Federal duck stamp contest making first visit to Wisconsin at UW-Stevens Point campus
Tim Eisele
September 11, 2017
Weekend includes state’s first decoy carving contest sponsored by Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.
Waterfowl
Vermont youth push continues with waterfowl hunt
Vermont Fish and Wildlife Reports
September 6, 2017
MONTPELIER, Vt. — A youngster’s first hunt can mark the beginning of a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a commitment to wildlife conservation. That’s the premise behind Vermont’s upcoming youth waterfowl hunting weekend, Sept.
DNR waterfowl specialist: Outlook good for duck, goose seasons
Minnesota DNR Reports
August 28, 2017
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
Summer camp a way to raise interest in waterfowl hunting
Associated Press
August 22, 2017
Teens apply to the program by writing an essay about why they want to participate in the camp. Students are required to complete a firearm safety class. Cellphones aren’t allowed at the camp to keep
Summer drought in North Dakota likely means fewer ducks for fall hunt
Associated Press
August 14, 2017
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
Illinois DNR sets waterfowl dates, bag limits
Illinois DNR
August 8, 2017
This year, Illinois will open the regular duck, Canada goose, and snow goose seasons on Oct. 21.
South Dakota chapter chairman named Delta Waterfowl’s 2017 Volunteer of the Year
Staff and News Reports
August 8, 2017
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Willie Gloe, chairman of the Fowled Up Chapter in Pierre, S.D., is Delta Waterfowl’s 2017 Volunteer of the Year. He bested a field of seven finalists during a month-long, online vote.
North Dakota duck brood numbers down slightly from last year
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
August 7, 2017
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
Boundary change, pintail limit decrease highlight North Dakota waterfowl regs
North Dakota Game and Fish Department Reports
August 7, 2017
But for the most part, season framework similar to last year.
