Ultimate Waterfowl Hunting News
Missouri farmers can reduce Gulf oil spill's impact on birds
Missouri landowners have until Aug. 1 to join a federal initiative to help migratory birds whose winter habitat has been damaged by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established Feb. 6-7 as Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days.
Snow goose quest begins with scouting from home - Jan. 27, 2010
LITTLE ROCK - Duck hunting season closes after this weekend, but there are tens of thousands of other waterfowl in Arkansas that can be targets for outdoors people willing to put in some effort.
Youth Waterfowl Weekend: February 6 -7 - Jan. 27, 2010
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) would like to remind everyone that all Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) with waterfowl hunting opportunity will be open for the youth waterfowl hunting weekend on February 6 -7, 2010. All youth under age 16 are eligible to participate in this unique opportunity. Adult hunters are encouraged to participate by taking a youth on what could possibly be their first hunting trip.
The 10 Commandments of public duck hunting - Jan. 15, 2010
The Waterfowl Advisory Committee to the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently completed a series of five public listening sessions across the State to receive input from waterfowl hunters. One of the common themes to come from the sessions was the need for better education of those participating in the sport in terms of practicing ethical behavior, especially those hunting on public waters.
Youth Federal Waterfowl days set for Feb. 6-7 - Jan. 14, 2010
Young waterfowl hunters across the state will enjoy special days in the field Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday Feb. 7 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 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.
ST. PAUL WATERFOWL PARTY - Jan. 13, 2010
ST. PAUL - The St. Paul Ducks Unlimited Chapter is having their 2nd Annual Waterfowl Hunters Party on Jan. 23 at 6 p.m. at the St. Francis Church in St. Paul. The public is encouraged to attend and bring friends for a fun and festive evening. Event organizers have planned raffles and games for an even bigger event than last year's. Items include dozens of decoys, camouflage gear, shotguns, and much more.
Report Shines Light on Freezout Waterfowl - Jan. 13, 2010
Goose, duck and hunter numbers were down this year at Freezout Wildlife Management Area, but tundra swans were present in large numbers, according to a state report monitoring waterfowl and hunter activities there.
Weekly Migratory Bird Hunting Report - Jan. 13, 2010
High Plains Mallard Management Unit: Outfitters are shaking their heads at the direction geese have gone. There has been no solid pattern for birds, according to several sources in the Amarillo area. Some days the birds never leave the roost. Snow goose hunting has been tough as well. Duck hunters had a tough time finding open water, and outfitters said many birds moved out of the area to find water. Playa lakes were unhuntable due to ice. Prospects are fair to good.
Weekly Waterfowl Report - Jan. 06, 2010
The following report is a compilation of WMA reports and habitat assessments during the week ending January 3, 2010.