Committee Fish and Wildlife Services 2021 Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest report shows hunter numbers and waterfowl harvests [], Jessica Rockeman2021-09-02T11:01:22-05:00September 2nd, 2021|2 Comments, Delta Waterfowl Joins Opposition to Anti-hunting Petition Read the Response Letter Delta Waterfowl joined three dozen conservation partners in signing a letter expressing opposition to a petition that, in effect, calls for [], Jessica Rockeman2021-09-01T15:59:13-05:00September 1st, 2021|1 Comment, USFWS Confirms New Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges The U.S. So how many geese are at Middle Creek? 85 Years, $15+ Billion, Countless Wildlife and Habitats Conserved The Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act? You might not realize that Delta Waterfowl [], Jessica Rockeman2021-09-14T21:04:17-05:00September 14th, 2021|2 Comments, USFWS Report: U.S. Waterfowler Numbers, Duck & Goose Harvest Increased in 2020-2021 The U.S. One things for sure, the birds want to keep migrating towards their breeding grounds as soon as possible. Join Delta Waterfowl and dozens of conservation partners today with a [], Derrick Schiff2022-08-31T14:21:10-05:00August 31st, 2022|0 Comments, Drought Forces Hunting Closure on Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA The ongoing and severe drought in California and the western United States has led the U.S. Middle Creeks manager explains the variety of ways to safely view snow geese during the 2022 migration. We went from a winter wonderland last weekend to 60 degree weather with monsoon like winds and rains in the last 24 hours. In recent years, more than 100,000 snow geese, 10,000 tundra swans, 10,000 Canada geese, and a wide variety of ducks have stopped at Middle Creek while pushing north to their breeding grounds. Surveys of hunters, waterfowl population numbers, peak migration times and other information are compiled and used to inform season dates. Take a virtual hike down Willow Point Trail (8:16). Numbers have continued to climb over the past few days and with warmer temperatures ahead, we expect the trend to continue. [], Delta Waterfowl2019-09-04T15:43:46-05:00September 4th, 2019|3 Comments, Fall Issue Explores Hunter Recruitment, Forecasts Fall Flight Take a kid hunting. Its a slogan weve all heard numerous times one many of us live by but is the youth-driven approach [], Delta Waterfowl2019-08-26T12:33:23-05:00August 26th, 2019|0 Comments. Deltas Dr. Frank Rohwer and Matt Chouinard assess 2020s habitat conditions and duck production in the all-important prairie pothole [], Delta Waterfowl2020-07-31T16:58:31-05:00July 31st, 2020|0 Comments, Buy a Duck Stamp, Win a Classic Waterfowl Book! A camera also is usually worth taking, because sometimes tremendous photo opportunities arise at Middle Creek. ADVISORY: Please note that these numbers are estimates and subject to rapid and dramatic change. Delta Waterfowl2019-08-21T09:36:47-05:00August 20th, 2019|0 Comments, The Pond Count: A Tale of Two Countries Delta staff discuss the impact of a very wet U.S. prairie and very dry Canadian breeding grounds on this years survey results. Conducted jointly by the U.S. Thanksgiving Adventure Report December 1, 2022. A large grant from [], Delta Waterfowl2019-03-07T12:43:57-06:00March 7th, 2019|0 Comments, 2019 Canadian Duck Stamp Features Canvasbacks A trio of regal canvasbacks painted by Claude Thivierge will grace the 2019 Canadian Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Stamp and Print. Fish and Wildlife Service [], Delta Waterfowl2019-08-20T16:58:41-05:00August 20th, 2019|1 Comment, Goose Seasons Stacking Up Nicely Goose hunters should have a decent season ahead, based on population data found in the U.S. WATCH: Since early 2022, the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) Partnership has begun the process of identifying the most important sites for nature in two of the worlds most biodiverse regions, the Tropical Andes and the Congo Basin. If possible, please visit in the early morning or during the week to avoid the crowds. That is up 73 percent from 2021 . Bernhardt: More Access to Hunting and Fishing to Come Sec. