Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Mid Suffolk 04-27-2012 05:26 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 40-45 Degrees South Bays Chapter of DU is having their Guns and Gear Event on Thursday May 24th at the Rock Hill Country Club from 6 to 9 PM. Tickets are available at the door or in advance…. . You do not have to attend to win… . For futher info see www.ducks.org or call 1-800-45DUCKS. Have a great weekend, GNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Mid Suffolk Co. 04-25-2012 06:14 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees A big thumbs up for John Devney’s article in the spring 2012 issue of The Delta Waterfowl magazine titled “The Hole in the Bucket” on page 8 regarding agriculture change that threatens to drain wetlands and the use of Swampbuster to help ensure a strong wetlands base in the US. John is the director of US… Continue reading

Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 01-24-2012 06:58 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 40-45 Degrees A real roller coaster ride this season…. . Warm again now. Go figure. Enjoy your time afield and on the water anyway. The sun will shine on our back yards again… . BWTBWTBGNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 01-21-2012 14:58 Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water Conditions have improved. Numbers are increasing. HS and BWTBWTB, GNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 01-18-2012 06:48 Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water Ramps Monday were iced and the bays were covered with light ice. It blew off later in the day. Ramps on the north shore were also iced and the inner harbors had ice. Yesterday back to the warm weather…, go figure… . More ice predicted for Thursday AM so use caution… . Some more… Continue reading

Posted By: aidan7 Web Member Broome County 11-09-2011 15:27 Mostly Sunny, No Precipitation – 40-45 Degrees I spent Sunday morning in the Town of Lisle and saw ZERO ducks what so ever! Geese however were a constant. On the return trip I drove past a good sized pond in the Town of Chenango and saw quite a few mallards and even a few blacks. I would have to say, I don’t think The “Massive Migration” that has been predicted is quite underway yet. still optimistic ! Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk Co. 10-18-2011 09:15 Mostly Cloudy, No Precipitation – 60-65 Degrees The Long Island Chapter of Delta Waterfowl will meet this evening Oct. 18th at 7:30 in The West Islip American Legion Hall. Check the facebook page at Longislanddeltawaterfowl or E-mail them at deltawaterfowllongisland@yahoo.com . // The South Bays Chapter of DU will host it’s dinner event on November… Continue reading

Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor 06-11-2011 06:20 – – – Two thumbs up for the Delta Waterfowl fundraiser last Sunday at Southaven Range. One for the oficers and organizers of the event, and one for the members, family, and friends that participated. // My sincere thanks for all those waterfowlers that give of their time and resources each year for waterfowl, waterfowling, waterfowl habitats, and the peservation of our waterfowling heritage. Regards, GNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor 06-07-2011 13:20 – – – A thumbs up for E.D. Thomas,Jr. and his article ” The Art of Waterfowling ” in the DU May/June 2011 issue. Very informative and nicely done. Check it out…if you haven’t already done so. Think safety first when afield, on the water, and at the range. Have an enjoyable summer season. Sincerely, GNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor 05-10-2011 06:07 – – – REMINDER: Long Island Delta… Continue reading

Posted By: Vinci Guest FingerLakes 03-11-2011 12:34 Cloudy, Winds Calm – 40-45 Degrees Chuck just got a report from a friend of mine @ Cayuga Lake.They are just starting to see some Snows up there. He also told me there starting to show up in Watertown also. Gd Luck. Posted By: Chuck Bliven Web Member fingerlakes ny 03-10-2011 17:28 Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water does any one have a report from the fingerlakes area have been hunting past 3 days and onty a snows around Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 03-02-2011 07:06 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 30-34 Degrees – Open Water REMINDER Decoy Show in Haupauge at the electical warkers hall on Motor Parkway, Saturday, 9 AM. BWTBWTB, GNR. Posted By: Vinci Guest Binhamton 02-28-2011 14:59 Cloudy, Occassional Rain Showers – 30-34 Degrees – Ice Good to hear from ya but,… Continue reading

Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 01-22-2011 04:36 Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 10-20 Degrees – Ice Hunt safe…: NOTE: Ice is everywhere. Take caution. // NOTE: You can get hypothermia without getting wet… . One of the regular symptoms of hypothermia is that you don’t think straight… . You must plan ahead. You can always take off clothing. Better to be over dressed. Jackets for the dogs are a must now too. Enjoy, GNR. Posted By: Cedar Point MJC Guest Watermill, NY 01-04-2011 15:47 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 25-30 Degrees – Ice Since the “blizzard” there’s been a few changes in the way the geese are responding here on the East End. I’ve noticed the grass fields are attracting large numbers, birds are very wary and it’s taking a lot longer to take our limits. PLENTY of geese around, just have to be patient in the… Continue reading

Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 12-14-2010 04:00 Cloudy, Snow Flurries – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water Light dusting of snow. Temps back in the 20s. Birds heading south again. Winds may pick up later this AM. Watch the roads, ramps, and access to blinds. Hunt safe and BWTBWTB, GNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Mid Suffolk 12-11-2010 07:12 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 25-30 Degrees – Open Water Happy Holidays to All… . / Some ice on ramps and channels. Bays are open in general. You know the drill. Hunt safe, GNR. Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Suffolk 12-09-2010 05:12 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 10-20 Degrees – Open Water Real cold push here the the Northeast. Take heed! // Think safety first,especially around ramps and shore lines. Remember you can get hypothermia even when not wet. One of the first signs of hypothermia is that you… Continue reading

Posted By: George-Ruland Field Editor Mid-Island 10-09-2010 09:06 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 50-60 Degrees SSWA 30th Annual Duckboat Show and Waterfowl Festival will be held Oct. 24th at the Cedar Beach Marina, Ocean Parkway, Babylon, NY. For vendor applications visit sswa.org. /// Delta Waterfowls L I Chapter is having a dinner event this year. It will be held at Villamonico in West Islip, LI on Saturday November 13th. For information contact Rocco Castellano at 631-737-2725 // Youth days for Long Island this year are Nov. 13th and 14th. Do your part to preserve the tradition…. . Posted By: Paul-Visentin Field Editor Eastern long island. 10-03-2010 13:56 Cloudy, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees down training the dogs in western Peconic today. it definetly feels like fall today. Didn’t see many birds but the water is warm and super clean. 62 degree’s. soon we will be shooting some seaducks. didn’t… Continue reading