2022 Waterfowl Migration Reports

OFFICIAL 2022 HUNTTHENORTH.COM WATERFOWL MIGRATION REPORT

This Is Our Final Report Of The 2022 Season

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Minnesota Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In central Minnesota expect a high temp of 37 on Friday with a low of 3 and a 60% chance of snow with-a W wind at 20-30 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 20 with a low of 15 and mostly sunny skies with a WSW winds at10-15 mph. Sunday’s high is expected to be 25 with a low of 15 and sunny skies with W winds at 10-15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

RICE LAKE NWR – LOCATION: MCGREGOR, MN

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-3 there were 4,100 ducks in the area. That number is up from 1,400 in the previous survey. Of the 4,100, 69% were Ringneck’s and 22% were Mallards. It was also reported that the Canada goose numbers were at 15 at the time of the survey. Down from 80 in the previous survey. Staff finished by saying that since the last survey the majority of the water in the area has since frozen over and numbers are near 0.

SHERBURNE NWR- LOCATION: ZIMMERMAN, MN

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-7 there were 50 ducks in the area. That number is down from 4,100 in the previous survey. Of the 50, 100% were Mallards. It was also reported that the Canada goose numbers were at 15 at the time of the survey. Same as in the previous survey. Staff finished by saying the water in the area is now froze and has pushed a majority of the birds out of the area.

LAC QUI PARLE REFUGE – WATSON, MN

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent bird survey conducted on 11-16 there were 8,500 Canada geese in the area. Staff stated that since then a lot of the water has frozen up and they haven’t conducted another survey. Staff finished by saying that there is still a solid number of Canada geese around as well as solid numbers of Mallards.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Iowa Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In central Iowa expect a high of 54 on Friday with a low of 16 and partly cloudy skies with SSW winds at 15-25 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 32 with a low of 25 and sunny skies with a W wind at 10-15 mph. Look for a high of 43 on Sunday with a low of 27 and partly cloudy skies with W winds at 10-15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

RICE LAKE WMA – LOCATION: LAKE MILLS, IOWA

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-22 that there were 1,020 ducks in the area. Down from 5,990 in the previous survey. Of the 1,020, 98% were Mallards, 0% were other dabblers, and 2% was divers. It was also reported that there were 5,500 Canada geese in the area. Up from 1,815in the previous survey.

RIVERTON WMA – LOCATION: RIVERTON, IOWA

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-22 there were 17,433 ducks in the area. Down from 23,990 in the previous survey. Of the 17,433, 57% were Mallards and 39% were other dabblers and 4% were divers. It was also reported that there were 1,600 geese in the area. Up from 1,050 in the previous survey. Of the 1,600 it was reported that 84% were dark geese and 16% were light geese.

BIG MARSH WMA – LOCATION: PARKERSBURG, IOWA

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-22 there were 175 ducks in the area. Down from 4,305 in the previous survey. Of the 175, 86% were Mallards and 14% were other dabblers and 0% were divers. It was also reported that there were 300 Canada geese in the area. Up from 250 in the previous survey.

North Dakota Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In North Central North Dakota expect a high temp of 11 on Friday with a low of -8 and a 70% chance of snow with a NW wind of 20-30 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 13 with a low of 4 and partly cloudy skies and SW wind of 10-15mph. Sundays high is expected to be 19 with a low of 7 and partly cloudy skies with a WSW wind of 10-20 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY

LAKE ALICE NWR – LOCATION: DEVILS LAKE, ND

Reported on 11-23 that all water is froze up in the area except for areas on Devils Lake, and that is freezing quickly. Staff stated that they are still seeing some divers, Mallards, and big geese in the area but no in big numbers. Staff finished by saying that it won’t be long until Devils is frozen up also.

TEWAULKAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – LOCATION: CAYUGA, ND

Reported on 11-30 that everything is froze and there is quite a bit of snow on the ground. Staff stated that they are still seeing some small feeds of Mallards and big geese, but the migration seems is over in the area.