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. In this video, Delta Waterfowl senior vice president John Devney explains that for seven years, The Duck Hunters [], Delta Waterfowl2020-04-17T09:53:26-05:00April 17th, 2020|0 Comments, 2020 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature Pintails Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 2020 The 2020 Canadian Wildlife [], Delta Waterfowl2020-04-15T11:41:38-05:00April 15th, 2020|3 Comments, USFWS Proposes Liberal Frameworks for 2020-2021 Waterfowl Season By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Great news: Under the U.S. It is because of the Propagation Area that waterfowl are attracted to Middle Creek. It is compiled from state and federal wildlife manager reports and waterfowl surveys from across Minnesota. Other species of waterfowl including tundra swans, Canada geese, and many species of ducks can be viewed throughout the day. We continue to see typical wintering duck species like mallards, American black ducks and ring-necked ducks but we do have a few other species hanging around like American green-winged teal. Another suggestion would be to hike to Willow Point. Petrie, Deltas chief executive officer, recently returned from Australia, where [], Delta Waterfowl2019-02-27T16:33:15-06:00October 5th, 2016|0 Comments, Minnesota Artist Wins 2016 Duck Stamp Contest A stunning trio of Canada geese in flight by Chaska, Minnesota, artist James Hautman will grace the 2017-2018 Duck Stamp. 2022 Waterfowl Population Survey Results. If you plan on visiting Middle Creek this weekend, please remember to dress for the weather and expect crowds. Mallards, gadwalls, and green-winged teal have been increasing, but mallards, pintails, and black duck numbers remain less than expected for this time of year.I expect well see a good push of birds this week with the full moon and cooler temperatures in the That in a nutshell is what [], Delta Waterfowl2019-07-25T16:11:40-05:00July 25th, 2019|0 Comments, Alberta Lowers Waterfowl Hunting Age to 10 Years Old With the 2019-20 waterfowl season just weeks away, the new Alberta hunting regulations reveal the legal hunting age to hunt game birds [], Delta Waterfowl2019-07-17T09:47:39-05:00July 17th, 2019|0 Comments, Delta Waterfowls 2019 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day Whats your favorite sign that duck season is around the corner? Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service will not conduct the Waterfowl Breeding [], Delta Waterfowl2020-04-23T19:16:02-05:00April 23rd, 2020|0 Comments, Delta Waterfowl's "Working Wetlands" Rolls Out Across the Prairie Pothole States Today its real. Careers These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Weather and driving conditions permitting, the Tour Road will open March 1. Tundra swans: 5,000 on 03/04/19 Canada geese: 3,000 on 03/04/19, 2018 Migration Summary:Peak numbers of the large waterfowl, by species and the date the high-count was recorded: Snow geese: 200,000 on 02/21/18 (largest number on record) Tundra swans: 5,500 on 02/22/18 As a result, 10-year-olds took part in Delta Waterfowls [], Delta Waterfowl2017-01-20T11:31:57-06:00January 20th, 2017|9 Comments, Early Teal Seasons to Continue in 2017 for Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa By Paul Wait The experimental September teal season hunters in Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa have enjoyed for the past [], Delta Waterfowl2017-01-19T11:20:50-06:00January 18th, 2017|1 Comment, Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Adds Hen Houses By Paul Wait Even though the prairie pothole region North Americas duck factory is buried under a thick sheet of ice and [], Delta Waterfowl2017-01-10T17:11:41-06:00January 10th, 2017|16 Comments, Breaking News: Pintail Limit to Drop to 1 Daily, Black Ducks to Increase to 2 Daily By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Based on spring 2016 breeding population surveys, hunter harvest estimates [], Delta Waterfowl2016-12-12T11:58:17-06:00December 12th, 2016|0 Comments, Canada Goose Found Nesting in December By Kyle Wintersteen When a report came in on December 3, 2016, indicating that a Canada goose was sitting on a nest in downtown Winnipeg, [], Delta Waterfowl2019-02-27T16:34:11-06:00October 5th, 2016|0 Comments, Linking Waterfowl Conservation Efforts Across Oceans By David McNabb Field & Game Australia, general manager The world, as they say, is a is small place but the waterfowl world is even smaller. Conducted jointly by the U.S. While we do not expect any significant changes in numbers over the weekend due to the colder weather, waterfowl numbers can change rapidly. The best times to view snow geese on the lake are sunrise (before they leave to feed in neighboring fields) and sunset (as they return from feeding to roost). 