Ultimate Waterfowl Hunting News
Chad Belding from "The Fowl Life" talks to Ultimate Waterfowl Hunting
Chad Belding is the host and creator of "The Fowl Life" and "Dead Dog Walkin" television shows.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.
Winter Waterfowl Survey Results Show Ducks Up, Geese Down - Jan. 28, 2011
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Wildlife biologists counted 5,044 ducks and 6,147 Canada geese during the annual mid-winter waterfowl survey in early January, according to Steve Wilson, Waterfowl Biologist for the Wildlife Resources Section of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.
2011 Midwinter Waterfowl Survey Results - Jan. 27, 2011
Staff 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.
Youth Federal Waterfowl Days set for Feb. 5-6 - Jan. 27, 2011
Young waterfowl hunters across the state will enjoy special days in the field Saturday, Feb. 5 and Sunday Feb. 6 by participating in Youth Waterfowl Days on private lands, public waters normally open to waterfowl hunting, and on some S.C. Department of Natural Resources Waterfowl Management Areas.
Migratory Bird Report No. 22 - Jan. 26, 2011
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Duck season ended Jan. 23 in the High Plains and the consensus was a successful season. Lots of water in the Panhandle gave ducks ample habitat and hunters many playa lakes to hunt. However, the abundant water scattered ducks, somewhat. Mallards, pintails, wigeons, gadwalls and teal were harvested the final weekend. Goose season runs through Feb.6, and prospects are good for decoying action. Outfitters said good goose numbers are roosting on Lake Etter and around Dalhart. More geese moved in to the Amarillo area. The Light Goose Conservation Order in the West Zone begins Feb. 7. Prospects are good.
Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days to be Held February 12-13 - Jan. 26, 2011
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources? (ADCNR) Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division (WFF) has designated February 12-13, 2011, as Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. On those two days, youth age 15 years and younger may hunt when accompanied by a licensed adult hunter age 25 years and older, or the parent of the youth. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special day
YOUTH WATERFOWL HUNT SLATED FOR SOUTHERN COUNTIES - Jan. 19, 2011
Nevada's young hunters will have flyways all to themselves during a youth-only waterfowl season scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 5 & 6 in Lincoln and Clark counties. The season is open only to hunters 15 years of age and younger, but each youth must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years old. However, the adults are not allowed to hunt during this season.
Lull in waterfowl hunting success continues after holiday, but major cold front forces migration - Jan. 12, 2011
Jackson, MS - Since early January, rains and winter precipitation have increased availability of flooded waterfowl habitat throughout the Delta. This additional habitat has continued to distribute duck numbers more uniformly across the state. Also, hunting pressure in general has decreased in the last week, providing birds with even more areas to find sanctuary. An extreme cold front over the weekend brought ice and snow to all parts of the country, and forced waterfowl to migrate south to Mississippi, central Arkansas, and Louisiana.
February Canada goose season continuing - Jan. 10, 2011
Indiana DNR has passed a temporary rule continuing the February Canada goose hunting season. The dates this year are Feb. 1-15.
Young Hunters Invited to Participate in Youth Waterfowl Hunt - Dec. 23, 2010
One of the best youth hunting opportunities in California is coming up the weekend of Feb 5-6, 2011. For two days, young hunters will be able to hunt waterfowl with no competition from adults. These two days of waterfowl season are only for youth hunters age 15 years old or younger with a junior hunting license.
