This thread is a sticky and locked thread. I'll update the information as the season progresses. Anyone wanting to participate can pm me with their information and I'll update this area. I'll also put up another Waterfowl Slam sticky thread that won't be locked and that thread will be for posting pictures and comments.

Guidelines:

The BIG 25 BC Bird Slam

A group of active waterfowlers on this site have put together a list of waterfowl that can be found in BC. For this BC Bird Slam we wanted it to be achievable in one season. Sept 2013 - March 2014. There are 4 separate categories that are possible to complete. Dabblers, Divers, Sea Ducks, and Geese. This contest is designed to help people try hunting new species or meet new people to share hunts with.

The BC GRAND SLAM includes the 6 bonus ducks. The first person to post up all 31 species will be automatically crowned the winner. But that is very unlikely to happen in one season.

The person with the most species (drakes) at the end of the season (verified with proof of pictures) will win the title of "The Baron" of BC Birds. (or Baroness). There will be an award of some kind that will be posted when confirmed but the idea of this event is to keep it friendly and fun for those participating and those following along.

Remember, this is about getting out there and enjoying all different kinds of waterfowl hunting. British Columbia has one of the most diversified species of waterfowl in Canada to hunt. Take advantage of the opportunities out there and share your experiences with fellow HBCers.


DABBLER - the Puddle Jump 7

American Widgeon- DAB
Gadwall - DAB
Green-winged Teal - DAB
Mallard - DAB
Northern Shoveler - DAB
Northern Pintail - DAB
Wood Duck - DAB

Bonus dabbling ducks

*Blue-winged Teal - DAB
*Cinnamon Teal - DAB
*Eurasian Widgeon - DAB


DIVING - the Underwater 8

Barrow's Goldeneye - DIVER
Bufflehead - DIVER
Common Goldeneye - DIVER
Common Merganser - DIVER
Hooded Merganser - DIVER
Lesser Scaup - DIVER
Red-breasted Merganser - DIVER
Ring-necked Duck - DIVER

Bonus Diving Ducks

*Canvasback - DIVER
*Greater Scaup - DIVER
*Ruddy Duck - DIVER

SEA DUCKS - The Briny 5

Black Scoter - SEA
Harlequin Duck - SEA
Long-tailed Duck - SEA
Surf Scoter - SEA
White-winged Scoter - SEA


GEESE - The Honking 5

Greater White-fronted Goose (SpeckleBelly)
Snow Goose
Canada Goose
Cackling Goose
Brant