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With 60 plus degree temperatures, and the lake completely unfrozen, roughly 150,000 birds utilized the lake on Monday afternoon (President's Day). The average size musky in the 2021 survey was 37 while the largest fish was over 52 inches and weighed 35lbs. Later this morning while performing other biological work on the management area, more than 75% of the geese left the lake to go feed resulting in less than 15,000 birds. During extreme winters with a late thaw, however, there's always a chance waterfowl will fly over Middle Creek, or stop only briefly. Migration carries high costs in predation and mortality, including from hunting by humans, and is driven primarily by the availability of food.It occurs mainly in the northern hemisphere, where birds are funneled onto specific Deltas ring-necked duck project is groundbreaking for several reasons. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. Keystone State. With colder temperatures early in the week, we do not expect a big change in numbers until closer to the weekend. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Tundra swans: 1,050 on 03/08/21 Canada geese: 2,500 on 03/12/21, 2020 Migration Summary:Peak numbers of the large waterfowl, by species and the date the high-count was recorded: Snow geese: 125,000 on 02/18/20 UK wintering is the number of individuals present from October to March. of the Interior talks about hunter recruitment and access with Paul Wait of Delta Waterfowl [], Delta Waterfowl2019-12-18T10:39:15-06:00December 18th, 2019|0 Comments, Webfoot Outdoors of Clayton, NY Hosts Successful Delta Waterfowl University Hunt Seven wildlife sciences students from State University of New York ESF (Environmental Science & Forestry) recently culminated their introduction to waterfowl [], Delta Waterfowl2019-11-15T11:59:20-06:00November 15th, 2019|0 Comments, Winter Issue Highlights Deltas Defense of Hunter Access, Details Public Land Strategies As The Duck Hunters Organization, Delta Waterfowl works passionately to protect and expand access to quality duck hunting. I would say, overall, the pace of the migration has been relatively slow this fall, reports Aiden Bateman, DU Canada conservation programs The talented wildlife artist from [], Delta Waterfowl2018-09-18T17:36:05-05:00September 14th, 2018|0 Comments, Fall Issue Celebrates Delta Waterfowls Legacy Property, Forecasts Fall Flight Manitobas sprawling, 40,000-acre Delta Marsh is hallowed ground. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed a proposal last spring to expand hunting and fishing access on 2.1 million acres, primarily [], Delta Waterfowl2021-08-13T10:24:44-05:00August 13th, 2021|0 Comments, 2021 Goose Hunting Outlook Delta Waterfowl forecasts increased numbers of geese this fall While predictions for the upcoming duck season offer only a few glimmers of optimism, goose hunters are trembling like retriever [], Delta Waterfowl2021-08-06T14:11:22-05:00August 6th, 2021|1 Comment, State Duck Surveys Offer Mixed News for Waterfowl Hunters Given the cancellation of the USFWS Waterfowl Breeding Duck Population and Habitat Survey for a second year, surveys conducted by individual states are [], Delta Waterfowl2021-07-26T13:18:41-05:00July 26th, 2021|0 Comments, Delta Waterfowls 2021 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day, Reveals How Hunting Benefits Ducks Birds in North America have declined by a whopping 3 billion since 1970 while during that same period, ducks, [], Jessica Rockeman2021-06-25T10:15:10-05:00June 25th, 2021|3 Comments, A Thrill to Judge Federal Duck Stamp contest winner. What does that mean for the migration? Deltas Matt Chouinard and Dr. Frank Rohwer provide analysis of current breeding-duck habitat conditions. However it looks like the temperatures will continue to decrease over the next few days so we do not expect a large increase over the weekend. 