2020 Waterfowl Hunting Reports by Troy Smutka of Great Day on the Water Guide Service
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Troy Smutka,
in MN Duck Hunting - Geese - Waterfowl-Sandhill Cranes
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By gimruis
Not sure if anyone else saw this but the statewide pheasant report was released by the DNR yesterday and its up 42% statewide. Its the highest numbers in over a decade. A mostly mild winter and a dry spring likely accounted for lower mortality and a good hatch. There will be no shortage of birds...or hunters.
https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/recreation/hunting/pheasant/prospect_map.pdf
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By 2adrsuess
Anyone care to share how their season went? This was my first season waterfowl hunting in southern Minnesota, and so far I'm eating license and stamp soup! I started out jump shooting along river beds, and then picked up a dozen mallard decoys and went out on the Mississippi with my canoe. Saw a lot of birds early in the season, but they got few and far between pretty quick. I've been geese hunting public fields as well with two dozen silhouettes, but the geese seem to have moved south as well. Maybe this storm tonight will bring in some fresh birds. I'm telling myself I made all my mistakes this season, and I'll give them hell next year
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By Brandon Smith
Where are people taking hides these days? I haven't seen hides for habitat dropoffs this year.
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By ANYFISH2
It appears the US Fish and Wildlife Service is in the press of removing the Grey Wolf from the Endangered and Threatened lists. After waiting period they will be delisted on January 4th 2021.
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By going4it
Heading up this week to chase birds and wondering if the leaves are mostly down? Thank you for the info.
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By Brian Balzum
I have a new Ruger GP100 6" barrel and I'm looking for the best cartridge for deer hunting? Max distance would be 30 - 40 yards
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By ANYFISH2
Just heads up, if you haven't already heard. Camp Ripley youth hunt has been cancelled for 2020.
Public hunts will not have a lottery, information and purchase dates will be released in August. This allows for a easier cancelation of the hunts.
Thanks Covid.
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Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)
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By BIGFISH.JZ · Posted
Ox yolk is always good for some sunny and crappie action. Pine mountain has produced some good evening walleye catches. Tons of lakes to explore in the area. Some of the best bites won't be found without getting out and drilling lots of holes. -
By PRO-V · Posted
You don't want to leave any money behind when you die do you? Get an Otter Cabin. Big enough for one guy 2 lines or 2 guys one line each. Enjoy retirement.😊 -
By PRO-V · Posted
Picked up about 3" of light stuff. Haven't really measured but around 11 or 12 inches total I guess. -
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By smurfy · Posted
no..........i heard they took it down because they got alot of grief over it. -
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By PRO-V · Posted
I haven't. Too much snow for me and hidden slush. Been running around the woods instead. I'm not going to put up crowd fishing on Winnie, Red or the other popular lakes. -
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By Eyesniper · Posted
Icedog, your on the right path if your looking for lightweight fast moving portables! I had my pack-a-shack for 8ish years and had no issues with at all. I use mine for running and gunning river eyes. They do get very tight if you need a heater and I’d recommend using as short of a rod as possible. They are perfect for if you just want to sight fish on a warm day. Good luck searching! -
By smurfy · Posted
I don't need a huge one but bigger than a one man. Used my brother's one man once, just not enough room for me and fishing deep with 2 holes is looking for a diseaster waiting to happen. And I'd really like a zipper door so I don't have to always flip it to get out.
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