![]() ![]() The prairies of southern Alberta were very dry this spring, and duck numbers were down in this area.Īs usual, hunting success will be dependent on bird numbers and habitat conditions this fall and winter. Northwest Canada was generally characterized by good breeding conditions though some common species like wigeon and green-winged teal saw decreases from 2019, the last time the area was surveyed due to COVID-19. Alaska reportedly had excellent breeding conditions and duck numbers were strong for most species, though pintail and scaup remained below their long-term average. While there may be good production where water was present, we expect that numbers of locally produced birds will be down in this region.įurther north conditions were variable too. Those that did have water have only continued to deteriorate this summer. Central and southeast Oregon are still gripped by a significant drought and many wetland basins were entirely dry this spring. Habitat conditions were also variable, with good to excellent conditions in the west and northeast, and fair to very poor conditions in other areas of the state. However, numbers for common breeding species like mallards and gadwall in central and southeast Oregon were down. Locally, populations were up in western and northeast Oregon. ![]() Population surveys in Oregon and across the continent showed a mixed bag for ducks this spring.
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