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(Provided by Michigan DNR)
The Michigan DNR, in cooperation with the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service's Federal Duck Stamp Office, now offers the federal migratory bird hunting stamp, also known as the Duck Stamp, for purchase online at www.mdnr-elicense.com.
The Federal Duck Stamp, required annually for all migratory waterfowl hunters age 16 or older, will cost $17. It will be available for purchase first via E-license and at license-sales retail locations in late August.
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Potato Creek State Park near North Liberty will conduct limited Canada goose reduction hunts on Nov. 9 and 10 and Dec.14 and 15.
The purpose is to manage the growing population of Canada geese, which threatens the park’s ecosystem and, potentially, the safety of park patrons.
The park will remain open during the hunts; however, Worster Lake and other aquatic areas will be closed.
Hunters wishing to participate must have a current Indiana hunting license; an Indiana waterfowl stamp; a Harvest Information Program registration number; a current and signed federal duck stamp to take Canada geese; and be at least 18 years old by Oct.19.
This hunt is only for Canada geese. All normal Canada goose hunting firearm restrictions and bag limits apply.
Participants should register at the park office on the day they wish to hunt between two hours and 90 minutes before sunrise. A random draw at 90 minutes before sunrise on each of the four days will determine hunting zone assignments.
Hunters may bring with them up to three people, who must also meet the license requirements, to hunt as a group.
For more information, call (574) 656-8186.
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(Provided by Michigan DNR)
Michigan hunters will once again enjoy 60-day duck seasons this fall, as the Natural Resources Commission set waterfowl seasons Thursday at its regular meeting in Muskegon.
Duck seasons will once again be split into two segments in all three of state duck-hunting zones.
In the North Zone, duck season is set for Sept. 21 –Nov. 10 and Nov. 23 – Dec. 1.
In the Middle Zone, duck season is Oct. 5 – Dec. 1 and Dec. 14-15.
In the South Zone, duck season is slated for Oct. 12 – Dec. 8 and Dec. 28-29.
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(Provided by Indiana DNR)
A waterfowl hunting workshop for novice hunters will be offered by the Indiana DNR Aug. 10.
The workshop, which focuses on Canada goose hunting, will be held at the Kankakee Fish & Wildlife Area in North Judson, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Some information on ducks will be provided, but the focus will be goose hunting.
Presentation topics will include waterfowl hunting regulations, goose and duck identification, equipment and techniques. There also will be a show-and-tell segment.
Waterfowl hunting equipment, including blinds, waders, clothing, decoys and gadgets will be displayed and discussed. DNR Law Enforcement and Fish & Wildlife personnel will be available to answer questions. Lunch will be provided.