Waterfowl (Duck) Hunting :: RE: South Oz Openning

UrbanHillbilly — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:57:40 GMT

Author: UrbanHillbilly
Subject: Re: South Oz Openning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2011 7:57 am (GMT 10)

I've heard rumblings that that a decision for the 2012 SA season should be made before Christmas. Lets hope. I look forward to a Quackin' good time in 2012.
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BREEDING & DUCK NUMBERS :: RE: lots of ducks

UrbanHillbilly — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:16:17 GMT

Author: UrbanHillbilly
Subject: Re: lots of ducks
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:16 am (GMT 10)

Ducks seem to be everywhere. I had a look around a few weeks ago and we've got heaps here in SA too. I been to the riverland, the lower lakes and the dams around Adelaide.

I counted over 3000 (hardheads, blackies and teal) in an area of the lower lakes. The ducks seem to be back where the water has been flushed with fresh water. A lot of the water in the lakes last year was quite salty.....it would sting your eyes like sea water. Anyway, anywhere the fresh water hasn't really reached yet is still a little quiet or at least it was when I looked around.

It'll be interesting to see how the current North NSW floods impact things. I wonder how many ducks will head for the flood waters now that there's some good habitat here. I'll take a look around after the New Year and let you know.
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