Hunting Edition 2012

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Fall Hunting Guide

60-day, 3-zone waterfowl season will open Sept. 22 Courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources Waterfowl hunters in southern Minnesota will have additional late season hunting opportunities under a new three-zone, 60-day season announced today by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Last year, the DNR split the state into two hunting zones with different season dates as part of an effort to provide additional hunting opportunities as birds migrate from north to south. The addition of a third zone furthers that approach. “A third zone was supported in data collected as part of a hunter survey and a first-ever waterfowl hunter focus group,” said Tom Landwehr, DNR commissioner. “This will extend the hunting season in southern Minnesota through the first weekend in December, which will appeal to hunters where waters have not yet frozen and migrating birds are still coming through.” The state’s waterfowl season will open one-half hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 22, statewide. The daily bag limit of six ducks per day and a 60-

day season are unchanged from last year. The mallard bag limit remains at four per day, including two hen mallards. The wood duck bag limit will remain at three per day. The daily limit for scaup is four, up from two last year. Possession limits remain at twice the daily bag limits. Dennis Simon, DNR wildlife chief, said this year’s opener is the earliest in 45 years. The Sept. 22 date was selected based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service direction that enables states in the Mississippi Flyway to open their season on the Saturday nearest Sept. 24. “The season opened on Sept. 24 last year,” said Simon. “That too was an earlier-than-normal opener. We saw hunter satisfaction levels rise last year due, in part, to good early season wood duck and blue-winged teal hunting.” Duck season length is based on mallard counts from a continental survey, including Minnesota information. This year’s estimate was 11 million mallards, which was above the average of 8.1 million mallards and the second highest count since 1992. Steve Cordts, DNR waterfowl specialist, said breed-

ing duck numbers for all species were very good this year. He noted wetland conditions in the major waterfowl breeding areas were drier than last year but still near long-term averages. “The population index of local breeding mallards in Minnesota was at their long-term average of 225,000 breeding mallards this spring,” Cordt said. “Wetland conditions in Minnesota were drier this spring compared to last year, but improved in many areas in May and June.” DUCK SEASON In the North Duck Zone (north of Highway 210), duck season will run from Saturday, Sept. 22, to Tuesday, Nov. 20. In the Central Duck Zone, duck season will run from Saturday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 6 to Sunday, Nov. 25. In the South Duck Zone (south of Highway 212), duck season will run from Saturday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 13, to Sunday, Dec. 2. Shooting hours will be from one half hour before sunrise to 4 p.m. daily through Saturday, Oct. 6, and from one half hour

Minnesota’s regular goose season will open in conjunction with the duck season statewide on Saturday, Sept. 22 with a bag limit of three Canada geese per day the entire season. before sunrise to sunset the remainder of the season. Motorized decoys or other motorized devices designed to attract migratory waterfowl may not be used from the opening day of duck season through Saturday, Oct. 6. On water bodies and lands fully contained within state wildlife management area boundaries, a person may not use these devices at any time during the waterfowl season. GOOSE SEASONS Early September Goose Season: The early Canada goose season opened statewide on Saturday, Sept. 1, and will run through Friday, Sept. 21. Bag limits for Canada geese will be five per day statewide. A $4 permit is required to hunt Canada geese in the early season. Permits are available wherever hunting and angling licenses are sold. The restriction prohibiting hunting within 100 yards of surface water remains in effect in the Northwest goose zone, Carlos Avery WMA, Ocheda Lake Game refuge, and an area surrounding Swan

Lake in Nicollet County. Early season goose hunters should consult the 2012 Waterfowl Supplement for zone maps and additional details. Regular Goose Season: Minnesota’s regular goose season will open in conjunction with the duck season statewide on Saturday, Sept. 22, with a bag limit of three Canada geese per day the entire season. Goose season will be closed in the central and south duck zones when duck season is closed. In the North Duck zone, goose season will run from Saturday, Sept. 22 to Sunday, Dec.16. In the Central Duck zone, goose season will run from Saturday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 6, to Friday, Dec. 21. In the South Duck zone, goose season will run from Saturday, Sept. 22, to Sunday, Sept. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 13, to Friday, Dec. 28. “Hunters can expect to see excellent numbers of Canada geese again this fall,” Cordts said. “The number of breeding geese in Minnesota is very high and local production was

very good this spring. In addition, we should see good numbers of migrant geese in the state this fall, particularly in areas such as Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area.” Other Goose Seasons: The season for light geese (snow, blue and Ross’ geese), white-fronted geese, and brant will run concurrent with open Canada goose season in each zone. Bag limits are 20 light geese per day, one whitefronted goose per day, and one brant per day. Sandhill Crane Season: The season for sandhill cranes will open two weeks later this year and run from Saturday, Sept. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 21, in the Northwest Goose Zone only. The daily bag limit will be two sandhill cranes per day. A sandhill crane permit ($3) is required in addition to a small game hunting license. Additional details on the duck, goose, sandhill crane, and other migratory bird hunting seasons will be available in the 2012 Minnesota Waterfowl Hunting Regulations.

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Fall Hunting Guide Source: www.nhfday.org Getting the right introduction to hunting ensures a quality experience and the start to a lifetime of enjoyment. Many hunters receive their first introduction to hunting from family or friends. For all hunters, whether they have mentors to guide them or not, the most important first step into the woods begins with a statecertified hunter education course. Huntinfo.org gives you quick access to your state’s wildlife agency Web site where you can find a hunter education course near you. To help prepare you for your class you can also access “Introduction to Hunter Education,” an on-line hunter education course provided by the International

Hunter Education Association (IHEA) in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. In some states, hunter education students may take the written portion of this on-line course toward certification. Your state agency also provides information on season dates, application deadlines, license fees and more. Hunting is a useful and beneficial wildlife management tool that ensures and maintains the health and abundance of game species and the balance of our natural resources. There are a number of species, from upland birds to big game animals to hunt. Learn more about these species from the game bird and game animal organizations listed at huntinfo.org. Once you have received your hunter education cer-

tification, you become part of the largest group of contributors to conservation and wildlife management in America. It’s the start to an honored tradition that you too have the opportunity to pass on to the next generation. Helpful Tips • Practice your shooting skills at a range near you and review firearm safety rules. • Take a refresher course with the IHEA “Introduction to Hunter Education.” • Be an ethical hunter. • Learn more about game bird and animal species. • Explore and get to know the area you plan to hunt. • Pattern the game. • Buy a license. • Check out the Minnesota DNR website at www.dnr. state.mn.us.

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will be determined by an impartial panel. Since its inception in 1981, this program has been a deterrent to the senseless waste of wildlife and is extremely beneficial to the DNR Enforcement Division. Statewide call toll-free: 1-800-652-9093, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Report non-time sensitive tips online at www.dnr.state.mn.us.

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