2024 Spring Snow Goose Migration Reports

OFFICIAL 2024 HUNTTHENORTH.COM SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION REPORT
LAST UPDATED THURSDAY APRIL 18, 2024
THIS IS OUR FINAL REPORT FOR THE 2024 SPRING SEASON

TRACK THE 2024 SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING REGIONS

• Arkansas
• Illinois
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• South Dakota
• North Dakota
• Canada

HUNTTHENORTH.COM’S PREMIER SPRING SNOW GOOSE HUNTING ADVENTURES

At HuntTheNorth.com we have researched and hand-picked ONE Unique, Quality Spring Snow Goose Hunting Adventure to promote in each state across the Midwest and Canada.

Here is a selection of our World Class Snow Goose Hunting Adventures

• ARKANSAS – Northern Arkansas Spring Snow Goose Hunts
• COLORADO – Northeastern Colorado Spring Snow Goose Hunts
• ILLINOIS – Southern Illinois Pit Blind Spring Snow Goose Hunts
• MISSOURI – Spring Snow Goose Hunts Near The Squaw Creek NWR
• KANSAS – First Class Spring Snow Goose Hunts Near Kansas City
• NEBRASKA – Big Water Spread Snow Goose Hunts In The Rainwater Basin
• IOWA – Southern Iowa Spring Snow Goose Hunts Near The Missouri Border
• SOUTH DAKOTA – High Quality Snow Goose Hunts In Eastern South Dakota
• NORTH DAKOTA – Spring Snow Goose Hunts In North Central North Dakota
• SASKATCHEWAN – High Quality Decoying Late Spring Snow Goose Hunts
• MANITOBA – Low Pressured Spring Snow Goose Hunts In Southwest Manitoba

Arkansas Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In northeastern Arkansas expect a high of 66 with a low of 42 and cloudy skies with E winds at 5 to 10 mph. The high on Saturday is expected to be 59 with a low of 39 and sunny skies with NNE winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 64 on Sunday with a low of 54 and cloudy skies with SE winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

CACHE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- COTTON PLANT, AR

Reported on 3-6 that they still have some Snow geese in and around the area. Staff stated that the migration has moved along rather quickly this year due to it being a mild winter. Staff finished by saying that the season seems to be all but over here.

HOLLA BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DARDANELLE, AR

Reported on 3-6 that the season has come to an end. Staff stated that there are a few small pockets of snow geese around, but not many.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Illinois Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Illinois expect a high of 67 with a low of 36 and cloudy skies with a ESE wind at 5 to 10 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 56 with a low of 34 and partly cloudy skies with NNE winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 63 on Sunday with a low of 51 and mostly cloudy skies with SE winds at 10-15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

UNION COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA – JONESBORO, ILLINOIS

Reported on 2-28 that in the most recent survey there were roughly 7,550 Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that with the mild winter all around the birds are pushing north rather quickly this year with limited snow to hold them up.

HORSESHOE LAKE STATE REFUGE – MILLER CITY, ILLINOIS

Reported on 2- 28 that in the most recent survey there were 6,400 Snow geese counted in the aerial survey. Staff stated that with the lack of snow in the upper Midwest this year, the migration is moving early.

CARLYLE LAKE WILDLIFE REFUGE – VANDALIA, ILLINOIS

Reported on 2-28 that in the most recent survey that was conducted there were 6,450 Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that the migration has been moving earlier and quicker than normal with the mild winter.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Missouri Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In northwestern Missouri expect a high of 53 with a low of 26 and a 60% chance of rain with NNW winds at 20 to 30 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 47 with a low of 37 and mainly cloudy skies and E winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 56 on Sunday with a low of 48 and steady rain turning into thunderstorms and SE winds at 20 to 30 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – MOUND CITY, MO

Reported on 3-20 that in the most recent survey conducted on 3-19 there were 13,240 Snow geese on the refuge at the time of the count. Up from 4,490. Staff stated that with the lack of snow and ice and warmer than normal temperatures birds are grouped up and migrating rapidly this spring. Staff finished by saying that with the weather up north this weekend and early next week they could possible see an uptick in numbers again.

SWAN LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAINSVILLE, MO

Reported on 3-20 that in the most recent counts there were 1,000 Snow geese in the area during the time they counted. Staff stated that Snow geese have been on the move early this spring with the mild winter everywhere. Staff finished by saying that there are a lot of Snow geese in the area and not just on the refuge.

