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Duck Boxes

Over-harvesting in the 18th century combined with loss of natural habitat nearly lead to the extinction of the North American Wood Duck. But thanks to conservation efforts such as the construction and installation of wood duck boxes in wetlands this beautiful bird has had a resurgence. In this segment we tag along with District Wildlife Biologist John Mlcuch as he visits State-maintained duck boxes in Vermont and learn about the nesting habits of the North American "woodie."

Related Links:

Ducks Unlimited - Duck Box Page Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center - Ducks at a Distance    Waterfowl Identification Guide Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife     For VT wood duck box info, call: Bill Crenshaw, 802-879-5699

Women in the Outdoors

Learning traditional outdoor skills such as hunting and fishing can be an intimidating experience for some women. The National Wild Turkey Federation offers a program to help women gain confidence and experience in a number of outdoor activities including target shooting, fly fishing, kayaking and tracking. In this segment, we spend a day with the Vermont chapter of the Federation for their "Women in the Outdoors" program.

Related Links:

Becoming an Outdoors Woman National Wild Turkey Federation Women in the Outdoors Page VOGA's Vermont Outdoors Woman Page Women's Fly Fishing Women Hunters Women Outdoors - National Organization

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing can be an intimidating sport for many people. But with the proper training it can be an exhilarating experience. There is a sense of accomplishment when scaling what you thought was impossible. It can be a real confidence booster, and its lessons can be applied to everyday life. Host Marianne Eaton attends the Petra Cliffs Rock Climbing Center in Burlington and then tackles a sixty-foot cliff high above Lake Dunmore in Salisbury with her teachers.

Related Links:
The Access Fund Climb Northeast Climbing Magazine Online Kroka Expeditions Petra Cliffs Climbing Center

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