| Abstract: | We used breeding population, band recovery, and hunter harvest data to examine whether rates of productivity and harvest correlated with annual changes in mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) breeding populations. Percent change in the size of the breeding population correlated positively with an index of production rate and negatively with an index of harvest rate (R2 = 0.37, F = 8.34, P < 0.005). Average harvest rate indices did not differ (W = 126, P < 0.32) between periods of increasing (1961-69) and decreasing (1970-85) populations. Indices to production tended to be lower (W = 143, P < 0.08) during 1970-85 (.hivin.x = 0.064) compared to 1961-69 (.hivin.x = 1.096). |
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| ProdID: | 5222972 |
| Citation Author: | Reynolds, R.E.; Sauer, J.R. |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
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| Citation Language: | English |
| Citation Larger Work Title: | Journal of Wildlife Management |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Changes in mallard breeding populations in relation to production and harvest rates; 1991; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Management; Reynolds, R.E.; Sauer, J.R. |
| Citation Start Page: | 483 |
| Citation Volume: | 55 |
| Citation Year: | 1991 |
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| Text: | Changes in mallard breeding populations in relation to production and harvest rates; 1991; Article; Journal; Journal of Wildlife Management; Reynolds, R.E.; Sauer, J.R. |
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| URL (DOCUMENT): | http://www.jstor.org/stable/3808979 |
| Date Other: | Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:18 -0500 |
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