It was decided to examine data from the 1961 through 1970 Parts Collection Survey for Wisconsin was obtained from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service with the following objectives: to determine harvest distribution patterns for various species in relation to area, habitat, and human population regions; to determine duck harvest characteristics including chronology, sex, age, and species composition of the harvest; to provide information for studying the effects of species management programs; and to help establish management objectives and guidelines.