
Few ducks but lots of wildlife at annual duck camp
Swans, grebes, shorebirds and others help hunters pass the time in a duck blind.

Swans, grebes, shorebirds and others help hunters pass the time in a duck blind.

According to Minnesota Waterfowl Migration and Hunting Report, species diversity continues to change as ducks move into and out of the state.

Hunter numbers have declined significantly from earlier this season, according to Minnesota Waterfowl Migration and Hunting Report.

The first three weeks of duck season have been the coldest recorded in at least the last 50 years.

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.

Water levels remain fairly dry in the northern portion of the state but good to excellent across most of the rest of the state.

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.

Although teal action was slow, Canada geese provided a great start to the early waterfowl hunting seasons.

Wetland habitat conditions are variable across the state, with some dry conditions in the northern portion of the state, for Saturday’s opener.
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