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| Nov
-25-07 - Area Update -
"NOTE" waterfowl
hunting in the southern zone ends December 2nd and reopens for ducks Jan
5th and 6th and runs through February 3rd 2008 for geese. Water
conditions remain the same as last weeks report. Cover is poor area wide. |
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Nov
-11 - 07 - Area
Update -
Current
Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 1925 ducks and 49 geese.
The DNR area bird counts is 2.000 ducks.
South Field
- Ditches are full and there is enough water in zones 24 & 26 for
decoys.
Middle
Field - All zones have some water.
North Field
- Water is now in every zone but 1 & 2 the water in zone 3 is out
away from the corn strip. |
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Nov
-04 - 07 - Area
Update - Water conditions remain the
same as last weeks report. Winds have not pushed any water into the
ditches to allow for pumping. Cover is only fair area wide.
Current
Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 1616 ducks and 49 geese.
The DNR is still not able get a bird count because the refuge remains
mostly dry.
South Field
- Ditches are full and there is enough water in zones 24 & 26 for
decoys.
Middle
Field - All zones have some water.
North Field
- Water is now in every zone but 1 & 2 the water in zone 3 is out
away from the corn strip. |
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Refuge now has some water and is starting to hold birds.
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Oct
-28 - 07 - Area
Update - Water conditions have improved.
Cover is only fair area wide.
Current
Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 1373 ducks and 49 geese.
The DNR is still not able get a bird count because the refuge remains
mostly dry.
South Field
- Ditches are full and there is enough water in zones 24 & 26 for
decoys.
Middle
Field - All zones have some water.
North Field
- Water is now in every zone but 1 & 2 the water in zone 3 is out
away from the corn strip. |
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North Field Gets Water
Refuge Starts to get Water |
Oct
-21 - 07 - Area
Update - Water conditions are still below
normal. Cover is only in fair shape.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 1057 ducks and 49 geese.
The DNR stated that they are having a hard time getting a bird count
because the refuge remains dry.
South Field
- Ditches are full and there is some water now in areas 24 & 26.
Middle
Field - All zones have some water.
North Field
- Some water in zones 8 & 9. |
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Oct
-11 - 07 - Area
Update - Water conditions are still below
normal, but with the North Wind today the DNR had all pumps working.
Cover is only in fair shape.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 466 ducks and 42 geese.
The DNR area bird counts is 2.000 ducks.
South Field
- Ditches are full and there is some water now in areas 24 & 26.
Pump was pumping today.
Middle
Field - All zones have some water.
North Field
- Stating to see some water in zones 8 & 9. The pumps were pumping
today. |
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Oct-01-07 - Area
Update - Overall,
the crops and cover are only in fair shape. I would suggest that if
you plan on hunting the area with a boat or canoe have some sort of
cover or blind. Good number of ducks are using the seasonal refuge the
main refuge is dry.
Water
Conditions:
South
Field - Zones 21 to 26 are dry.
Middle
Field - Zones 12 to 20 has some water, may be able to float
decoys in some on the zones.
North
Field - Zones 1 to 9 are dry. |
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| Sept-02-07 - Crop
Update - The
corn here does not look to be in good shape especially the area right
behind headquarters. The north and south fields seems to be fair. If you
plan on hunting this area this fall you may want to make plans for additional
cover. Water levels here are also low. |
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Aug-01-07 - Crop
Update - Some
of the corn seems to be good while, other corn in the same field is
small and seems to either be storm damaged, hit with a bug or disease
or is being stressed with a lack of water. What ever it is, it doesn't
look good. The buckwheat in all the areas looks great.
For
those that have not heard that the DNR is recommending that there be
no pre-registered draws for the opener at Fish Point and Nayanquing.
If you are planning to hunt either of these areas the DNR is making
sure that everyone knows there may be no water in the fields
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| Jul-06-07 - Crop
Update - Looks like all the crops
are in and the corn height ranges from 12 to 30 inches throughout the
area, buckwheat is also starting to sprout. With good weather the crops
should be in good shape for the opener. |
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Nov-28- 06 - Matt's
Area Update - Action
in the area is slow. Most of the action is out on the bay. Mostly shooting
Blacks and Mallards, not much else. Water levels still great in all
areas at about 13 inches.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this 11-28-06 was 3535
and 46 geese.
The DNR area bird count as of 11-27-06 was 1,000 ducks.
