Migration Alert: Sacramento Valley hunters need winter weather
The birds are here in the Sacramento Valley but hunter success for the remainder of the season is going to depend on weather, especially for rice field hunters.
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Migration Alert: Colder weather improves Texas waterfowling
Texas waterfowlers have had steady success throughout the state and cold weather should continue to improve numbers.
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Migration Alert: Kentucky forecast could bring birds in for the new year
A forecast of frigid temperatures in the upper Mississippi flyway has raised expectations of a push of new birds and better shooting going into the new year.
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Migration Alert: Tennessee hunting success sporadic
Dec. 27, 2011: Hunter success in Tennessee has been sporadic. In many areas ducks have been here-today-and-gone-tomorrow.
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Migration Alert: Missouri waterfowlers face stalled migration
Strong cold fronts have yet to push waterfowl through northern Central and Missippi Flyway states forcing Missouri hunters to use creative strategies.
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Migration Alert - Southern Illinois waterfowlers waiting for push
Dec. 21, 2011: Southern Illinois hunters are in a wait-and-hope mode: waiting for a push of new birds and hoping it will occur before the season ends in late January.
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Migration Alert: Hunt Now in Oklahoma
Dec. 13, 2011: Oklahoma's second season opened this past Saturday, bringing with it a level of excitement not seen this year in the area.
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Migration Alert: West Tennessee migration improving
Dec. 12, 2011: Hunting on Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee has been slow, but action is picking up today.
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Migration Alert: Recent rain and cold have dispersed waterfowl in Missouri
Dec. 7, 2011: An abundance of new water in southern Missouri and ice in the north has shuffled the deck for hunters in this state.
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Migration Alert: Duck numbers and available habitat increasing in Mississippi
Dec. 7, 2011: Duck numbers continue to increase in Mississippi and as harsh winter weather hits northern states hunters should expect more.
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Migration Alert: Oklahoma habitat, duck numbers look promising
Dec. 6, 2011: Current weather conditions are good for hunting ducks in Oklahoma – highs in the 40s and lows around 20.
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Migration Alert: California reports indicate good numbers and habitat
Nov. 22, 2011: California waterfowlers have seen decent numbers of early migrators, and expectations are high as new cold fronts continue to push birds south.
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Migration Alert: Rainfall improves conditions in parts of Arkansas before opener
Nov. 18, 2011: Waterfowlers throughout much of Arkansas should expect a decent opening day as good numbers of early migrators have arrived.
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Migration Alert: Missouri and Kansas waterfowlers optimistic
Nov. 17, 2011: Habitat conditions have improved with recent rain, but Missouri and Kansas hunters are still waiting on a big cold front from the north.
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Migration Alert: Colorado - Birds arriving on the Front Range
Nov. 15, 2011: Snowstorms along the Northern Front Range has pushed migrating ducks and geese into several new areas throughout Colorado.
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Migration Alert - Early counts show Louisiana duck numbers higher than last year
Nov. 11, 2011: The estimated 1.84 million ducks on this survey is 13 percent higher than last November's estimate of 1.62 million.
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Migration Alert: Hunting Heats Up in Colorado and Nebraska
Nov. 11, 2011: An influx of dabblers, divers, and geese has recently arrived along the northern Front Range.
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Migration Alert: N. Indiana seeing migration increase
Nov. 4, 2011: Hunters who can find spots with wood ducks and green-winged teal will continue having the best success for now.
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Migration Alert: Texas - Available water an issue throughout the state
Texas waterfowlers know that the drought will play a role in their hunting success this season. TPWD provides a forecast for three zones.
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Migration Alert: Minnesota - Above average temperatures expected as migration continues
Nov. 3, 2011: Hunting success has remained slow over the past week.
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Migration Alert: Still Waiting for the Big Push in North Dakota
Oct. 27, 2011: Waterfowl numbers in the Dakotas appear to be in a holding pattern right now and a powerful cold front is sorely needed to help move new ducks and geese into the region.
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Migration Alert - Mississippi Flyway: Waterfowl on the way
Oct. 18, 2011: Waterfowl on the way in the Upper Midwest
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Migration Alert - Manitoba: Ducks and geese hitch a ride south on brisk winds
Oct. 18, 2011: Brisk northwest winds in recent days have triggered a push of waterfowl out of Canada's southeastern prairie and into the Dakotas and beyond.
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Migration Alert - Minnesota: Cooler temperatures improve waterfowl numbers
Oct. 14, 2011: Duck hunting success remained fair across the state over the past week despite the above average temperatures.
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Early Fall Habitat Conditions in Canada
Due to favorable habitat conditions throughout Canada, fall flight expectations remain high. Overall migration still depends heavily on timely weather patterns.
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Waterfowl Migration Alert
DU-TV is currently filming for the 2012 season in Saskatchewan. Show host, Huntley Ritter, and DU Sr. Communications Specialist, Mike Checkett provide a glimpse of the hunting conditions they faced throughout the week.
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Migration Alert: Plenty of water and ducks for North Dakota Opener
Sept. 21, 2011: The outlook for North Dakota's duck season is quite good, but extensive scouting will be imperative for success.
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Migration Alert: Texas teal hunting depends on water
Sept. 15, 2011: Opening day of teal season on the coast was outstanding if you had access to water.
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Migration Alert: Good teal opener expected in Louisiana
Sept. 9, 2011: Expect a good opening teal weekend depending on the area, with all areas seeing more birds in the next few weeks.
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Migration Alert: Teal numbers increasing in Texas
Sept. 8, 2011: Teal concentrating on areas with water, suitable habitat
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Migration Alert: Texas Migratory Bird Hunting Report
Sept. 2, 2011: Leveed ponds and fields that have water are holding significant blue-winged teal numbers. Unfortunately, the drought is limiting suitable habitat.
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2011 Waterfowl Forecast
The 2011 breeding population estimate for the 10 most common duck species in the traditional survey area was 45.6 million birds—an 11 percent increase from the previous year's estimate and the largest since surveys began in 1955.
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Waterfowl Migration Headquarters: Follow the Ducks
Ducks Unlimited is your waterfowl migration headquarters each hunting season! Be sure to check out the resources below each day to follow the ducks and better prepare yourself for your next trip to the field. Good luck!
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