2023 Spring Snow Goose Migration Reports

OFFICIAL 2023 HUNTTHENORTH.COM SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION REPORT
LAST UPDATED THURSDAY APRIL 27, 2023
This Is Our Last Report For The 2023 Spring Season

TRACK THE 2023 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 72 with a low of 50 and a 90% chance of rain with SSW winds at 20 to 30 mph. The high on Saturday is expected to be 61 with a low of 40 and sunny with WNW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Expect a high of 67 on Sunday with a low of 56 and mainly sunny skies with SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

CACHE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE- COTTON PLANT, AR

Reported on 3-22 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 of birds are left in the area.

HOLLA BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DARDANELLE, AR

Reported on 3-22 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 68 with a low of 46 and a 90% chance of rain with a SSW wind at 20 to 30 mph. Saturday’s high is expected to be 53 with a low of 34 and mostly sunny skies with WNW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 62 on Sunday with a low of 51 and sunny skies with SSE winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

UNION COUNTY STATE WILDLIFE AREA – JONESBORO, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-22 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 count is 2 months old and they really haven’t seen much for Snow geese over the last couple weeks.

HORSESHOE LAKE STATE REFUGE – MILLER CITY, ILLINOIS

Reported on 3-22 that in their most recent survey conducted on 1-23 there were 46,000 Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that that number was up from 32,000 in the previous survey. Staff finished by saying that they are now hardly seeing any Snow Geese as most have flown past their 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 59 with a low of 32 and sunny skies with WNW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 52 with a low of 27 and partly cloudy skies and NW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 58 on Sunday with a low of 37 and sunny skies and NW winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – MOUND CITY, MO

Reported on 4-12 that in the most recent survey conducted on 4-3 there was only 120 Snow geese on the refuge. Down from 2,270 in the previous survey. Staff stated that the spring Snow goose migration is now over in the area.

SWAN LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAINSVILLE, MO

Reported on 4-12 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 finished by saying that they only have maybe a hundred Snow geese left in the area and the spring migration is coming to a close.

GRAND PASS CONSERVATION AREA – MIAMI, MO

Reported on 4-12 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 56 with a low of 26 and partly cloudy skies with NW winds at 20 to 30 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 53 with a low of 24 and partly cloudy and NNW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 61 on Sunday with a low of 36 and partly cloudy skies with SW winds at 10 to 15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

KEARNEY GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE- KEARNEY, NE

Reported on 4-12 that they have seen a huge decline in Snow goose numbers again over the last week. Staff stated that they still have a few snow geese around but most have now made their way north.

OGALLALA GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – OGALLALA, NE

Reported on 4-12 that they still have a few Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that they have seen a big decline in numbers over the last week. Staff finished by saying that with all the snow pack in South Dakota melting the birds have now been in a hurry.

NORFORK GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – NORFORK, NE

Reported on 4-12 that they don’t have much for Snow geese left in the area. Staff stated that they still have a few flocks in the area but no real big numbers.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

South Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in East central South Dakota expect a high of 52 with a low of 34 and cloudy skies with NNW winds at 15 to 25 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 54 with a low of 33 and mostly cloudy skies with NW winds at 25 to 35 mph. Expect a high of 51 on Sunday with a low of 31 and partly to mostly cloudy skies with NNW winds at 20 to 30 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – ABERDEEN, SD

Reported on 4-26 that numbers are getting pretty thin. Staff stated that with little snow pack now, the birds have been migrating fast.

HURON WETLAND DISTRICT – CENTRAL, SD

Staff reported on 4-26 that they do not have many Snow geese left in the area. Staff stated that once it warmed up a little the birds were heading North right away.

MADISON COUNTRY WETLAND DISTRICT – SOUTH EAST, SD

Reported on 4-19 they have good numbers of snow geese in the area right now. Staff stated that numbers are starting to decline because of the warmer weather and the birds migrating north at a rapid pace.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

North Dakota Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in North central North Dakota expect a high of 47 and a low of 34 with mostly cloudy skies and NNW winds at 10 to 15 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 48 with a low of 33 and mostly cloudy skies with NNW winds at 20 to 30 mph. Expect a high of 51 on Sunday with a low of 31 and partly cloudy skies with N winds at 20 to 30 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

TEWAUKON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – CAYUGA, ND

Reported on 4-26 that they still have decent numbers around the area. Staff stated that numbers are declining every day though. Staff finished by saying that by this time next week there won’t be many left.

ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – PINGREE, ND

Reported on 4-26 that they have pretty good numbers still in the area for how fast the migration is now going. Staff stated that numbers are dwindling daily and should continue on that trend.

LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND

Reported on 4-26 that with the spring type weather they have a lot of sheet water and fields are very very wet. Staff stated that they still have good numbers around the area, but with little snow to the north the flocks have been pushing right through.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Canada Spring Snow Goose Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

On Friday in southern Saskatchewan expect a high of 60 with a low of 36 and mostly cloudy skies with WSW winds at 10 to 20 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 56 with a low of 31 and partly cloudy skies with N winds at 20 to 30 mph. Expect a high of 57 on Sunday with a low of 33 and mainly sunny skies with ENE wind at 10 to 15 mph.

On Friday in southern Manitoba expect a high of 53 with a low of 37 and mostly cloudy skies with N wind at 5 to 10 mph. Saturdays high is expected to be 50 with a low of 34 and a 60% chance of rain with N winds at 15 to 25 mph. Expect a high of 53 on Sunday with a low of 32 and partly to cloudy skies with N winds at 20 to 30 mph.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

WEYBURN FIELD OFFICE – WEYBURN, SK

Reported on 4-26 that they have really good numbers of Snow geese in the area. Staff stated that over the last couple of days they saw a lot of flocks migrate into and through the area. Staff finished by saying that numbers should remain good for a couple of weeks.

LAST MTN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LAST MTN LAKE REGION

Reported on 4-26 that they are seeing really strong numbers of Snow geese in the area right now. Staff stated that they have been getting big pushes over the last couple of days.

BOISSEVAIN FIELD OFFICE – BOISSEVAIN, MANITOBA

Reported on 4-26 that they are seeing strong numbers of Snow geese in the area right now. Staff stated that the birds have been pushing hard for about a week now.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD