Waterfowl could take hit from drought
January 14, 2013 in The Daily Republic
State biologist expresses concerns about dry spell, other factors.
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Tame ducks shot and killed in Aberdeen city park
January 11, 2013 in The Daily Republic
SIOUX FALLS (AP) Aberdeen police are trying to figure out who shot and killed five tame ducks in a city park.
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DOUG LEIER: Definition of success varies among hunters and anglers
December 1, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Quality and success are two of the more difficult terms that confront fisheries and wildlife managers. In fact, many hunters and anglers probably would nod in agreement that defining quality and success is about as easy as explaining a “normal” weather pattern. Continue Reading
WATERFOWL PREVIEW: Another ‘green light’ year for ducks
September 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Unless something drastic changes between now and next weekend, waterfowl hunters will be in for one of the driest falls in recent history when the regular season for ducks and geese opens Saturday in North Dakota and Minnesota. Continue Reading
Gearing up for ducks: Hunters can keep it simple early in season
September 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Early season ducks, you can make it as easy or difficult as you want to make it. There’ll be time for difficulty later on as ducks get smarter, but early season, it’s like bobber fishing for me. It’s simple, it’s fun; it’s a great time. It’s kind of the start to the fall season. Continue Reading
RULES OF THE HUNT: Duck, goose regulations
September 15, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Here’s a closer look at the duck and goose seasons in Minnesota and North Dakota. The first week of season in North Dakota is limited to residents; nonresidents can begin hunting ducks and geese Sept. 29. Continue Reading
Band returns shed light on the miracle of migration
August 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Mark Fisher, biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Devils Lake, recently compiled band returns from more than 900 ducks banded in the Lake Region in the past 25 years.
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Fall duck forecast is rosy, but ominous trends loom on the horizon
August 11, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
As reported across the state earlier this week, North Dakota’s fall duck flight is expected to have twice as many birds as last year. Results from the annual mid-July waterfowl production survey showed the duck index was up 16 percent from 2011 and 112 percent higher than the long-term average. Continue Reading
Despite record numbers, declining duck conditions cloud future
July 11, 2012 in The Dickinson Press
GRAND FORKS Habitat conditions were poorer than previous years, but spring continental duck populations were the highest ever recorded, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported this week. Continue Reading
Continental duck population hits new record
July 7, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
According to the annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, North America’s duck population is 48.6 million birds. That’s a 7 percent increase from 45.6 million ducks in 2011. Continue Reading
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