Posted By:
jayvachal
Web Member
10-15-2011 10:23
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This is the first time I’ve used my subscription. What exactly am I getting cause from what I can find on the site thus far it’s next to nothing. I hunt ND and MN…
Posted By:
DU870
Web Member
10-14-2011 09:44
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My dad and 2 of his retired buddies are heading up to ND this Saturday for thier first ever trip to ND. They are planning on hunting the Crosby area. Any info that I can pass along to them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Posted By:
pluckaduck
Field Editor
ND 10-13-2011 23:14
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Tough conditions and scarce birds led to hard scouting tonight. Fields are soft, be careful. Hunt in morning should be a slam dunk on mallards but I will be teaching. Some geese flying high and south. Getting a little colder
Posted By:
coalition
Guest
Devils Lake Region 10-13-2011 12:33
Cloudy, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
Three of us hunted DL Region on the 8th, 9th and 10th. 11th annual trip. In comparison to previous years, found water levels to be good. Duck numbers were OK – not what I expected from the B-Pop surveys. I would expect the increase in potholes has the ducks spread out. We have always hunted this same weekend and have seen all weather conditions over the years, sunny and 80 to snow. Duck numbers are consistently stable regardless of the weather patterns (in our observations). This year we harvested 45 ducks in the 3 days – ate 9 to keep within the legal possesion limits. Did not shoot a 3 man limit any of the days, but did well all 3 days. Most common ducks were BWT, shovelers and Buffle Heads. Did not see the canvasbacks and scaup numbers we are used to. Mallards were scarse – we hunted larger bodies of water and the mallards never seem to work for us, they always land out in the middle. We did harvest a couple gadwall, couple mallards (one banded drake with a 6 yr old band from Manitoba) 2 cans, and 1 redhead. Did not see many geese at all – no snows or specs. Only saw a hand full of swans. Weather was in the mid 50’s to 60’s, windy and cloudy. Excellent time – as always. I’d expect the migration will begin soon. Thanks again ND for the wonderful memories, can’t wait to return!!
[Edited By coalition on 2011-10-13 12:35]
Posted By:
pluckaduck
Field Editor
ND 10-13-2011 09:47
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Scouting last night did not produce much. Heading to different direction tonight, birds seemed to have been pushed out? No reason to leave except pressure. Cooler temps forcasted and a chance of snow to the north this weekend might get them moving.
Posted By:
pluckaduck
Field Editor
ND 10-11-2011 21:51
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After rain making some roads a mess, it warmed to 60’s today. Hunted after work and it was poor, few birds seen and none worked where I was. Filler hip boots and was reminded how one can disappear in a marsh. Be safe
Posted By:
pluckaduck
Field Editor
ND 10-09-2011 21:45
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Coming back from Perch fishing this afternoon, we saw fresh divers in the hills. Redheads, cans, bluebills and Ringnecks are starting to show up along with some Mergansers.
BTW: Fishing was awesome, many fish and little wind. Will be a great fish fry starting with duck breast first for Wisconsin hunters tomorrow night. Maybe that should be called Cast and Blast!
Posted By:
Larry-Olson
Field Editor
NE corner 10-09-2011 20:49
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 50-60 Degrees
We drove through the Ne corner Saturday crossing the border north of Fortuna. There was ducks everywhere! I’m sure a person could do well pond jumping there.
Posted By:
pluckaduck
Field Editor
ND 10-09-2011 11:05
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Hunted depression in field with water this a.m. Birds poured in before light, then quieted down. Magoo and I shot 4 Mallards and a Black Duck. Numerous groups milling around when we left. Froze lightly last night, around 30, temps in 50’s all week.
Posted By:
pluckaduck
Field Editor
ND 10-08-2011 21:25
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What a difference a day makes. Although hunting was poor this evening, I did watch several big groups of Mallards working the fields. Also, some geese coming from the north heading south and based on their altitude, I guess they are migrating from north.
Abest, I havent really seen much change in NR hunters. One thing is for sure, many people try to guess and hit a home run all the time with hitting the migration perfectly. I have always thought best to plan early because when the water is hard, they will be long gone.
