Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
nowhere 05-22-2009 08:45
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THESE ARE THE BEST WATERFOWL PRODUCING CONDITIONS ACROSS THE ENTIRE BOARD THAT WE HAVE SEEN SINCE THAT “ONE HATCH” IN THE 90’S.
For some of you,,,this year could be the best year that you might ever see.
Posted By:
Anthony-Santoli
Field Editor
Spring Synopsis thus far 04-23-2009 08:20
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Hello everyone: I have compiled some research thus far and here is what I have come up with:
So far this has actually been a very wet Spring. As most of you know, Canada and the Dakotas have received a lot of late winter snow pack and early wet weather. The potholes for the most part are rockin and rollin with some areas having too much water for this time of year. As for Ohio goes, Ontario and Michigan have been fairly wet from the winters snow and early Sping rains. Water levels were way up throughout the Lake Erie Marsh region all the way across the board to the East and habitat looks very good for this years hatch. Overall, Summer weather permitting,we could have an excellent year for waterfowl and waterfowling this year so keep your fingers crossed. I’ll report more as I begin my work on the marshes this summer.
[Edited By Anthony-Santoli on 2009-04-23 08:20]
Posted By:
Shawn-Philbrick
Field Editor
Cuyahoga County 04-22-2009 06:45
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We have geese hatched already!
Saw the first two clutches of babies yesterday.
Mallards still on the nest, woodies as well.
Posted By:
FF1101
Guest
04-11-2009 19:37
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The nesting conditions around the state should be great this year with the amount of water we have.
Posted By:
Al-Faber
Field Editor
Ohio 03-04-2009 20:28
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Had the fortune to serve on the selection committee for the new Ohio duck stamp for 2010. We selected a portrait of Ruddy Ducks. It was truly amazing to see all the great artwork competing for this prestigious opportunity and to serve on a panel with very distinguished artists and ornithologists.
The full story and press release are on the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Website and this is the link.
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/home_page/NewsReleases/tabid/18276/EntryID/953/Default.aspx
The winner was announced during the state DU Banquet that night. If you ever have a chance to make the state banquet, it’s a fun and informative event.
Also have to mention the ODNR team that put the competition together and facilitated the process. A dedicated group of professionals who serve Ohioans and our great outdoors with pride!
Be safe, teach a youngster to hunt & respect the great outdoors…and pass on the hens…!
[Edited By Al-Faber on 2009-03-04 20:31]
Posted By:
Darron Baker
Field Editor
01-20-2009 20:39
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“just passing through monday 19th east of dayton on 35 saw the most ducks/geese in one field of corn stubble i’ve seen all year 20k under estimated probably at 2pm what a sight!”
I know exactly which field you are talking about, too bad you can’t hunt it. 🙁
Posted By:
Darron Baker
Field Editor
S. Ohio 01-18-2009 20:53
Cloudy, Accumulating Snow – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water
Went back to the same property as yesterday and we were not disappointed. We knocked down a few ducks right at shooting time then we had a slow period until 8:30am. At 830am, it was like someone flipped on a switch and we had mallards working us every 10-15 min. We finished out a 3 man limit by 9am to end another great duck season in Ohio.
[Edited By Darron Baker on 2009-01-18 20:53]
[Edited By Darron Baker on 2009-01-18 20:54]
Posted By:
triple gads
Web Member
east central Ohio 01-17-2009 21:51
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Below Zero
Hunted Friday in a spring pond that was still open, got 4 mallards and 1 gadwall. Hunted today in the upper end of a frozen pond where a creek feeds it. There was a open pocket about 30 feet by 10 feet. I got 3 beautiful greenheads in the first 20 minutes after shooting light. I be back for one last hunt tomarrow.
Posted By:
Darron Baker
Field Editor
S. Ohio 01-17-2009 19:05
Cloudy, Snow Flurries – 0-10 Degrees – Open Water
Found some more open water this morning and with below zero temps so did the ducks. Plenty of action through 9am. Two man limit came easy with several hundred mallards seen. After we shot our 8 we waited around for some different ducks, but seen nothing but mallards. Could have easily shot another 2 man limit of mallards. Going back in the morning for one last hunt. Hopefully they work as good as they did today.
Posted By:
Al-Faber
Field Editor
Ohio River Area 01-16-2009 11:28
Cloudy, Snow Flurries – Below Zero
Hunted the last few days on the Ohio hoping to see a pintail or some interesting divers. Most ducks were huddled on the banks and had to float the river to see ducks regularly.
Also hunted smaller rivers and creeks feeding into the Ohio but most fields around them were covered with grasses. Ducks probably searched out beans or corn in other parts of Southern Ohio and moved there.
Bitter cold and brutal hunting conditions spending all day on the boat. But the birds are there, just recommend a float trip, drifting along the banks and 3.5 inch shells with a full choke. Shots are long!
Less ducks and geese here in “Central” Ohio than any year in recent memory.
Field hunting Canada’s next week to finish off the Ohio season….
Closing 2008-2009 up with a snow goose hunt in the Spring, …or is that starting a new season?
Be safe, teach a youngster to hunt & respect the great outdoors…and pass on the hens…!
