David,
I've been a member of D.U. for years, ever since they expanded their
refuge program to include wetlands in the U.S. and not just in Canada.
Originally they only looked at producing ducks to be shot down here and
ween't concerned with protecting wintering habitat. open the magazine
there are great photos of wildfowl and identification articles too.

On Mon, 02 Aug 1999 12:59:21 -0700 "David Chelimer"
<chelimer at earthlink.net> writes:
>
>----------
>From: "David Chelimer" <chelimer at earthlink.net>
>To: Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
>Subject: Ducks Unlimited
>Date: Mon, Aug 2, 1999, 12:55 PM
>
>
>A few years ago I succumbed to a hard sell and joined Ducks
>Unlimited,
>buying the argument that my money was helping to acquire wetlands for
>waterfowl habitat. I recycle their magazine without opening it, and
>don't
>think of its contents any more than I think about cows when I'm
>eating
>burgers.
>
>Is there any consensus among birders about Ducks Unlimited? Am I doing
>the
>"right" thing the "wrong" way by sending them my money? Should I look
>at my
>next mallard with pride or with shame?
>
>Thanks for your help.
>
>David Chelimer

Wilson Cady
Washougal, WA.
gorgebirds at juno.com

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