2007 Duck Forecast

[The_Duck_Master]

Preliminary report shows increase in breeding ducks for 2007

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 11, 2007 – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) today released its preliminary report on mid-continent breeding ducks and habitats, based on surveys conducted in May. Overall, duck populations increased 14 percent since last year with an estimated 41.2 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area. As a result of winter snowfall and good precipitation, habitat conditions are similar or slightly improved compared to conditions in 2006.

Looks pretty good (even MORE spoonies ). To read the full report and see species specific projections go here:

http://or.ducks.org/states/58/news/pub/article1305.html

[ogrejager]

Yeah! We'll call 'em "Spoonies for Scott." Pintails are down a bit, though. That's bad.

Overall, though, the "they" said last year was a great year and it's up. Good stuff!

[The_Duck_Master]

Originally Posted by ogrejager

Yeah! We'll call 'em "Spoonies for Scott." Pintails are down a bit, though. That's bad.

When you consider how much the pinnie population improved last year a 2% decline is pretty small. They still have a ways to go but they will not be in short supply around here.

For those of you looking to bag your first canvasback, this sounds like it might be a good year, too. They are forecasting another increase this year at 25% over last year with estimates at 53% ABOVE LONG TERM AVERAGE!

It sounds like another good year for a teal shoot, too.

Every species except pinnies and scaup are listed above LTA. Now we just need the weather to cooperate.

[A5 Light 12]

Originally Posted by The_Duck_Master

When you consider how much the pinnie population improved last year a 2% decline is pretty small. They still have a ways to go but they will not be in short supply around here.

For those of you looking to bag your first canvasback, this sounds like it might be a good year, too. They are forecasting another increase this year at 25% over last year with estimates at 53% ABOVE LONG TERM AVERAGE!

It sounds like another good year for a teal shoot, too.

Every species except pinnies and scaup are listed above LTA. Now we just need the weather to cooperate.

That last sentence says it all

[MarshBum]

Really though, those are some amazing numbers. Simply amazing.

The percentages above the TLA are stunning. Enjoy this year everyone, because these are the sort of thing that "the good ol' days" are made of...

...

as long as the weather does it's thing the right way as was previously mentioned

Amen to that.

Geoff

[dixiefisher]

I am glad to know I am not the only one thinking about ducks in July!!!....:smile:

[Eric Strand]

Buy more SHELLS!!!!!

" Shoot em with their feet down "
Eric Strand

[Capin' Dan]

Wow this is swamp puppies year for his fantsy limit.
Six shovlers and a pintail hen

[Swamp Puppy]

ehem....i was "spoonie free" last year. however danny, you shot a few trophies. some of those had "lips" so big i was surprised you fit them through the loops on your game strap. :smile: :grin:

[jokester]

Originally Posted by Swamp Puppy

ehem....i was "spoonie free" last year.

...:grin:

-jokester

[MarshBum]

Looks like Ridgefield will be really, really good again this year with the sponny numbers up so high.

Man, I hate "Hollywoods".

Geoff

[STRUTTIN-1]

Shhhhhhhhhhh.My dog is by me.He thinks birds all year long.:grin::grin::grin:I think he can read.:smile:His eyes are saying BIRDIE time yet?