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Kansas Waterfowl Report
Region 2 Northeast Kansas
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Region 2 Waterfowl Report Summary
State Report last checked
March 20, 2008 at 9:31 a.m.
This is a collection of all the Region 2 Waterfowl
Reports
BENEDICTINE BOTTOMS - Last Updated:
3/19/2008
| Waterfowl numbers |
75 ducks mainly mallards, and a few Canada geese |
| Water level |
low water level. |
| Hunting conditions |
Lots of good vegetation in wetlands. |
| Expected hunting success |
Geese do not use this area much |
| Comments |
October 1 through March 31 the area can only be accessed
with a special permit obtained through a drawing. The application
and drawing take place in June through July 15.
Having trouble holding water again.
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CLINTON - Last Updated: 3/13/2008
| Waterfowl numbers |
Estimating about 15,000 waterfowl, with a thorough
mix of all species, in the local area. A few migrating flocks
of snow geese have been observed in the last week, but none staying
or feeding nearby. |
| Lake level |
876.7 (1.2 feet above conservation pool,
releasing 600 cfs) |
| Hunting conditions |
Poor. Only season currently open is snow geese. |
| Expected hunting success |
Poor. Great opportunities for up-close birdwatching
or photography. |
| Comments |
Duck and Canada goose season is closed for the year. Light
goose season remains open until April 30th due to the conservation
order.
Remember- a free permit/ survey card is required to hunt in
the marsh areas on Clinton Wildlife Area. These are available
at all of the marsh parking areas. The information collected
and comments received are very useful in establishing future
management goals for the area.
Refuge area is now open for hunting and all activities
as of January 15th and will remain open until next fall. Identify
what you shoot before you shoot it! Please report all wildlife
violations no matter how minor they might seem. If you have any
questions call Chris Lecuyer- Area Manager at 785-887-6882.
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HILLSDALE - Last Updated: 3/14/2008
| Waterfowl numbers |
Approximately 1200 waterfowl observed (on reservoir)
this a.m . , primarily Canada geese, goldeneye, ringneck,
gadwall, redhead, some mallards. No snow geese observed. |
| Water level |
Lake level is 917+, pool level is 917. |
| Hunting conditions |
fair |
| Expected hunting success |
fair, Late Zone Duck season closed. Light Geese
Conservation Order Feb19-April 30. |
| Comments |
Notice: Note that waterfowl numbers may vary
from one day to the next due to natural movement in and out of
the area. |
JEFFREY ENERGY CENTER - Last Updated:
3/18/2008
| Waterfowl numbers |
NO snows observed at 10 am 03-17-2008. Numbers
may vary greatly from day to day |
| Water level |
Auxillary lake is 1' low |
| Hunting conditions |
AUX lake is OPEN to fishing and CLOSED
to waterfowl hunting. Jeffery Energy Center has closed their
lakes to all Hunting activities to allow the fisherman safe access. |
| Expected hunting success |
NONE within the Jeffery Energy Center property.
Snow geese are still using AUX lake for a refuge and feeding
in the crop fields to the South. |
| Comments |
Access to AUX Lake is through the main gate at Jeffrey Energy
Center which is located just off on Highway 63 about 4 miles
North of St. Marys, Kansas. Please call the Guard House (785)
456-6149 if you have any questions about access.
Light geese conservation order OPEN statewide from February
18th - April 30th. Jeffery Energy Center has closed their property
to Light goose hunting. Late Zone Duck season CLOSED
. Canada geese season is CLOSED . White Fronted CLOSED
. Remember all waterfowl hunters 16 and older must have a federal
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, and all hunters
who are required to obtain a license must also have a Kansas
State Waterfowl Habitat Stamp and a Kansas Harvest Information
Program (HIP) stamp before attempting to take ducks, geese, or
mergansers.
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MILFORD - Last Updated: 2/6/2008
| Waterfowl numbers: 3,500+ canada geese. Light
hunting pressure this week. Duck season is closed. 20,000 snows |
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| Water level: Lake is at conservation pool: refuge
and marshes - river and north end of lake have iced up again
due to cold weather this week. 40's forecasted for the weekend.
Ice should melt quickly. |
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| Hunting conditions: fair |
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| Expected hunting success: Good on fields where
birds are feeding. |
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| Comments: Large flocks of geese have been moving
all over the area from Junction City to Clay Center. |
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PERRY - Last Updated: 3/5/2008
| Waterfowl numbers |
Estimated 25,000 to 30,000 waterfowl in area.
Spring migration is in full swing. |
| Lake level |
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| Habitat conditions |
Abundant water. Marshes full from wet winter. |
| Expected hunting success |
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| Comments |
Large concentrations of waterfowl in their colorful
spring breeding plumage can be observed on most marsh complexes.
Virtually all species of ducks and geese can be observed. |
TUTTLE CREEK - Last Updated: 3/14/2008
| Waterfowl numbers |
Approx. 2500 ducks of mixed species, no snow
geese |
| Water level |
Lake at 2.6 ft. below conservation pool level |
| Hunting conditions |
fair |
| Expected hunting success |
fair |
| Comments |
A permit/survey is required to hunt the marshes
at Tuttle Creek and can be found at the marshes. Please complete
this survey. The data collected from this permit/survey supplies
the Manager with valuable comments and harvest info to better
manage the area. NOTE : The refuge is now open to hunting. |
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