Kansas Waterfowl News
Late Winter Hunters Get the Goose - Feb. 03, 2011PRATT - Although reports of winter geese numbers in Kansas are down from this time last year, good numbers may still be found by the intrepid hunter willing to brave winter cold. Most geese remaining in the Sunflower State are snows although Canada geese and a few white-fronted geese may be found in some areas.
LATE-SEASON HUNTING: THE BEST IS YET TO COME - Feb. 03, 2011
PRATT - Upland bird and waterfowl seasons have been open for more than two months, but there's still time for quality hunts. Quail, pheasant, prairie chicken (Northwest and East units), and fall turkey seasons are open through Jan. 31, and rabbit and squirrel seasons provide additional opportunities for the avid hunter.
YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNTS SCHEDULED FOR MEADE STATE PARK - Dec. 15, 2010
In January, Lake Meade State Park and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks will host four youth waterfowl hunts. Hunts will take place on a Saturday and will begin in the early morning. All participants will be required to attend a pre-hunt meeting
WHOOPERS ON THE MOVE, SANDHILL HUNTERS URGED CAUTION - Nov. 10, 2010
Whooping cranes are moving through Kansas late this year, with sightings in only three counties as of Nov. 7. On Oct. 22, two whoopers were spotted at Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area, in Barton County. On Oct. 29, two more were spotted in Mitchell County, and on Nov. 2, two were spotted at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, in Stafford County. Approximately 70 whooping cranes have been reported migrating southward through North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas, according to the latest report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Unofficial reports indicate that 21 adult and four juvenile whooping cranes have successfully completed the migration to winter breeding grounds near Aransas National Wildlife Refuge on the Texas Gulf Coast. Approximately 290 whooping cranes migrate through the Central Flyway, so a greater surge is expected as weather cools.
WHERE THE WILD DUCKS ARE - Oct. 28, 2010
KDWP waterfowl reports reveal latest information on ducks and geese in Kansas
NEW DUCK BAG LIMITS IN 2010 - Oct. 13, 2010
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks reminds hunters that as late-migrating duck seasons begin, the daily bag limit for ducks has changed from last year. In both youth and regular duck seasons, six ducks is the daily bag limit. (The limit was five last year.) This limit may include no more than one cansvasback, two redheads, two pintails, two scaup, three wood ducks, and five mallards (only two of which may be hens). The daily bag may comprise six of any other duck or combination of duck species. The possession limit is two times the daily bag.
YOUTH WATERFOWL, LATE-MIGRATING DUCK SEASONS ON TAP - Sep. 29, 2010
Kansas duck hunters don't have long to wait before seasons open, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has predicted high numbers of migrating birds. Find the water, and hunters should be able to find ducks, especially at one of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) waterfowl management areas.
MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTERS GET 'HIP' - Jan. 13, 2010
PRATT - The hunting seasons may be winding down, but many waterfowl hunters are still enjoying late-season hunting. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) reminds hunters who did not purchase a Harvest Information Program (HIP) stamp during the fall of 2009 that certification is still required for all migratory bird hunting.
