2025 Spring Snow Goose Migration Reports

OFFICIAL 2025 HUNTTHENORTH.COM SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION REPORT
LAST UPDATED THURSDAY MARCH 27, 2025

TRACK THE 2025 SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING REGIONS

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

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Arkansas Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In northeastern Arkansas expect a high of 65 with a low of 42 and partly cloudy skies with SSW winds at 15 to 25 mph. The high on Saturday is expected to be 72 with a low of 57 and sunny skies with SSE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect a high of 69 on Sunday with a low of 43 and scattered thunderstorms with SW winds at 15 to 25 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

CACHE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- COTTON PLANT, AR

Reported on 3-12 that they are still seeing ok numbers of young Snow geese around the area in pockets. Staff stated that they are starting to move north though. Staff finished by saying that they expect the geese that are still around to start moving out within the next week or so.

HOLLA BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DARDANELLE, AR

Reported on 3-5 that they are seeing decent numbers of juvie Snow geese around the area yet. Staff stated that the younger birds don’t seem to be in a big rush to head north at this point.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Illinois Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Illinois expect a high of 61 with a low of 40 and partly cloudy skies with a SSW wind at 15 to 25 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 66 with a low of 47 and sunny skies with WNW winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect a high of 64 on Sunday with a low of 39 and thunderstorms with SSW winds at 10 to 20 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

UNION COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA – JONESBORO, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-12 that the big pushes are now passed the area. Staff stated that they could still see a few small flocks pass through, but overall, the spring Snow goose migration has now passed the area.

HORSESHOE LAKE STATE REFUGE – MILLER CITY, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-12 that they are pretty much wrapped up in seeing Snow geese this spring. Staff stated that they are still seeing a few small flocks but no real big numbers.

CARLYLE LAKE WILDLIFE REFUGE – VANDALIA, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-5 that in the most recent survey that was conducted there were 13,000 Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that the migration has been moving on quite well this spring with both regular migration days and reverse migration days with the changes in weather.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Missouri Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In northwestern Missouri expect a high of 80 with a low of 57 and partly cloudy skies with SSW winds at 25 to 35 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 72 with a low of 38 and cloudy skies and SSE winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 46 on Sunday with a low of 33 and cloudy skies and NNW winds at 10 to 20 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – MOUND CITY, MO

Reported on 3-26 that in the most recent survey conducted on 3-18 there were 8,095 Snow geese on the refuge at the time of the count. Up from 7,166 in the previous survey. Staff stated that with the warmer temperatures birds are grouped up and headed north rapidly over the last week. Staff finished by saying that the birds are moving quickly now.

SWAN LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAINSVILLE, MO

Reported on 3-19 that they are nearing the end of the migration. Staff stated that they lost the majority of birds that were in the area over the last week. Staff finished by saying that they are still seeing some flocks coming from the south, but they are few and far between now.

GRAND PASS CONSERVATION AREA – MIAMI, MO

Reported on 3-26 that in their most recent count on the refuge there were 5,000 Snow geese on the refuge at the time of the count. Staff stated that there are roughly 10,000 around the area with many more moving through the area daily. Staff finished by saying that these birds are moving quickly to the north now.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Nebraska Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In central Nebraska expect a high of 87 with a low of 47 and partly cloudy skies with SSW winds at 20 to 30 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 51 with a low of 30 and mostly cloudy skies and NNE winds at 20 to 30 mph. Expect a high of 44 on Sunday with a low of 27 and cloudy skies with N winds at 15 to 25 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

KEARNEY GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE- KEARNEY, NE

Reported on 3-26 that they are nearing the end of the spring migration. Staff stated that they still have birds working in the area, but the big masses are now well north of them.

OGALLALA GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – OGALLALA, NE

Reported on 3-26 that they are still seeing some Snow geese in the area, but the majority are now well to the north of the area. Staff stated that they are still seeing some flocks of young birds coming through the area.

NORFORK GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – NORFORK, NE

Reported on 3-26 that they are all but wrapped up with the spring migration. Staff stated that overall, it was a very consistent spring migration this year.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in East central South Dakota expect a high of 67 with a low of 28 and mostly cloudy skies with S winds at 20 to 30 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 38 with a low of 23 and a mix of rain and freezing rain with NE winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 42 on Sunday with a low of 24 and a 40% chance of snow showers with NW winds at 25 to 35 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – ABERDEEN, SD

Reported on 3-26 that they are still seeing Snow geese around the area, but the majority are now past them. Staff stated that they are still seeing huntable numbers around and expect to for another week or two.

HURON WETLAND DISTRICT – CENTRAL, SD

Staff reported on 3-19 that they still have a lot of birds in the area, but the main bulk of the migration is now well past the area. Staff stated that overall, it happened rather quickly in the area. Staff finished by saying that they expect to continue to see some flocks coming through for another couple of weeks, but not real big numbers.

MADISON COUNTRY WETLAND DISTRICT – SOUTH EAST, SD

Reported on 3-12 that they are loaded with Snow geese right now. Staff stated that early this week they saw huge flocks heading north. Staff finished by saying that they feel they only have about a week left of big numbers.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

North Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in North central North Dakota expect a high of 35 and a low of 18 with light freezing rain and NE winds at 20 to 30 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 30 with a low of 17 and cloudy skies with NE winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 31 on Sunday with a low of 13 and mostly cloudy skies with N winds at 10 to 20 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

TEWAUKON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAYUGA, ND

Reported on 3-26 that the big flock has arrived. Staff stated that they figure last week they had over 700,00 Snow geese in the area. Staff finished by saying that the migration stalled slightly but should pick back up late this weekend into early next week.

ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – PINGREE, ND

Reported on 3-19 that the migration is close. Staff stated that they have started to see some flocks around and the main mass of the lead edge is in the state. Staff stated that by the end of the weekend they expect to see big numbers.

LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND

Reported on 3-26 that they have been seeing birds move through the area for about a week now. Staff stated that birds are pushing hard. Staff finished by saying that the weather is still expected to be cold so they think the big push is still about a week or two out.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Canada Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Saskatchewan expect a high of 19 with a low of 7 and snow showers with ENE winds at 10 to 20 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 21 with a low of 2 and cloudy skies with ENE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect a high of 39 on Sunday with a low of 25 and mostly cloudy skies with light and variable winds.

On Friday in southern Manitoba expect a high of 30 a low of 16 and snow showers with NE winds at 10 to 15 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 30 with a low of 15 and mostly cloudy skies and NNE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Expect a high of 32 on Sunday with a low of 12 and partly cloudy skies with N winds at 5 to 10 mph.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

WEYBURN FIELD OFFICE – WEYBURN, SK

Reported on 3-26 that they are starting to see the first flocks show up to the area. Staff stated that they aren’t seeing the huge numbers yet, but they are coming.

LAST MTN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LAST MTN LAKE REGION

Reported on 3-26 that they saw the first flocks of snow geese early this week. Staff stated that they are expecting some winter weather this weekend and that’ll halt the migration. Staff finished by saying that the birds are expected to push hard after that.

BOISSEVAIN FIELD OFFICE – BOISSEVAIN, MANITOBA

Reported on 3-19 that they haven’t seen any migration yet. Staff stated that they are hearing some reports of Canada geese making into the area. Staff finished by saying it’ll be a couple of weeks before they start to see light geese crossing the border.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD