Posted By: getduck Web Member central Iowa 11-23-2012 16:26 – – – there were a few new ducks that blew in overnight. We managed to harvest some mallards and one GW that was mixed in with one flock. Saw one flock of approx 40 darks migrating and enticed a few into the spread. Saw one other small bunch of darks booking South along with one high flying flock of ducks that never broke a wingbeat at the water. anymore we need more than a strong NW wind to move the ducks. there has to be some weather up North to help them along. This is turning into another disappointing year. 357 not 911 UCMDUX [Edited By getduck on 2012-11-23 16:27] Posted By: 14ducks Web Member 11-23-2012 13:59 – – – Dud day for ducks. Started the morning hunting the Skunk river a little out of the NW wind and optimistic.… Continue reading

Posted By: jefbet03 Field Editor Get em! 11-15-2012 15:42 – – – I have talked to 3 different friends of mine who were all out today and there groups all shot limits by noon…..sure wish I wasn’t in the office today. Ready to get fater it starting in the morning. Good luck everyone and be safe! Posted By: getduck Web Member central Iowa 11-14-2012 20:56 – – – Here is the central Iowa report for the day. Lots of Darks V’ed up high and moving down the DSM river valley this morning. Flocks of snows moving last night in the dark. A small push of fresh mallards this morning between 9 and 9:30. 357 not 911 UCMDUX Posted By: 14ducks Web Member central very small river 11-14-2012 18:40 – – – Spent 3 pleasant hours out babysitting 2 dozen decoys but only saw one mallard. Lots of gull and a… Continue reading

Posted By: getduck Web Member central Iowa 11-11-2012 19:25 – – – just heard a report from North central. The same as Lindo saw. lots of new birds. 357 not 911 UCMDUX Posted By: Lindo Guest Central IA 11-11-2012 19:08 Cloudy, High Winds – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water Waited for the rain and mist to pass before heading out this am, but sure glad I did. Headed out around 11:30 and sat until about 4 o’clock. Strong winds pushed many new birds into the area. Saw PLENTY of mallards and a few divers here and there. Some snow geese and specs seen, but very few canadas moving around. Was absolutely amazed at the amount of ducks that I saw and how they were working was flawless. Could have easily ended with 2 limits of mallards and extras but bad shooting, and eager dogs ended us at 7. Ended the… Continue reading

Posted By: getduck Web Member central Iowa 10-27-2012 20:56 – – – 17 flocks of ducks and 3 flocks of darks moving high and South this morning in the first 90 minutes. They never looked down or broke a wingbeat to the hail calls. one flock of spooky gaddies worked five times and finally had some make a fatal mistake and that was it for us this morning. 357 not 911 UCMDUX Posted By: Bill Puncher Field Editor 10-26-2012 17:49 – – – Watched birds moving south last night.Flocks after flocks.Today been watching them move all day and expect them to move through the night.Lots of birds moving, should be a spot open somewhere at the public places and Im gonna miss out.Going after rootys tomorrow seen more last weekend then we did ducks so hoping for a good opener.Be safe Posted By: timber hunter Guest s.e. Iowa 10-26-2012 11:45… Continue reading

Posted By: Bill Puncher Field Editor no hunt/viewed from Council Bluffs 10-17-2012 19:30 – – – Was that a public spot goosepatch?Sounds like your barrel should be polished. Tonight at sunset some birds were high and moving south Few bunches of ducks and one nice flock of specs. Can anyone tell me the water conditions at riverton or anything on it?didnt make it there to check it out,pm me if you want.Any info appreciated Posted By: goosepatch Web Member 10-17-2012 13:25 – – – 5-man limit in 30 minutes Sat. 4-man limit in 30 minutes Sun. 2-man limit in 90 minutes Mon. BWT, GWT, WOODY’S, MALLARDS, AND GADDIES. If you scouted they were there. Posted By: jefbet03 Field Editor North Central 10-15-2012 07:19 – – – Saturday ws nothing to brag about. Managed to take home 3 BWT. Seen good numbers of woodies still hanging around. Seen some mallards, 98%… Continue reading

Posted By: Bill Puncher Field Editor 09-27-2012 20:58 – – – love your new picture jeff Posted By: getduck Web Member Boone County DU Banquet-Oct 9 09-26-2012 21:14 – – – ——————————————————————————– The Boone County DU Banquet is coming up. It will be Tuesday, Oct 9 Doors open at 5:00 19 GUNS at this Banquet, including the Browning Maxus Dinner Gun, if you are looking for one of them. Dinner is pork loin FREE BEER. there will be a cash bar This will be held at the Boone Community Building at the Fairgrounds. For tickets or questions, please send me a pm 357 not 911 UCMDUX Posted By: Bill Puncher Field Editor West Central IA/public 09-24-2012 18:53 – – – Saturday. Lots of birds in the area bwt,gwt(didnt see a drake),grey ducks,some mallards,hollywoods,woodies,seen one group of pintails.Ended with 27 for 5 guys.Mostly bwt few gwt,1 wood duck,1 grey and the… Continue reading

Posted By: BirdDoctor Web Member Winnebago County 09-17-2012 07:51 – – – I have put in a pretty poor effort into scouting this fall. Hard to get excited when every pothole you’ve hunted over the last 3 decades is bone dry. This will be the 1st opening day in 42 years that I will miss. The two or three places that have some mud and water will be swarming with hunters and I would just soon avoid that. Maybe the regular opener will be more promising, but I am not holding my breath. Fall turkey, deer and pheasant will have to suffice to satisfy the outdoor itch this year it looks like. [Edited By BirdDoctor on 2012-09-17 07:53] Posted By: jefbet03 Field Editor Final Scout 09-16-2012 20:45 – – – I managed to get another scouting trip in this afternoon. Exactly what I was affraid of…..the spot I have been… Continue reading

Posted By: jefbet03 Field Editor 09-10-2012 20:56 – – – You think I could float my boat in Riverton? I do have a mud motor…………come teal season? Posted By: Bill Puncher Field Editor 09-10-2012 20:56 – – – Theres plenty of opportunities for whos willing to work anyways.If not then its worth it to wait till regular season,theres places all over just watch out for quick mud.I was up in waist deep mud trying to turn around,just to test out a decoy I sunk FAST.Didnt make it to the water.Wasnt expecting that and never been that bad before.”The things we do for a duck”. Riverton has had pumps ever since I started waterfowl hunting and its passed the boat ramp on a S curve road that takes you around the refuge.Forney finally started pumping again a year or 2 ago. Anyone who is going to try and make it out… Continue reading