North Dakota Waterfowl News
Waterfowl Season Outlook Promising
Sep. 14, 2009Prospects for North Dakota's upcoming waterfowl season are much improved over last year due to recharged water conditions across the state, according to Mike Johnson, game management section leader for the state Game and Fish Department. Opening day for North Dakota residents is Sept. 26 for ducks, coots, mergansers and geese. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 3.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department?s annual midwinter waterfowl survey revealed an estimated 7,300 Canada geese wintering on the Missouri River in early January.
Waterfowl Season Outlook is Promising - Sep. 13, 2010
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department?s May and July waterfowl surveys indicate the upcoming waterfowl season should be improved over last year, according to Mike Johnson, game management section leader. Opening day for North Dakota residents is Sept. 25 for ducks, coots, mergansers and geese. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 2.
Early Canada Goose Season Opens Sunday, Aug. 15 - Aug. 09, 2010
North Dakota?s early Canada goose season opens statewide Sunday, Aug. 15. This year?s early season will have a daily limit of five Canada geese and a possession limit of 10. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset daily. Limits and shooting hours are different from the regular season, as the proposed regular season bag limit is three daily and six in possession.
North Dakota Spring Duck Index, Water Conditions Up - Jun. 21, 2010
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department?s annual spring breeding duck survey showed an index of more than 4.5 million birds, an increase of 12 percent from last year and 107 percent above the long-term average (1948-2009). The 2010 index is the third highest on record.
Spring Light Goose Seasons Opens Feb. 20 - Feb. 08, 2010
North Dakota?s spring light goose season officially opens Feb. 20, but hunters shouldn?t expect to see geese migrate through anytime soon.
Game and Fish Completes Midwinter Waterfowl Survey - Feb. 01, 2010
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual midwinter waterfowl survey revealed 25,400 Canada geese wintering on the Missouri River in early January.
Waterfowl Season Outlook Promising - Sep. 14, 2009
Prospects for North Dakota's upcoming waterfowl season are much improved over last year due to recharged water conditions across the state, according to Mike Johnson, game management section leader for the state Game and Fish Department. Opening day for North Dakota residents is Sept. 26 for ducks, coots, mergansers and geese. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North Dakota Oct. 3.
Waterfowl Hunters Reminded of ANS Regulations - Sep. 14, 2009
Waterfowl hunters are reminded to do their part in preventing the spread of aquatic nuisance species into or within North Dakota.
