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Official Alaska Hunting Safety Course Link to Alaska Department of Fish & Game

Hello, hunter! Alaska's online hunting course has moved. Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Alaska course—the official hunting safety course of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

The following course material is for reference only. Please go to the new course to complete your Alaska certification.

Waterfowl and Wetland Birds

Waterfowl are warm-blooded animals that live on or near water, and include diving ducks and puddle ducks.

Upland bird feet: wild turkeyUpland bird feet: grouse

  • Puddle ducks are found primarily on the shallows of lakes, rivers, and freshwater marshes. Puddle ducks prefer to feed on or near the water’s surface. They launch themselves directly upward when taking off.
  • Diving ducks inhabit large deep lakes and rivers, coastal bays, and inlets. Diving ducks obtain most of their food by diving. They must run across the water to build up speed to take off.

Wetland birds live close to water in marshy and coastal areas. Examples of wetland birds are cranes and pelicans.

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