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George-Ruland
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Suffolk 01-24-2012 06:58
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 40-45 Degrees
A real roller coaster ride this season…. . Warm again now. Go figure. Enjoy your time afield and on the water anyway. The sun will shine on our back yards again… . BWTBWTBGNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 01-21-2012 14:58
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Conditions have improved. Numbers are increasing. HS and BWTBWTB, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 01-18-2012 06:48
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
Ramps Monday were iced and the bays were covered with light ice. It blew off later in the day. Ramps on the north shore were also iced and the inner harbors had ice. Yesterday back to the warm weather…, go figure… . More ice predicted for Thursday AM so use caution… . Some more newbies on the way…. . The Mosquito fleet is waning. Voc. update at NY Form later this week. BWTBWTB, SMASMO, GNR.

[Edited By George-Ruland on 2012-01-18 17:29]

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 01-14-2012 07:51
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Some new migrants have arrived within the last 24 hours. Some birds have been blown out of the safe zones… . Enjoy, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 01-10-2012 19:24
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 45-50 Degrees
More warm weather…. . Birds still to the north…. . Very slow. A few bright spots. Hang in there… …. …. …. .

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 01-04-2012 03:36
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 10-20 Degrees – Open Water
Another cold, strong push of arctic air has arrived. With it new birds are also arriving. Enjoy. Think safety first. Take head of hyothermia, wether wet or dry. Also hypthermia is dangerous for dogs afield also. GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 12-28-2011 20:43
– – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
New birds have been arriving…… . Many in safe zones…. . There are some bright spots… . Things are looking up… . BWTBWTB, GNR. PS Hunt safe.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 12-23-2011 09:02
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 45-50 Degrees
Happy Holidays to All. May you have a safe and enjoyable time with family and friends. Think safety first. Ice at docks, ramps, and along the shore will be a factor for the upcoming week in the AM. Enjoy, GNR

Posted By:
aidan7
Web Member

Cicero,ny 12-04-2011 17:45
– – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Hello fellow waterfowlers … Cicero swamp is loaded with mallards! Even caught glimpse of some pintails a few weeks ago. I’ve hunted a few other places just to the south and have not seen many ducks at all …. still hoping the later part of the season produces more numbers. happy holidays and be safe!

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 11-21-2011 10:03
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 45-50 Degrees
The migrants have arrived… . Not impressive numbers. More to come, I’m sure. Have a great opener. Hunt safe. Enjoy your days afield and on the water. Happy Holidays to all…., GNR.

Posted By:
aidan7
Web Member

Broome County 11-09-2011 15:27
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 40-45 Degrees
I spent Sunday morning in the Town of Lisle and saw ZERO ducks what so ever! Geese however were a constant. On the return trip I drove past a good sized pond in the Town of Chenango and saw quite a few mallards and even a few blacks. I would have to say, I don’t think The “Massive Migration” that has been predicted is quite underway yet. still optimistic !

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 10-18-2011 09:15
Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – 60-65 Degrees
The Long Island Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will meet this evening Oct. 18th at 7:30 in The West Islip American Legion Hall. Check the facebook page at Longislanddeltawaterfowl or E-mail them at deltawaterfowllongisland@yahoo.com . // The South Bays Chapter of DU will host it’s dinner event on November 17th. Tickets and info. is available at DU.org . // Support DU and Delta Waterfowl, as well as, purchasing 2 ducks stamps this year. Do your share to promote waterfowl and waterfowling. // The 31st Annual Duckboat Show and Waterfowl Festival, sponsored by The South Shore Waterfowlers will be held on Sunday October 30th, 8 AM to 3 PM at The Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Bay Parkway, Babylon, NY. Rain date is November 6th. Events this year include Duckboat Contest, Sporting Clays, Dog Dock Jumping, Sport Fishing Museum, Swap Shop, Decoy Contest, Greenwing Event, Door Prizes, Vendors and Exhibitors, Paintball Shooting, and more… . Visit sswa.org for vendor applications and info. . Please bring canned foods or non-perishable items for the Annual Food Drive to help feed LI’s hungry… . // Enjoy and hunt safe, GNR.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Binghamton 10-10-2011 12:56
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 60-65 Degrees
Had a great time with the Wood Ducks over the weekend. We got our limit both days. Saw very few Mallards though & only bag a few,but all in all feels great to be Duck Hunting again.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 09-16-2011 09:50
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Long Island Chapter of Delta Waterfowl Dinner Event is this Sunday Sept. 18th at Bocce Beach Restaurant in Ocean Beach. If you are interested contact John Ferguson (631) 807-9251. Doors open at 12:30 PM, dinner is at 4:30. Hunt safe. GNR.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Binghamton,NY 08-09-2011 13:05
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – Over 70 Degrees
Just wanted to say you can practice for Duck Season w/ the whole family. My son & I hunt but my daughter & wife have no interest, but we all went the other day & shot Sporting Clays & had great time. My wife & daughter can’t wait to go again, but still don,t understand why you would leave a perfectly warm house to go out & shoot Ducks when it’s 10 degrees. Oh well that’s there loss not mine.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 08-03-2011 09:10
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The Long Island Chapter of Delta Waterfowl is holding it’s annual diner event Sept. 18th this year. Monthly meetings of Delta Waterfowl will resume on Sept. 20th and continue on the third Tuesday of each month. For information on the dinner and or meeting locations call 631-987-8682.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 07-23-2011 07:33
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Note…. that The 29th Annual Ocean County Decoy and Gunning Show in Tuckerton, New Jersey will be held on Saturday Sept. 24th 2011. This is one of the better east coast shows…. . Enjoy… . // The first South Shore Waterfowlers Association meeting of the season will be on Sept. 12th at The Brightwaters Library. Enjoy.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 07-22-2011 13:27
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
The Suffolk Co. Historical Society summer show ” Privite Places Public Spaces , Suffolk Counties Elite Hunt Clubs and Regional Decoys ” exhibition continues this summer in Riverhead with Thursday evening Lecture Series to complement the daily summer exhibit…, on the same topic… . July 28th, evening lecture on Caleb Smith State Park at 7 pm; Agust 4th on Protecting the historic Carmen’s River watershed…; and August 11th at 7 PM on the former Suffolk Lodge Shooting Preserve, of Southaven… . Come and enjoy the waterfowling exhibits, as well as, the county’s more permanent exhibits, on early Long Island settlement and culture… . Also Thursday August 18th, a Silent Auction “The Carver’s Art:Contenporary and Period Decoys”. Tickets are $25 in advance ($30 at the door). Reservations are requested by August 11th. Wine hors d’oeuvres and music provided. 631 727-2881. // Enjoy your time with family and friends, as well as, you time afield and on the water this summer, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

L.I. 06-29-2011 05:04
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Now is the time to sharpen your shooting skills. Hit your local ranges… . If you are over at the Suffolk Trap and Skeet Range in Southaven remember to check out the “31 Guns in 31 Days” legal defense fund raffle. They have the ONLY sporting clays course open to the public on Long Island. Help keep this range and venue open to the public. // If you are interested in trying a diferent shooting game, say Wabble Trap, International Skeet, or International Trap see Joe or Jimmy at the Brookhaven Shooting Range office in Ridge and give them a try. The more you shoot, the more you know you need to shoot…., GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 06-23-2011 05:52
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Some event news….: The Suffolk County Historical Society 300 W. Main St. in Riverhead….invites all to the opening of their new exhibit ” Suffolk County’s Elite Hunt Clubs and Regional Decoys ” on June 24th ( 5 to 7 PM). For more details and daily hours… call (631)727-2881. // Suffolk Alliance of Sportsmen, Inc. is having a 50/50 fund raiser…. . Contact Ed Prevosto at (631)584-5209. Have a safe and enjoyable summer season. DWULandLWYD,GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

06-11-2011 06:20
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Two thumbs up for the Delta Waterfowl fundraiser last Sunday at Southaven Range. One for the oficers and organizers of the event, and one for the members, family, and friends that participated. // My sincere thanks for all those waterfowlers that give of their time and resources each year for waterfowl, waterfowling, waterfowl habitats, and the peservation of our waterfowling heritage. Regards, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

06-07-2011 13:20
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A thumbs up for E.D. Thomas,Jr. and his article ” The Art of Waterfowling ” in the DU May/June 2011 issue. Very informative and nicely done. Check it out…if you haven’t already done so. Think safety first when afield, on the water, and at the range. Have an enjoyable summer season. Sincerely, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

