2009 Waterfowl Hunting Season Opens Oct. 17 in Indiana

If a sunrise over fog laden water paints the picture of your hunting passion, then gather your decoys and dust off your gun for the opening of waterfowl season, Oct. 17.

Indiana waterfowl hunters have a lot to be excited about this year, according to DNR waterfowl biologist Adam Phelps.

“Conditions have been good this year on the northern [...]

Minnesota Breeding Duck Numbers Decline, Canada Goose Numbers Stable

Minnesota’s breeding duck population has dropped to an estimated 507,000 birds, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
This number is 31 percent lower than last year and 19 percent below the long-term average of 626,000. The population estimate is based on the DNR’s May aerial waterfowl survey.
“Though population swings are normal, it’s always [...]

14 Jan 2009 – Texas Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report

Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Goose hunting has been very good, especially with colder temperatures. Limits of Canada geese have been taken over corn and wheat. Snow geese have been cooperating over salt and pepper spreads. Goose season runs through Feb. 8. Duck [...]

07 Jan, 2009 – Texas Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report

Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Goose hunting has been excellent, according to several outfitters. Limits of decoying Canada geese and good action for snow geese has been the norm with the recent cold weather. Many geese are hitting green fields. Lots of juvenile [...]

24 Dec 2008 – Texas Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report

Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Temperatures had been below freezing for several days last week with winds gusting at over 30 miles per hour. More geese are roosting around Etter and Cactus Lake since the beginning of December. Larger lakes have held the [...]

24 Dec 2008 – Arkansas Weekly Waterfowl Reports

LITTLE ROCK – Just before sunrise this Saturday, duck season officially arrives in Arkansas. Hunters have already turned their attention to the state’s countryside looking for the flash of mallard’s wings. One weapon in the waterfowl hunter’s arsenal is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission waterfowl report.
View the Current Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Waterfowl [...]

17 Dec 2008 – Arkansas Weekly Waterfowl Reports

LITTLE ROCK – Just before sunrise this Saturday, duck season officially arrives in Arkansas. Hunters have already turned their attention to the state’s countryside looking for the flash of mallard’s wings. One weapon in the waterfowl hunter’s arsenal is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission waterfowl report.
View the Current Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Waterfowl [...]

17 Dec 2008 – Texas Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report

Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Overnight lows dipped down around 5 degrees near Amarillo and Dumus Monday, which is just what outfitters like to get geese in a feeding mode. Temperatures had been below freezing with snow for several days last week, but [...]

10 Dec 2008 – Texas Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report

Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Goose hunting improved with the recent cold snap. Outfitter reported limits of decoying Canada geese with good decoying action for snow geese as well. Lots of juvenile snows in the flock which has helped put more white on [...]

10 Dec 2008 – Arkansas Weekly Waterfowl Reports

LITTLE ROCK – Just before sunrise this Saturday, duck season officially arrives in Arkansas. Hunters have already turned their attention to the state’s countryside looking for the flash of mallard’s wings. One weapon in the waterfowl hunter’s arsenal is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission waterfowl report.
View the Current Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Waterfowl [...]