Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
08-24-2012 08:14
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SEASON DATES AND LIMITS ARE OUT.
ALL YEAR LONG 3 GEESE THIS YEAR IS A WELCOME CHANGE FINALLY !!!!
SAME ZONES AS LAST YEAR….
North Zone 2nd split opens 11/24 (right after thanksgiving and then shotgun on monday…. a true blast and blast weekend/week this year) Talk about packing the trucks for “double duty”.
Teal, Goose and Dove opens next weekend,,, who’s all doing what and where ????
Let’s have a good season everyone, it should be a good one.
AS
Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
08-20-2012 06:19
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Thanks Al….I am getting ready as well. Sorry about the boy my friend. Good luck to you and the fam this year…. I will check for the Du calendar as well, that is very nice.
I too am thinking we are going to have a lot of rain this fall.
Lets keep each other posted,,,,,
AS Out !
Posted By:
Al-Faber
Field Editor
Central Ohio 08-16-2012 18:59
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Well, it’s been a long, hot summer and a difficult one. Our retriever (Sir “Seth” Alexander) of 10 years passed away in May from cancer after only two weeks from being diagnosed. It was a hard loss for the entire family and will result in a full season without my best hunting partner.
On the positive side I received a phone call from Ducks Unlimited last week that he will be featured on the 2013 Ducks Unlimited Calendar in October; if you are a DU Member watch for yours in the mail. A fitting tribute to such a great dog.
On the scouting side, Central Ohio ponds and lakes are lower than they have been in a decade. The Farmer’s Almanac is calling for a wet Fall Season and that will certainly help. Local marshes are ready for the teal when they start migrating south and some marshes have small groups of teal on them now.
Local Canada Geese are plentiful if you pattern them closely. A boat for the big water will certainly help; coves are full each night with flocks of Geese.
Same as last year, the weather will tell the tale and shape this season for better or worse.
With the change still in place separating the North and South Zones along I70, Columbus and the surrounding area will offer both opportunity and challenge. The key for Central Ohio Waterfowlers will be permission and scouting above and below I70 to keep options open and steady hunting throughout the season.
More to follow as we approach September 1st… Anthony, we can always count on you to post first each year, it’s as sure as the migration!
Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
08-09-2012 09:05
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The clock is ticking,,,,, is everyone getting ready for 9/1 ???? This will be the first year in a while where Goose, Teal and Paloma opens together…. should be a fun several days.
My thinking is that a lot of Bluewings will come thru Ohio this early season….
Anyone else have anything to say?
Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
07-20-2012 08:00
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Well here in Northeast Ohio it rained, FINALLY…. after days upon days of 100 degree weather and no rain… it is damp outside to say the most. Crops are not looking too good in Ohio this year unless they were in early enough to get a jump start on the growth. There is a massive population of birds this year, so if you have the water,,,you should have the birds (and a lot of them). If this drought keeps up, then I expect large flocks of birds this year concentrating in wet areas and lakes. I am heading South this weekend to do some work and shall report on water conditions upon my return.
AS
Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
06-18-2012 07:51
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There are a lot of geese /goslings this year.
I have seen many a group with goslings that are almost full grown as well as a lot of brand new hatchlings. With last years mild hunting season weather, my thought is that some geese began the process early, while others were on normal timeframes.
I have not kept up on the ducks and their hatches as of yet, so I will keep you posted as soon as I get to it.
AS
Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
06-18-2012 07:50
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There are a lot of geese /goslings this year.
I have seen many a group with goslings that are almost full grown as well as a lot of brand new hatchlings. With last years mild hunting season weather, my thought is that some geese began the process early, while others were on normal timeframes.
I have not kept up on the ducks and their hatches as of yet, so I will keep you posted as soon as I get to it.
AS
Posted By:
Al-Faber
Field Editor
Central Ohio 01-30-2012 18:14
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees
Well, another season comes to a close. Here in Central Ohio the hunting was OK overall, but not the banner year many other parts of the state experienced. Moving the North Zone down to I70 was a mistake (in my opinion) because it shut us out of ducks far too early and just when they were arriving.
Some of the old haunts produced decent shooting but the weather (as it always does) was a key factor in the number of ducks we saw here in the Central part of the state. Cold freezing temperatures and snow came too late and the big push south helped those in southern Ohio but hindered those in the central areas. Flooding also produced far too many areas of standing water throughout central Ohio and kept ducks from seeking water in local creeks and rivers, it also kept the water moving fast and gave ducks a reason to stay put in grain fields.
Time to start thinking about next year; cleaning equipment, and scouting new areas. Only 7 months and a few days until the early Teal season, hopefully another good year for duck production, and better weather conditions…
Be safe, teach a youngster to hunt & respect the great outdoors…and pass on the hens…!
Posted By:
Al-Faber
Field Editor
central ohio 01-25-2012 20:43
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 35-40 Degrees
Approaching the end of the season, geese are everywhere. Warmer weather will not help in the final days. Shot a double-banded neck collar goose Sunday. Buckeye lake doing well.
Probably heading to the Ohio river for the final weekend. Al reports for central Ohio are slow.
Moving the zone line south to I70 hurt us this year. Very bad idea, we will have to see what the 3 year average holds in store.
Be safe, teach a youngster to hunt & respect the great outdoors…and pass on the hens…!
Posted By:
Al-Faber
Field Editor
central 12-25-2011 17:28
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 50-60 Degrees
Hope this cold snap pushes the ducks and geese across central Ohio soon and before the 1st. It has been hit and miss here in central Ohio with limited action on local birds. No real push with migrating ducks and many of our local fields, lakes, streams and ponds are not producing well for this time of year. The change in zones from SR30 to I70 is not helping. If you are at the bottom of the north zone the season will close before the ducks get here.
We need more weather and snow!
[Edited By Al-Faber on 2011-12-25 17:29]