05-10-2011 06:07
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REMINDER: Long Island Delta Waterfowl Sporting Clays Event 2011 on June 5th at The Suffolk Co. Skeet and Trap Range. Start time 10 AM. $65.oo includes a round of 100 clays…,BBQ with beverages…,and a T-shirt… . All age groups and guages welcome. A fun shoot for all. Ammo is available at the range. Reservations call Rocco Castellano 631 820 1253 or Shaun Leggio 631 987 8682. Support Delta Waterfowl and it’s ongoing reasearch to promote waterfowl and waterfowl hunting…. . If you are a hard core DU Fan note that DU and Delta Waterfowl are not in competition. These two great organizations complement each other. Support our brothers to the north. They are doing good things too. Oh! Canada…. . And here’s looking forward to more sustainable H 2 Oh! (they are WATERfowl) on the breeding grounds.

[Edited By George-Ruland on 2011-05-22 06:38]

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

04-28-2011 07:22
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NOW is the time of the year to get out and work on your shooting game. Trap, Skeet, 5 Stand, Sporting Clays….. they are all good for your game. Shoot them all….. and your sucess afield and on the water will improve. Try a round or two at the Suffolk Co. Trap and Skeet Range on Gerard Rd. in Southaven. While you are there check out their 31 guns in 31 days raffle…. . Think safety first…. . Have a great day, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

04-22-2011 06:09
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Events and News…..,not in that particular order.. . DU’s 4 Harbors Chapter had another great event last Sat. up at the Brookhaven Range in Ridge. Hats off to “retired” Craig Kessler for organizing the event. Lots of shooting, lots of colored targets, and lots of prizes…. . A great range with great facilities for club events. Hat’s off to Joe the range manager and his staff for a job well done. Go 4 Harbors… . / The mid island area will be having a Delta Waterfowl event on June 5th. This event will be a Sporting Clays Shoot at the Suffolk Co. Skeet and Trap Range in Southaven. Mark your calendars for that date. / Information on DU and DW events are posted on their web sites. Join and get on their e-mail list for heads up on events….. . / Happy Holidays to ALL.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

04-17-2011 10:48
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Support Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited, South Shore Waterfowlers, and other conservation organizations that help protect wildlife and habitat. Look for ways you can donate, events in your areas, and information on how you can volunteer to help these groups, can be found on their web sites. Sincerley, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

04-06-2011 05:52
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Check out the Vedeo Updates on Delta Waterfowl’s web site regarding the latest research projects, predetor control, hen houses, and improving nesting sucess on the praire pothole region of N D and South Dakota… . Support D U and D W .

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Cayuga Lake 03-14-2011 09:57
Cloudy, Snow Flurries – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
Been sittting in my Lay Out Blind all morning iv seen about 2000 Canadian Geese & only 1flock of Snows w/ about 50 Birds in it.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Binghamton 03-12-2011 09:43
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 40-45 Degrees
I know it’s not many but I just saw the first flock of the Snow Geese in our area. About a 100 birds in a corn field. What a Awesome looking bird.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Binghamton 03-11-2011 17:16
Cloudy, Winds Calm – 40-45 Degrees
Well final report on spring Canadian Goose Season. It ended yesterday but unfortunately we got 2ft of snow on Monday so that put a damper on getting our gear to the field. We still managed to get some Geese this week & I got 2 of my son’s friends out that have never hunted from a layout blind. Man can those boys go throw some steal shot. They might want to practice on some sporting clays this summer.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

FingerLakes 03-11-2011 12:34
Cloudy, Winds Calm – 40-45 Degrees
Chuck just got a report from a friend of mine @ Cayuga Lake.They are just starting to see some Snows up there. He also told me there starting to show up in Watertown also. Gd Luck.

