WOEM 561 - Waterfowl and Wetlands Management

Credits: 3

This course explores the natural history of waterfowl and wetland birds and habitat management. It includes basic information on the habitat requirements, management techniques, ranges, migration patters, history, problems, diseases, and identification of the waterfowl resources of North America. Professional principles and practices associated with hunting waterfowl species in North America to include: ethics, laws, species’ habitat requirements, and daily and seasonal activities of each species, methods of harvest, dog handling, post-harvest handling and clientele interactions. Includes the following success skills: Communicates Effectively and Maintains Professional Skills and Attitudes.

Note
Two one hour lectures and one two hour lab per week.

Repeat for Credit
N

Requisites
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 198

Typically Offered
Fall

K-State 8
Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility
Natural and Physical Sciences

Kansas State University

Course Catalog

WOEM 561 - Waterfowl and Wetlands Management