Iowa’s statewide fishing report for Oct. 12, 2023
A look at the fishing report from across Iowa on Oct. 12, 2023.
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October 12, 2023
Oct. 12 waterfowl report: Minnesota duck hunting remains fair, and more geese move into the state
Duck hunting in Minnesota has remained “fair” in many areas of the state, but things are starting to slow down after a good early season for many. That’s according to the DNR’s weekly waterfowl migration and hunting report that was released on Oct. 12.
A hardwater secret: Know the environment and you will know the fish
The sport of ice fishing demands more than just a good spot on the lake and a bucketful of pre-set fishing rods. Successful ice anglers understand the delicate dance between human intuition and Mother Nature’s subtle hints.
While factors such as the lunar cycle, barometric pressure, weather conditions, and water clarity play crucial roles, a truly skilled ice angler knows that these elements must be interpreted with finesse, rather than adhered to rigidly.
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Fall hunting hitting full stride in the Dakotas
After weeks of unseasonably high temperatures, the weather has turned cool and crisp in North Dakota and South Dakota on the heels of a wind-whipped cold front last week that blew through the region.
The same frontal system that delivered strong northwest winds and the season’s first frost also ushered in the first real migration of waterfowl into both North Dakota and South Dakota.
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Two Georgia children recovering after separate attacks by bobcat
Two Georgia children are recovering from injuries after separate attacks by what officials called an “aggressive bobcat.”
The attacks happened last Friday near Winterville, a mostly rural community just east of Athens, according to Oglethorpe County Fire & Rescue. Mae Scoggins tells local news outlets that her 3-year-old niece, Crystal Yamasato, was playing outside around 6:30 p.m. on Friday when the bobcat ran up.
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Here’s some fall turkey tips ahead of New York’s opener
The fall turkey season opens throughout most of New York’s Southern Zone Oct. 21 and in my opinion, it should be a good one. Other than the first week in May the weather for the rest of that month was dry and relatively warm, at least here in the Southern Tier. By my unscientific observations, the number of successful broods I’ve seen throughout the summer indicates a good spring hatch and survival rate.
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Iowans reminded to check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before storing them for the winter.
Birds and birders flock to Iowa’s Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area for the fall migration
The confluence of the Boone and Des Moines rivers forms the heart of the Boone Forks Bird Conservation Area (BCA) – 80,000-acres of well managed public and private land in Iowa’s Webster and Hamilton counties. The area is home to more than 130 nesting bird species and a stop-over site for another 115 migrating species.
Streams of Thought: Enjoy this treasured time, but always safety first
When I was a young waterfowler all those years ago, my friends and I were highly devoted to our craft and practiced it whenever we could. In fact, we’d often go out before church and, I recall, in keeping a promise, I once showed up at Trinity Lutheran just in time for a service, but clad in my camouflage. I think I took the time to remove the green, black, and brown paint from my face – possibly washing it off in the church’s basement bathroom.
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