Like I promised, here is my report from my trip. There were 6 of us with 6 dogs and we got our birds but had to really work for them. Lots of water all over and the cattails were all under water and the crops were not harvested because of all the water in the fields. If you worked the edges you could get birds but they all seemed really jumpy this year. There were some birds around Ashley but it seemed like West toward Venturia, Zeeland and Hague more birds were found by us. If and when the crops do get harvested, the hunting will be better. Maybe we will make another hunt later after their deer season is over like the first part of December. Lots and lots of ducks everywhere for the duck hunters though. It looked like South Dakota was all flooded too as well as Western Minnesota. We had good weather for our hunt but was raining again when we left. Good luck to all who venture out there but be prepared to hunt for your birds!!!!
Putsy