ARROWWOOD WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT – LOCATION: LYON, ND

Reported on 11-30 that the migration has came to an end. Staff stated that there are a few Mallards and Canada geese around but not many.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

South Dakota Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In east central South Dakota expect a high temp of 31 on Friday with a low of 0 and a 40% chance of snow with a NW wind of 20-30 mph. Saturday is expected to be 27 with a low of 14 and sunny skies and a SSW wind at 10-20 mph. Sunday’s high is expected to be 30 with a low of 16 and mainly sunny skies with a W wind at 10-15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – LOCATION: ABERDEEN, SD

Reported on 11-30 that the cold has set in and all but the bigger bodies of water have frozen up. Staff stated that if you do find open water you will most likely find decent numbers of ducks, mostly Mallards. Staff finished by saying that Snow goose numbers are also declining right now.

WAUBAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – LOCATION: WAUBAY, SD

Reported on 11-30 that the freeze up is happening early this year with shallowest lakes and wetlands froze solid. Staff stated that on the bigger lakes there is still some open water and you will find large numbers of Mallards and geese. Staff finished that they are seeing big flocks of Mallards and geese feeding in cut corn fields fueling up for their next big push.

LACREEK NWR – LOCATION: MARTIN, SD

Reported on 11-30 that they are seeing really good numbers of waterfowl in the area right now. Staff stated that water levels have been staying consistent thus far.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Wisconsin Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In eastern Wisconsin expect a high temp of 43 on Friday with a low of 6 and mostly cloudy skies with a S wind of 10-15 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 17 with a low of 10 and partly cloudy skies and W wind at 10-20 mph. On Sunday expect a high of 30 and a low of 14 and sunny skies with W winds at 10-15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

HORICON MARSH NWR – LOCATION: MAYVILLE, WI

Reported on 11-30 that in their most recent survey conducted on 11-16 that Canada goose numbers dropped back to 20,000, down from 30,000 in the previous count. Staff also stated that puddle duck numbers climbed a little with about 24,000 dabbling ducks on the refuge with a Mallard count nearing 16,000, and Wigeon and Pintail also being the most popular species. Staff also reported by saying diver duck numbers still remained low with only about 1,700 in the area. Staff finished by saying that since this survey the cold has set in and most of the water has froze and the majority of birds have now headed further south.

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALEY POOLS 4 – 9 | LOCATION SW WISCONSIN

Reported on 11-30 that the river is starting to freeze up along the shorelines and in the shallower areas. Staff stated that even though the ice is building the birds are becoming more concentrated and in big numbers. Staff finished by saying that there are good numbers of Mallards and divers around, but with more cold setting in those numbers will likely decline.

CREX MEADOWS NWR – LOCATION: GRANTSBURG, WI

Reported on 11-30 that all of the crex meadows area is now froze up and people have started ice fishing on local lakes. Staff stated that some of the bigger lakes in the area and rivers that are still open are holding ok numbers of Mallards and Canada geese. Staff finished by saying that the vast majority of Sandhill Cranes have headed further south.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Missouri Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In northwest Missouri expect a high temp of 62 on Friday with a low of 16 and partly cloudy skies with SW wind at 20-30 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 35 with a low of 23 and mainly sunny skies with WNW winds at 5-10 mph. Sunday’s high is expected to be 45 with a low of 27 and sunny skies with W winds at5-10 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – LOCATION: MOUND CITY

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-28 there was 85,313 ducks on the refuge. Down from 120,063 in the previous survey. Of the 85,313 the majority were Mallards at 76,715 and Teal at 6,990. Staff finished by saying there were also about 1,005 Canada geese and 152,960 Snow geese on the refuge at the time of the survey.

FOUR RIVERS CONSERVATION AREA – LOCATION: SUMNER, MO

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-28 there were 112,249 ducks in the area. Up from 66,850 in the previous survey. Of the 112,249 there were roughly 101,025 Mallards. Staff finished by saying that there were also 65 Canada Geese and 100 Snow geese in the area during the time of the count.

