| Simply put, a wood duck is one of the most, if | | | | significant to save from harm the wood duck's |
| not second most popular hunted duck in North | | | | environment and assist provide it with nesting |
| America. The only bird that is hunted and shot | | | | sites. |
| more is the mallard. Anyone who has gone duck | | | | A nest box be supposed to be constructed of a |
| hunting can attest to the fact the mallard is | | | | weather-resistant wood for instance, cedar. The |
| usually the easiest duck to hunt, with it's slow | | | | wood can be tinted, discolored or treated but only |
| speed and slow reflexes. The only thing about the | | | | on the exterior surface. |
| wood duck that makes it second is that is more | | | | The box you want to use should simply be a |
| beautiful of a bird and therefore has adapted to | | | | rectangle. You can use a pole that has been |
| being noticed more and has evolved to be more | | | | galvanized. A steel fencepost, or a two-inch metal. |
| cautious to hunters. | | | | The entrance hole should be no greater than four |
| What do I need to know about wood ducks? | | | | inches in diameter or an oval that is about three |
| There is a lot of information out there about | | | | inches high.That shape and size would be pretty |
| wood ducks but not all of it is accurate | | | | much the perfect size for a wood duck. |
| unfortunately. One of the most important things | | | | Any pole you mount should be boxed and placed |
| you can know is that they are seasonal and when | | | | into a shady location. If it's exposed to direct |
| you plan on hunting them can change their mood | | | | sunlight it might become too hot for their eggs to |
| and therefore the methods you should use to | | | | survive. If you use white paint and vent holes it |
| hunt them. | | | | would naturally be cooler. |
| What kind of house do they need? | | | | Wood ducks can be highly secretive and selective |
| Wood ducks typically nest in woodland areas that | | | | when they choose a nesting location. You should |
| have long lakes, rivers & wetland areas. The | | | | locate your box in a secluded area near water or |
| wood duck is measured by a lot of bird watchers | | | | perhaps over the water. |
| as the most colorful waterfowl variety. It is | | | | |