WATERFOWL

Outdoors blog: Mid-continent duck numbers on par with last year

By Sam Cook , July 07, 2010

OUTDOORS NOTEBOOK: Waterfowl outlook, Walleyes in sewer

Conditions in the U.S. Prairie Pothole Region are excellent for waterfowl production, and the birds are taking full advantage of the food and nesting cover available to them.

By Herald Staff Report , May 30, 2010

Flight Lines: Waterfowl migration hard to miss throughout the region

It started about 10 days ago with a phone call from a friend who found himself just south of West Fargo. In a rather excited tone he related how he had just seen a huge flock of snow geese moving north; a flock he estimated at roughly 50,000 birds.

By Keith Corliss , March 31, 2010

Good and bad for area's waterfowl

WILLMAR — Good and bad occurs with most situations.

March 20, 2010

Game and Fish completes waterfowl survey

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says harsh winter conditions beginning in mid-December pushed most waterfowl out of the state. The agency’s annual midwinter waterfowl survey found only 25,400 Canada geese wintering on the Missouri River in early January.

February 08, 2010

Game and Fish done with waterfowl survey

BISMARCK – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department says harsh winter conditions beginning in mid-December pushed most waterfowl out of the state.

By Associated Press , February 08, 2010

Managed sanctuary being looked at as part of strategy to improve waterfowl hunting

APPLETON — Waterfowl enthusiasts in the state were all ears when the news was announced at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resource’s Stakeholders Reunion on Jan. 9 in Brooklyn Center.

By Tom Cherveny , January 23, 2010

Late goose migration reduces take

WATSON — A trend towards an ever later geese migration was evident again at the Lac qui Parle refuge, where the 2009 season ended with only 185 birds taken from state blinds.

By Tom Cherveny , December 19, 2009

One lake at a time

DAWSON — A wall can’t be built without placing the first brick. A house does not become a home until the first picture hangs from a wall.

December 12, 2009

Area waterfowl hunters have hard time finding ducks in mild weather

WILLMAR — Work commitments kept Joe Schlagel from waterfowl hunting as much as he wanted this last season, but he got out early and found the action “slow.’’

By Tom Cherveny , December 05, 2009

NORTH DAKOTA OUTDOORS: Much to be thankful for outdoors

Over the years, I’ve tried to make this column somewhat seasonal, writing about fishing in the spring and hunting in the fall, and following the latest conservation issues and outdoor topics. Because this column comes a day after Thanksgiving, that’s the theme for the week. I’m thankful and feel blessed with the opportunity to interact with the people who enjoy North Dakota’s outdoors.

By Doug Leier , November 27, 2009

OUTDOORS REPORT: The latest on fishing, hunting success in the region

There aren’t many people fishing these days on Devils Lake, but the anglers who venture out continue to report good walleye action. Most anglers are now jigging the bridges of state Highways 57 and 20, Six-Mile Bay and the Mauvais Coulee with minnows or trolling crankbaits along sunken points and roads. Some of the better areas include the Golden Highway, the sunken road in Pelican Lake and sunken points such as Haley’s Hump, Patience Point and the Fort Totten and Cactus Point areas.

By Outdoor News and Herald staff , November 13, 2009

Late harvest has made for a slow start to waterfowl, pheasant seasons

WILLMAR — Area hunters are hoping for better days ahead after experiencing disappointing starts to both the waterfowl and pheasant seasons.

By Tom Cherveny , October 24, 2009

Newly-improved Auto Tour re-opens in Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge

ODESSA — Whether hunkered down in duck blinds or busting trails through tall grass, hunters know that autumn is the greatest of seasons to enjoy the outdoors.

By Tom Cherveny , October 10, 2009

OUTDOORS REPORT: Area fishing, hunting update

The shiner run has started in the Rainy River, but so far there aren’t a lot of walleyes following. That soon should change, but according to Gary Moeller of Ballard’s Resort, the best fishing the past few days has been near Bridges, Knight and Garden islands, where anchoring and jigging has produced many walleyes in the protected slot and some fish larger than 28 inches. As walleyes begin moving closer to the Rainy River, look for action to improve outside Lighthouse Gap, Four-Mile Bay and the river.

By Outdoor News and Herald Staff Reports , October 09, 2009