Legal catching very often ends up in illegal activities. The former is brought in from the north and the latter from Chiapas. Road-runners were also found. Also, the system of hunting permits issued by the government, with the recommendations of Hunting Associations, is having a serious impact on waterfowl populations. Differences from US and Canadian Perspectives Bird conservation in Mexico and most of Latin America varies widely from the U.S. approach, not only from a biological perspective, but even more, from a cultural perspective.
People know that some birds are there for some months and then they leave.
Key Conservation Measures Environmental education is having an effect. Urban families are exposed to wildlife television programs through the Discovery Channel. Also, many schools have received some environmental education. Mexico has passed several protective laws. While enforcement has been inadequate, all the enforcement in the world still would not change cultural beliefs and traditions, without shared information and environmental education.