Posted By: John-Cottenham Field Editor ND 10-04-2009 07:58 Cloudy, Occassional Rain Showers – 40-45 Degrees Adding a little today. Started out slow on opening day. It was rainy and cloudy so it was hard to identify ducks with accuracy. As a result I did not shoot a duck until about 0830 with opening hour at 0709. This was because of choice not lack of targets. Since we are here for several more days staying within the possession limit presents an issue. We will eat our share but that still puts the freezer filled. My bag for the day was 1 can, 1 redhead and one widgeon. I was looking for birds to skin for reference in painting decoys and none of these met the criteria so off to the grill they all go. Another dull day today so I am planning on doing some scouting on foot of several places… Continue reading

Posted By: John-Cottenham Field Editor Sunrise side 09-05-2009 19:32 Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees I know that some here like the WWB area and like all say the water is definitely up. However there is a detour sign for road work on Pine River road. Don’t worry, they are working on the bridge just east of the road that goes into the state launch. Area looks great and I talked to one goose hunter whose son took one gander today and then was learning to back the trailer down to load the boat. Good job kid! jacduck I worked out a new deal in Texas this past winter. I quit hunting snows when I get 5 or have used all 12 of the shells I carried. Worked pretty well since I tended to control my shooting. Mostly came home with ammo left over and often with… Continue reading

Posted By: rick-hungerford Field Editor The entire State 08-20-2009 16:03 – – – Posted By: BPage Guest Saginaw Bay 08-20-2009 13:31 – – – Just thought I would start out the new season with a “Thank You” to the Field Editors who report on line. I have watched this site for several years and greatly enjoy the reports from John W., Michael M., and John C. (and others). Since I spend most of my time hunting out of Bud’s Landing, I greatly appreciate the comments of Rick H. This web site has declined some the past couple of years but since I still work and have little scouting time all of your comments are welcome. Maybe, over the next year, we can generate more interest from those who take their hunting seriously. Posted By: Michael-Majcher Field Editor Traverse Bay 08-19-2009 22:44 Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 60-65 Degrees Pintails… Continue reading

Posted By: rick-hungerford Field Editor Sagniaw Bay Fish Point Area 07-06-2009 09:07 Sunny & Clear, High Winds – Over 70 Degrees Fished around North Island on Friday. Came up just short of three limits in 3 hours. Didn’t get out early and got blown off around 2:30 PM. Had to work to find a feeding school, but then it was like ducks in a barrel, then just a fast they moved or stopped biting with a wind change. Mid-day stay away from the pack and find your own fish. Water is warming and clearing, fish spook if they are chased too hard. Still draggin meat, bottom bouncers with crawler harnesses (green and copper worked best) Did catch one nice fish on a long-line Hot-N-Tot, so the switch to plastic may be on soon. 15-20 foot, almost anywhere. 1.7-2.0 mph, slower and you get cats and drum. Look for fish to… Continue reading

Posted By: John-Cottenham Field Editor middle of the mitten 05-13-2009 07:10 – – – Time to watch for the molt migrant move guys. I am seeing flocks of geese banding back together after the nuptials. When they start flocking up it means they are preparing to move north to the southern James Bay region to molt and loaf in luxury. I normally see the movement about June 5 but you should keep an eye on it. When you see the birds moving take a gander at radar and maybe you can follow them on the trip. jacduck I worked out a new deal in Texas this winter. I quit hunting snows when I get 5 or have used all 12 of the shells I carried. Worked pretty well since I tended to control my shooting. Mostly came home with ammo left over and often with the self imposed limit. Posted… Continue reading