Posted By:
Chuck Bliven
Web Member

fingerlakes ny 03-10-2011 17:28
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
does any one have a report from the fingerlakes area have been hunting past 3 days and onty a snows around

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 03-02-2011 07:06
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
REMINDER Decoy Show in Haupauge at the electical warkers hall on Motor Parkway, Saturday, 9 AM. BWTBWTB, GNR.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Binhamton 02-28-2011 14:59
Cloudy, Occassional Rain Showers – 30-34 Degrees – Ice
Good to hear from ya but, we have a 13 day Canadian Goose Season that ends March 10. So i don’t have 2 weeks. Starting to see some birds now saw about 300 today. By the end of the week the ice should be gone & the Ordeal should begin.

Posted By:
Vinci
Guest

Binghamton NY 02-27-2011 19:02
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 35-40 Degrees
Went Goose hunting today & only saw about 2 dozen Geese. Send some Geese up to Upstate New York PLEASE !!!!

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 02-27-2011 06:23
Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
REMINDER: Decoy show next Saturday at the electrical worker hall in Haupauge, off of Motor PKY, 9 am. / CHECK OUT: The Delta Waterfowl’s Home Page and read the latest regarding Foiles… , US House cutting funding to wetlands… , cleaning nesting houses, and more at Deltawaterfowl.org. // Do your share… . Support DU, DW, The NRA, and your own area groups that are working to preserve our waterfowling and hunting heritage. Sincerely, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

LI 02-16-2011 18:55
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
New York sportsman, ALERT: There are 2 Bills currently in the enCon Committee of the NYS Assembly both of which support Youth Hunting Opportunities. Please send an e-mail in support of EACH of these to the Assembly Encon Chairman, Assemblyman John Sweeney. sweeney@assembly.state.NY.US The first bill is A04786 and provides for the establishment of youth-only pheasant hunting days on Long Island. The second Bill is A02021 and it reduces the required minimum age for obtaining a junor archery license from 14 to 12 years of age. Send seperate e-mails for each. Support these bills. /// Ducks need your voice today to Protect Conservation Funding for waterfowl. See Dale Halls action alert…..etc. at DU.org. Sincerely GNR.

[Edited By George-Ruland on 2011-02-17 05:54]

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 02-13-2011 15:00
Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – 35-40 Degrees
The Long Island Decoy Show will be held on Saturday March 5th at 9 AM over at The IBEW Hall on Motor Pky. in Haupauge. Decoys on display, used, new, product booths….etc… . // Note the Western LI Zone Dark Goose Season will end on March 8th. // Scout, be where the birds want to be, take a friend, and enjoy your time afield or on the water. Think safety first. Regards,GNR.

[Edited By George-Ruland on 2011-02-18 07:04]

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 01-30-2011 05:46
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 25-30 Degrees – Ice
Last day of the regular season here on the island…. . Enjoy your time afield. Take family and friends. Don’t forget the camera. Hunt safe, and be where the birds want to be. // Make the off season this year an on season…. . There is always more to learn… . Think decoys, hides, shooting, and calling. Start a project to improve you local habit. Need ideas! Go to Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited online. The posibilities are endless and rewarding. Regards, GNR.

Posted By:
Cedar Point MJC
Guest

Watermill, NY 01-27-2011 07:49
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 0-10 Degrees – Ice
Hunted Monday,the 24th, in a corn field while we shivered in the 8 degree temp. The heater we had going helped, but konked out on us after awhile. The hunting was good though, and we shot our limit of geese by 11am. One goose had a white spot on top of it’s head which was a bit different. Any one else seen or bagged any like this?
Personally, it was a good season here on the east end of L.I. for me and I hope you all had a successful season too.
Good luck with the remaining days.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 01-22-2011 04:36
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 10-20 Degrees – Ice
Hunt safe…: NOTE: Ice is everywhere. Take caution. // NOTE: You can get hypothermia without getting wet… . One of the regular symptoms of hypothermia is that you don’t think straight… . You must plan ahead. You can always take off clothing. Better to be over dressed. Jackets for the dogs are a must now too. Enjoy, GNR.

