Duck Season Eve

It is duck season eve and all through the country, not a creature is stirring…

What is shaping up to be the most disappointing start to duck season in over a dozen years for much of the south, is not keeping the hunters at home. Duck hunters will still find local birds and make the best of it in hopes that this pattern will change.

It is discouraging that even in the northern reaches of the US, where duck season has been open for weeks, they recorded record highs as late as Tuesday this week. Fortunately, a cold front is finally moving out of Canada and bringing arctic temps and snow to the midwest. This will not be enough to move the ducks to the south yet, but it’s a start.

Strangely enough, hunters are noticing indications of a colder winter. The last week or two, the “experts” are starting to agree. The indications are showing a snowier and colder winter for the mountain areas. This cold could be exactly what we need to push some ducks to the south. Unfortunately, if it doesn’t snow and get cold in the Midwest most of the ducks will stay in those areas. With migratory birds, it is completely a waiting game. The best we can hope for is miserable cold temps and crazy snow. While we wait, continue getting out and checking your swamps and ponds every day or two. Watch the temps to the north and save a vacation day or two. When the ducks arrive, we all know it will only be for a day or two! Don’t miss our limited opportunities for some of the most fun hunting you will ever have!