GRAND PASS CONSERVATION AREA – MIAMI, MO

Reported on 3-20 that in their most recent count, the counted roughly 100 Snow geese on the refuge. Staff stated that they have already seen a ton of migration but know there are still a lot of birds that need to work back through the area.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Nebraska Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In central Nebraska expect a high of 48 with a low of 25 and sunny skies with N winds at 20 to 30 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 47 with a low of 36 and partly cloudy skies and SE winds at 20 to 30 mph. Expect a high of 61 on Sunday with a low of 22 and 90% chance of rain turning into snow with SSE winds at 20 to 30 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

KEARNEY GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE- KEARNEY, NE

Reported on 3-13 that they are still seeing some Snow geese, but numbers have decreased again over the last week. Staff stated that over the last two weeks they have seen a lot of birds push through the area.

OGALLALA GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – OGALLALA, NE

Reported on 3-13 that they have still been seeing some flocks of Snow geese in and around the area as well as heading further north. Staff stated that things are moving quicker this year because of the mild winter that we have had.

NORFORK GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – NORFORK, NE

Reported on 3-13 that they have still have some Snow geese around the area right now considering it is still so early in the migration season. Staff stated that they are a couple weeks ahead of schedule, but with the mild temps and limited snow this winter, birds can move north quickly.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in East central South Dakota expect a high of 42 with a low of 24 and mostly cloudy skies with WNW winds at 25 to 35 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 49 with a low of 25 and partly cloudy skies with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 58 on Sunday with a low of 40 and sunny skies with WSW winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – ABERDEEN, SD

Reported on 4-17 that the spring migration seems to have come to an end. Staff stated that after the winter storm a couple weeks ago the migration was full speed ahead to the North with no signs of slowing down. Staff finished by saying that there are still a few small flocks occasionally working their way through but not the huge numbers.

HURON WETLAND DISTRICT – CENTRAL, SD

Staff reported on 4-17 that the migration has wound down and they are well past peak numbers. Staff stated that over the last couple weeks the birds were pushing North hard. Staff finished by saying that it was a great spring.

MADISON COUNTRY WETLAND DISTRICT – SOUTH EAST, SD

Reported on 4-17 that they aren’t seeing much for migration anymore. Staff stated that after the weather broke a couple weeks ago, the push was on fully.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

North Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in North central North Dakota expect a high of 36 and a low of 23 with overcast skies and NW winds at 20 to 30 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 48 with a low of 27 and sunny skies with WNW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 56 on Sunday with a low of 32 and mostly sunny skies with W winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

TEWAUKON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAYUGA, ND

Reported on 4-17 that over the last week a ton of birds have moved through the area. Staff stated that they are now past peak numbers with only a few small flocks left around in the area.

ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – PINGREE, ND

Reported on 4-17 that over the last week numbers have decreased dramatically almost daily. Staff stated that with the nicer weather birds were moving quickly to the north.

LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND

Reported on 4-17 that they are still seeing an ok amount of Snow geese in the area, but numbers have been declining. Staff stated that with the nice weather over the last week the migration was in full swing and moving north.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Canada Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Saskatchewan expect a high of 33 with a low of 14 and partly cloudy skies with NNW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 43 with a low of 18 and sunny skies with WSW winds at 10 to 15 mph. Expect a high of 47 on Sunday with a low of 28 and mainly sunny skies with SE wind at 10 to 15 mph.

On Friday in southern Manitoba expect a high of 33 a low of 25 and a 70% chance of snow with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 50 with a low of 33 and partly cloudy skies with WNW winds at 10 to 15 mph. Expect a high of 53 on Sunday with a low of 31 and sunny skies with light and variable winds.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

WEYBURN FIELD OFFICE – WEYBURN, SK

Reported on 4-17 that they have been seeing good numbers of Snow geese work their way through the area for over a week now. Staff stated that numbers are starting to build and they feel that by the weekend they will have really strong numbers in the area.

LAST MTN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LAST MTN LAKE REGION

Reported on 4-17 that they have decent numbers of Snow geese around the area. Staff stated that numbers are growing and with the warmer weather expected the numbers should continue to grow over the weekend and into next week.

BOISSEVAIN FIELD OFFICE – BOISSEVAIN, MANITOBA

Reported on 4-17 that they are starting to see strong numbers of Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that birds started to arrive in the area early last week and numbers continued to build since then. Staff finished by saying that they expect numbers to be near peak by the end of the weekend.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD