Hello Hunters,
The great migration is underway and hunters are beginning to get excited about the season. The early word out of the breeding ground in the prarie pothole region is exceptional. In Canada, where the season is now underway, hunters are reporting great numbers of birds and reporting limits often times when they are in the field. Many species of birds are reported as having above average populations this year and that has hunters excited. To look at these migration maps and population estimates, go to www.ducks.org. This is the Ducks Unlimited website and these field researchers and biologits really know their stuff. Get ready hunters, the season is fast approaching.
Good Hunting,
John Craig Patterson
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
Reporting Leg Bands
Hunters,
One of the many sought after prizes when in the field are banded birds. Waterfowl are usually banded during the breeding season by biologist who are checking for disease or who are just trying to gather information about the migration patterns. These leg bands are highly sought after by hunters and are considered to be real trophies. You can obtain lots of information about the bird you harvested such as approximate age and where it was banded. It is always smart to report a band when you get one. The number to call is already on the band. If you call them they will ask for the number on the band then send you your information about your trophy. Good luck and maybe you can bag one of these banded birds this year.
Good Hunting,
John Craig Patterson
One of the many sought after prizes when in the field are banded birds. Waterfowl are usually banded during the breeding season by biologist who are checking for disease or who are just trying to gather information about the migration patterns. These leg bands are highly sought after by hunters and are considered to be real trophies. You can obtain lots of information about the bird you harvested such as approximate age and where it was banded. It is always smart to report a band when you get one. The number to call is already on the band. If you call them they will ask for the number on the band then send you your information about your trophy. Good luck and maybe you can bag one of these banded birds this year.
Good Hunting,
John Craig Patterson
Monday, September 10, 2012
Brushing in your Blind
Hello Hunters,
The hunting season is right around the corner and many of us are getting our blinds brushed in. Brushing, is a term used by hunters meaning to camoflauge their blinds. When camoflauging, you want to use things that are the color of the natural environment. If you have things like willow trees around your duck hole you would be smart to use willow tree branches to hide your blind. It is also smart to use colors that match the things around you. Think about the changing of the seasons and realize that things that are green now may not be the same color they are at this moment. It is always better to take the time and brush in your blind well, than it is to see waterfowl flare off of your un-brushed blinds. So, go ahead and take the time to get well hidden and surprise those birds coming into your spread this winter. Good Hunting!
The hunting season is right around the corner and many of us are getting our blinds brushed in. Brushing, is a term used by hunters meaning to camoflauge their blinds. When camoflauging, you want to use things that are the color of the natural environment. If you have things like willow trees around your duck hole you would be smart to use willow tree branches to hide your blind. It is also smart to use colors that match the things around you. Think about the changing of the seasons and realize that things that are green now may not be the same color they are at this moment. It is always better to take the time and brush in your blind well, than it is to see waterfowl flare off of your un-brushed blinds. So, go ahead and take the time to get well hidden and surprise those birds coming into your spread this winter. Good Hunting!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
September Teal
Duck Hunters,
Many of us cannot wait until opening day here in a few months, however, there is another season that not many of us waterfowlers take advantage of. The season im talking about of coarse, is the Septmeber Teal season. Teal season opens in the middle of September in Mississippi and runs for a few weeks. These birds are fun to shoot and are a good warm up before the main migration of ducks takes place. Blue Wing Teal like areas with water that stands six inches or less but will occasionally rest on deeper water. They feed on the same food as other ducks and really like anything that puts off a seed. If you have any questions or comments about the upcoming Teal season you can get information from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fishiries, and Parks at www.mdwfp.com. You can also conact me and I will help you as much as possible. So lets start the season off right with these September teal. Good Luck!
Thanks,
John Craig Patterson
Delta Duck Club President
Many of us cannot wait until opening day here in a few months, however, there is another season that not many of us waterfowlers take advantage of. The season im talking about of coarse, is the Septmeber Teal season. Teal season opens in the middle of September in Mississippi and runs for a few weeks. These birds are fun to shoot and are a good warm up before the main migration of ducks takes place. Blue Wing Teal like areas with water that stands six inches or less but will occasionally rest on deeper water. They feed on the same food as other ducks and really like anything that puts off a seed. If you have any questions or comments about the upcoming Teal season you can get information from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fishiries, and Parks at www.mdwfp.com. You can also conact me and I will help you as much as possible. So lets start the season off right with these September teal. Good Luck!
Thanks,
John Craig Patterson
Delta Duck Club President
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