate of 34.7 ± 0.6 million and 9% below the long-term average of 35.5 ± 0.09 million." (U.S. Fish &Wildlife Service, 2023) 

For more information please visit Ducks Unlimited or view the Full Report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.