Bobby Hayes Select 1947 Milestone Collection

The 1947 call celebrates the year our Flyway System was conceived

In 1947, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially established the four major migratory flyways, Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific, to manage waterfowl populations and hunting regulations more effectively. These flyways were based on years of bird banding data and observations, primarily influenced by Frederick C. Lincoln’s earlier work in mapping waterfowl migration routes. Each flyway represents a distinct corridor used by millions of birds traveling between breeding and wintering grounds, with conservation efforts tailored to the specific habitats and species within each region. This system remains the foundation of modern waterfowl management and conservation in North America.