13 Northern Pintail. Fish and Wildlife Services 2019 Waterfowl Population Status Report. First Ever Dollars For Ducks Delta National Online Auction Delta Waterfowl is excited to announce its first-ever national auction event with silent bidding beginning Monday, May 25 and includinganaction-packed, [], Delta Waterfowl2020-05-13T14:48:55-05:00May 13th, 2020|2 Comments, Survey Cancelled Will It Affect 2021 Hunting Regs? Duck Hunter Numbers, Duck Harvest Decreased in 2019-2020 How many Americans went waterfowling last season, what states shot the most ducks and what species were most frequently harvested? A [], Delta Waterfowl2021-06-09T14:24:37-05:00June 9th, 2021|1 Comment, North Dakota Survey: Water Index Drops 80 Percent, Ducks Down 27 Percent Conducted annually since 1948, the North Dakota Game and Fish Departments spring survey of wetlands and ducks in this vital [], Delta Waterfowl2021-06-01T16:40:52-05:00June 1st, 2021|0 Comments, Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs If youd sooner stay home than hunt without your retriever. But don't worry, numbers are still very impressive to see! A map of the area is available at the Visitors Center, as are the latest updates and bird sightings. [], Delta Waterfowl2020-02-25T17:02:15-06:00February 25th, 2020|0 Comments, Spring Issue Highlights Deltas Eastern Mallard Research, Small Wetland Conservation Spring is on the horizon, which means one thing at The Duck Hunters Organization: Its time to make some ducks! Fish and Wildlife [], Delta Waterfowl2018-08-22T13:10:10-05:00August 22nd, 2018|1 Comment, Goose Hunting Outlook Remains Very Good Geese remain abundant, and average production this spring should lead to a strong fall flight for most species, according to the U.S. For more information about waterfowl hunting management, visit www.flyways.us. The U.S. Current regulation: 50 minimum length, 1 daily bag limit during the open harvest season May 7, 2022 Dec. 31, 2022. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. This week, the average retail price for a frozen turkey is $1.99 a pound, according to the agriculture departments weekly turkey report. Its that time of year once again! Within these areas, the habitat and lack of human disturbance remain the primary reason why Middle Creek has become such a vital stop to migrating waterfowl. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Migration MagicA Story Map: Much like the Devils Lake region, Davis says that the central part of North Dakota has recently picked up waterfowl, and he expects another good push of birds into the state in the coming days. Duck [], Derrick Schiff2022-07-08T12:56:41-05:00July 8th, 2022|1 Comment, Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey is Back in 2022 After two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the important index of North American waterfowl populations was conducted in May A lot has changed [], Derrick Schiff2022-07-08T15:58:25-05:00July 8th, 2022|1 Comment, Delta Waterfowl Opposes Legislation to Dismantle Sportsmen-Led Conservation Funding On June 22, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced H.R. Starting July 2, the USGS [], Delta Waterfowl2019-08-22T12:05:15-05:00April 19th, 2017|0 Comments, Deltas Duck-Seeking Drones in Action Can drones be used to more efficiently locate nesting canvasbacks and mallards? There are many variables that determine the arrival of migrating waterfowl. Duck Hunter Numbers, Duck Harvest Decreased in 2019-2020, Delta Waterfowl Staffers Dog is an HRC Champion, Deltas Brice to Serve on Hunting Leadership Panel. Increase in avian flu expected during fall migration: Waterfowl hunters should take precautions : Oct 5, 2022: OHRC Board to meet virtually on Oct. 7 : September : January 18, 2022: Report deer and elk tags by Jan. 31 or face $25 penalty; Nearly 110K tags still need to be reported: January 14, 2022: UK passage is the number of individuals passing through on migration in spring and/or autumn. Animals; This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Canada geese: 5,000+ on 02/10/17. You are not the only one! 17 Wigeon. While morning counts have been lower, the counts during the afternoon remain high. Generally, the birds, when conditions permit, begin to arrive in late February or early March. Media kit includes 2022 State of the Birds Report (PDF) and multimedia. What to Expect and How to Prepare for Your Visit. webinar. Snow Geese: 36,000 (2,500 more birds were headed towards Middle Creek as the count wrapped up), Canada Geese: 2,500 (some birds were unable to be counted as they were using the back coves of Middle Creek to avoid snow geese on main part of lake). A panel of judges [], Delta Waterfowl2019-02-21T12:13:16-06:00February 21st, 2019|0 Comments, Spring Issue Highlights Snow Geese, Nesting Ducks She sits silently in the grass, huddled atop a dozen cream-colored eggs. Wherever You Hunt Ducks by Bill Miller California lawmakers are again confirming their claim on proposing the most outlandish and contradictory legislation aimed squarely at hunters and [], Jessica Rockeman2022-04-19T09:19:16-05:00April 19th, 2022|0 Comments, Delta Waterfowl Applauds Mississippi Lawmakers for Passing Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund New law will expand conservation efforts, improve outdoor recreation and enhance natural resources across the state. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Sweigart will write media releases promoting Deltas mission, [], Jessica Rockeman2021-05-04T15:36:40-05:00May 5th, 2021|5 Comments, Meet Our Newest Duck Species The Mexican duck officially has been reclassified as distinct from the mallard Amidst everything else that happened last year, North America quietly gained a new duck species in [], Jessica Rockeman2021-04-20T14:36:04-05:00April 19th, 2021|0 Comments, Deltas University Hunting Program Accepting Enrollments for 2021 By Bill Miller / Delta Waterfowl With college and university students soon eyeing the conclusion of spring semesters, they can look forward to the Delta [], Jessica Rockeman2021-03-03T09:24:56-06:00March 3rd, 2021|0 Comments, Social Media Bullies Can Stunt Hunter Recruitment By Kyle Wintersteen / Delta Waterfowl A few years ago, the teenage daughter of a family friend killed the third-largest non-typical whitetail buck and the [], Delta Waterfowl2021-02-02T13:44:36-06:00February 2nd, 2021|3 Comments, No Crossing, No Clients Canadian waterfowl outfitters and guides suffer because of Covid-19 border closures About 20,000 Americans visit Canada to hunt waterfowl each fall, but that didnt happen in 2020. And for over-water nesters such as canvasbacks, redheads and ring-necked ducks, thats an especially [], Delta Waterfowl2017-09-08T15:39:20-05:00September 8th, 2017|2 Comments, Delta Volunteers Rescue Hurricane Harvey Victims By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Kyle Vecsey clutched the familiar grip of his surface-drive outboard, reading the water for changes in currents and subtle signs [], Delta Waterfowl2017-09-07T17:33:56-05:00September 7th, 2017|4 Comments, USFWS Recommends Liberal Frameworks for 2018-2019 Season Great news, pintail hunters: Although U.S. hunters will be restricted to one pintail daily for the current 2017-2018 season, the pintail limit likely will [], Delta Waterfowl2020-07-16T10:45:57-05:00September 5th, 2017|3 Comments, The Pintail Problem Daily bag limits have dropped to one for pintails in the United States this season. The variability in weather has potentially brought our peak in numbers of snow geese at Middle Creek. Delta Waterfowl2019-02-27T15:53:04-06:00December 21st, 2018|0 Comments, 2018 Farm Bill Provides Numerous Benefits for Ducks and Duck Hunters Highlights include conservation of key breeding duck habitat, increased CRP acreage, additional wintering waterfowl habitat and more money for hunting [], Delta Waterfowl2019-02-14T16:48:16-06:00November 15th, 2018|1 Comment, Winter Issue Celebrates Late-Season Hunting, Deltas Conservation Legacy Icy weather has arrived, mallards have begun pouring into the mid- and southern United States, and the Winter Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine has [], Delta Waterfowl2018-10-23T15:07:19-05:00October 23rd, 2018|25 Comments, Atlantic Flyway Goose Seasons Shortened, Mallard Limits Reduced for 2019-2020 Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers in the United States will have reduced bag limits on geese and mallards during the 2019-2020 season. The ship the third naval vessel to bear the name burst into flames on July 12, 2022, while docked in San Diego for $250 million in maintenance work. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. May 30th, 2019 | 0 Comments. Despite colder temperatures over the weekend, the snow geese have heard the call of spring and are starting to move north. Duck Stamp Contest, Another Hautman Win Mallards will grace the 2018-2019 Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Robert Hautman, of the talented trio of wildlife artist brothers from Minnesota, won the [], Delta Waterfowl2017-09-12T17:41:58-05:00September 12th, 2017|0 Comments, Fall Issue Celebrates Canvasback Hunting and Drone Research To study ducks, you first have to locate their nests. Delta Waterfowl2020-06-16T09:49:13-05:00June 16th, 2020|0 Comments, North Dakota Survey: Ducks Up 18 Percent Good news, waterfowlers: The North Dakota Game and Fish Departments spring survey indicates a breeding population of 4 