Great news…If you’re not already excited about this year’s duck season…you will be after reading this…
This year has been a record setting year for duck breeding. This is due to the last three years being the wettest since pond counts have begun. The 3.2 million ponds inventoried in the U.S. this spring were the most on record. The 4.9 million ponds in Prairie Canada were 43 percent more than the long-term average, which dates back to 1955, and brings the total pond count across the traditional survey area to 8.1 million.
The tremendous amount of water has attracted the record number of our beloved ducks. Blue-winged teal, shovelers and redheads soared to high levels, and if that’s not enough, mallard, pintail, canvasback and gadwall numbers rose substantially from 2010!
Can’t hardly wait for the season to open? Pass the time by preparing for opening day! So as you begin working on your to-do list, Ducks Unlimited has put together 7 Steps for Success to help your pre-season preparation go smoother. These tips on everything from gear to guns are sure to get you even more excited (if that’s even possible) for another season afield!
