Episode 121 - The Flush is the Rush with Perry McCormick

Perry McCormick, president of Pheasants Forever Canada discusses the importance of habitat diversity for pheasants and other bird species. He highlights the need for shorter cover and the benefits of vegetation diversity. The conversation also touches on the impact of landscape changes, such as the transition from smaller farms to commercial farms, the use of pesticides, and the development of green infrastructure like wind turbines and solar farms. Perry emphasizes the importance of conserving ditches and right-of-ways as valuable habitat and the need for awareness and education on their natural benefits. The conversation concludes with a discussion on favorite pheasant recipes and the role of hunters in conservation.

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