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Waterfowl Hunting

Ducks are out there but conditions are dry in some areas. Information is available for southern and northwestern Minnesota.
 

Wildlife managers from throughout Minnesota tell you what they're seeing in the DNR's weekly waterfowl migration report. Reports will generally be posted Thursday under migration and hunting reports.

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Migration and hunting reports

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What you'll need

Seasons:

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09/01/13 - 09/20/13

 

Early Canada Goose season

09/14/13

 

Youth Waterfowl Hunt Day

09/21/13

 

Waterfowl season opener-Tentative

Hunting Seasons

DNR News

05/06/2013: DNR to conduct statewide aerial Canada goose survey Full story

04/26/2013: DNR wildlife seeks comments on Kenogama Lake management plan Full story

03/05/2013: Brush cutting project will benefit wildlife at Swan Lake WMA Full story

09/17/2012: Wildlife sanctuary designated within Moose Willow WMA in Aitkin County Full story

Wetlands for wildlife
North Ottawa Flood Control Project

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Moist Soils & Shallow Lakes

The DNR intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. This creates shallow waters that ducks favor.

Learn about DNR's focus on wetland and waterfowl habitat »