GRAND PASS CONSERVATION AREA – LOCATION: MIAMI, MO

Reported on 11-30 that in the most recent survey conducted on 11-28 there was about 85,592 ducks in the area. Down from 119,492 in the previous survey. Of the 85,592 the majority were Mallards at 64,194 and Teal at 8,558. Staff finished by saying that there were also 0 Canada geese and 30,000 Snow geese on the refuge.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Nebraska Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In central Nebraska expect a high of 57 on Friday with a low of 12 and partly cloudy skies with a W wind at 10-20 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 42 with a low of 21 and partly cloudy skies with a SW wind at 15-25 mph. Sunday’s high is expected to be 46 with a low of 26 and sunny skies with a ESE wind at 10-15 mph.

REFUGE / WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA ACTIVITY

NORFORK NWR – LOCATION: NORFORK, NE

Reported on 11-23 that they are again seeing more birds arrive in the area. Staff stated that they still have good numbers in the area though for the little bit of migration that has happened. Staff finished by saying that they feel it’s going to take a weather system up north for them to start to see major migration.

KEARNEY GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE- LOCATION KEARNEY, NE

Reported on 11-30 there are good numbers of ducks around the area right now. Staff stated that they have started to see the lead edge of the big migration a little over a week ago. Staff finished by saying that they expect to see some new birds in the area over the weekend or early next week with it continuing to be so cold and snowy up north.

LINCOLN GAME FISH AND PARKS OFFICE – LOCATION: LINCOLN, NE

Reported on 11-30 that they are seeing really good numbers-of birds around right now. Staff stated that they have good numbers of Teal, Mallards, and Pintails around where there is good water. Staff finished by saying that feel number should stay consistent for another couple weeks.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Manitoba Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In southern Manitoba expect a high of 21 on Friday with a low of 10 and mostly cloudy skies and with N winds at 10-20 mph. On Saturday expect a high of 19 with a low of 10 and overcast skies with NE winds at 5-10 mph. Sunday is expected to be 21 with a low of 11 and cloudy skies with ESE winds at 5-10 mph..

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

DAUPHIN LAKE FIELD OFFICE – LOCATION: DAUPHIN LAKE, MB

Reported on 11-8 that numbers have gone way down staff stated that with the recent weather a lot of the birds have pushed south. Staff finished by saying that they expect the season to start winding down quick.

BOISEVAINE AREA OFFICE – LOCATION: BOISEVAINE, MANITOBA

Reported on 11-1 that they still have a lot of birds around right now! Staff stated that they are seeing really good numbers of Mallards as well as a lot of Snow geese. Staff finished by saying that the weather that is expected this weekend could really start to shake up the migration.

OAK HAMMOCK MARSH FIELD OFFICE – LOCATION: STONEWALL, MB

Reported on 10-26 that there is a lot of birds in the area right now. Staff stated that they have never seen so many Snow geese on the marsh ever there. Staff finished by saying that they also are seeing really strong numbers of ducks and Canada geese.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD

Saskatchewan Waterfowl Migration Report

WEEKEND WEATHER OUTLOOK

In southern Saskatchewan expect a high temp of 15 on Friday with a low of 1 and partly cloudy skies with a SE wind at 10-15 mph. On Saturday it looks to be 15 with a low of 6 and mostly cloudy skies with a SE wind at 10-20 mph. Sunday’s high is expected to be 14 with a low of 2 and overcast skies with a E wind at 5-10 mph.

CANADIAN WILDLIFE SERVICE REPORTS

WADENA FIELD OFFICE – LOCATION: QUILL LAKES REGION

Reported on 11-9 that the weather has now pushed the birds out of the area. Staff stated that multiple snow systems along with colder weather has moved them further south.

WEYBURN OFFICE – LOCATION: WEYBURN, SK

Reported on 11-1 that there is a good number of ducks in the area right now. Staff stated that with the cold front exported later this week some of the birds will head south. Staff finished by saying that they feel they could be at peak numbers right now.

LAST MOUNTAIN LAKE – LOCATION: REGINA, SK

Reported on 10-26 that there are still really good numbers of birds in the area right now. Staff stated that they expected to see more movement with the weather that they have had the last couple weeks. Staff finished by saying that they are still seeing a lot of Snow geese as well.

REPORTS FROM THE FIELD