In Iowa, migrating waterfowl killed by vehicles after confusing wet pavement for wetlands
Unique weather phenomenon in northern Iowa resulted in hundreds being stuck and killed by vehicles.
Waterfowl
After icy October, bonus November ducks
With another shot of cold hitting next week, the waterfowl window is closing, so get out now.
Bird hunting 2020: Keepin’ it close to home
Waterfowling opportunities near the Twin Cities are plentiful, but success isn’t guaranteed.
To everything there is a season
Intel gathering paddleboard trip on the St. Mary’s River proves beneficial.
A bird in the hand
Like the saying goes, a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. The proverb turned out to prophetic for our Canada goose hunt on the final day of the early season. The day started nice enough. Cool temperatures in the morning helped to keep sweat to a minimum on Sept. 25 at 5 a.m. when our group…
Hunting skinny-water wood ducks in Pennsylvania
Don’t miss out on the early season woodies hunting opportunities in Pa.
Strong fall flight predicted for upcoming waterfowl season
Excellent breeding conditions in the Dakotas and Manitoba helped produce an abundance of ducks, which should benefit hunters this season.
The strange tale of the North Metro bar-headed goose
Domestic or a long way from its native Himalayan home? Who knows, but it’s a cool-looking waterfowl.
Natural Resources Board approves 60-day duck hunt
Hen mallard daily bag limit increases to two per day for 2020 season.
Wisconsin waterfowl hunters may offer thoughts on season framework changes via online survey
More state duck hunters now looking at open-water hunting on Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Running traffic on migratory geese tests hunters’ resolve
Goose hunting is often not easy in Pennsylvania.
Back to hunting ducks during deer season
Due to the loss of family hunting land, blogger decided to stay home in Sault Ste. Marie this deer season and hunt ducks and geese instead.
Bird dog trust: Key to upland bird hunting and waterfowling success
To create more flushes and retrieves, develop the right relationship with your four-legged hunting partner.
Are new waterfowl zones on the horizon?
State game officials are taking comments on proposed changes to the waterfowl hunting zones.
Mississippi River flooding could hamper waterfowl re-opener
Waterfowl hunters should also be prepared to locate alternative boat ramps to access the Mississippi River between Wabasha, Minn., and Trempealeau, Wis.
Scouting waterfowl hotspots leading up to season opener
Water, water everywhere during autumn 2019 demands precision and thorough searching for locating productive duck hunting spots.
Hunting guide who used electronic bird caller pleads guilty
An agreement calls for two years’ probation, a $50,000 fine and $2,500 in restitution.
Good retrievers don’t always have four paws
A goose hunter does what it takes to retrieve a bird during Michigan’s early goose season.
Minnesota Waterfowl Association dissolving effective Sept. 30
The 52-year-old state waterfowling group was one of Minnesota’s leading conservation organizations
Labor Day weekend affirms yearly start for waterfowl hunters
Tips that may put a few more September geese in your bag.
Breeding duck population declines, but most species remain above average
Annual breeding population survey estimates 38.9 million total ducks, down 6 percent, while May pond counts drop by 5 percent; mallards, gadwalls and greenwings increase.
Reduced mallard, goose limits among Pennsylvania’s waterfowl season changes
Also, in AP hunting zones – including southeastern Pennsylvania – the length of the regular season has been decreased from 50 to 30 days and daily bag limits have been reduced from three to two geese per day.
New York youth wins National Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest
Pennsylvania youth finishes third in the annual competition.
Questioning the new waterfowl regulations
We are at a crossroads with many of our treasured hunting and fishing activities. One that this blogger is concerned about is the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting.
Natural Resources Board approves migratory bird hunting seasons for 2019
Regular waterfowl hunting seasons will include a 60-day duck season and a 92-day regular goose season.
Murky waters for Pennsylvania’s mallard numbers
Ian Gregg, game management division chief for the Game Commission, said there isn’t one single cause that is responsible for the declining mallard population. Contributing factors include habitat changes impacting food reserves, competition from Canada geese on food sources and genetic issues resulting from hybridization with domestic mallards.
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