The survival of these rarer ducks is more important than adding them to a life list, so think seriously about the choices you're making. 

> On Dec 3, 2015, at 17:43, Brian Ellyson <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Where should it be posted then so those of us that aren't in the loop other
> than on this or on FB would have the option of seeing said ducks?
> Occasionally I have asked where birds are located but we get no response.
> In turn to find out through the grapevine others have found out, viewed the
> bird and been able to photograph it and everything else. I totally
> understand the hunting aspect of this situation, but those of us that have
> never seen this bird and others should have equal opportunity too.
>> On Dec 3, 2015 5:36 PM, "jen brumfield" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>> 
>> Greetings. Kathy's statement is, unfortunately, spot on. ***While the vast
>> majority of lakefront duck hunters are stand-up and respectful and avid
>> nature enthusiasts***, there are several very concerning folks that are
>> shockingly poor peas in the pod. Repeatedly, over the years, unfortunate
>> "takes" have occurred, several of which have been illegal or within the
>> realms of very, very poor form. The Ohio birds listserve has,
>> unfortunately, been THE informational route to at least four "trophy" takes
>> of exceptionally rare species (Harlequin Duck in two instances, often
>> referred to as "blue duck"), and an informational route that enabled a
>> legal but very excessive take of birds in a known staging area. While those
>> situations are infuriating and nearly impossible to solely solve, you can
>> play a part by reporting any questionable or illegal behavior witnessed in
>> the field. Or, in this case, by calling for a moratorium on posting
>> exceptionally rare duck sightings, to this list, during Lake Erie hunting
>> season.
>> 
>> JB
>> CLE, OH
>> 
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>> On Dec 3, 2015, at 1:30 PM, "Kathi Hutton" <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
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>>> It might be well to remember that hunters monitor this list for trophy
>> ducks. I believe it was a Harlequin Duck that was shot and killed some
>> years ago by a hunter who discovered it via a post here.
>>> 
>>> I'm wondering - perhaps those sorts of sightings shouldn't posted on an
>> open forum.
>>> 
>>> Just a thought,
>>> Kathi Hutton
>>> 
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