About ready, might be too late?

So we're flipping around the Internet today and see that squaw creek went from 1million down to 300,000?  Where did they all go?  They definitely aren't here.  We have seen and heard roughly zero migrating snows to speak of.  Maybe these winds the last few days pushed 'em back South?  Who knows, we're heading out Sunday for the first hunt so I hope to have some news for those of you who are anxiously waiting.   That's all for now, check back for the latest and greatest.

The Great Chase (once again)

Well, we're partially ready to go.  Went up today and got rid of some weeds and made sure the pond was muddy.  We pulled the plug on the last day in the Fall/Winter and it paid off.  On the ride down, there were probably about 1000 or so ducks that all kicked up the closer we got.  What a sight the ducks are this time of year.  If you don't shoot anything, it's definitely worth the watch.  The temps are going to fall this next few days and I believe the migration will come to a halt for a bit.  The planned first trip is next Sunday.  Squaw creek, 13 days ago had a million2 and they are down a couple hundred thousand to a measly million.  The Cans have been pushing for 3 or 4 days and today was no different.  That's all I got for now, good luck and good chasing.  See ya next time, same channel, same place.

What a Jacked up Year

Well, for us it's been a mess.  It's now December 6th, almost every water hole is froze up with current temp at 13 degrees.  We have at least 5inches of snow on the ground and for the last 3 days, the snow geese are just now pushing through.  There have been days of Canada Geese and Ducks but not a lot of days of Snows, until now.  Generally speaking the ducks and real geese push after the snows, what is going on?  We have all but given up on the season with just over a week left on ducks and I'm beginning to second guess our decision.  Every night, afternoon and morning you have been able to look up and see and hear the geese.  It is December 6th right?  This last storm didn't affect N and S Dakota so I guess it is just now getting cold enough up there to start the big push.  For those of you who have open holes it could be real, real good to finish out the season.  Back in the upper 20's next few days and upper 30's for the weekend, make sure you're ready to go.  That's all for now, check back for the latest and greatest and thanks for all the hits.

Unusual Day

The weather guys were off just a bit this morning.  They said the wind wasn't going to blow hard until early afternoon.  Boy were they wrong.  We had 15 mph when we sat down and soon after 20-25.  Almost too much!   About 8AM we got a show from the ducks.  I almost couldn't believe my eyes.  With huge North winds, all the ducks were flying North from the South.  Have no idea where they were all coming from but there were thousands flying overhead for about 1 1/2 hours.  There are a large amount of birds, both ducks and geese roosting in the area, I suspect they all went out for the morning feast last night or early this morning and what we were seeing was their return to the roost.  The reason I say that is because they flew North into the winds and never returned our way. 
The weather is definitely turning, the lows are getting in the teens and the highs are barely reaching 30.  We had no ice this morning which was a little surprising, but I'm pretty sure that luxury is over.  Snow and West/NWest winds forecast for Saturday with 100% chance of precipitation.  May be a bit sticky as the rain portion of the precip is due to start tomorrow night and go pretty much all the way through Saturday.  There are plenty of waterfowl around, if you're into scouting and chasing there is plenty to do.  If you're in a spot waiting for "new" birds, it's probably going to happen this weekend. 
The season is winding down but at the same time "heating" up.  There is plenty of shootin' left if you're up for it.  That's all for now, check back for the latest and greatest.

Closing up shop?

Tomorrow we are heading out in front of the approaching north winds and slight chance of snow. We are readying ourselves for the end. We have shot few ducks, only one of which was an actual mallard. Been a tough season and don't know if it is likely to get any better. We have 15 days and 3 or 4 more hunts if we try real hard. The large mallard numbers are not here yet. There are a lot of Can's around but few ducks. The first week of December is usually when they get here and that time is now. There will be a report after tomorrows hunt. Check back for the latest and greatest.

A Sky Full

Rolled in early in anticipation of ice and we were right. Took almost an hour to break ice and set decoys. From the time we sat down until we left at noon the sky was full of migrating waterfowl. I don't believe there has ever been a day when I have seen so many Canada Geese. All the birds posed a bit of a problem as the majority were high flyers. We unloaded on a small group of geese, and two small bunches of ducks so we didn't come home empty handed. There was some shooting around so everyone had success I would guess. The only problem with seeing this many birds is; how many more are left for us to see? The high skies once the sun popped up only made the birds higher and higher so who knows how many we missed? The birds are here, and should be going nowhere. That's all for now, check back for the latest and greatest.

Well?

Here it is waterfowl fans, the storm we've been waiting for! The weather is getting ugly over the next 24 hours north of here. All kinds of South Dakota action today and high expectations for many of them tomorrow too! We have been staring to the north for weeks on end and it is now the weekend to get after it. Dumping snow and big winds are going to push the ducks our way. We have not had much action the last couple weeks and with the steady temps and warmer weather one has to hope the birds will get here and rot for awhile. There is plenty of food and no frozen water. Could be a fast and furious migration! That's all for now, check back for the latest and greatest.