Marais des Cygnes Waterfowl Report
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Waterfowl numbers |
2,000 dark geese, no snow geese. |
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Mallard migration rank |
MMR = 8 0 = No Mallards, 1 = Very Few Mallards, 5 = Moderate Numbers, 10 = Peak |
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Water levels |
Water levels: Good - Units A-East, A-North, D (corn near river boat ramp), C-South, F-East, F-North, F-South, and G. Fair - Unit E. Dry - Units AGT and H. |
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Hunting/ Habitat conditions |
Good. Many units lack good hunter cover due to the effects of ice, wind, and time--hiding can be a challenge. |
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Hunting success |
Success has been variable since duck season closed--18 hunters have harvested 12 geese over the last week. Season goose harvest: 147 (mostly Canada geese). |
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Comments |
Marais des Cygnes WA waterfowl hunters are required to register daily at headquarters before hunting and report harvest after the hunt (KAR 115-8-1). Warning: You must fill out reports completely and accurately. False reports will be prosecuted. Outboard motors are restricted on this wildlife area and are allowed in Unit G and in the boat lane only in Unit A-East. Outboards are not allowed in any other wetland units. Electric trolling motors are unrestricted. Boats must be operated at wakeless speed. |