Understanding the Science

How will global warming affect hunting and fishing? Seasons' End presents an overview of global warming science; summarizes scientific papers discussing the threats that global warming poses to waterfowl, freshwater fish, big game, upland birds and saltwater fish; and proposes strategies to mitigate the threats. Click the link at right to go to a table of contents for the book.

Scientific studies of global warming's threats to fish and wildlife were commissioned by sporting and management organizations that sponsor Seasons' End. These papers, summarized in the book Seasons' End, are presented here in their entirety. Click on the link "Reports from Key Outdoor Organizations."

Global warming science continues to progress. Click on "Technical Reports and Research Papers" for a bibliography and links to information that will deepen your understanding of the issues, update you on the latest research, and apprise you of the latest thinking about approaches to reducing global warming's threats.