Let’s hope this is a short lived cold snap! Mallards and northern pintails were observed in this area as well. Duck seasons in the Low Plains North and Middle Zones closed on December 8. Decent mallard numbers remain on the larger lakes and hunting now will be finding the right field they decide to feed in. Unseasonable warm and dry weather was observed continues for the last week of the Unit 1 Canada goose season (Season closes Dec. 20). Reports from a couple of hunters on the waterfowl access lands west of Ft. Pierre are that some of these birds have landed in the field, however getting any type of pattern on them has been difficult. Discussions: 5,762 Messages: 46,945. Mallard numbers are still a little on the lower side but there are decent pockets throughout the Northeast. Other than a few scattered flocks of just a few thousand birds in northeast South Dakota, the majority of snow geese are north of us all the way into central Canada. With the cold front coming again early next week, things should get back on track and we should hopefully see a push of new birds. Light goose numbers remain high and are concentrated on larger lakes and surrounding fields. State of South Dakota, Lake Oahe: 10209 Canada geese, 25121 ducks, Lake Sharpe: 3775 Canada geese, 2000 snow geese, 1863 ducks, Lake Francis Case: 7080 Canada geese, 18239 ducks. Stable, moderate, dry weather was the norm for this week. We start spring snow goose hunting in Arkansas, Missouri or Kansas in late January and through mid March depending on the weather and the snow goose migration. The Lower Oahe Waterfowl Access Trailer remains closed at this time. Wetland conditions remain constant from the previous weeks with water levels ranging from full to low with a lot of mud flats exposed. Things have definitely changed across the landscape within the last week. Tuesday morning there were several flocks of geese migrating through the area with a few birds stopping on Oahe and the Pierre area. A couple of hunters have been out hunting an area and reported seeing more mallards the last few days. Developed by Powderhook, Waterfowl Tracker is an essential tool for your next hunt. There are reports of swans starting to show up in ND and extreme northern SD. Water levels on Lewis and Clark Lake remain constant and navigation is ok. The only news coming from the Pierre area that has changed from last week is. He guides on the eastern side of the state, from the Missouri River all the way up to the North Dakota/South Dakota border. Overall, a trickle migration in the area with the warm weather but things will change again with the cooler weather and winds in the forecast. licenses: ... we will not be offering any hunts for the 2020/2021 season in any states that we currently operate. Canada goose numbers remain strong with most birds feeding in silage fields. Goose hunters are reminded that Unit 2 does not open until November 2 and to know where the unit boundaries are located. Duck numbers appear to be higher west of Highway 81 throughout the SE. As far as ducks go, a large percentage of blue-winged teal have left the state. – People traveling in southeastern and south central South Dakota are seeing a familiar spring event – the annual migration of snow geese. Blue-wing teal numbers remain strong but some migration has occurred as numbers are being reported in Kansas along with other southern states. It would be a great time to concentrate on the geese as they are abundant, and you could pick up a few ducks as well. It remains to be seen if the lakes will open back up with a good wind or if enough ice is present to start the base for the winter. There have been a couple of reports of decent numbers of ducks and Canada geese downstream from Pierre, reports from the weekend of some successful hunters with a mixed bag of ducks and geese. There are many Bald Eagles in and around the Refuge, which often present themselves for excellent viewing opportunities. Still very strong Canada goose numbers and huntable numbers of white fronted geese can be found yet. Ducks have begun to move around the landscape and some field feeding in silage fields has been observed. National Wildlife Refuge | South Dakota. It takes tremendous drive, hard work and effort to be successful in the spring migration and that is exactly what we will give you at Dirty Bird Outfitters. Most all the snow cover should be gone by this weekend. Other puddle duck numbers remain low with some pintail, shovelers and green-winged teal. Some small Canadas are in the area too but few whitefronts remain. Not much to report about in the Pierre area. Snow geese travel in large flocks. Remember Unit 2 is now open for goose hunting in the region. A gradual warming trend this week has reduced snow cover and should begin to re-open wetlands that froze over the last week. Depending on where you are hunting, some wetlands look to be full while others are dry to drying up so scouting again will be key to finding a suitable spot. 4/9/2020. There will be a steady migration of ducks and other water birds through the Refuge for the next month, as the nesting season begins in May. Success on the Missouri River both above and below Gavins Point Dam has been good. Once again, scouting is key to finding the right wetland. Snow goose numbers remain very strong in the Northeast and abundant opportunities exist for both decoy hunting as well as pass shooting on the windy days. Light goose number are likely at or near peak and are concentrated on larger lakes and surrounding fields. Heard some flocks of cranes the last couple of days but with the high winds I assume they have continued south. Swan migration was likely accelerated by the recent cold snap as they are dependent on ice free wetland for feeding. Canada goose numbers remain strong and there are good opportunities for hunting them. 2021
