As the scope of the devastation from hurricane Katrina becomes more clear, Waterfowler.com urges all our members and readers to keep the people in the effected areas in their thoughts and prayers. Please give to the American Red Cross today to help ease the suffering of those who have been hit by this unprecedented disaster. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. Yes, the early seasons are upon us, and though many of us will take to the field this week, our thoughts and prayers will be with the people of the Gulf States. Continue reading

With only a few weeks left before the opening of the first early seasons Waterfowlers across the country are gearing up for the opening bell. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. Waterfowler.com is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our new online store, HUNTERSPROSHOP.com. Just in time for the season we are opening the doors to a our new online retail department. Be sure to stop by today and register at huntersproshop.com. Waterfowler.com will be emailing valuable discounts and coupons to our members on a regular basis so don’t forget to register. Continue reading

The final frameworks have been announced and with only a few changes it looks like all four flyways will be offering a liberal season package. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. With less than thirty days remaining before the first of the early seasons kick off, waterfowlers across the US are gearing up for another year of liberal waterfowl hunting regulations . Continue reading

You can feel the tension in the air. The pond counts are done and in a few weeks we will have the first details that will dictate the scope of the 2005-2006 waterfowl season. Across the country, duck and goose hunters are eager for the news. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. Issue # 16 of Waterfowler.com is off to the press. Be sure to check your user profile to make sure we have your correct mailing address to insure you don’t miss the June issue of WFC Journal. WFC will be on hand this weekend at the Ducks Unlimited Great Outdoors Festival in Richmond, Virginia. If you are planning to attend the show, be sure to stop by the booth to say hello to fellow members and WFC staff. Continue reading

Recent weather across the prairie hold promise for this year’s waterfowl breeding population. Heavy rain and light snow have been falling across much of the Prairie Pothole Region over the last few days, with some areas receiving as much as four inches of rain. With the May pond counts already underway it is hard to say just how that survey will be impacted, but the rains are coming at a good time for waterfowl production. While the rain is welcome, snow fall does have the potential to encourage nest abandonment. But current forecast models do not indicate long duration of snow cover in areas that receive measurable accumulation, so chances of abandonment due to snowfall are low. Overall, the effect of the recent, and ongoing precipitation events look to be a positive one for this breeding season. Waterfowler.com will keep you up to date on the latest news from the… Continue reading

Spring snows are stacking up in the Dakotas and this year’s return migration of waterfowl is providing some spectacular sights all across the country. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. Last weekend (March 4th and 5th) Waterfowler.com was on hand as duck and goose hunters from across the state gathered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin to take part in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Hunters Conference. Over the weekend, men and women from all corners of the waterfowling world enjoyed fine fellowship and educational presentations, and shared their personal and professional opinions of the past, present and future of waterfowling in their home state. Representatives from local, state and national conservation groups were present, as were personnel from state and national wildlife agencies. Continue reading

Bring on the Snows! Now that the regular waterfowl season is done, dedicated hunters with the opportunity are gearing up again and hitting the fields and wetlands to hunt snow geese during the special spring conservation season. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. The Light Goose Conservation Season is underway, giving waterfowlers a chance to extend their season well into late spring. And what a worthy species these birds are to test the metal of the North American Waterfowler. To help our members achieve success with the wary late season snows, the WFC ProShop is now offering Higdon Full-body Stackable Snow/Blue Decoys for an amazing price, just $129.99 per dozen, a $60 savings from the regular price on these incredible decoys. Continue reading

The last weekend of the regular season is just days away, and the light goose conservation season is about to kick off. Wild weather and extreme high water in many areas will make for a challenging weekend as the 2004-2005 season comes to a close. Hello folks, and as always, welcome to Waterfowler.com. Before you pack up all your gear and call it a season, be sure to consider taking advantage of the upcoming spring snow goose season. And don’t forget to check your local regulations for special post-season youth hunts. Both of these are a great way to extend your hunting opportunities and taking a young person out on a hunt, just for them, is a wonderful way to help insure the future of our waterfowling heritage. Continue reading