Good luck on the geese! Where the heck are they? I am not seeing the flocks like I used to! I think a lot of the shooting from Pool 2 has them off their normal flight patterns. I will have to wait for the late season, and see if the patterns go back to what I consider normal. For now, I will fish and deer hunt until I see more flights in my area.
Found some ducks instead! 
Found some ducks instead!
Most of the big water has reopened. Not much around though. I would assume this will scatter whats left of the ducks and give the large flocks of geese more room to move. Will probably be a tough weekend in central MN. 
Most of the big water has reopened. Not much around though. I would assume this will scatter whats left of the ducks and give the large flocks of geese more room to move. Will probably be a tough weekend in central MN.
The geese must be seeing pressure.
Most of the birds that I am finding are hangin out on the frozen bodies of water instead of the open water 
The geese must be seeing pressure.
Most of the birds that I am finding are hangin out on the frozen bodies of water instead of the open water
I would agree with that. They wouldn’t even come close to our deke’s this weekend. Nothing was landing any where near one another. We even saw geese land 50 yards away from another flock before swiming over. I assume this was to make sure they were real. Those damn things are smart birds.
I would agree with that. They wouldn’t even come close to our deke’s this weekend. Nothing was landing any where near one another. We even saw geese land 50 yards away from another flock before swiming over. I assume this was to make sure they were real. Those damn things are smart birds.
Has anyone been out towards the Windom area? I will be there through the long weekend and am wondering if the smaller pot holes have frozen.
Has anyone been out towards the Windom area? I will be there through the long weekend and am wondering if the smaller pot holes have frozen.
I have not been out that way in a months time.
I have been watching the weather closely though and think you are probably in good shape.
The smallest potholes may be shut, but the SW has been seeing some higher temps than the rest of the state.
Good luck! 
Try this link and check the almanac http://www.wunderground.com/
I have not been out that way in a months time.
I have been watching the weather closely though and think you are probably in good shape.
The smallest potholes may be shut, but the SW has been seeing some higher temps than the rest of the state.
Good luck!
Try this link and check the almanac http://www.wunderground.com/
I would like to personally thank everyone that participated in this thread. But once again the end has come and it is time to begin thinking about next year. Had a great closing weekend on the sippi. Shot plenty of geese and a good number of greenheads. My favotite was the snow storm shoot. What a great morning!
Good luck to all!
I would like to personally thank everyone that participated in this thread. But once again the end has come and it is time to begin thinking about next year. Had a great closing weekend on the sippi. Shot plenty of geese and a good number of greenheads. My favotite was the snow storm shoot. What a great morning!
Good luck to all!
Good to here that you had a good weekend ChrisS.
I missed out because my wife was counting contractions, THREE WEEKS EARLY !
No go for now though.
I too want to thank everyone for their involvement in this post. It certainly added a new dimension to my hunting season .
After each hunt I was looking forward to getting back to the office so I could compare notes with the IDA gang.
Of course on those weekends when I could not get out, I was able to still feel connected thanks to those of you who posted.
I think this forum/post definitely improved the quality of my outings this year and certainly added to the enjoyment.
I look forward to hooking-up with some of you in the future. Hopefully we can share a boat or trade some information .
Thanks again folks 
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Good to here that you had a good weekend ChrisS.
I missed out because my wife was counting contractions, THREE WEEKS EARLY !
No go for now though.
I too want to thank everyone for their involvement in this post. It certainly added a new dimension to my hunting season .
After each hunt I was looking forward to getting back to the office so I could compare notes with the IDA gang.
Of course on those weekends when I could not get out, I was able to still feel connected thanks to those of you who posted.
I think this forum/post definitely improved the quality of my outings this year and certainly added to the enjoyment.
I look forward to hooking-up with some of you in the future. Hopefully we can share a boat or trade some information .
Thanks again folks !
Anyone thinking of Missouri? 
That should make the boss happy.
Anyone thinking of Missouri?
That should make the boss happy.
Are you saying that I need to schedule a business trip in the near future 
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I almost forgot, ChrisS and Eye-Guide, I did do some pool 2 investigation over the weekend 
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I realized that something local would be my only chance to chase ducks .
Unfortunately, when I scouted on Saturday morning, the boat landings were froze in tight . This has likely changed now.
At least I will be a little more prepared for that discussion next season .
Are you saying that I need to schedule a business trip in the near future ?
I almost forgot, ChrisS and Eye-Guide, I did do some pool 2 investigation over the weekend .
I realized that something local would be my only chance to chase ducks .
Unfortunately, when I scouted on Saturday morning, the boat landings were froze in tight . This has likely changed now.
At least I will be a little more prepared for that discussion next season .
MIssouri, 
.I checked the duck numbers in N.W. area around Squaw Creek and they said there is 74000 ducks,40% pintails,32% mallards .I am going down to our duck club in 2 weeks.Should be a blast! 
MIssouri, .I checked the duck numbers in N.W. area around Squaw Creek and they said there is 74000 ducks,40% pintails,32% mallards .I am going down to our duck club in 2 weeks.Should be a blast!
I could check their website, but for everyones benefit, what are the parameters of their season and license requirements?
I could check their website, but for everyones benefit, what are the parameters of their season and license requirements?
There season runs until the end of December.The license for out of staters is $71.00 including the habitat stamp.We have a duck club near Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge.If you want to see some pictures from this year,they are freshly posted on our web site.www.topgunguideservice.com.
There season runs until the end of December.The license for out of staters is $71.00 including the habitat stamp.We have a duck club near Squaw Creek Wildlife Refuge.If you want to see some pictures from this year,they are freshly posted on our web site.www.topgunguideservice.com.
$71.00 / 74000. If I round up thats $.01 per bird. Makes sence to me. Hope the wife will buy it.
$71.00 / 74000. If I round up thats $.01 per bird. Makes sence to me. Hope the wife will buy it.
I believe the $6.00 stamp that you buy now is also good for the spring snow goose hunt.No other license needed for the snow’s.
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