Category: Iowa

Posted By:
14ducks
Web Member

central 08-20-2012 21:44
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Completed some dove scouting today. This is the worst drought I have ever seen in my 62 years of scouting. There is zero water in creeks and ponds and potholes. Zero. Flow in Skunk and Iowa rivers is near zero. No flooding of places like Otter creek can take place with that low of flow. And from the drought maps south of Iowa it is worse. It would take weeks of rain to get anything built up. If you got water be really thankful. Any public area with water will be inundated with hunters. Like I said earlier, this is the year to take that trip to Canada and save the money you would spend hunting in Iowa Maybe I could lease a sewage treatment pond. What bad luck. We have a great hatch up north and no water from Iowa clear down the La. Bummer.

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

NONE YET 08-14-2012 07:33
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http://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/Hunting/migratoryregs.pdf

Here the dates be fella’s! There are a couple minor changes to this years reg’s you may want to look at. It’s getting closer…….39 days to be exact! I can’t wait! The cooler nights and mornings have really got the itch coming on. I had better find some good time to get some more work done on the rig here sooner than later. I need to lay off of the camping and stay at home working on the boat. Exciting year ahead….new boat, and a new dog. Let’s let the fun begin (providing we have water)!! JB

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

08-13-2012 09:45
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There has been a huge push of Pelicans over the last couple of days! I have witnessed thoudsands of them in the air and on bigger puddles by Runnells. The overlook there is 100% dry with not a drop of moisture in that area.

Posted By:
timber hunter
Guest

s.e. Iowa 08-10-2012 13:36
Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – 50-60 Degrees
There’s been a push of bluewings since last Wed. Maybe on last nights cold front? Millet is doing well but didn’t get the rain I got at home last night.

Posted By:
Mike-Joynt
Field Editor

dry marshes and ponds north Iowa 08-10-2012 06:51
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – Over 70 Degrees
Clear Lake down over 20″, Ventura Marsh- dry, Rice Lake- low on lake side, dry on south side, Big Wall- very low, all other local walk in ponds- dry. Going to be really challenging this fall!

[Edited By Mike-Joynt on 2012-08-10 06:52]

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

Western IA 08-09-2012 18:34
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The past 2 days we had about a 20 to 30 minute down poor in some spots….Enough to tease me, hopefully Good things to come with the weather trying to hit anywhere below 90 and more chances of rain keep popping up in the forecast.Can only hope

[Edited By Bill Puncher on 2012-08-09 18:35]

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

08-09-2012 07:23
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LOL, I wasn’t paying attention and accidently let my yearly membership expire. I emailed the webmaster to set back up the VFE acct.

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

08-08-2012 17:18
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where did jefbet go?

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

08-08-2012 17:17
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I’ve heard of big wall lake how is it? I have a 14′ boat,it will go where I want it to go,walk in places are fine to.I have some family in Brit so anywhere around there.

Posted By:
14ducks
Web Member

08-08-2012 09:28
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How far north and south and east or west.??? Boat or non-boat. Big or small boat? Geese or ducks?

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

08-06-2012 18:47
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Someone know a page on the dnr website that gives places to hunt in the Des Moines area and north of there?any info greatly appreciated

Posted By:
timber hunter
Guest

s.e. Iowa 08-06-2012 08:15
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Millet is coming on nicely. Excited about the low water.

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

08-03-2012 16:35
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Jefbet,Im sure the river gets hunted a lot more then I think but I dont ever hear much talk about it or shooting on it.So you should have plenty of spots to choose from.

Posted By:
14ducks
Web Member

none 07-24-2012 21:04
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Good fall to spend Sept in canada. And depending what happens this Friday, to move there permanently.

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

Help/Info. 07-24-2012 07:30
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Well fellas, this dry spell sure doesn’t look to be getting better here anytime soon! I sure hope I’m wrong. Here in Central Iowa we may be in some real trouble for those of us who typiclly hang out on the public marshes. I honestly dont think we will have enough water to even run my mud motor. We may be limited to the bigger bodies of water around here. My only concern there will be lack of cover on the lakes. Is there anyone in the Council Bluffs area that hunts “The Big River”?? Honestly, I have never hunted either of the big rivers and I hear it can be a bit intimidating being on that big of water and not knowing where to go. I am not looking for you to tell me where your spot is I am more looking for info like where I put my boat in, which direction to head, what kind of things to look for etc. Anybody that does hunt over in that area that could pass on some information it wuld sure be helpful.

Posted By:
Water Tap
Guest

07-23-2012 11:47
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Unless something drastic happens, there’s not going to be any water to pump. Waterfowl do like vegetation, but all I see is cattails and some water lilies. I’m sure other marshes have better vegetation, at least hope so.

