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Oct. 4 – Oct. 10
Cold nights and light north winds arrived last week for a few days, resulting in our first good frost of the year on a couple of mornings. Conditions remain on the dry side, with little precipitation received during the week.
Bird numbers are starting to climb slowly in the area. We are beginning to see different species show up, including shovelers, pintails, gadwall, wigeon, and others arriving at local marshes and the farm unit. Goose numbers continue to hold or slightly increase. Wood duck numbers remain steady to slightly increasing where water is present.
Zone 8: Corn cover on sandy ground is short, and blinds will be highly recommended for the duck opener.
Zones 2–7: All have adequate corn cover for hiding without a blind.
Flooding is progressing on the south end of the farm unit. Zones 7A and 7B are flooding and should be wadable with hip boots at most. Zones 6A, 6B, and 5F–H will also be flooded, with no more than hip boots needed.
Remember that opening weekend of duck season is by drawing only. Saturday, Oct. 18, is a youth preference drawing.
Weather will moderate this week before turning wet over the weekend for the duck opener. Rain and wind are forecast for the weekend to kick off the South Zone duck season.
Regular duck season kicks off with a draw on both Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18–19. Oct. 18 (opening day) is a youth preference draw.
