Who is waterfowl hunting this weekend? Growing up, this was my favorite hunt, by far. I regret that I have not done it for a handful of years. I always seem to be busy with kids/family stuff, or fishing this time of year.
Early Canada season was not very good. Numbers way down this year compared to last. Duck numbers are even worse, not much for sh*t ducks even. Hard to justify fuel prices for just out bopping around. Fall fishing will see more activity from many I believe.
We have more local ducks than i have ever seen. Early goose was good but we had flocks of 100 plus mallards dropping in every time we went. I think the nesting pairs looks worse as we missed two years of survey. Reports from Canada are really good . The nesting grounds went from horrible to great according to delta with that well timed spring moisture. I know its way wetter than last year at this point out hereI live in arguably the best part of state for waterfowl in SD. Numbers way down. Early goose season has been iffy. Not seeing even close to the number of ducks/geese that are usually around. I guess I did read that the hatch numbers were way down throughout the duck factory of CN and dakotas due to drought and spring conditions in some areas.
I miss waterfowl opener since moving from ND. Guaranteed duck shooting keeps a guy fresh on shotgunning! I don’t like that all the birds are brown and ugly, but you can’t beat the way they decoy early in the year. Best time of the year to take kiddos too as there is unlimited chances for beginner shooters!Who is waterfowl hunting this weekend? Growing up, this was my favorite hunt, by far. I regret that I have not done it for a handful of years. I always seem to be busy with kids/family stuff, or fishing this time of year.
Nothing from all my friends guiding and hunting in canada and i have not seen any thing down herewhat have you guys heard about the avian flu that hit the snows so hard this spring. I had a Canadian goose sitting on a dirt road had to pull right up to it and honk to get it to fly, defiantly sick