Posted By:
Cedar Point MJC
Guest

Watermill, NY 01-04-2011 15:47
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 25-30 Degrees – Ice
Since the “blizzard” there’s been a few changes in the way the geese are responding here on the East End. I’ve noticed the grass fields are attracting large numbers, birds are very wary and it’s taking a lot longer to take our limits. PLENTY of geese around, just have to be patient in the corn fields.
Our last two hunts have been trying, but successful. Have seen a few Snows in the mix also. Good luck with the remaining season.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 12-30-2010 13:24
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees
A Happy and Healthy New Years to all. Sincerely. GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 12-29-2010 05:00
Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – 25-30 Degrees – Ice
Bellport Bay was almost frozen accross yesterday AM. Looked like Southaven Park would not be open today. As of say 10 AM the blind roads weren’t plowed. They used to let it be open to those with 4×4 or walk ins… . Call the ranger station… . New geese and ducks have ben arriving as of yesterday, late AM. North shore should begin to pick up.. . Still alot of birds down west. South fork corn lots are cooking. Hunt safe. GNR

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 12-26-2010 19:59
Cloudy, Accumulating Snow – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
High winds have continued to hamper time spent afield. Now snow and icreasing amounts of ice are doing the same. Most large bodies of water remain open. Smaller creeks and Bays are freezing. Think safety first. Scout and take time to watch areas you plan to acces first. Be mindful of tides, wind direction, and moving ice. // Check out the first conservationists….. on the NY FORUM… .

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

12-25-2010 05:49
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Check out some of the latest trends in waterfowling at the NY Forum.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 12-21-2010 20:06
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
The Long Island Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will now meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 PM in the American Legion Hall 340 Union Blvd., West Islip, NY. All are welcome. // Wind has hampered Sea Duck action since Sat. afternoon. More pudddlers and geese are expected with this new cold front. SO and BWTBWTB. Hunt safe, GNR.

Posted By:
Cedar Point MJC
Guest

Watermill, NY 12-20-2010 04:46
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 25-30 Degrees – Ice
Hunted a corn field last Tuesday morning. We got off two quick shots on mallards just after legal shooting time with nothing to show for it, but that changed. Not much longer the geese began to fly and by 9:30 all five of us had limited out. A lot more geese around the east end now so gunning should be good. Happy Holidays!

Posted By:
terryfinney
Web Member

Hudson River, Stillwater Village 12-19-2010 17:14
Cloudy, Winds Calm – 10-20 Degrees – Ice
Birds are beginning to migrate south. Small flocks flying from sun up to around 1000 am. Mostly mallads with some blacks. Rivers are freezing fast, don’t expect to be able to shoot the areas of standing water much longer. If using steel recommend larger shot, BB and #2.

Geese did not fly in the morning, did see more activity in the afternoon while deer hunting, but not the number that was expected from earlier in the week. No snows have been seen the past five days.

[Edited By terryfinney on 2010-12-19 17:15]

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 12-16-2010 06:19
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 10-20 Degrees – Open Water
Happy Holidays to All. Sincerely, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 12-14-2010 04:00
Cloudy, Snow Flurries – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Light dusting of snow. Temps back in the 20s. Birds heading south again. Winds may pick up later this AM. Watch the roads, ramps, and access to blinds. Hunt safe and BWTBWTB, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid Suffolk 12-11-2010 07:12
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Happy Holidays to All… . / Some ice on ramps and channels. Bays are open in general. You know the drill. Hunt safe, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk 12-09-2010 05:12
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 10-20 Degrees – Open Water
Real cold push here the the Northeast. Take heed! // Think safety first,especially around ramps and shore lines. Remember you can get hypothermia even when not wet. One of the first signs of hypothermia is that you do not think rationally…. . (Think about that statement while you are awake and warm). It’s no joke…. . Dogs also get hypothermia. Be prepared ahead of time. Then you will have an enjoyable time out. BWTBWTB and SHAO, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid-Suffolk Co. 12-06-2010 08:58
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Season does not reopen until TOMORROW! Brandt will remain closed until Dec. 17th. Ramps, small creeks and channels are frozen. Wind chills are in the low 20s this AM. Gale force winds are predicted for the reopener on Tuesday. Dress accordingly. Boat safe. Hunt safe. BWTBWTB, GNR.

Posted By:
Cedar Point MJC
Guest

Watermill, NY 12-05-2010 08:25
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 40-45 Degrees
Hunted opening day at channel pond on the east end. Didn’t see as many birds as we were hoping for, but we did bag several gadwall, a mallard and two canadas. Looking forward to our next hunt and the rest of the season. Good luck to everyone and Happy Holidays!

