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A major weather system moving across U.S. has ignited migration activity in all four flyways. Snow geese are on the move in the Central Flyway, and surging towards their southern most wintering grounds. Waves of ducks have been reported on the move from Colorado, throughout the Great Lakes.

Reports from central and southern portions of all four flyways indicate increased migration activity ahead of the winter weather, with a second wave of birds moving down behind the system.

Waterfowler.com readers are encouraged to submit field reports as often as possible over the next few days to assist in monitoring this major migration event.

With heavy rains along both coasts and a warming trend in the central U.S., a nationwide stall in migration may be on the menu for the coming holiday weekend.

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Thanksgiving weekend marks the height of the nation’s general waterfowl season. With few exceptions, duck and goose hunting is underway from the Canadian border to the Gulf coast. Thus far this season, cooler temperatures have prevailed throughout the north, and migration has progressed in a steady fashion. The bulk of early migrators — including widgeon, gadwall, teal, pintail and spoonbills — are already at their southern most destinations in the Central and Mississippi Flyways. At this time, duck numbers in Louisiana are four times above the long-term average for this time of year, however mallards are far to the north – hugging the hard-freeze line. Continue reading

With a new cold front expected to travel across the U.S. this weekend, waterfowl activity is bound to increase. If the front proves to be severe, the first big push of the season will be on.

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As central and southern states prepare for opening day in the coming weeks, hunting continues in the north as duck and goose hunters await the first artic winds and the big push of mallards.

Across the US, the majority of early migrants, including gadwall, pintail, widgeon, ring-necked ducks and teal, are moving south in force – ahead of normal schedules.

Scaup, canvasback and other divers are pushing the calendar as well, with waterfowl surveys in many areas reporting above average numbers for this time of year. Continue reading

Below average temperatures across the U.S. are moving ducks and geese consistently in all four flyways. From Skagit Bay in Washington to the eastern seaboard, waterfowl hunters are thanking Mother Nature for fueling one of the best duck seasons of the new millennium.

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After struggling through the past few seasons, waterfowl hunters are reaping the harvest of good spring hatch and favorable weather conditions. With the jet stream flowing in a winter-like fashion, ducks and geese are being swept off their breeding grounds and driven to warmer, southerly destinations. Continue reading

As cold air slides out Canada this week, ducks are on the move in Manitoba. Green-winged teal and wood ducks are starting to bug out of their northern haunts, and ring-necked ducks are passing through the Great Lakes regions — providing spectacular early season diver hunting for big water hunters from Minnesota to New York.

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Hunter reports from Canada continue to rave about the abundance of waterfowl this season. Duck hunters in Southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan are reporting excellent success and a noticeable increase in pintail numbers over previous years. Continue reading

With the previous cold front behind us, ‘Indian Summer’ returns to many northern states in the Central and Mississippi Flyways. A tapestry of fall color is exploding in the north as the echo of gunfire accents these marvelous autumn landscapes.

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The general waterfowl season is underway for many hunters and opening weekend reports ranged from good to excellent in most areas. Outstanding reports continue to roll in from Canada, so the best is yet to come for the lower forty-eight.

Thanks to the cooler weather trends in late September, migration patterns appear to be back on track compared to previous years. Ringneck, gadwall, widgeon and pintail are on the move, and teal are stacking up in the south. Local mallard and wood duck populations are rounding out the bag for many hunters in the north – with local populations strong in most areas. Continue reading

This weekend’s blustery weather brought snow to the prairie, flooding in Kentucky and much needed rain to many parts of the Central and Mississippi Flyways. The resident season in North Dakota is underway, and the countdown to opening day is ticking for many northern waterfowl hunters.

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Below average temperatures across the U.S. have spawned excitement and anticipation in waterfowl hunters. Web traffic on WFC has been surging since September 1st , and the volume of state-by-state field reports has followed suit.

Hunters in Canada are reporting excellent hunting and waterfowl numbers and it’s only a matter of time before the whistling wings of northern flights begin to arrive. Continue reading

With early resident Canada goose seasons already closed in the north, the first migrant geese have already begun to arrive. Early teal seasons are underway, and much needed rain is falling in the Central and Mississippi Flyways. This coming weekend marks the start of Youth hunting days in many states and Opening Day is about to commence for North Dakota waterfowl hunters.

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Guns are blazing in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and waterfowl hunters in Canada are reporting incredible success and number of birds. Throughout the Mississippi Flyway, teal numbers are above the long-term average for this time of year and hunter success is high. It’s truly shaping up to be a banner year for waterfowl hunting. Continue reading