What's on the Web: May/June DU Magazine
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Late Winter Habitat Conditions in Canada
Habitat Conditions Report for waterfowl habitat regions in Canada for late winter (March 2012).
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2012 Winter Habitat Conditions in Canada
Conditions are variable in the British Columbia / Western Boreal Forest Region, where large flocks of wintering waterfowl can be found around the Fraser River Delta and along the east coast of Vancouver Island. Winter has been dry and warm in the Prairie Region.
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Migration Alert: Sacramento Valley hunters need winter weather
The birds are here in the Sacramento Valley but hunter success for the remainder of the season is going to depend on weather, especially for rice field hunters.
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Migration Alert: Colder weather improves Texas waterfowling
Texas waterfowlers have had steady success throughout the state and cold weather should continue to improve numbers.
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Migration Alert: Missouri waterfowlers face stalled migration
Strong cold fronts have yet to push waterfowl through northern Central and Missippi Flyway states forcing Missouri hunters to use creative strategies.
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Migration Alert: West Tennessee migration improving
Dec. 12, 2011: Hunting on Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee has been slow, but action is picking up today.
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Migration Alert: Recent rain and cold have dispersed waterfowl in Missouri
Dec. 7, 2011: An abundance of new water in southern Missouri and ice in the north has shuffled the deck for hunters in this state.
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Migration Alert: Duck numbers and available habitat increasing in Mississippi
Dec. 7, 2011: Duck numbers continue to increase in Mississippi and as harsh winter weather hits northern states hunters should expect more.
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Migration Alert: Oklahoma habitat, duck numbers look promising
Dec. 6, 2011: Current weather conditions are good for hunting ducks in Oklahoma – highs in the 40s and lows around 20.
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Migration Alert: California reports indicate good numbers and habitat
Nov. 22, 2011: California waterfowlers have seen decent numbers of early migrators, and expectations are high as new cold fronts continue to push birds south.
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Migration Alert: Rainfall improves conditions in parts of Arkansas before opener
Nov. 18, 2011: Waterfowlers throughout much of Arkansas should expect a decent opening day as good numbers of early migrators have arrived.
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Migration Alert: Missouri and Kansas waterfowlers optimistic
Nov. 17, 2011: Habitat conditions have improved with recent rain, but Missouri and Kansas hunters are still waiting on a big cold front from the north.
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David Boike
DU Migration Field Editor profile for David Boike (Alexandria, Minnesota)
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Migration Alert: Colorado - Birds arriving on the Front Range
Nov. 15, 2011: Snowstorms along the Northern Front Range has pushed migrating ducks and geese into several new areas throughout Colorado.
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Migration Alert - Early counts show Louisiana duck numbers higher than last year
Nov. 11, 2011: The estimated 1.84 million ducks on this survey is 13 percent higher than last November's estimate of 1.62 million.
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Migration Alert: N. Indiana seeing migration increase
Nov. 4, 2011: Hunters who can find spots with wood ducks and green-winged teal will continue having the best success for now.
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Migration Alert: Texas - Available water an issue throughout the state
Texas waterfowlers know that the drought will play a role in their hunting success this season. TPWD provides a forecast for three zones.
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Migration Alert: Minnesota - Above average temperatures expected as migration continues
Nov. 3, 2011: Hunting success has remained slow over the past week.
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Migration Alert: Still Waiting for the Big Push in North Dakota
Oct. 27, 2011: Waterfowl numbers in the Dakotas appear to be in a holding pattern right now and a powerful cold front is sorely needed to help move new ducks and geese into the region.
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Migration Alert - Minnesota: Cooler temperatures improve waterfowl numbers
Oct. 14, 2011: Duck hunting success remained fair across the state over the past week despite the above average temperatures.
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Early Fall Habitat Conditions in Canada
Due to favorable habitat conditions throughout Canada, fall flight expectations remain high. Overall migration still depends heavily on timely weather patterns.
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Waterfowl Migration Alert
DU-TV is currently filming for the 2012 season in Saskatchewan. Show host, Huntley Ritter, and DU Sr. Communications Specialist, Mike Checkett provide a glimpse of the hunting conditions they faced throughout the week.
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David Adamson
DU Migration Field Editor profile for David Adamson (Richmond, Virginia)
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Avery Pro-Staff Migration Reports
Avery Outdoors Pro-Staff will submit real-time, informational migration and hunting reports through DU's Migration Map throughout the 2011-2012 waterfowl season.
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Weather Tools for Duck Hunters
New for this season, DU has incorporated weather directly into our waterfowl migration map. In addition to various current conditions and radar, you can also see forecasted amounts of rain, snow and ice across North America.
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Waterfowl Migration Mobile Apps
Follow the ducks from your mobile device this season.
Ducks Unlimited is proud to announce two new mobile apps for waterfowl migration tracking this season!
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Early Teal: 8 Strategies for September Bluewings
While weather and local habitat conditions will affect where and when bluewings will be available, the following teal-hunting tips will help you make the most of your hunting opportunities when these fast-flying little ducks blow into your area.
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Ducks Unlimited Android App
Ducks Unlimited is proud to announce the launch of our official DU Android application. Download this app today and enjoy the following great features from the palm of your hand...
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Ducks Unlimited Waterfowl Migration iPhone App
Follow the ducks on your iPhone this season with the DU Waterfowl Migration app! Each year, more than 10,000 migration and hunting reports across North America are submitted to the DU migration map. This app gives you real-time, integrated access to these reports in the palm of your hand!
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Finding the Way
Waterfowl have amazing navigational abilities that guide their migrations
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DU Migration Field Editor Program
The Ducks Unlimited Migration Field Editor program was engineered to create a solid foundation of credible migration and hunting reports within the DU waterfowl migration map.