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid-Suffolk 12-02-2010 08:36
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
Great waterfowling weather for the opener around the island…. . Cold temps and high winds had the birds moving. Challenging shooting for sure, especially for those that did not have the wind to their backs. Most everyone had their Black Duck…. . Some had geese, mallards, and a few divers mixed in. No reports from down west or from the east end. I will have to make some calls. Hunt safe, GNR.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Mid-Island 11-29-2010 09:16
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees
I had a e-mail from Ron Sineo of South Shore Waterfowlers Assoc. yesterday announceing that the long awaited dedication of their Wounded Warriors project, a handicapped blind at Southaven Park, will take place today Nov. 29th, 12:30 PM at the check in station on River Road on the east side of the park. The project was made possible by the joint efforts of SSWA, Suffolk County Parks, and Riverhead Building Supplies. Food will be served. Come down and show your support for our warriors.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Mid-island 11-22-2010 09:54
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 50-60 Degrees
A lot of shooting going on around the south shore bays on the weekend of the 13th and 14th…. . Seems like the Youth Days had a good turn out. Well done. // Fair numbers of ducks, geese, and Brandt are now about the island for the opener. Sea ducks are about and still arriving….. . Get out and enjoy the total experience. Think safety first. Have a great start to the season. // Support Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl. Check out South Shore Waterfowlers Association,Inc. at sswa.org . Have a great holiday weekend, GNR.

Posted By:
Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

Eastern long island. 11-04-2010 09:56
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
Took the boat out for the first time this year and had a good dry run with the trailer and boat. Saw very few ducks, but did see acouple flocks of brant. Seems like they are becoming more and more common here on eastern long island. Last year was the first season we killed them on a constant basis while hunting puddle ducks. Hope to see some new birds in the next few weeks. I’ll get some scouting done this weekend and report on Monday, Thanks.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid-Island 10-14-2010 16:52
Cloudy, Occassional Rain Showers – 50-60 Degrees
Peconic Bays Chapter of DU will host a dinner event on Friday Oct. 29th at Vinyard Caterers in Aquebogue. Contact Rob Koch at 631-806-8182. // The South Bays Chapter of DU will host a dinner event on Friday Nov. 5th at the Rock Hill Country Club in Manorville. Contact Carl Lucas at 631-878- 1146.

Posted By:
George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid-Island 10-09-2010 09:06
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 50-60 Degrees
SSWA 30th Annual Duckboat Show and Waterfowl Festival will be held Oct. 24th at the Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Parkway, Babylon, NY. For vendor applications visit sswa.org. /// Delta Waterfowls L I Chapter is having a dinner event this year. It will be held at Villamonico in West Islip, LI on Saturday November 13th. For information contact Rocco Castellano at 631-737-2725 // Youth days for Long Island this year are Nov. 13th and 14th. Do your part to preserve the tradition…. .

Posted By:
Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

Eastern long island. 10-03-2010 13:56
Cloudy, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
down training the dogs in western Peconic today. it definetly feels like fall today. Didn’t see many birds but the water is warm and super clean. 62 degree’s. soon we will be shooting some seaducks. didn’t see any but i wasn’t really in the big part of the bay. Hope to get the duck boat in the water this coming weekend and find a few new spots for this coming season. Scouting reports to following once birds start showin up.

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Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

shinnecock area. 09-17-2010 07:01
Cloudy, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
I was down training the dog yesterday along Shinnecock bay yesterday. Didn’t see any new birds flying around just the same few black ducks I have seen all summer. Very few mallards and haven’t seen any teal. I will say the bay is loaded with bait… There has been very clean water, good habitat and very little trash all summer. It’s nice to see everyone’s hard work paying off. Take more than what you brought in. We have been taking trash out of the marsh every time we hunt and it really does make a difference. I’ll be working on the duck boat all weekend so when it comes time to scout I will be ready.

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Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

Eastern long island. 09-16-2010 06:50
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 60-65 Degrees
Well, guys it’s that time of year again. Me and a few of my friends hunted a recently disked corn field in watermill. The geese only flew for about an hour after first light. All groups were 3 to 8 birds, no big flocks. All birds were non vocal. 4 of us ended up killing 11 and missing a few other. It was nice to finally get out in the field in September and it actually be cool. Temp was around 60. Haven’t really seen many ducks yet. But I am all sure that will change soon. I will have scouting reports as soon as there is something to report. Busy right now getting the duck boat ready and painting decoys… George, I hope you had a good summer. You ready for another season?