South Field
- Fully flooded.
Middle
Field - Fully flooded.
North Field
- Fully flooded. |
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| Nov-17- 06 - Matt's
Area Update - Water
conditions good in all zones, The corn is good and is providing good
cover. However the flight birds as of now have come and gone, and if
you want some action Harsens Island is the place to be for that action
according to the DNR. There are Birds still out on the Bay but far and
in between the DNR has said it is very slow this week for the action.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this 11-17-06 was 3200
and 46 geese.
The DNR area bird count as of 11-9-06 was 5,000 ducks.
South Field
- Fully flooded.
Middle
Field - Fully flooded.
North Field
- Fully flooded. |
Sorry
no pictures at this time. |
| Nov-12- 06 - Matt's
Area Update - Water conditions
are now good in all areas. Cover is still in relatively decent condition.
DNR says that the hunters have been real careful putting their boats
and canoes into the zones.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this 11-12-06 was 3029
and 46 geese.
The DNR area bird count as of 11-9-06 was 5,000 ducks.
South Field
- Fully flooded.
Middle
Field - Fully flooded.
North Field
- Fully flooded. |
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north field looking south
north field looking east
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| Nov-02- 06 - Matt's
Area Update - Water conditions
are good, only a few zones that are not flooded. Crops are still in
relatively decent condition. Slight signs of flight birds down out on
the bay, mainly divers, but not impressive signs of flights in the refuge
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this 11-01-06 was 2414
and 46 geese.
The DNR area bird count remains at 8,000 ducks.
South Field
- Field is now flooded.
Middle
Field - Fully flooded.
North Field
- Afew zones still need water.. |
Sorry
no pictures at this time. |
Oct
-22- 06 - Area
Update - Water conditions are improving
but still below normal for the north field. Crops remain in good shape.
Note: Next Saturday 10-28-06 the afternoon hunt will be a youth
hunt (ages 10 thru 16) which means your party will only be able to participate
in this draw if you have a youth in your party.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 1,595 and 46 geese.
The DNR area bird count remains at 8,000 ducks.
South Field
- Field is now flooded.
Middle
Field - Fully flooded.
North Field
- Water continues to rise slowly. |
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Field reporter Paul Smith sent this picture in of his
10-7-06 morning hunt at Nayanquing Point. Paul was joined on this hunt
by his son Scott, friends Ernie Smith and Bob Sheeks |
Oct
-15 - 06 - Area
Update - Water conditions are still below
normal, more North East winds are still needed. Cover still remains
in good shape.
Current Conditions:
Bird take as of this morning was 1,224 and 46 geese.
The DNR area bird counts is 8.000 ducks.
South Field
- Ditches are full and from our last report there is some water in the
field.
Middle
Field - Fully flooded.
North Field
- Stating to see water at the south end of the field. |
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looking
into the south area
water in
the south area ditch
some water
in the north area
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| Oct
-06 - 06 - Area
Update - Field reporter Paul
Smith says the strong north east
wind has brought water into the ditches. Which is allowing the DNR to
start pumping.
Just
got the pump in the Refuge and had just started pumping water, there
is some water in ditches.
North Field
- Just got pump running and there is some water in ditches, will not
be ready for the Opener.
Middle
Field - Appeared near fully flooded.
South Field
- About 2/3 covered in sheet water, with the strong NE wind the pumping
is going strong. Will have some water by the Opener.
Also saw
a few flocks of geese and some ducks working the area. |
Sorry
no pictures at this time. |
| Oct
-01 - 06 - Area Update -
Checked all the areas this morning. Crops are still in good shape and
the DNR has started to pump water. Currently there is some water in the
area located behind the check station, see the picture to the right. The
pump that fills the area to the south of the check station was running
but as the picture to the right shows it will be awhile until there is
enough water in the ditch to make an impact. What is needed is a good
strong North East wind to fill the ditches so the pumps can pump to their
capacity. As of this posting there was no water in the North field and
the surrounding ditches are low enough to indicate that there is no pumping
activity at this time for this area. |
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Sept
-10 - 06 -
Area Update
- Checked all the areas this morning and the crops are in great shape.
The corn on an average is between 6 and 7 foot tall and in some areas
may be up to 8 foot. The ears are full and are of good size. The DNR has
been busy mowing the trails and parking lots. Overall Nayanquing looks
like it is shaping up to have a good upcoming waterfowl season.
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