Episode #264 Waterfowl Community Is Breaking | Pintails, Pressure & Non-Residents

The North American Waterfowler · Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 7m

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In this episode, I break down the latest Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks meeting and what it means for waterfowl hunters.

We get into the decision to move to a 3 pintail limit, the science behind compensatory vs additive mortality, and why increasing the limit may not impact the population the way many hunters think.

I also dive into the growing pressure from non-resident hunters in Kansas, the proposed midday hunting restrictions, and what a future draw system could look like.

On top of that, I address a recent comment and talk about the current state of the waterfowl…