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 08-22-2010 10:19
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The L.I. Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will meet Sept 21st at 7 PM in West Islip at The American Legion Hall.

The Ocean County Decoy Show and Waterfowler Festival will be held on Sept. 25-26 in Tuckerton, New Jersey.

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 08-04-2010 09:05
Cloudy, High Winds – Over 70 Degrees
The first fall meeting of the South Shore Waterfowlers Association will be at 7:30 PM on Sept. 13th at the Brightwaters Library on route 27A. If you are interested in joining, and would like to get a news letter, and you can’t attend send $25 dues along with your name address and e-mail address to South Shore Waterfowlers Assoc. P.O.Box 217 Brightwaters, NY 11718.

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

05-19-2010 09:17
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Delta Waterfowl, Long Island Chapter, is having a Sporting Clays fund raiser on June 12th at the Suffolk County Trap and Skeet Range. 100 clays, 12 stands.. . $60 per person includes BBQ and refreshments… . Contact Rocco Castellano at 631-820-1253.

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 04-15-2010 13:50
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DUs South Shore Dinner will be held on April 27th at the Manor East in Massapequa. Contact Marty DarConte 631-697-7400.
Friday May 7th The South Bay Chapter of DU will host a Tribute to John Everitt at The Sunset Harbor in East Patchogue. Contact Jim at 286-6335.
Also in May, DU’s North Shore Dinner will be at the Swan Club in Glen Head. Contact Stephen Melbinger 516-429-9951.

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

Suffolk Co. 03-13-2010 07:32
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March 6th is The South Shore Waterfowlers Curt Matzinger Dinner at The Fisherman’s Catch in Point Lookout. Call 631-661-0379.
March 27-28th is the Gun Show at Local 25 IBEW Hall, Motor Pkwy., Hauppauge.
April 9th The Western Suffolk DU Dinner at Capt. Bill’s Restaurant, Bay shore. Call 631-581-2857.

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid Suffolk 01-27-2010 08:43
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
Jan. 29th thru the 31st is the NY Sportsmen’s Outdoors Expo at The Nassau Coliseum. Tickets at the door of the Expo Center… .
Feb. 1st the South Shore Waterfowlers Association meeting is at the Brightwaters Library.
Feb. 5th is the Riverhead DU Dinner at Georgio’s in Baiting Hallow. Call 631-727-4479
Feb 6th – 14th is the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show, Harrisburg, PA.
Hunt safe, GNR.

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Cedar Point MJC
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Watermill, NY 01-22-2010 04:43
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees
Shot the cornfield again yesterday with good results. The birds we took came as singles and doubles first, before a switch to larger groups. The majority of birds flew latter. We shot a full limit and after the hunt had marinated and smoked goose breast slices with dipping sauce, venison sausage, pickles, roasted pecans, and italian pastries. Beverage provided by Mr. Coors. A great day!

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Cedar Point MJC
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Watermill, NY 01-15-2010 01:15
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees
Hunted same corn field on Thursday as last week with great results. Again we all limited out on honkers and the hunt was over by 9:30. One goose I shot came down finally after crashing into a work truck parked on the side of the road! Exciting hunt! Go get ’em !

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

Mid LI 01-10-2010 08:04
Arctic Blast – 10-20 Degrees – Open Water
As the temps drop into the teens the mid island bays and harbors have continued to freeze up. On Thursday we had 60% open waters. Today it could be down to as little as 20%. Numbers of birds on the south shore bays continue to be low. Reports from the north shore were the same as of Thursday. Friends on the North Fork have had continued success with the dark geese this week. As stated by Cedar Point MJC the dark goose action on the South Fork is also good. No reports from the west. I would expect that Brandt and dark geese shooting should be good, as long as, access is available. Get out and do some scouting… . Wind chills are in the single digits and water temps are in the high 30s. Take caution. Hunt safe, GNR.

