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Waterfowl Migration Map

Follow the ducks all season on the new DU migration mapClick here to view the Migration Map

Ducks Unlimited is proud to release the new and improved waterfowl migration map. Follow the fall migration and submit your observations and reports from the field. The new map is loaded with new features including weather reports, detailed descriptions, improved imagery and much more. Check it out today and share your reports all season long!


Hunting Reports by Avery Pro-Staff

Click here to read this week's report.Weekly updates across North America

Stay up to date with the latest hunting reports across the country this year. Pro-Staffers from Avery Outdoors will be reporting on weather, water conditions, migration patterns and more throughout the 2009-2010 waterfowl hunting season.
 

Mallard Migration Observation Network

Find out where the mallards are moving now Click here to view the Mallard Tracker

Each week, over 100 state, federal and Ducks Unlimited biologists and wildlife managers rank the progress of mallard migration from Canada to the Gulf Coast. The Missouri Department of Conservation compiles their data to bring you a map showing the status of the mallard migration.
 

Season Dates & State Regulations

What's your opening day?Click here to find your state's opening day info

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is responsible for setting the waterfowl season framework each year. Each state then selects season dates based on this framework.  Check out our interactive map for links that contain official hunting regulations and season dates for your state.


Band Recovery Maps

Do you know where your birds come from?Click here to view Band Recovery Maps

Band recovery mapping can help give a general overview of waterfowl migration patterns into a certain state or region from associated breeding areas. Ducks Unlimited has compiled band recoveries from 1986-2007 for all four flyways. Find out where your ducks come from using our online band recovery map.

2009 Waterfowl Forecast

Recent Migration Map Reports

  • La Crescent,MN
    Increasing numbers & migrations
  • Lacrosse,WI
    Increasing numbers & migrations
  • Old Monroe,MO
    Low numbers; migration starting
[More Migration Reports]

Fish & Game Forecast