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| 29.10.2013, 08:13 - fenpxsli - Pfeifenkopp - 205 Posts Keep surprises away in waterfowl count The Minnesota DNR will release its final numbers next week from the state's spring duck and goose survey, and waterfowl biologist Steve Cordts said there are no surprises in the report. "Mallard numbers act like last year, and they are Canada goose numbers," he explained. "I thought we may see some odd stuff using the springtime and the sunshine, but we didn't. The timing of the spring migration was very unusual, but nothing odd turned up within our numbers." This past year, the population index for all ducks in Minnesota was down 41 percent from the previous year and 29 percent underneath the 10year average. The mallard breeding population was down 21 percent from 2008. Given those numbers, it would be bad news if Minnesota's duck population didn't change much from 2009. Elsewhere in North America, water conditions are best to excellent and really should bode well for waterfowl production, Cordts said. "I've heard pretty good reports from South and north Dakota," he said,moncler pas cher, "and wetland the weather is good in southern Alberta and Saskatchewan." Federal estimates of North American waterfowl populations should be obtainable in late July,canada goose jacket. Outdoor Heritage Fund update: The LessardSams Outdoor Heritage Council is accepting applications because of its next round of recommendations for funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. The council estimates about $86 million will be available for fiscal year 2012 for conservation projects. The council makes recommendations to the Legislature on conservation projects funding with the Legacy amendment. The deadline for proposals is July 15. Are you aware? Wisconsin's northern zone bass season opens Saturday. Biologists say bass populations are healthy, specially in the northwest area of the state. Today may be the last day's TakeAKid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota. Minnesotans 16 or older who take a young child 15 or much younger fishing don't need a license. CHRIS NISKANEN APPEARANCES Now Pioneer Press outdoors editor Chris Niskanen can give presentations on his new book, "Prairie, Lake, Forest: Minnesota's State Parks," Thursday evening at Fort Snelling State Park and Saturday evening at William O'Brien State Park. The programs feature a slide show of photos in the coffeetable book, published this spring through the Minnesota Historical Society Press. Niskanen will give a behindthescenes look at how the statepark book came about and his experiences traveling the state. Books is going to be available to buy and signing following the programs. Directions to Fort Snelling State Park: Take the Post Road exit off Minnesota 5 and stick to the signs towards the state park visitor center. Info: 6127252724. Directions to William O'Brien State Park: Take Minnesota 95 two miles north of Marine on St,canada goose. Croix and stick to the signs,parajumpers canada. Info: 6514330500.. |