If you are a waterfowl hunter, try to uphold these top VR standards:

1. Focus your harvest on drakes of all species, not just mallards.

2. Practice good field identification techniques: learn to differentiate between species and sexes in flight, position yourself with the sun at your back, use decoys, and wait for birds to come within range. Focus on identification of birds at all times, especially during low light conditions.

3. Make every possible effort to avoid losses. You can greatly increase the number of ducks retrieved by hunting with a well-trained dog.

4. Lead by example. Take a young person duck hunting, and help them improve their identification skills. Encourage your peers to use good conduct in the field and be ambassadors for waterfowling.

5. Support waterfowl conservation efforts by joining organizations such as the Delta Waterfowl, and other waterfowl organizations.

For more information on Delta Waterfowls Voluntary Restraint Program, click HERE.