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With the snowline running from southeastern Montana to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the whereabouts of mid-continental light geese is fairly predictable. Hunter success continues with the Spring Conservation Action in Iowa and the Dakotas.

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The quick thaw that allowed light geese to surge northward has been met with a spring snowstorm in Great Plains and Upper Midwest. Snow is piling up again and light goose hunters are likely to get an extended opportunity as a result.

Snow goose numbers in the Devil’s Lake region of North Dakota has been excellent the past week and hunter success fair. Large flocks that include limited numbers of juvenile birds are the least productive. Hunter success is best for those scouting, not just for birds, but flocks that contain the highest concentrations of young geese. Continue reading

Spring has sprung, and waterfowl are pushing north across the entire continent. Hunter success for the Spring Conservation Action is on the rise in South Dakota and Iowa, as the numbers of mid-continental light geese are good to excellent in those states at this time.

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Whether you are taking advantage of spring hunting opportunities or heading to the field to see the birds returning north in full breeding plumage, now is the time to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Continue reading

With heavy rains in the south, and blizzard conditions in the north this past week, snow geese were on the move between these dual storm systems and settled just south of the snow and freeze line.

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The spring migration of mid-continental light geese is underway and hunters willing to take to the field during the conservation action are experiencing great success. Waterfowler.com members are encouraged to take advantage of this extended opportunity and harvest as many geese as possible to help protect the fragile ecosystem on the tundra. Continue reading

With the general waterfowl season now closed, hunters are turning their thoughts towards the 2007 Conservation Action and light goose hunting. Those willing and able to extend their waterfowl season and pursue these magnificent birds, can reap the harvest of liberal bag limits and an outstanding hunting opportunity.

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The 2006-2007 General Waterfowl Season is closed and hunters in Northern California, Central Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, New Mexico, and the New England states are celebrating the memories of an absolutely outstanding hunting season. Of course for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, and normally top harvest states such as North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Arkansas struggle with drought conditions through most of the season and harvest totals in those states dropped significantly over previous years. Continue reading

As we head into the home stretch of the 2006-2007 waterfowl season, a quick glance at the NOAA Snow Cover Analysis Map will reveal the whereabouts of most waterfowl across the U.S. – with the bulk of mallards hugging the snow-line from the Texas Panhandle to Southern Ohio.

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As the general waterfowl season races to a close, snow goose hunters are already planning late-winter and early spring hunts. Waterfowler.com is preparing the Nation Snow Goose Tracking Homepage for another glorious spring season, and we encourage hunters to participate in the Conservation Action to reduce light-goose populations and help save the tundra. Continue reading

With less than a few weeks remaining in the 2006 – 2007 general waterfowl season, warmer temperatures across the U.S. have slowed hunter success in some southern states, and provided unexpected late-season action for those in the middle tiers.

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With the spring snow goose season fast approaching, if you haven’t made plans to take advantage of the Spring Conservation Action, now is the time. Snow goose numbers through the Central and Mississippi Flyways continue to rise each year and your participation is both needed and encouraged. As always, Waterfowler.com will feature our spring snow goose tracking system on the WFC homepage and we look forward to reading your reports and field observations. Continue reading

As weather warms across the U.S., waterfowl activity has slowed in many southern regions. While there is no shortage of ducks in many areas, hunting pressure and warmer temperatures are fueling increased nocturnal activities for many waterfowl.

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The reverse migration is on in the Central and Mississippi Flyways, as waterfowl ride the prevailing southerly winds back north to feed. As snow and ice recede in the north, waterfowl seem to be re-appearing as quickly as they disappeared.

Hardy mallards that remained north along open river systems, are dispersing to thawing marshes and flooded fields as the snow and ice begin to melt. While hunters in the central tier are getting a second chance at late season birds, southern states will struggle for easy bag limits until the next cold front. Continue reading

The classic clipper system that moved through the U.S. last week ignited one of the most powerful migrations in recent years. As the snow settles and arctic air moves into the north, resident Canada Geese are all that remain in the northern parts of the Central and Mississippi flyways.

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As temperatures plummet across the U.S. the next few days, migration activity is expected to continue as even the hardiest of mallards and geese journey further south. As expected, last week was an amazing time to be a duck hunter if you happened to be in the field, or on the water as the peak of the migration occurred. Reports have poured into WFC over the past few days and with the help of our members’ field observations, the drought monitor and pressure front maps, current waterfowl distribution is as follows: Continue reading