Roger's Outdoor Notes

Outdoor Report Sept. 12, 2016:    A near record numbers of ducks reported this spring, coupled with average breeding Conditions and wet summer weather have set the stage for strong fall waterfowl hunting as the Northern Zone duck season opens Sept. 24th.  Waterfowl hunters should have the potential for a good hunting season-continental breeding surveys spanning 61 years reported a near record numbers of ducks this spring. The North Zone duck season will run from Sept. 24 to Nov. 22., opening day shooting hours will begin one-half hour before sunrise.

DNR asks for hunters to record their wildlife observations with start of the 2016 deer hunting seasons on Sept. 17th. Please, if you are a hunter, take the DEER HUNTER WILDLIFE SURVEY, an easy to do survey where hunters can record their observation of deer and other wildlife while out hunting. Participates can access the survey by going to the DNR website, dnr.wi.gov, and searching keyword “Deer Hunter Wildlife”.  Tally sheets can be filled out either electronically or printed from the site. The survey period ends January 2017 .