They're not afraid to tackle the controversial issues. One such group, Reiger says, is Delta Waterfowl, the research foundation that's been pushing for predator management on the ducks' northern breeding grounds. Anyone who says we can raise ducks with the euphemism known as 'ecosystem management' is mistaken. Ecosystem management is usually another way of saying, 'let's not do anything, because that's safe. That's not what management is about.
Good management is about making choices, making decisions.
Waterfowling is an important and unique tradition in this country, a wonderful legacy. It's important economically and it has an aesthetic value. But nesting ducks don't have a chance because predator numbers are out of balance. Reiger doesn't think ducks and duck hunters are getting a fair shake with current management policies. We've lowered our standards.