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Legislative hearing July 17 on duck hunting bill

July 10, 2018

A legislative hearing on a bill, the Migratory Bird Framework and Hunting Opportunities for Veterans Act, is scheduled at 10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, July 17, according to the House Committee on Natural Resources. H.R. 6013 would “amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to establish January 31 of each year as the Federal closing date for duck hunting…

Breeding duck, Canada goose numbers improved from last year

June 26, 2018

Minnesota DNR Reports

“The survey is designed for mallards and our breeding mallard population remains above its long-term average.”

Hunting won’t be expanded on South Dakota wildlife refuge

June 4, 2018

Associated Press

Interior cited overwhelming public opposition for its decision, saying Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern South Dakota is widely valued as a sanctuary for migratory birds and other wildlife.

Deer hunting changes, addition of three turkey-hunting counties highlight new Ohio regs

May 22, 2018

Ohio DNR Reports

White-tailed deer hunting changes include modifications to antlerless harvest on public land following the weeklong deer gun season.

New migratory bird regs feature expanded opportunities for doves, woodcock

May 11, 2018

Pennsylvania Game Commission Reports

The 2018-19 waterfowl seasons are very similar to those selected in 2017-18. However, hunters will enjoy longer seasons for doves, woodcock, and other “webless” migratory game bird species this year.

Federal grand jury indicts five Illinois men on charges of illegal waterfowl hunting in Fulton County

April 25, 2018

Illinois DNR

The five-count indictment includes charges of conspiracy and violating the Lacey Act, both felonies, which, if convicted, are punishable by up to five years in prison and fines of up to $250,000.

Delta Waterfowl celebrates hunter recruitment [video]

April 12, 2018

Staff and News Reports

In effort to bolster waterfowl hunter numbers, Delta Waterfowl is launching the Mentor Recognition Program.

Wisconsin’s 60-day duck season will open Sept. 29 in north, south zones; long-standing Horicon Marsh goose zone eliminated

April 12, 2018

Tim Eisele

Hunters will see several changes in the state’s 2018 Canada goose season. (Photo by Tim Eisele)Wisconsin waterfowl hunters will see some major changes in the 2018 seasons. The Natural Resources Board approved the seasons that include: A uniform statewide opening of the duck hunting season on Saturday, Sept. 29. Elimination of the Horicon goose zone. A Canada goose season in…

Duck opening dates, Canada geese bag limits/zones highlight changes in Wisconsin migratory bird hunting regs [video]

April 11, 2018

Wisconsin DNR Reports

North duck zone will open one week later than in previous years, resulting in a single statewide opener for the North, South and Mississippi zones on Sept. 29; daily Canada goose bag limit increased to three birds per day.

Wisconsin Natural Resources Board expected to adopt 60-day duck hunt at April 11 Madison meeting

April 6, 2018

Dean Bortz

The season is expected to look similar to previous waterfowl seasons overall as far as season length and duck bag limits, but with one significant change on the duck side of the season – the duck zones would all open on the same day, if NRB members approve the season framework as offered by the DNR.

For the love of ducks, duck lovers: DU’s Bill Ebert is Ohio Outdoor News Person of the Year

March 28, 2018

Mike Moore

He’s honored for his volunteerism and work with Ducks Unlimited over the past two-and-half decades.

Nearly 300 acres of public access added in Swift County

March 23, 2018

Staff and News Reports

Benson, Minn. — Local volunteers from the Swift County Chapter of Pheasants Forever recently partnered with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Minnesota’s Outdoor Heritage Fund to acquire 282 acres of public land in the state’s primary pheasant range, according to a news release. Now established as a Waterfowl Production Area (WPA), the Hanson WPA addition provides nesting habitat…

Montana mining companies working to avoid another massive geese die-off

March 13, 2018

Associated Press

In November 2016, an estimated 3,000 snow geese died when they landed in the acidic, metal-laden water.

Duck identification workshop: ‘If you are a beginner, you need to know what you are shooting’

March 12, 2018

Frank Hinchey

Beginner duck hunters encouraged to attend a free waterfowl identification workshop.