Posted By:
outdoorsman1985
Guest

eastern iowa 07-22-2012 16:47
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checked a few public marshes this past week……..as usual the water was dropped so the vegitation can grow. If its anything like last year we will again have no boatable water in the areas without the ability to pump it from a larger resource. Waterfowl love vegitation…….but they love water more! Sometimes I just don’t understand our DNR’s methods.

Posted By:
Water Tap
Guest

07-21-2012 12:34
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I was at one of the marshes we hunt late last week – water level was down at least 12″ in last 3 weeks, maybe more, closer to 18″. Frankly, the lowest for this time of year that I can remember. Weatherman said last week that this dryer than normal is forecast through October. If so, that is some serious bad news.

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

14ducks 07-17-2012 15:09
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Howard, can you please contact me…… 515-494-3267 or @ jefkilzdux@gmail.com Thanks!

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

07-16-2012 18:17
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The only water that might be around is where they pump it for the refuges,you know,where you cant hunt.Yeah we might get them little jets by the 3rd zone lol.Not looking good so far……

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

NONE 07-16-2012 08:26
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I have been working on getting the painting done on the new boat! Slow going,t hat’s for sure! You guys are right! If we do not get some rain we could be in trouble as fall approaches!

Posted By:
14ducks
Web Member

none 07-14-2012 12:44
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And with the screwy weather we have been having the blue wings won’t be here till Dec. The 3rd zone(LOL) will really be good this year.

Posted By:
Mike-Joynt
Field Editor

07-12-2012 18:10
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Fellers if we don’t get some rain, won’t be much for duck hunting!

Posted By:
getduck
Web Member

07-02-2012 21:34
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I have been repainting the faded lids on the boat blind
Put in new plugs in the outboard, cut off some of the old grass and cedar branches, and bought a new prop. I got the old prop rebuilt.

357 not 911 UCMDUX

Posted By:
Mike-Joynt
Field Editor

06-24-2012 18:00
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Been making drop lines for divers.

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

06-22-2012 05:07
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Wont be long…..

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

06-20-2012 09:32
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Is it Duck Season yet???????????????

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

06-02-2012 12:45
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Sorry 14Ducks, I sold my boat!……For some reason my PM’s are not working so i am unable to send you a message.

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

05-18-2012 10:54
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Usualy is this time of year. Actualy I dont know if it is slower now or when there is a good push of birds on! Usualy when people on here quit talking from Sept-Dec that means there are birds here and they do not want others to know!

Posted By:
klobkilzduk
Web Member

EAST SIDE 05-14-2012 15:49
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This forum must be pretty slow nowadays for noone to give you a hard time about psting stuff for sale here 🙂

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

05-13-2012 18:17
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Motor sold, I would like 850.00 for the boat and trailer.

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

14ft Jon 05-07-2012 12:23
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If you know of anyone looking for a flatbottom I am selling my 14ft. Polarkraft 1648. It is a 1978′. Comes with a 15HP Evinrude. Boat, trailer, and motor all in good working condition. $1500.00 OBO……..

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

05-01-2012 12:30
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I was out there about a week ago working Shoes and hadnt seen any hatches yet. I seen mine out @ Jordan Creek shopping center. I went to Scheels to pick up a new pair of waders.

Posted By:
klobkilzduk
Web Member

05-01-2012 11:12
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Copper Creek?? Looks like there are several bunches trying to nest there….

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

05-01-2012 07:12
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I saw my first hatch of the spring yesterday! Gander goose was a bit on the protective side! Just purcahsed a bigger boat last weekend. Now the fun part comes……..modifying my blind to fit a longer/wider boat! The training of my pup is still coming along great! She is making huge strides to becoming a great waterfowl dog! I am very pleased with her progress! Not a lot going on for this off season post! Gearing up for a summer of camping and fishing the rivers of Central Iowa! JB

Posted By:
jefbet03
Field Editor

04-09-2012 08:15
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LOL, that old lady was a real “Nut Job”…………CRAZY is more like it!

Posted By:
klobkilzduk
Web Member

FairGrounds 04-08-2012 21:14
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sure would like to post a video of our very own Field Editor Jeff Bettis…

Posted By:
timber hunter
Guest

s.e. Iowa 03-16-2012 14:12
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Saw six groups of high flyers today. Been killing every two days lately.

Posted By:
Bill Puncher
Field Editor

omaha/cb 03-15-2012 05:16
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Seen 2 bunches of SOB’s groups around 100 heading north at sunset,still has to be a few more birds around just might be slim pickins for spots other then the main big hotspots.Its Coming to an end and with only making it out only a couple times from fall til now,im looking forward to the fall and getting out more.

Posted By:
14ducks
Web Member

none 03-14-2012 19:53
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Thanks for the info Bill. I have 2 parties interested but if I don’t hear anything by early next week I’ll just post everything in a PM. Not the greatest stuff but great for the money and I’ve killed a lot of geese with this setup. Good starter setup. I enjoy reading your posts. Thanks. Howard