Depending on where you are, some wetlands have the water meeting the shoreline cover while others have a mudflat in between. Local goose numbers remain strong with birds hitting recently combined corn. No reports of any white fronts moving into central South Dakota. There are still decent numbers of ducks and geese in the units north of the low plains south. I’m still hearing about swans in North Dakota so hunters can still fill that tag as the birds migrate through. Some movement of pintails has also been observed but this generally is not a major migration yet. On November 3rd of 2020 more than 225,000, South Dakotans voted to make marijuana legal for recreational use. There has been an increase in duck and geese numbers in the low plains south. Conditions are definitely drying out now, but birds are still around. For the most part all of the small bodies of water are frozen up as of today. Spring Snow Goose Hunting Outfitters. Most of the birds are roosting on the lower end of the Refuge where open water continues to expand. There are no confirmed reports of any significant numbers staying in the Pierre area. Canvasback and scaup are becoming abundant on some waters. Record and near record lows are in the forecast and a strong winter like storm is expected to impact much of SD this weekend. Snow geese, white-fronted geese, and Canada geese continue to arrive at Sand Lake NWR and in the Brown County area. Most divers can be found on the big water as the freeze/thaw of the small to medium waters has moved them to the large lakes. The extended forecast looks to be favorable for keeping the birds around and no major snowstorms predicted so hunting should be good for the next week. His snow goose trips are done exclusively during the spring conservation season, since the birds don’t get to Arkansas in good number… Some light icing on small wetlands was observed but all larger wetlands and lakes are completely open. Canada goose numbers are strong with little hunting pressure observed. Waterfowl numbers in the SE corner of the state continue to hold steady. View trends on an interactive heat map and submit your own waterfowl migration reports to share with other hunters in your area. Some ducks have been observed starting to field feed in both wheat fields as well as sileage so this can be another opportunity which can also be tied in with some goose action. There are a few thousand geese sitting in northern Sully County on a lake bed but have not been flying far to feed. Capitol Lake picked up a couple hundred geese this past week, but they have been staying in town and not flying out into the country to feed. Duck numbers in the Low Plains South have increased greatly. Sioux Falls has a fair amount of geese and ducks but not near peak numbers yet. 22 years of experience starting back when the conservation order was mandated in 1999. Duck season closed on December 8th so now waterfowl hunters will have to switch to geese or be willing to travel to an area of the state still open. Duck numbers still appear to be higher west of Highway 81 throughout the SE. We expect snow goose numbers to peak soon, as more snow and ice melt in North Dakota. Some swans have been coming through as well so hunters with a swan tag should get out soon as things freeze up. All water bodies are ice free or nearly so after mild weather this week. Snow geese moved into the Refuge in large numbers over the weekend. We produced quite a few ducks in Western South Dakota this year as there was pretty good remnant nesting cover from last year and plenty of water. Over the past 15 years of spring hunting the hunting pressure has doubled to say the least. Scouting fields will be key as new fields are opening daily. Each week field staff strategically positioned across the state will provide and update on regional migration, habitat, and hunting conditions. And from spring Snow goose hunting and the Pheasant hunting in the #1 Pheasant state in the US. The ponds and potholes in other counties in the southeast corner of the state are froze shut as this is being written, but they are expected to open back up with the warmer temperatures predicted. Not much to report on for changes in migration into the Pierre area again this week, a few small groups of geese moved into the Pierre area during the early part of the week but for the most part they stay in town and do not fly out of the city limits much. The snow-pack continues to melt slowly and many more open field areas are now available to feeding waterfowl around the Refuge. Harvest is in full swing and a few of the hunters are getting out into the freshly harvested fields and having a little success on ducks and geese in eastern Potter and Sully County. Follow the ducks this season using the most comprehensive waterfowl migration map on the web. This is typically a slower time for duck abundance in eastern SD and it will take a little weather up north to start brining fresh birds