Bad Numbers

Bigpoppa · Postby **Bigpoppa** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 7:12 pm

Is it just me or does the Duck population on Ross Barnett seem to be down from this time last year? I have been talking to people up North(Maine, not North MS) and they say that the Duck and Goose numbers are pothetic compared to last year. I also have talked to a source in Newport, AR and he says the same thing about his area. I know it is hot but I remamber it being hot last year too. What is up? If things dont pick up I will be sitting in a deer stand opening day of Duck season.

pushpole · Postby **pushpole** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 7:24 pm

In my humble opinon, I believe the reason for fewer ducks this year is that there is more water for them. Last year, I saw a ton of birds, I began seeing them during teal season. This year I only saw a hand full teal. They were hung up in north Miss. The big ducks may not be here, but I'll be sitting in my blind on opening morning just to the see the sunrise and the dekes bobbing.

CM ducks
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CMwangs.

Have a good and safe season.
-Pushpole

Postby **judge jb** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 7:41 pm

It's early yet fellows... the ducks will arrive at their own time.... the Rez is 200 miles south of me and it just ain't time.... it will come, just be patient and be ready....

judge jb

Bigpoppa · Postby **Bigpoppa** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 7:45 pm

Hey push pole get off the phone it is me, check out my profile. I am supposed to be in the blind with you that morning but I am getting really nervous about no ducks.I have been out every day this week and the only thing I am seeing is woodies. Well I uess we'll get 2 woodies a piece. Holler at me.

MALLARDBUSTER · Postby **MALLARDBUSTER** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 10:27 pm

WELL YOU MUST BE JUST A WEEKEND HUNTER THEN, JUST GIVE EM TIME MAN. WHEN WE GET THE COLD WEATHER UP NORTH WE'LL GET THE DUCKS(THE ONES THAT DON'T GO FROM REFUGE TO REFUGE ANYWAY)

Bigpoppa · Postby **Bigpoppa** » Tue Nov 13, 2001 11:04 pm

Hey Mallardbuster, I dont quite understand the weekend hunter comment. I hunt almost everyday of the season. I just am not seeing the numbers I saw last year at this time. I know they will get here. I am just trying to lock in the best place to get a quick limit on opening day. Its hard to stay out there long when the temps get up and the deer are moving.

peewee · Postby **peewee** » Wed Nov 14, 2001 2:21 pm

I dont believe we will see those numbers express until it cools down. High today I believe is 76, that sucks.

Dirty Duck Hunter · Postby **Dirty Duck Hunter** » Wed Nov 14, 2001 3:29 pm

TOO DAMN HOT FOR DUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANYWHERE

Anatidae · Postby **Anatidae** » Thu Nov 15, 2001 12:10 am

Well MY sources tell me that due to the crack-down on terrorist activities, the border crossings are REALLY backed-up......so it's takin' awhile to process all the 85 some-odd million applications for temporary visas for all the ducks and gooses. [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Two more days and counting

[ November 14, 2001: Message edited by: Anatidae ]

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