2023 Spring Snow Goose Migration Reports

OFFICIAL 2023 HUNTTHENORTH.COM SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION REPORT
LAST UPDATED THURSDAY MARCH 16, 2023

TRACK THE 2023 SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING REGIONS

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

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• 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 49 with a low of 30 and cloudy skies with NNW winds at 10 to 20 mph. The high on Saturday is expected to be 48 with a low of 24 and partly cloudy with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 42 on Sunday with a low of 24 and mainly sunny skies with N winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

CACHE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- COTTON PLANT, AR

Reported on 3-15 that there isn’t much for Snow geese left in the area. Staff stated that they still have an occasional flock around but no real good numbers.

HOLLA BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DARDANELLE, AR

Reported on 3-15 that the majority of the Snow geese migrated north a little over a week ago. Staff stated that they still see an occasional flock in the area but not many.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Illinois Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Illinois expect a high of 45 with a low of 26 and partly cloudy skies with a NW wind at 10 to 20 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 40 with a low of 21 and sunny skies with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 39 on Sunday with a low of 22 and sunny skies with NNW winds at 5 to 10 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

UNION COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA – JONESBORO, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-15 that in the most recent survey conducted on 1-23 that there were 12,500 snow geese in the area. That count is down from 18,500 in their previous survey. Staff finished by saying that that number is down again, but they haven’t done a more recent count.

HORSESHOE LAKE STATE REFUGE – MILLER CITY, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-15 that in their most recent survey conducted on 1-23 there were 46,000 Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that that number is up from 32,000 in the previous survey. Staff finished by saying that they are nearing the end of the migration with only a few flocks continuing to move through the area.

CARLYLE LAKE WILDLIFE REFUGE – VANDALIA, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-15 that in the most recent survey conducted on 1-23 there were 12,511 Snow geese on the lake. Staff stated that numbers are down from the previous survey of 41,000. Staff finished by saying that numbers are down again as the majority of the migration is now past the area.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Missouri Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In northwestern Missouri expect a high of 41 with a low of 13 and sunny skies with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 30 with a low of 13 and partly cloudy skies and NW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 38 on Sunday with a low of 21 and sunny skies and WNW winds at 5 to 10 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – MOUND CITY, MO

Reported on 3-15 that in the most recent survey conducted on 3-13 there was 229,810 Snow geese on the refuge. Down from 405,655 in the previous survey. Staff stated that the wetlands have froze some stating that 15% of the refuge is now froze. Staff finished by saying numbers have been declining some each week for the last couple of weeks.

SWAN LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAINSVILLE, MO

Reported on 3-15 that in the most recent survey conducted on 2-28 there were 24,000 Snow geese on the refuge during the time of the count. Staff stated that that number has since gone down more, but they haven’t done a recent count. Staff finished by saying they don’t expect to see a whole lot more birds through the rest of the season.

GRAND PASS CONSERVATION AREA – MIAMI, MO

Reported on 3-15 that in the most recent survey they conducted there were 1,000 Snow geese utilizing the refuge area. Staff stated that the birds pushed through rather quickly and somewhat early this year.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Nebraska Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In central Nebraska expect a high of 41 with a low of 15 and mainly sunny skies with NW winds at 15 to 25 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 30 with a low of 12 and sunny skies and NNW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 39 on Sunday with a low of 25 and sunny skies with SW winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

KEARNEY GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE- KEARNEY, NE

Reported on 3-15 that they have seen a slight decline in Snow goose numbers over the last week. Staff stated that they still have really good numbers around and with colder weather to the north again this weekend they feel they may see a slight reverse migration

OGALLALA GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – OGALLALA, NE

Reported on 3-15 that they still have really good numbers of Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that they have seen a decline in numbers but still have a lot of birds around. Staff finished by saying that with all the snow pack in South Dakota they feel they will have birds around for a couple more weeks.

NORFORK GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – NORFORK, NE

Reported on 3-15 that they have a ton of Snow geese in the area and moving through the area everyday right now. Staff stated that they saw a big push a little over a week ago, but with the snow and ice in the Dakota’s yet they feel the birds will be sticking around in Nebraska for a couple weeks.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in East central South Dakota expect a high of 12 with a low of 2 and cloudy skies with NNW winds at 20 to 30 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 12 with a low of -5 and cloudy skies with NNW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 25 on Sunday with a low of 14 and sunny skies with SSW winds at 10 to 20 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – ABERDEEN, SD

Reported on 3-8 that they are still covered in snow and ice. Staff stated that it will be at least a couple weeks before they really start to see the Snow goose migration. Staff finished by saying that they are getting another winter blast later this week.

HURON WETLAND DISTRICT – CENTRAL, SD

Staff reported on 3-8 that they were hearing reports of some Snow geese making their way into southern South Dakota early this week. Staff stated that they are expecting more snow and cold late this week so they feel those birds will push back to the south.

MADISON COUNTRY WETLAND DISTRICT – SOUTH EAST, SD

Please check back next week for the first report for the season.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

North Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in North central North Dakota expect a high of 8 and a low of -4 with cloudy skies and NNW winds at 20 to 30 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 11 with a low of -2 and partly cloudy skies with NW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 22 on Sunday with a low of 3 and sunny skies with WSW winds at 10 to 20 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

TEWAUKON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAYUGA, ND

Check back next week for the first report of the season.

ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – PINGREE, ND

Check back next week for the first report of the season.

LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND

Check back next week for the first report of the season.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Canada Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Saskatchewan expect a high of 16 with a low of -3 and partly cloudy skies with NE winds at 5 to 10 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 25 with a low of 0 and partly cloudy skies with S winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 24 on Sunday with a low of 7 and partly cloudy skies with N wind at 5 to 10 mph.

On Friday in southern Manitoba expect a high of 17 a low of 2 and a 60% chance of snow with NNW wind at 10 to 20 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 18 with a low of 8 and sunny skies with light and variable winds. Expect a high of 28 on Sunday with a low of 6 and partly cloudy skies with W winds at 5 to 10 mph.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

WEYBURN FIELD OFFICE – WEYBURN, SK

Check back next week for the first report of the season.

LAST MTN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LAST MTN LAKE REGION

Check back next week for the first report of the season.

BOISSEVAIN FIELD OFFICE – BOISSEVAIN, MANITOBA

Check back next week for the first report of the season.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD