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Region 5 Waterfowl Report Summary

State Reports Last Checked March 20, 2008 at 9:40 a.m.

ELK CITY - Last Updated: 3/12/2008

Waterfowl numbers Snow Geese numbers changing daily as small flocks move thorugh.

Water level The Reservoir is at 794.

Hunting conditions Boat hunters be aware of sunken drift.

Expected hunting success Fair.

Comments For updated waterfowl numbers and weather conditions call (620) 331-6820. Hunters utilizing the wildlife area need to be aware of the refuge boundaries. Maps can be obtained at the Fisheries & Wildlife office (below the dam)or at the State Park (on the lake side).

FALL RIVER - Last Updated: 2/20/2008

Waterfowl numbers 150 Canada geese present but still no Snow Geese. Numbers and presence of birds can change daily. Birds are more likely to be present when smaller local bodies of water freeze up.

Water level Reservoir water level has increased to 951.6 from a reading of 946.4 last week.

Hunting conditions Water is open

Expected hunting success Poor

Comments
Due to flood conditions that persisted until early August, shorline vegetation and waterfowl habitat will be limited this year.

For other questions call: 620-583-6783.

JOHN REDMOND - Last Updated: 1/22/2008

Waterfowl numbers Presently holding approximately 11,000 ducks on the area. 700 Canadas.

Water level
Current level 1041.4

Conservation Pool 1039.0

Hunting conditions Froze Up. Warm up predicted for next weekend.

Expected hunting success Fair

Comments
For updates please call: 620-392-5553 or 620-637-2748.

Duck Season: Oct. 27 thru Dec. 30 and Jan. 19 thru Jan. 27, 2008.

Goose Seasons: Canada Goose Nov.7 thru Feb. 17, 2008. White Fronts Nov. 7 thru Jan 6, 2008 and Feb. 9 thru 17th, 2008. Light Geese Nov. 7 thru Feb. 17th, 2008.

MARAIS DES CYGNES - Last Updated: 3/11/2008

Waterfowl numbers No snow geese. Snow geese often stay for only a day or a few days and then depart again.

Water levels All units have good water.

Hunting/ Habitat conditions Good.

Hunting success Only 7 snow geese taken this season.

Comments
No snow geese present when report was updated. Report will not be updated unless significant numbers of snow geese are present for several days.

Snow goose hunters must register before hunting and report harvest at the end of their hunt. Boat motors are restricted--check local regulations.

Road access to many units has changed--A and F units are only accessible from the west via county roads. You can not exit to the west from Hwy 69 south of the river bridge. Stay out of construction areas.

MELVERN - Last Updated: 3/7/2008

Waterfowl numbers No snow geese are currently on the area

Water level 1035.8, conservation pool is 1036.0

Hunting conditions Marshes and lake frozen.

Expected hunting success poor

Comments Refuge Area closes to all activity on Oct. 21st thur Jan. 15th. All marshes are full.

NEOSHO - Last Updated: 2/1/2008

Waterfowl numbers Approximately 15,000 ducks primarily Mallards and ringnecks. Ducks currently using all Pools. Duck numbers are staying fairly consistant even with dropping temperatures and ocassional freeze up. Approximately 1500 Canada Geese.

Water level Currently, huntable water acres in the hunting pools are as follows: Pool 1 = 350, Pool 2 = 250, Pool 4 = 175, Pool 5 = 65. Currently no water is being pumped. Boats can cross low water crossings in pool 1 but should use caution when doing so. Refuge pool is 10" low.

Hunting conditions Hunting pools are currently open. Highs in the 40's expected for the weekend may offer some good goose hunting.

Expected hunting success Fair. Waterfowl are beginning to leave the wildlife area during the day to feed on private agricultural fields. Hunter success for this seasonwas 7282 ducks harvested with 3597 hunters for a 2.02 birds/hunter average which represents the 5th best season on record for Neosho Wildlife Area. Please be courteous of your fellow hunters and allow ample space between spreads to prevent accidents.

Comments
Regular Waterfowl season is closed. White Fronted Goose season is now closed and will reopen on Feb 9, 2008. Canada Goose and Snow Goose season open until Feb 17, 2008.

Permits will be available at information center next to check statoin during the second segment.

ALL WATERFOWL HUNTERS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AND RETURN DAILY PERMITS AVAILABLE AT THE MAIN CHECKSTATION.

Waterfowl hunting in Pool 8 is restricted to youth hunters and their mentor on weekends and holidays. Waterfowl hunting at the South Unit ends at 1 PM daily. Waterfowl numbers and habitat conditions can change on a daily basis. Hunters are encouraged to contact the wildlife area by calling 620-449-2539 for updated conditions on the answering machine. For upcoming projects and news on the Neosho Wildlife Area please visit our website at www.kdwp.state.ks.us.

POMONA RESERVOIR - Last Updated: 2/20/2008

Waterfowl numbers Very few ducks or geese in the area

Water level Lake is 974 conservation pool is 974

Hunting conditions Poor

Expected hunting success Poor

Comments

TORONTO - Last Updated: 2/20/2008

Waterfowl numbers Very few ducks or geese on the reservoir today. Bird numbers and presence can change daily. Birds are more likely to be present when smaller bodies of water freeze up.

Water level
Marsh at 54 Highway is 100% full.

Reservoir water level has increased to 905.1compared to a reading of 899.6 last week.

Hunting conditions Reservoir is 100% ice free..

Expected hunting success Poor.

Comments
Due to flood conditions that persisted through early August shoreline vegetation and waterfowl habitat will be limited this year.

For more info. call 620-583-6783.

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