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 Mission Statement
Wood Duck Society-Twin Cities, Minnesota

The mission of the Wood Duck Society is to educate and promote sound management of wood duck populations and associated habitats required for their reproduction and survival. 

The society encourages communication and public involvement in wood duck management.


 

March/Spring Issue

The Spring issue of the Wood Duck Newsgram is now out.  If you are interested in receiving our Newsgrams , click on the link below for membership information.  The Wood Duck Newsgram  is published three times a year.  Become a member today!

Wood Duck Questions?   Email us and we will do our best to help you 'do your project right the first time' and have a successful wood duck experience.

 

2010 Wood Duck Society Annual Meeting

The Wood Duck Society 2010 Annual Meeting is set again this year at the Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes, MN.  This popular wood duck event is scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2010.  It is open to all members and the general public free of charge.  The doors open at 8:30 AM for sign up, with the meeting starting promptly at 9:30 AM.  For further information and directions, click on the link below.  Hope to see you there! 

WDS Annual Meeting 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Cleaning

  Now is a great time to clean out your wood duck nest boxes if you have not already.  It is also a great time to 'remove' those nest boxes from trees and install them on poles of wood or metal with a "cone guard" to protect the hen from predators! 

The "Best Practices" method is a sure bet resulting in low maintenance.  It is easy for you and a safe haven for the hen.    

                 

 

 

 

 

Roger Strand teaching kids about "Best Practices" at 'Prairie Pot Hole Day' in Willmar, MN.

Click here  to watch film of the  jump.

Photo by Stephen Straka        

Can't Wait!

The wood duck hen on the left decided to leave with her brood on June 1st several years ago.  One of  the young ducklings just couldn't wait!  His impatience resulted in his being pushed out, which really got the ball rolling.  Eight ducklings and mom left the box safely, but not until making an adventure out of it.  Click on the link to the left to view the short video. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harvey K. Nelson

1925-2010

 The Wood Duck Society sadly reports that one of our prestigious and longtime Directors, Harvey K. Nelson passed away on Friday February 19, 2010.  

Harvey, a native Minnesotan, resided in Bloomington, MN.  Active in many organizations besides the WDS, he was currently a consultant to the Minnesota Waterfowl Association.  Harvey was an avid fisherman and duck hunter.  He had special interests in canvasbacks, wood ducks and Canada geese.     

Harvey retired from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1992 after 42 years.  He had a Bachelor of Science degree in Fish and Wildlife Management from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Science degree in Natural Resources Conservation from Michigan State University, a Doctor of Science degree from North Dakota State University and was a graduate of the Federal Executive Institute at Charlottesville, VA.

During his 42 years at the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, he held positions ranging from field biologist, refuge manager, first Director of the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center at Jamestown, ND, to senior executive positions as Assistant Director, USFWS in Washington D.C.  Harvey was also a Regional Director of the North Central Region, Minneapolis, MN; and first Director of the  North American North American Waterfowl Management Plan.

Harvey’s love and passion of wildlife was a driving force in his life and career.  His activism, endless energy and enthusiasm for the good of nature and the environment made him a pillar in our society.

 Thank you Harvey, for your dedication, sharing of knowledge and your friendship.    

 

 

Cone Guards for your wood duck nest boxes

Information on purchasing cone guards for your wood duck nest box has now been updated on this website under the link "Best Practices".  Simply click here or on 'cone guard'

on the 'Best Practices' page.  When you follow the techniques explained in Best Practices you will be using a method that has proven to be successful.  Survival of the hen is the

 ultimate goal.

 

 Pictures from our Annual Meeting at Wargo   

2009 Annual Meeting photo with director Roger Strand [right] assisting in nest box building                                                                Volunteer Paul Martin helps out with the drill press at the meeting.

The Wood Duck Society receives many emails and letters from people like you.  We appreciate the opportunity to answer your questions and help you have successful experiences with wood duck nest box management.  We do our best to suggest solutions to your inquiries based on advice from our diverse group of WDS Directors, some with over 50 years of wood duck experience.  We also appreciate the photographs we receive with permission to use on this site and our Newsgram.

 

                                                                                                                                                  


 


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