Release mallards have become increasingly popular throughout the Southeast.  But what detrimental effects do these farm raised & genetically altered birds cause for wild ducks?  How is this style of "hunting" negatively impacting waterfowl conservation?  A wildlife geneticist, Dr. Philip Lavretsky from the University of Texas at El Paso joins the show to discuss these topics and his passion for duck hunting.   

Jacob Lazarus from last week's episode is also on the call as he brought this topic to light.  

Let us know your thoughts.  What have you noticed with your local ducks?  Do you think there should be regulations for farm raised mallards? 

Lab: https://www.utep.edu/science/lavretskylab/

Donations page: https://givingto.utep.edu/conservation

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