Posted By:
Brian-Peters
Web Member
central panhandle 09-29-2011 21:54
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Larry, if you need help setting up a pit let me know. Too warm for many ducks here. First part of season may be slow. Lots of water. Brian
Posted By:
Larry-Olson
Field Editor
Northern panhandle 09-26-2011 08:11
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – Over 70 Degrees
Teal continue to move through the area but hunters need to be reminded that only the area south of Hwy 26 is open for teal. (Dumb rule) Water conditions are ok in the grasslands and still improved over last year there and in area reservoirs. Local geese seem to have had good production and their numbers slowly increase year by year. Ricks blind west of Scottsbluff will be difficult if not impossible to hunt this year. The river cut a channel through their pond behind the blind making access only possible with waders. The blind is filled with sand and the water table remains above the base of the pit. Federal water experts predict higher than normal flows late into fall. I think we will lease a cornfield for sure this year. Only eleven days to Saskatchewan!
Posted By:
Doug-Miller
Field Editor
Tekamah 09-16-2011 06:45
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Well it is getting close to that time. The old river looks like it will go down enough to allow us back in are pit. My pit went under the flood waters the first Tue. in June and just reappeared two weeks ago. After pumping it out and scooping 4″ of the god awfullust smelly black tar like river goop out of the bottom and about a hundred bullheads and crawdads, it is starting to dry. I just have to re-hook up my well, bring all the heaters, bottles, blind tops decoy boats, decoys and all of the other items that make it home back in and we will be ready to go. The bad thing is it is like hunting in a desert. No vegatation at all, hiding the pit will be a challenge. Good thing is was up last night working and saw a fair amount of birds. Will keep you posted as the clean-up continues
Its all about Ducks, Dogs, and Kids
Posted By:
Brian-Peters
Web Member
central panhandle 09-14-2011 22:03
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havnt seen many ducks lately just got our first cold spelland the geese are starting to move in small groups out at the creek ihave seen only one bird so far Brian
Posted By:
jdgreen402
Web Member
Valley, NE farm pond 09-13-2011 21:54
Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – Over 70 Degrees
Two weekends in a row and no teal in the area. Our little honey hole is usually a magnet for early teal. I’m worried that we are too close to the Missouri River flooding and there is no reason for the teal to leave the back water. I’m praying the extra water is not too much of a distraction for the northern birds … or this season is going to be a bust. At this point, I’m praying for a ‘coldest November on record’ with the hope that the MO backwater freezes and our piped pond will be an attractive gathering point. Anyway … good luck to you all on the 2011 season!!
Posted By:
Shotgun Willy
Guest
Rainwater Basin 09-12-2011 15:53
Sunny & Clear, Morning Fog – 50-60 Degrees
Last Saturday was a fantastic opening for teal season! I had to hold back to keep from shooting my limit in 1 minute! My dog and I had to spend some time looking for two teal that could still swim into the cattails, so I got to watch as flock after flock landed in the decoys then took off with us roaming around. I saw flocks of 50-75 teal! Sunday was a one hour limit and 10 degrees colder. Monday 10 minutes for limit. This weekend: Friday limit in hour and half, Saturday saw seven birds, got 3. Sunday saw two birds, got two.
Posted By:
Jon-Barta
Field Editor
North Central 09-06-2011 09:15
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 40-45 Degrees
Sat brought wind, rain and teal. Lots of birds showed up. Sun was about the same, maybe a few more. Mon morning it was like nothing ever happened. 2 bunches of teal seen all morning.
Posted By:
Larry-Olson
Field Editor
Panhandle 07-13-2011 08:41
Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – Over 70 Degrees
I attended the public meeting for public input on upcoming waterfowl seasons yesterday in Bridgeport. There was overwhelming consensus that the dark goose season go as late as possible and no December split in the duck season. You still have a chance to comment on NGPCs website
Posted By:
Brian-Peters
Web Member
ne panhandle 06-27-2011 23:58
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well i think the no platte has prob peaked it looks 4 or 5 in lower this mourn had a friend tell me that he saw a fed employee transplant about 25 young honkers at our local sra the rising riv floated alot of eggs this spring have seen alot of puddle ducks stick around this year might be an interesting season brian
Posted By:
John-Donelon
Field Editor
Mo 06-27-2011 16:49
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Larry,appears you and I plus a few others are even saying anything about the historic flooding along the Missouri River from the Dakota’s down to Mo. and Neb.We have had a lease for several years which is near Craig Mo. and some 10 miles from Big Lake State Park and Rulo Neb.Our season is over,crops flooded out. This is third year in a row where weather shut down our season.Will not be back this coming season.My friends in Mound City area believe this water will here for a while.Many hunters along the Mo. will have a short or no season.Good luck to you along the river.