down. Other dabbling duck numbers like gadwall, wigeon and shovelers remain low with some decent pockets of green winged teal around. Another piece of hunting news that came out of the Pierre area is that the GFP staff made the decision to cancel the annual beginners hunt that was scheduled for January 8 and 9 2021. It appears like we may have lost some ducks over the past week with the cold temperatures we had a couple nights. Spring Snow Goose Hunting Outfitters. Ducks continue to arrive and build in numbers as the lake ice slowly melts. Harvest is for all intents and purposes complete in the region. Smaller number of buffleheads are showing up as well. Many small wetlands and shallow lakes are beginning to freeze and with single digit lows on in the forecast for early next week will likely be frozen. Hunters are averaging 5 birds per group I would say, for most of the day. Most of the blue-winged teal have left but there are still huntable numbers around yet if you can find them. The Refuge remains snow and ice covered. Read real-time reports from DU biologists, field editors, expert waterfowlers and more. While all lakes and wetlands have re-opened many wetlands, dependent ducks appear to have either left or bunched up on larger waters. Warm weather has slowed the migration still in the far Southeast. Remember that hunters can harvest an additional 2 blue winged teal for the first 16 days of the regular (bonus blue winged teal). Ducks Unlimited's Light Goose Migration Headquarters contains hunting tactics and essential tools for understanding bird behavior and real-time Migration Alerts to keep hunters abreast of a constantly shifting, fast-paced migration. Some concentrations of gadwall and wigeon are starting to show up in the area along with some divers making a presence. Anyone wanting to get young hunters out this weekend should be able to find plenty of places to go and be successful. There are a few larger bodies/lakes that have birds keeping them open but few and far between in the SE. South Dakota has become a top snow goose destination since it’s one of the first locations on the migration back North. Downstream from Pierre reports are the same as above Pierre not much for waterfowl and hunting has been very tough. Made a loop up by Shadehill to Camp Crook and back to Sturgis. South Dakota is our last stop chasing the migration we will be in SD from mid to late March until roughly Apr 20 for our South Dakota snow goose hunts. According to reports areas east of HWY 83 in Sully and Potter counties have plenty of duck hunting opportunities for anyone wanting go out hunting waterfowl in that area which opens this weekend for ducks. Saturdays high is expected to be 58 with a low of 36 and a 40% chance of rain with WNW winds at 10 to 15 mph. There have been some hunters out giving it a try with most not harvesting a bird and several reporting that didn’t see anything even close to them. The colder weather at the end of this week should move some birds around and hopefully bring in some new ducks and increase mallard abundance. I am hopeful that the strong cold front expected to arrive Sunday and Monday will bring down some new birds. Made possible, free of charge, by our sponsor … Snow goose numbers are strong and there are some large concentrations using area cornfields. Hopefully some cooler weather will force geese to feed during daylight hours soon. Hunting pressure has lessened some and geese are using a variety of fields to feed in. A variety of locally produced ducks should be available in shallow marshes across the southeast part of the state. The real factor will be the single digit lows coming up this weekend and into early next week. Canada goose numbers are also in abundance with little hunting pressure on the dark geese. Chasing blues, snows and Ross's geese during their spring migration takes knowledge, skill and plenty of scouting. Unseasonable warm and dry weather was observed this week. Birds have been fairly stale and feeding inconsistently with the warm weather. I can see no logical explanation Field feeding was curtailed with the warm and calm weather we experienced but expected to pick up again with the winds and cooler weather in the forecast. We have learned a lot over the years chasing the spring migration across state borders with climate change affecting our spring snow goose hunts success and a shift in migration patterns forcing us to adapt in order to be successful. Our schedule is ready for Arkansas, Missouri and the Pheasant Country Lodge in South Dakota! Large concentrations remain on most larger bodies of water and feeding in area cornfields. If you are a waterfowl fanatic like us this is a top 5 must do's in waterfowl hunting. Next week October 10 high plains duck will open which will give the hunters a little more hunting opportunities closer to Pierre. Warm weather conditions are impacting flight times for feeding waterfowl. Sand Lake NWR provides critical habitat for nesting & feeding waterfowl, like this blue-winged teal, during breeding and migration. Regardless, what a great opportunity for the youth to take advantage of with the amount of ducks on the landscape right now. Swan numbers remain low around the area but more can be found in the northern portion of the state. Great opportunity for decoy hunting exists as well as pass shooting on windy days. Snow yesterday, snow tomorrow then I think