Wisconsin DNR schedules four meetings beginning March 12 to discuss 2018 waterfowl season framework with 60-day season

March 8, 2018

Tim Eisele

A subject of some concern for some hunters is the early teal season.Waterfowl hunters have the opportunity to provide their input on the 2018 duck and goose seasons at four public hearings around the state. Taylor Finger, DNR waterfowl ecologist, will be presenting information on the 2017 waterfowl hunting season, results from the 2017 survey of 2,700 Wisconsin waterfowl hunters,…

Several notable changes proposed for 2018 Wisconsin waterfowl hunting season

March 7, 2018

Wisconsin DNR Reports

A new proposal has the North Zone duck season opening on Sept. 29, which is a week later than previous seasons.MADISON — The Wisconsin DNR noted its proposed waterfowl hunting season structure and information regarding feedback during March meetings and via written comment in a news release Wednesday, March 7. Notable changes in 2018 compared to past proposals: North Zone duck…

Some tips for hunting snow geese in Pennsylvania

February 23, 2018

Ron Steffe

The birds are here, but huge numbers do not mean success is sure to follow.

Enjoying the annual phenomenon that is white geese traveling through southeastern Pennsylvania

February 15, 2018

Ron Steffe

The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, where thousands upon thousands of snow geese stop for a rest and food on their way north, saw a huge jump in geese numbers within a week, to the point where there are currently more than 70,000 geese there now, with that number surely climbing.

After being shot, falling goose knocks Maryland hunter unconscious

February 6, 2018

Associated Press

EASTON, Md. — A waterfowl hunter is in stable condition after a dead goose fell from the sky and knocked him unconscious. Robert Meilhammer of Dorchester County was hunting with three other people when one of them fired at a flock of Canada geese overhead in Easton, near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Maryland Natural Resources Police spokeswoman…

Despite frigid weather, Canada geese count up significantly in North Dakota

January 29, 2018

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports

An additional 16,400 mallards were tallied statewide.

Crazy weather across Pennsylvania makes for hunting dilemma

January 12, 2018

Ron Steffe

First it’s too cold, now it’s rainy and warm, and hunting suffers either way, especially flintlock for deer.

Extreme opener: Sometimes waterfowling hurts

January 2, 2018

Bill Hilts

But it was a successful hunt, one we’ll remember for a long time.

‘Tis the season: Game Commission touts holiday hunting

December 18, 2017

Pennsylvania Game Commission Reports

Opportunities to hunt small game, deer, waterfowl and furbearers either are available now, or will be soon.

Duck season ends with a bang, not a whimper

December 15, 2017

Tom Pink

Michigan’s waterfowl season ended with a sky full of ducks, including mostly mallards and a few black ducks.

DNR waterfowl report: Hunting success still ‘very good’

November 16, 2017

Minnesota DNR Reports

Canada goose numbers increased over the past week and should provide good opportunities through Thanksgiving weekend in many areas, according to the report.

Ducks dropping from sky in record numbers on Illinois and Mississippi rivers

November 10, 2017

Ralph Loos

Total ducks on the Mississippi River during the first week of November reportedly 146 percent above the 10-year average and 86 percent above late-October count.

Waterfowl

Legislative hearing July 17 on duck hunting bill

Breeding duck, Canada goose numbers improved from last year

Hunting won’t be expanded on South Dakota wildlife refuge

Deer hunting changes, addition of three turkey-hunting counties highlight new Ohio regs

New migratory bird regs feature expanded opportunities for doves, woodcock

Federal grand jury indicts five Illinois men on charges of illegal waterfowl hunting in Fulton County

Delta Waterfowl celebrates hunter recruitment [video]

Wisconsin’s 60-day duck season will open Sept. 29 in north, south zones; long-standing Horicon Marsh goose zone eliminated

Duck opening dates, Canada geese bag limits/zones highlight changes in Wisconsin migratory bird hunting regs [video]

For the love of ducks, duck lovers: DU’s Bill Ebert is Ohio Outdoor News Person of the Year

Nearly 300 acres of public access added in Swift County

Montana mining companies working to avoid another massive geese die-off

Duck identification workshop: ‘If you are a beginner, you need to know what you are shooting’

Wisconsin DNR schedules four meetings beginning March 12 to discuss 2018 waterfowl season framework with 60-day season

Several notable changes proposed for 2018 Wisconsin waterfowl hunting season

Some tips for hunting snow geese in Pennsylvania

After being shot, falling goose knocks Maryland hunter unconscious

Despite frigid weather, Canada geese count up significantly in North Dakota

Crazy weather across Pennsylvania makes for hunting dilemma

‘Tis the season: Game Commission touts holiday hunting

DNR waterfowl report: Hunting success still ‘very good’

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