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

April 6, 2018

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.

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.

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.

Extreme opener: Sometimes waterfowling hurts

January 2, 2018

Bill Hilts

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

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.

Remembering vets, the Fitzgerald, and a deadly storm that caught duck hunters in its crosshairs

November 10, 2017

Brian Peterson

On Nov. 11, 1940, a blizzard dropped temperatures from the 60s to single digits in hours and trapped duck hunters across the Upper Midwest. (Iowa DNR photo)The song still haunts me. And I have no idea what it would be like to be on a ship in distress a mere 15 miles from the safety of Whitefish Bay, or even…

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.

Wisconsin duck-hunting season report from DU’s Chris Sebastian [video]

October 27, 2017

Kristen Monroe

Waterfowl hunters can expect good things this fall.

Third Wisconsin waterfowl guide sentenced to $25,000 fine for violations in Mississippi River refuge

October 27, 2017

Tim Eisele

Sentence also includes two-year ban from guiding for fish or wildlife in the refuge.

Illinois duck, goose hunting seasons set to open [video]

October 20, 2017

Illinois DNR

Action kicks off Saturday, Oct. 21 in the North Zone, and a week later in the Central Zone.

Social hour interrupted by ducks

October 17, 2017

Tom Pink

Action on a recent Michigan waterfowl hunt was so fast and furious that the hunters had little time to visit and catch up.

Hunting report: Desperately seeking prime time waterfowl migration

October 13, 2017

Tony Peterson

Entering mid-October, Minnesotans are seeing a trickle of ducks while waiting for a serious push.

Drought drying up wetlands, waterfowl hunting opportunities in Northern Plains

September 26, 2017

Associated Press

The number of duck-hunting wetlands in North Dakota is down about 40 percent from last year, to the lowest level in nine years, according to the Game and Fish Department’s annual fall wetland survey.

Fair but declining wetland conditions for North Dakota duck hunting

September 20, 2017

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports

But fair reproduction for ducks in traditional breeding areas this year still makes for good fall hunting potential in the state.

Shakopee artist wins duck stamp contest

September 14, 2017

Minnesota DNR Reports

Painting of white-winged scoter by Mark Thone will be featured on the 2018 Minnesota Migratory Waterfowl Stamp.

Federal duck stamp contest making first visit to Wisconsin at UW-Stevens Point campus

September 11, 2017

Tim Eisele

Weekend includes state’s first decoy carving contest sponsored by Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.

DNR waterfowl specialist: Outlook good for duck, goose seasons

August 28, 2017

Minnesota DNR Reports

The early September goose season was poor to fair statewide.The forecast is calling for a favorable Minnesota waterfowl season. “Habitat conditions look good in most areas, wild rice reports are good for hunters in the northern portions of the state and waterfowl numbers are favorable,” said Steve Cordts, waterfowl specialist with the Minnesota DNR. The waterfowl season opens Saturday, Sept….

USFWS report: Duck numbers still strong

August 15, 2017

Staff and News Reports

Total populations were estimated at 47.3 million breeding ducks in the traditional survey area, which is similar to last year’s estimate of 48.4 million and is 34 percent above the 1955-2016 long-term average.

Summer drought in North Dakota likely means fewer ducks for fall hunt

August 14, 2017

Associated Press

There’s less water to attract breeding ducks in the spring, fewer insects to feed young ducks, and longer distances for young ducks to travel on foot after they leave the nest, making them more vulnerable to predators.

Duck, goose hunting drawings Aug. 19

August 10, 2017

Mike Moore

State duck blind spots up for grabs through lottery.

North Dakota duck brood numbers down slightly from last year

August 7, 2017

North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports

This year’s brood index came in at 3.68 broods per square mile, down 5 percent from last year. The statewide average since the survey began in 1955 is 2.59 broods per square mile. Overall brood size was up 8 percent from last year.

Ohio state parks opening up for duck hunts

July 27, 2017

Mike Moore

Drawings being held in August for state park blinds.

DNR waterfowl numbers: Ducks vary, Canada geese soar

July 10, 2017

Minnesota DNR Reports

This year’s Canada goose population estimate a whopping 120,000 higher than last year.

Waterfowl hunting seasons, regs set for New York state

May 17, 2017

Staff and News Reports

DEC: Waterfowl hunting seasons provide diverse opportunities across the state.

Little change to Wisconsin waterfowl, migratory game bird hunting regs, seasons

April 13, 2017

Wisconsin DNR Reports

Similar to last year, the Horicon Canada goose hunting zone will have one single continuous 92-day time period, rather than the two split time periods experienced in the past. In addition, the pintail daily bag limit based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service frameworks, has been reduced from two to one.

In Maryland, canvasback duck ‘represents the hunting culture of the area’

February 6, 2017

Associated Press

The ducks, which use the Chesapeake Bay as a winter migration destination and have a longstanding history in Maryland, could be the next symbol of the state.

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

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

Remembering vets, the Fitzgerald, and a deadly storm that caught duck hunters in its crosshairs

Wisconsin duck-hunting season report from DU’s Chris Sebastian [video]

Third Wisconsin waterfowl guide sentenced to $25,000 fine for violations in Mississippi River refuge

Illinois duck, goose hunting seasons set to open [video]

Social hour interrupted by ducks

Drought drying up wetlands, waterfowl hunting opportunities in Northern Plains

Fair but declining wetland conditions for North Dakota duck hunting

Shakopee artist wins duck stamp contest

Federal duck stamp contest making first visit to Wisconsin at UW-Stevens Point campus

DNR waterfowl specialist: Outlook good for duck, goose seasons

USFWS report: Duck numbers still strong

Summer drought in North Dakota likely means fewer ducks for fall hunt

Duck, goose hunting drawings Aug. 19

North Dakota duck brood numbers down slightly from last year

Ohio state parks opening up for duck hunts

DNR waterfowl numbers: Ducks vary, Canada geese soar

Waterfowl hunting seasons, regs set for New York state

Little change to Wisconsin waterfowl, migratory game bird hunting regs, seasons

In Maryland, canvasback duck ‘represents the hunting culture of the area’

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