Connecticut Waterfowl News
2011 Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Results - Jan. 27, 2011Staff from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducted the annual Midwinter Waterfowl Survey on January 4 and 6, 2011. The total number of ducks observed during the survey - 22,926 - was the highest since 1999, and the puddle duck count was the highest since 1985. The survey is conducted throughout the Atlantic Flyway, and is used as an index of long-term wintering waterfowl trends. The Atlantic Flyway is a bird migration route that generally follows the Atlantic Coast of North America and the Appalachian Mountains. In Connecticut, the survey is conducted from a helicopter and a census is obtained from the coast, the three major river systems, and selected inland lakes and reservoirs.
2010 Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Results - Feb. 20, 2010
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) conducted the annual Midwinter Waterfowl Survey on January 4, 2010. The survey is conducted throughout the Atlantic Flyway, and is used as an index of long-term wintering waterfowl trends.
Migratory Bird Hunting Season Dates Set - Sep. 08, 2009
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the dates for the 2009-2010 migratory bird hunting seasons, which include seasons for hunting ducks, geese, woodcock, snipe, and rails. Specific details on season dates, bag limits, regulations
Migratory Bird Hunting Season - Jul. 14, 2009
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that the Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Meeting will be held from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday July 31, 2009, in the rear conference room at the DEP Marine Headquarters, 333 Ferry Road, in Old Lyme.