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Chad Youngberg
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Chad Youngberg (Waseca, Minnesota)
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Scotty Watkins
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Scotty Watkins (Nome, Alaska)
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Brian Vogelsmeier
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Brian Vogelsmeier (Sweet Springs, Missouri)
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Woody Taylor
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Woody Taylor (Casper, Wyoming)
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Mike Stevens
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Mike Stevens (Lubbock, Texas)
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Anthony Smith
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Anthony Smith (Ten Mile, Tennessee)
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Brian Null
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Brian Null (Wrightsville, Pennsylvania)
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Shannon Meadors
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Shannon Meadors (Vancouver, Washington)
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Billy Gray
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Billy Gray (Natchitoches, Louisiana)
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Stephen Gautheir
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Stephen Gautheir (Lafayette, Louisiana)
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George Diplock
DU Migration Field Editor profile for George Diplock (Augusta, Maine)
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Brian Demers
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Brian Demers (Seattle, Washington)
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Jeff DeFord
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Jeff DeFord (Alexandria, Virginia)
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Kenny Darnell
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Kenny Darnell (Murray, Kentucky)
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Mike Cole
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Mike Cole (Grantsburg, Wisconsin)
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Randy Brown
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Randy Brown (Marion, Illinois)
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Ed Brown
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Ed Brown (Lewes, Delaware)
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Kevin Bork
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Kevin Bork (Auburndale, Florida)
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Jacob Appleberry
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Jacob Appleberry (Tillar, Arkansas)
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Rocky Allison
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Rocky Allison (Redding, California)
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David Adamson
DU Migration Field Editor profile for David Adamson (Richmond, Virginia)
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Dan Johnson
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Dan Johnson (Lufkin, Texas)
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Chris Sechelski
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Chris Sechelski (Houston, Texas)
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Jeremy Anfinson
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Jeremy Anfinson (Hutchison, Minnesota)
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Brandon Mendoza
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Brandon Mendoza (Kansas)
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Martin C. Anderson
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Martin C. Anderson (Fayetteville, Georgia)
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Vic Meyer
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Vic Meyer (Fort Collins, Colorado)
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Tommy Ware
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Tommy Ware (Diamondhead, Mississippi)
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Terry Laymon
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Terry Laymon (Lake St. Clair, Michigan)
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Paul Fincher
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Paul Fincher (Guthrie, Oklahoma)
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Dr. Michael Crupper
DU Field Migration Editor profile for Dr. Michael Crupper (Portland, Oregon)
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Scott Jasion
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Scott Jaison (Fallston, Maryland)
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Ron Kee
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Ron Kee
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Jason Needham
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Jason Needham
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Travis Madden
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Travis Madden (Provo, Utah)
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Shawn Schmidt
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Shawn Schmidt (De Pere, Wisconsin)
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Patrick Patterson
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Patrick Patterson (So. Minnesota)
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Kevin Uetz
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Kevin Uetz (Ventura, Iowa)
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Jason Christiansen
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Jason Christiansen (Omaha, Nebraska)
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Dave Riley
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Dave Riley (Burlington, Iowa)
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Creighton Kaiser
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Creighton Kaiser (Syracuse, Indiana)
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Chris Phillips
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Chris Phillips (Cambridge, Iowa)
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Brandon Pipkin
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Brandon Pipkin (Henderson, Tennessee)
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Aaron Vogler
DU Migration Field Editor profile for Aaron Vogler (Haubstadt, Indiana)
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Migration Update: Dec. 25, 2010 - Kansas
Despite bitter cold temperatures, Tom Bidrowski, a migratory game bird biologist with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, reports that his state is still holding plenty of mallards.
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Migration Update: Dec. 16, 2010 - Texas
Texas Waterfowling Heats Up
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Migration Update: Atlantic Flyway - Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic States
Bitter cold winter weather currently gripping the Atlantic Flyway has had a major impact on waterfowl movements in recent weeks. These conditions are what sea duck and diver hunters in northeastern states dream of, while waterfowlers in the Mid-Atlantic and south Atlantic states are enjoying recent influxes of waterfowl, especially dabbling ducks.
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Migration Update: Platte River
After big push, plenty of waterfowl remain on Platte River
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Migration Update: Atlantic Flyway
Waterfowl numbers building in Northern Atlantic Flyway
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Migration Update: Missouri
Nov. 30, 2010 - Missouri showing huge duck numbers
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Waterfowl Migration Gaining Momentum in North-Central States
Field reports indicate that over the past couple of weeks the pace of the waterfowl migration has picked up considerably across the northern Great Plains. "The peak migration is now," says Roger Hallevoet, wildlife refuge manager for the Devils Lake Wetland Management District, which encompasses eight counties in northeastern North Dakota.
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Migration Update: November 5, 2010
With strong cold fronts moving through the north, waterfowl are on the move. Stay up to date with migration information and post your migration reports on DU's Migration Map.
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Waterfowl Migration Headquarters: Follow the Ducks
Ducks Unlimited is your waterfowl migration headquarters each hunting season! Be sure to check out the resources below each day to follow the ducks and better prepare yourself for your next trip to the field. Good luck!
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Mallard Migration Observation Network
Each week, over 100 state, federal and Ducks Unlimited biologists and wildlife managers rank the progress of mallard migration from Canada to the Gulf Coast. The Missouri Department of Conservation compiles their data to bring you a map showing the status of the mallard migration. Click here for more details about this network.
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Waterfowl Migration Map
Now in its fourth year, the DU Waterfowl Migration Map has received a major upgrade for the 2011 season.
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Migration and Hunting Report Maps
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