the migration is going to be in full swing next week. Spring Snows - Se Missouri & South Dakota // Fall Goose and Duck Hunts - Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota & Western Minnesota www.midmigrationoutfitters.com Harvest has continued throughout the area. Weather forecasts for the next several days are for rain and snow in southern South Dakota, with lesser chances in the Refuge area. The leading edge wad of birds showed up in Yankton around the 24th of February or so and witnesses say they only stayed 4 days before pushing off the river towards I-90. Many snow goose feeds have been observed in the last few days so great opportunity exists for anyone wanting to set the white spread. No rain has fallen in the area, so drawdown continues. A few swans are in the northeast, hunters with tags should expect the main migration in about 2 weeks. Wetland conditions are generally good with some drawdown taking place the latter part of the summer. ... fully rigged ready to hunt $800 JHA149, Oct 19, 2020. The main lake on the Refuge is still ice-covered, but it looks like it will be opening up any day now. The main lake on the Refuge is still ice-covered, but it looks like it will be opening up any day now. A few flocks have been observed but not like a normal year. On most days, the geese are using corn fields to feed but some have been seen on the fallow ground during the last few warm days. Spring Snows - Se Missouri & South Dakota // Fall Goose and Duck Hunts - Lac Qui Parle, Minnesota & Western Minnesota www.midmigrationoutfitters.com Migrating ducks continue to arrive as well. Migration Reports 2020 Waterfowl Migration Update Week 16 January 11-15. Small to large wetlands remain ice covered but with wind and the warm temperatures in the forecast, some of these will open back up. Canada Goose concentrations continue to be high and a little scouting can go a long way to having a successful hunt. South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK: On Friday in East central South Dakota expect a high of 61 with a low of 40 and mostly cloudy skies with N winds at 10 to 15 mph. There were a couple of reports that the northern Sully, southern Potter county areas had a few thousand geese that were on a large slough and going out to a couple of corn fields. Cooler temperatures and a mid-week snowstorm dominated the weather for SE South Dakota this week. Migration Reports 2020 Waterfowl Migration Update Week 16 January 11-15. Reports from downstream are the same as last week very few birds and those that are there have continued to wait until close to sundown to leave the water. Most wetlands and lakes froze over late last weekend and continue to be locked up. I would not say a lot has changed from the previous week for new birds in the area as the weather was unseasonably warm with record temperatures in the mid to upper 70’s. We have learned a lot over the years chasing the spring migration across state borders with climate change affecting our spring snow goose hunts success and a shift in migration patterns forcing us to adapt in order to be successful. There are still decent pockets of mallards on many large water bodies in the Northeast. Lower Missouri: 15066 Canada geese, 4672 ducks (Yankton to Sioux City). Things this week are similar to last week again with moderate weather and not a lot to push any birds in or out. All depending on the forecast as to if and when they may disperse out again. Good luck and think warm thoughts for November, next week look for highs in the 50’s and 60’s. The snow goose migration has now passed through Sand Lake Refuge. Sounding like a broken record here but the weather has been detrimental to waterfowl hunting the last two weeks. ... fully rigged ready to hunt $800 JHA149, Oct 19, 2020. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. Take a few moments to watch them cooperatively feed in a pinwheel fashion. Temperatures are running around average or slightly above for the week and look to be about the same for next week so the birds that are around should stay in the area. There are, however, small pockets of open water along the James River in places. Reports coming in from downstream are about the same as last week very few birds and those that are there have continued to wait until close to sundown to leave the water. Some bean harvest is occurring, and the geese are also starting to find these spots as well. The mallards and Canada geese using fields to feed have been difficult to pattern and are flying outside of shooting times with the temps and full moon. Lots of scouting is required to find the pockets of ducks, but there is some around. The weather this past week has been a mix of warm days and those closer to normal with some icing of the small waters. Groups of shovelers will create a vortex by all turning in the same direction, concentrating food for the group. Diving duck numbers are low to fair depending on the water body. Some icing is occurring on the smaller to mid-size waters but usually melting during the day and the big water has remained ice free. Diving duck hunters should start to see some action as flocks of canvasbacks, redhead, scaup and ringnecks appear to be congregation on the lakes. Light goose numbers remain high and are concentrated on larger lakes and surrounding fields. Divers can still be found in pockets using larger lakes and wetlands. Field