Report: Ring-necked duck numbers drop, Canada goose numbers up slightly in some areas
Hunter numbers have declined significantly from earlier this season, according to Minnesota Waterfowl Migration and Hunting Report.
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Minnesota Waterfowl Migration and Hunting Report: ring-necked ducks up, wood ducks and blue-winged teal down
The first three weeks of duck season have been the coldest recorded in at least the last 50 years.
Wildlife artists of the world unite: It’s time for another dog on the duck stamp
Since the contest’s inception in 1934, only one stamp prominently has featured a canine, and the author believes it’s time to give our hunting companions their due credit once again.
Minnesota waterfowl migration and hunting report: Species diversity continues to change as migrant ducks move into the state
Some areas in central and southern Minnesota still held good numbers of teal and wood ducks. In northern Minnesota, ring-necked numbers have increased along with other diving ducks.
Legendary Illinois caller, call-maker dies in ATV accident
The founder of Tim Grounds Championship Calls, he won calling World Championships in 1988, 1992 and 1994.
DNR survey: Minnesota small game license sales down again in 2017
Biggest change came with pheasant hunter numbers, which saw a 32 percent drop from 2016.
DNR waterfowl hunting report: Hunters should see increased species diversity
Water levels remain fairly dry in the northern portion of the state but good to excellent across most of the rest of the state.
DNR: Weekly waterfowl migration report kickoff
The early September goose season was poor to fair statewide.The following report is a compilation of state and federal wildlife manager reports and waterfowl surveys from across Minnesota. This is the first report for 2018. Reports will be compiled weekly throughout the hunting season. Duck hunters were expected to see good numbers of ducks present in most areas this past…
No teal, but early geese didn’t disappoint
Although teal action was slow, Canada geese provided a great start to the early waterfowl hunting seasons.
DNR: Numbers reason for optimism as waterfowl opener looms
Wetland habitat conditions are variable across the state, with some dry conditions in the northern portion of the state, for Saturday’s opener.
Cannon Falls artist wins duck stamp contest
A painting of a gadwall by Cannon Falls artist Jim Caturia proved to be the winner in the Minnesota duck stamp contest. A painting of a gadwall by Cannon Falls artist Jim Caturia will be featured on the 2019 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, after he won the annual stamp contest sponsored by the DNR. This was Caturia’s first time winning…
Heat hurts goose hunting, and could also prove troublesome for deer
A long stay of extreme heat has resulted in poor goose hunting, and may allow biting midges to nibble on whitetails much too often.
Millions in grants OK’d for wetlands, waterfowl conservation, access to public lands
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission approved $23.8 million in grants for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and its partners to conserve or restore almost 135,000 acres of wetland and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds and other birds in 17 states.
Game Fair 2018 contest place-winners
Jack Averill (center) received $500 for his long-distance archery skills, with Jared Hood (left) coming in second and Logan Procai (right) in third. The 37th annual Game Fair concluded Sunday, Aug. 19 after six rain-free days and a flurry of activity the second weekend of the event. That’s when the duck- and goose-calling contests were held, along with the dog…
Early goose, teal hunting kickoff Sept. 1
Waterfowl seasons among first to begin in the fall.
USFWS: Duck numbers down in 2018
But survey says most populations are still above long-term averages.
September goose hunting should evolve as birds alter their behavior
Scouting, hard work, patience and serious planning with a willingness to change from what worked in the past are the ways to go.
Easing of drought good news for duck hunting in North Dakota
The latest U.S. Drought Monitor map shows just 2 percent of North Dakota in some stage of drought. That compares with 82 percent at the same time last year.
Wisconsin names Wildlife Stamp Art Contest winners
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin DNR recently announced the winners of the 2019 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Eighteen wildlife artists submitted a total of 24 pieces of artwork for the 2019 Wisconsin wild turkey, pheasant, and waterfowl stamp design contest. Judging was held on July 20 at the Natural Resources Building in Madison. The judges…
Thanks to rains, North Dakota duck brood numbers see recent bounce-back, spike
This year’s duck brood index was up 37 percent from last year, and showed 5.11 broods per square mile, an increase of 39 percent.
Legislative hearing July 17 on duck hunting bill
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
“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
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
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
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
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.
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