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Cedar Point MJC
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Watermill, NY 01-07-2010 11:52
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 30-34 Degrees – Ice
Hunted this am in a corn field with my buds. No action until 8am then we were swarmed. We took a full limit each without hurrying and were still done by 9am. To me it was a perfect day with good shooting and thousands of geese flying. Hope the rest of you were able to get out and did well. P.S. Anyone spot that lab?

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George-Ruland
Field Editor

LI-Mid 01-04-2010 12:16
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Reports from the east over the holidays indicated good action in the fields for geese. The Fire Island side of Bellport and Great South Bay has been iced in. These bays are for the most part open, but are not showing the usual numbers of divers. Access from some ramps has been limiting. High winds have hampered open water shooting. No reports from the west. Some migrants continue to arrive in small numbers on both north and south shores. Hunt safe, GNR.

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Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

MISSING LAB, LONG ISLAND. 01-02-2010 20:42
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 35-40 Degrees
My parents rust color lab went missing 4pm, friday night from flanders, long island NY home. The dog is very friendly. The 7 year old rudy has been missing since 4pm friday afternoon. 1/1/10. Any information would be helpful there is also a reward/no questions asked. Dog was last seen around rt 24/ pleasure DRIVE area. Please call 516-816-6355 or 516-924-9077 or home 631-727-8587…PAUL OR TONY VISENTIN… Please local hunters spread the word for this local hunting / family dog. Please call with any info what so ever…. hunting is on hold until my dads dog turns up.. THANK YOU ALL IN ADVANCE. TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW. IAM SURE HE IS GOING TO TURN UP AND IS STILL IN THE AREA.

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whistlestopper
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sodus bay 12-30-2009 18:28
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Does anyone other than from long island read any of this? How about all of the duck hunters from the rest of the state? Come on guys lets start shaing some info. I hunted sodas today and it was freezing cold but we killed 27 ducks between 5 of us. Mostly divers but that is what we do this time of the year, I am happy just to be hunting because were I live we closed Dec 12th 3 days after the ducks showed up!

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Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

eastern long island. 12-28-2009 07:03
Cloudy, High Winds – 30-34 Degrees – Ice
Hunted eastern long island. Tidal salt marsh. We were rigged out by noon 12/26 Saturday. After breaking about 500 yards of 3 inch ice and shoveling the ramp to get to our spot, well to say it was hot was an understatement. I killed our first black duck while we were setting the rig. Loading a gun before setting the decoys has paid off so many times this season. From 12 to 3:30 it was nonstop black duck and gadwall action from 3:30 to 4:30 it was non-stop mallard action. We were able to shoot a 4 man limit of black ducks, mallards and gadwall. What an amazing afternoon. All birds where shot under 30 yards. If they didn’t decoy we didn’t shoot. We also shot a 3 man limit of brant. All I can say is hard work pays off. Knowing that these birds never knew we were there is so rewarding. Standing up to shoot and the birds still not knowing we are there is an unreal feeling. The endless hours spent grassing and painting decoys are all worth it for a shoot like this. I hope everyone else did well this weekend. All mallards were stuffed with corn. I am sure the guys in the corn fields made out this weekend as well. Good luck to all. Work hard, scout and hunt ethically. The birds are here. Put in your time and you will see great results. “Ur not killing ducks, unless you drop em in the rig, everything else is just sky busting. “

[Edited By Paul-Visentin on 2009-12-28 07:03]

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Cedar Point MJC
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South Haven county park 12-25-2009 07:14
– – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water
Talked yesterdy with a buddy who shot South Haven Park on Thursday afternoon with some of our buddies. Plenty of open water and good shooting. Lots of ducks flying. They got in the afternoon shoot and heard the morning shoot had to turn away some hunters because there was so many. I’m going out again on the 30th with Deerfield Guide Services for geese. Good luck to all and Merry Christmas!

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Paul-Visentin
Field Editor

eastern long island. 12-23-2009 10:25
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 10-20 Degrees – Open Water
Very few boat ramps open on eastern long island. My spot where I always launch my boat has over 6 feet of snow in front of it. I haven’t been able to scout much most of the water I can see from most areas is frozen. I feel in the dark. I don’t know anyone that has been out and I haven’t been able to do any scouting we went from being too nice, too maybe having too much weather. If I had to guess I bet we lost allot of birds. I Will be on the water all weekend will report Monday.

Thank You.