IDNR Report
From breakfast in the blind to celebrating a limit with your fellow hunters, waterfowl hunting is one of the most social and fun-filled outdoor activities. But do you have your ducks in a row for the season?
DNR has a new license system, the Activity Hub. Getting your account set up early and making sure you have the required hunting licenses, stamps, and HIP registration number will give you plenty of room to troubleshoot, ask for help, or visit a retailer if needed.
Also, here’s a link that provides a lot of the details for the season:
To log in:
Go to GoOutdoorsIN.com and click the Login button. You’ll be directed to Access Indiana, where you'll log in or create an account.
Once logged in, you'll be returned to the Hub to verify your personal info, purchase licenses, and apply for reserved hunts.
Need help or have questions? Call: 317-232-4200 or 877-463-6367 or email INHuntFish@dnr.IN.gov.
For a full list of waterfowl hunting dates, regulations, and an outline of which stamps each age group needs, take a gander at the Indiana Hunting and Trapping Guide.
Also, here’s a link to the IDNR web page that provides a lot of the details for the season:
MDNR Report
The Michigan DNR reminds waterfowl hunters to protect themselves and domestic animals amid ongoing cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Commonly known as “bird flu,” HPAI is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in birds and mammals. Wild birds can carry HPAI without appearing sick.
HPAI has been found in North American waterfowl since 2021. This year, the DNR has detected cases of HPAI primarily in Canada geese, bald eagles and red-tailed hawks. A list of detections are posted on the DNR’s HPAI webpage.
Cases can be found at any time of the year, but upticks are expected during spring and fall waterfowl migrations.
“Although it has been seen in Michigan for a few years now, the patterns of infection differ each year, and we continue to monitor this disease in Michigan’s wildlife,” said Dr. Scott Larsen, DNR wildlife veterinarian. “We count on our hunters, birdwatchers and other Michiganders to let us know what they’re seeing, and the online DNR Eyes in the Field reporting tool is a great way for folks to notify us of events with multiple sick or dead birds.”
MDNR Report
The Michigan DNR has recently sampled dead wild birds suspected to be positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza at multiple locations across Lower Michigan. The DNR’s ongoing disease surveillance indicates that HPAI is widespread in wild bird populations throughout the state.
HPAI is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in birds and mammals. The virus spreads through fecal droppings or nasal discharge of an infected bird, which contaminates the environment.
So far this year, more than 300 dead wild birds have been discovered in five counties.
DNR staffers collected 77 dead Canada geese and one dead mallard from the Fennville Farm Unit at Allegan State Game Area in Allegan County. More than 80 dead Canada geese were reported along the Shiawassee River near Owosso in Shiawassee County. About 25 dead Canada geese were reported at Williamston Lakes in Ingham County, and another 20 dead birds were reported along the Grand River in Grand Ledge in Eaton County. About 100 dead birds were reported in Washtenaw County.
Samples collected from the Allegan State Game Area, Shiawassee River, Williamston Lakes and Washtenaw County sites were sent to the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory in East Lansing for testing. Preliminary results indicate avian influenza is suspected.
MDNR Report
The Michigan DNR reminds late-season goose hunters to protect themselves and domestic animals amid ongoing cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Commonly known as “bird flu,” HPAI is a highly contagious respiratory disease that causes sickness and sometimes death in birds and mammals. Since December 2024, there has been an uptick in HPAI wild bird mortality, primarily in Canada geese, trumpeter swans and scavenging birds.
“While waterfowl hunters are much more likely to encounter wild birds, it’s important for all Michiganders to understand the health risks that bird flu can pose to wildlife, humans and domestic animals,” said Mitch Marcus, DNR Wildlife Health supervisor. “The virus has been identified in Michigan’s wild birds and mammals, as well as domestic cats, dairy cattle and poultry.”
MDNR Report
Toss your name in the hat for an opportunity to kick off your waterfowl season with a reserved hunt!
Applications are $5, and hunters may apply only once. Apply online at eLicense, on the DNR Hunt Fish app or anywhere DNR licenses are sold. Drawing results will be available Sept. 16.
Reserved hunts will be held in the morning and afternoon on:
To learn more about dates, locations and bag limits, see the 2024 Reserved hunt drawing information.
Questions about applying or hunting waterfowl? Contact the DNR Wildlife Division at 517-284-9453.