With spring looking as thought it is ready to stick around for southern portions of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, farmers have begun to plow and plant in earnest. Hunters in these areas report fair numbers of snow geese remaining but huntable ground becoming more scarce. Untilled fields and shallow open water are the best bet for hunters seeking to finish out the conservation season. Quebec hunters report surprisingly large numbers of light geese remaining in the southern end of the province, and high success. With the season on snow geese running until the 31st of May in some areas it looks as though waterfowlers who are willing to put in the drive time to travel and scout may be able to stretch this years season out to the very end.
Yes, spring looks to be standing its ground at last, and with goslings popping up and ducks getting on their nests, we see the promise of renewal in the wildlands where we will greet the coming of fall. Now, as waterfowlers, we wish them well and hold our breath as nature decides what will greet us when Autumn returns again.
