2023 Spring Snow Goose Migration Reports

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

NOTE: We will be updating our 2023 Spring Snow Goose Migration Report each Thursday afternoon during the entire season. This report is updated from Arkansas through Canada each week. We will be utilizing updated weekly reports from top spring snow goose hunting guides and outfitters across the Midwest as well as local refuges in each state. We hope this will prove to be a valued tool for you to have a successful spring snow goose hunt this season! Thank you for visiting our website at HuntTheNorth.com.

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Last updated on March 16, 2023

TRACK THE 2023 SPRING SNOW GOOSE MIGRATION THROUGH THE FOLLOWING REGIONS

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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

NEU OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Northern Arkansas
OUTFITTER: John Neu
PHONE: 1.877.860.7663
EMAIL: info@neuoutdoors.com

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Please check back next week for John’s first report of the 2023 season.

EAGLEHEAD OUTDOORS

LOCATION: North central Arkansas
OUTFITTER: Nick Posusta
PHONE: 320-224-3615
EMAIL: nick@eagleheadoutdoors.com

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Nick reported on 3-8 that the hunting in Arkansas is about over and they have wrapped up their hunts there. He stated that there are still a few localized pockets of birds in area, but they are few and far between. Nick also reported that the main mass of birds seem to be spread from central Missouri to central Nebraska right now. Nick finished by saying that South Dakota is pretty well covered in snow and will most likely stay that way for a couple weeks yet.

SNOWS UNLIMITED

LOCATION: North central Arkansas
OUTFITTER: James Frerking
PHONE: 1-888-764-1473
EMAIL: snowsunlimited@huntthenorth.com

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
James reported on 3-9 that the season has come to an end for them. He stated that hunting was very consistent throughout the whole season and they had a lot of 30 to 50 bird days. James stated that the birds pushed hard at the end of the season.

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

SNOWS UNLIMITED

LOCATION: Southern Illinois
OUTFITTER: James Frerking
PHONE: 1.888.764.1473
EMAIL: snowsunlimited@huntthenorth.com
Endorsed Illinois Spring Snow Goose Outfitter

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
James reported on 3-9 that they have wrapped their season up and are picking up the spreads now. He stated that during their hunting they had a lot of 30 to 50 bird days. James finished by saying that they are still seeing a few flocks push through the area, but the bulk is now well past them.

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

BLACK GOOSE OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Southeast Missouri
OUTFITTER: Larry Frimann
PHONE: 1.888.373.0008
EMAIL: bgo@huntthenorth.com
Endorsed Missouri Waterfowl Hunting Outfitter

LAST UPDATED March 9, 2023
Larry reported on 3-8 that they have wrapped up their hunts in Missouri for the season. He stated that they are still doing really well in Iowa right now as well as their spots in Nebraska.

NEU OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Northwest, Missouri
OUTFITTER: John Neu
PHONE: 1.877.860.7663
EMAIL: info@neuoutdoors.com

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Please check back next week for John’s first report of the 2023 season.

SQUAW CREEK HUNT CLUB

LOCATION: NW Missouri
OUTFITTER: Scott Croner
PHONE: 1.855.473.2875
EMAIL: scott@squawcreekhuntclub.com
Endorsed Missouri Waterfowl Outfitter

LAST UPDATED: March 16, 2023
Scott reported on 3-15 that they are now starting to get into some really good juvie hunting. He stated that they still have 4 spreads out and hunting has been pretty good the last couple weeks of days. Scott finished by saying that though the numbers in the area are down this is usually when the best hunting is.

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

FRONT RANGE GUIDE SERVICE

LOCATION: Western, Nebraska
OUTFITTER: Jeff Colwell
PHONE: 1.888.781.3086
EMAIL: frontrange@huntthenorth.com
Endorsed Colorado Waterfowl Hunting Outfitter

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Jeff reported on 3-9 that they have been hunting for about a week now. He stated that there is a ton of birds around, but with the snow melt and all the mud it is making it tough to get into fields. Jeff finished by saying that they are shooting good numbers, but need the lead edge to go a little further north and get more juvies in the area.

BLACK GOOSE OUTFITTERS

LOCATION: Southeastern, Nebraska
OUTFITTER: Larry Frimann
PHONE: 1.888.373.0008
EMAIL: bgo@huntthenorth.com
Endorsed Missouri Spring Snow Goose Hunting Outfitter

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Larry reported on 3-8 that they have wrapped up their hunts in Missouri for the season. He stated that they are still doing really well in Iowa right now as well as their spots in Nebraska.

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

NEU OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Northwest, Missouri
OUTFITTER: John Neu
PHONE: 1.877.860.7663
EMAIL: info@neuoutdoors.com

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Please check back next week for John’s first report of the 2023 season.

EAGLEHEAD OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Central, South Dakota
OUTFITTER: Nick Posusta
PHONE: 320-224-3615
EMAIL: nick@eagleheadoutdoors.com

LAST UPDATED: March 16, 2023
Nick reported on 3-16 that they moved their first groups back another week to March 26th as they are getting another blast of cold and snow this weekend. He stated that they did start to see some birds work into South Dakota but the cold and now snow is pushing them back into Nebraska.

LOCATION: Eastern South Dakota
REPORTER: Mike Paumen

LAST UPDATED: March 9, 2023
Please check back next week for Mike’s first report of the season.

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

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ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – PINGREE, ND

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LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – DEVILS LAKE, ND

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REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

GOOSEHOG OUTDOORS

LOCATION: North Central North Dakota
OUTFITTER: Dan Hogfoss
PHONE: 1.888.338.4066
EMAIL: goosehog@huntthenorth.com

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2023
Please check back next week for Dan’s first report of the 2023 season.

ALL FLOCKED UP OUTDOORS

LOCATION: Devils Lake, North Dakota
OUTFITTER: Eric Strub
PHONE: 1.888.338.4066
EMAIL: allflockedup@huntthenorth.com
ENDORSED ND SPRING SNOW GOOSE OUTFITTER

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2023
Check back next week for the first report of the season.

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

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LAST MTN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LAST MTN LAKE REGION

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BOISSEVAIN FIELD OFFICE – BOISSEVAIN, MANITOBA

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REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

MICHITOBA OUTFITTING

LOCATION: Southwestern, Manitoba
OUTFITTER: Kris Wujcik
PHONE: 204.625.2495
EMAIL: kris@michitobaoutfitting.com

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2023
Check back next week for the first report of the season.

LOCATION: Southern, Saskatchewan
OUTFITTER: Brent Abbott

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2023
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LOCATION: Weyburn Area, Saskatchewan
REPORTER: Dave Edgerton

LAST UPDATED: March 2, 2023
Check back next week for the first report of the season.