It’s that time of year again, when the “numbers” from a lot of work by wildlife biologists and technicians become available ...

The total breeding ducks estimate was 34 million, unchanged from 2024, but 4% below long-term averages since 1955.

Scaup, a species Louisiana hunters call “dos gris,” also showed a sharp decline. These birds, one of the “diving” duck species, usually provide hunting opportunity in southeastern marshes and ...

It was 4:30 a.m. when I texted my hunting buddy that we were switching to plan B. I’d just received a notification on my phone from the Moultrie Mobile app. It revealed big groups of wigeon had moved ...

North Dakota’s waterfowl hunting season opens Sept. 27 for residents and Oct. 4 for nonresidents. Swan hunting also begins Oct. 4 for licensed hunters. Shooting hours for ...

There’s been plenty of discussion in coffee shops, gas stations, online and more about the changes to this fall’s nonresident ...

But beyond regulations, there are some basic safety practices that every waterfowl hunter should adopt, especially when ...

I’m reminded that some of the most memorable duck hunts often involve more than just decoys and camouflage. They include early mornings pushing off from shore, a dog pacing at ...

North Dakota’s waterfowl season opens for residents Saturday, Sept. 27, while nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl Saturday, Oct. 4. The season for swans opens Oct. 4 for both residents and ...

All waterfowl hunters (resident and nonresident) must purchase a $5 electronic waterfowl stamp, set by the state Legislature.

Take a moment to review your safety gear. Make sure your life jackets are in good shape, your shotgun is handled with care ...

· Nonresidents only hunting one seven-day period in the year may select two zones to hunt. · There are no caps or quotas for ...