Show 1417: Thirsty the Duck urges legislators to increase funding for wetlands habitat. Recent snows may have hurt migrating woodcock. Moms shoot free on Mothers Day at The Range of Richfield. Madison lakes should be prime for opening weekend. Jeff report

Summary: In the Hupy and Abraham Outdoor Report, Bryan Muche and "Thirsty the Duck" encourage listeners to ask their legislators to increase the price of the Wisconsin duck stamp to raise more money to support wetlands management. (<a href="http://www.hupy.com" target="_blank">hupy.com</a>, <a href="http://www.thirstytheduck.com" target="_blank">thirstytheduck.com</a>) Jim Babiasz, president of the Range of Richfield, announces May classes and events at the Range, including a Mothers Day special on May 12 (moms shoot free) and Springfield Demo Day on May 18. (<a href="http://www.therangewi.com" target="_blank">therangewi.com</a>) Jon Steigerwaldt, regional biologist for the Ruffed Grouse and American Woodcock societies, comments on the potential impact of recent snow on migrating woodcock. (<a href="http://www.ruffedgrousesociety.org" target="_blank">ruffedgrousesociety.org</a>) In the Madison Outdoors Report, pro angler Duffy Kopf reports bass action should be good on the Madison lakes on opening weekend and urges boaters to prep their boats now and be courteous at boat landings. (<a href="http://www.fisherkingwinery.com" target="_blank">fisherkingwinery.com</a>)