Effective May 1, 2010, the Idaho Fish and Game Commission changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

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Waterfowl

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

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.

Waterfowl feet: Diving Duck Waterfowl feet: Puddle Duck

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.

Canada Goose

Wood Duck

Wetland Birds

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

American White Pelican

Whooping Crane

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