The Spring Conservation Action is underway and light geese are already on the move in the Central and Mississippi Flyways. With snow continuing to accumulate in the northern portions of the Flyways, hunters along the snowline are reaping the harvest.
Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com.
Snow continues to fall in the north and a quick glance at the snow cover analysis map (link at right) paints a hard picture of the northern migration. From New Mexico to Central Illinois, geese are pushing up to the snowline along the river systems and hunting is heating up in Kansas, Southern Missouri and Southern Illinois at this time.
Over the past week, most geese have begun the journey north and light goose numbers in Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana dropped significantly. While huntable numbers still remain, the bulk of light geese, in traditional fashion, are pushing north hard and fast.
Prior to the recent storm, Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge was holding approximately 20,000 light geese. In Illinois, the February 7th Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky survey indicated over 276,000 light geese in the area, and just over 5,000 in Central Illinois at Sangchris Lake.
In Kansas, snow goose numbers are on the rise, with the Milford Area holding 20,000+ light geese and the Jeffery Energy Center holding 30-40,000 snows.
Waterfowler.com members are encouraged to participate in the Spring Conservation Action. Take time to visit the Trade-A-Hunt listing on WFC, or visit the Snow Goose Forums to expand your hunting opportunities.
Until our next report, make plans today for a spring hunt!