million ducks an 18 percent increase [], Delta Waterfowl2020-07-02T16:50:33-05:00June 6th, 2020|0 Comments, Delta Re-Doubles Efforts to Keep You Connected During this unprecedented time of isolation, Delta Waterfowl is increasing communication to keep you in the loop on its never-ending work on duck production, habitat conservation, [], Delta Waterfowl2020-05-21T16:57:47-05:00May 21st, 2020|0 Comments, Exciting Times! Migration Alert: Dry Conditions Continue to Impact Nebraska . [], Delta Waterfowl2019-08-22T14:53:08-05:00August 20th, 2019|1 Comment, Eastern Survey Area Reveals Mixed Results The Waterfowl Population Status Reports eastern survey area is a key fall-flight indicator for Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers. Snow geese numbers vary throughout the day and sometimes it is hard to predict what to expect when you come to Middle Creek. Roy Cooper for signing House Bill 559 into law, which greatly expands Sunday hunting opportunities [], Delta Waterfowl2017-07-05T11:13:56-05:00July 5th, 2017|2 Comments, Readers Respond to Looming Crisis Looming Crisis, a Special Report in the Spring Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine about declining hunter numbers, generated more letters than we had space to print [], Delta Waterfowl2019-08-22T12:03:45-05:00June 21st, 2017|2 Comments, Delta Waterfowl Editor Wins Award Paul Wait, editor and publisher of Delta Waterfowl magazine, has won a Professional Outdoor Media Association 2017 Pinnacle Award for an article that appeared in Deltas 2016 [], Delta Waterfowl2017-06-21T15:33:05-05:00June 21st, 2017|1 Comment, Summer Issue Delves Into The Pintail Problem If you havent heard, the U.S. The Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act? Not far away, the keen nose of a female red fox sniffs the [], Delta Waterfowl2019-02-19T14:58:19-06:00February 19th, 2019|0 Comments, Sunday Hunting Bills Advance in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut Measures to end Sunday hunting prohibitions are on the march in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". Note: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) does not accept cash at CDFWs License and Revenue Branch and regional license counters. 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By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Theres a long smoldering bother [], Jessica Rockeman2021-12-23T15:18:55-06:00December 23rd, 2021|3 Comments, Crash Landings: Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas Weary snow geese make an unexpected nighttime visit in Northern California By Paul Wait Mike Cole really did not want his wife, Julie, to put up [], Delta Waterfowl2021-10-20T15:28:18-05:00October 20th, 2021|0 Comments, Delta Waterfowl Supports Wisconsin Crane Hunt Bill As the Wisconsin state legislature considers Senate Bill 620 to establish a sandhill crane hunting season in the state, Delta Waterfowl has delivered a letter throwing [], Jessica Rockeman2021-09-28T09:06:43-05:00September 28th, 2021|0 Comments, Minnesota Artist Wins 2021 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest An acrylic painting of redheads by Delta Waterfowl member James Hautman of Chaska, Minnesota, was selected from 137 entries as the winner of [], Jessica Rockeman2021-09-25T08:50:13-05:00September 25th, 2021|0 Comments, The Duck Hunters Organization Celebrates 110th Birthday Not only is Saturday, Sept. 25, National Hunting and Fishing Day, its also the birthday of Delta Waterfowl. Are you confused by the weather? While tree swallows have started to return and songbirds have started to sing, that was all brought to a halt with the winter storm over the weekend. Livestream of the migration at Middle Creek This livestream from Willow Point at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area in Lancaster County is brought to you by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and HDOnTap.The best times to view snow geese on the lake are sunrise (before they leave to feed in neighboring fields) We still have a large amount of American black ducks and mallards but other duck species currently include ring-necked duck, gadwall, and American wigeon. It does not store any personal data. See our best wildlife photos from 2022. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. After stopping by the Center, visitors follow the self-guided driving tour to Stop #1, located at the lower end of the lake. 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