feeding mallards, Canada geese, and light geese are using cropped fields with cooler temperatures increasing field usage. In the Northeast, not a lot has really changed over the past week with the stable weather pattern. Most of the smaller puddle and dabbling ducks (gadwall, teal, shoveler) were pushed out of the area with the last cold snap. Warmer temperatures over the weekend melted much of the snow around the Refuge area, but many fields still remain snow-covered. Welcome to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks, 2021 waterfowl migration and habitat condition update. Spent a few hours this week on the east and west side of Lake Oahe checking out areas for waterfowl. The Refuge remains ice-covered, however, open water areas within the James River channel areas of the southern Refuge and Highway 10 continue to expand. Points south of here should start to see significant movements of ducks within the next week as the wetlands freeze in the Northeast. Hunters should concentrate on larger bodies of water and nearby fields for scouting. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks field staff created the maps below by rating areas of each county on a scale of 1-10 regarding the current quality of waterfowling opportunity. Areas that had frozen over a couple of weeks ago are now open again waiting on the next migration of birds. There has been some movement of both ducks and geese into the area. Some diving ducks have started moving into the state with ringnecks, redhead, and canvasback observed. © Copyright
Harvest is in full swing with bean harvest nearly complete and corn harvest well ahead of average. Fall 2020 Migration Reports Sand Lake NWR is perhaps most notably known for the impressive concentrations of migrating waterfowl that use the refuge as a pit stop along the way to their wintering grounds. The snow geese are really just started to come into the area within the last week. 2021 Spring Snow Goose Report - Feb 16. www.youtube.com. Remember the Canada goose Unit 2 opens this Monday, November 2 for the area around Sioux Falls and along the Missouri River. A dry late summer and early fall have led to falling wetland conditions, but this should concentrate birds leading to good hunting conditions in sloughs. Call today 660-341-8951 50% non refundable deposit required to make reservations. The forecast looks to be favorable the next week so I don’t expect to see any major push in or out of the area. Mallard numbers have started to build in some areas with new birds arriving daily. We have had very little moisture since the opener and wetlands are continuing to decrease in size and may actually dry up completely. It is unknown if these birds were able to keep the water open when the cooler air moved in earlier this week. “A typical outfitter is going to run a 1,200-decoy spread with a couple of Vortex machines and blare the e-caller all day,” he says “You need to go small with quality decoys or get your buddies together and get a massive 3,000- to 5,000-decoy spread.” 22 years of experience starting back when the conservation order was mandated in 1999. These geese are roosting on some of the larger ponds and feeding in the harvested and freshly planted wheat fields. Sand Lake remains ice-covered, and very few geese are using the Refuge at this time. The snow goose population has ballooned in the past several years. No reports this week from down stream of Pierre so assume it remains the same as last week with very few geese there too. There is also opportunity for Canada geese around the Big Stone Power Plant. It appears that our snow goose numbers peaked early in the week, and moved out fast. Some swans are just starting to show up in the northern reaches of the state as well. With the continued warmer than normal temperatures the migration of waterfowl down Lake Oahe is minimal. 4/9/2020 The snow goose migration has now passed through Sand Lake Refuge. Minimal reports coming in from the lower Missouri as well. All it took was one snow goose hunt 14 years ago to have me hooked on the White Devils! Looks like some movement of mallards this week cold temperatures in Canada should move some ducks down and I have heard reports in northern SD of a decent push of birds. Temperatures in the SE part of the state do not appear to be is cold as the rest of the state and these potholes are anticipated to remain open. Still one week away from the Low Plains South unit opening. The heavy snowfall that fell on the Canadian prairies seemed to have pushed some birds into the Northeast part of SD. A couple hundred of these birds have been flying out west of town to feed with most not leaving the city limits. Without some fall rains wetlands conditions will continue to dry. Rafts of shovelers continue to use larger bodies of water but will likely be continuing south soon. The 7-Day weather forecast calls for cooler temperatures, which will slow the melting of snow and ice. South Dakota has no daily limit on snow geese nor is there a possession limit. Diving duck numbers are pretty good on the bigger waters and most species are still around. Swans remain low in the area as most have migrated out. The Watertown area received around 5” of snow and more in the forecast. Se corner of the fields now week field staff strategically positioned across the landscape within the half... 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