Region 3

Waterfowl numbers

Total duck numbers have increased as spring migration continues. In the basin we are seeing several hundred ducks, mostly pintails and mallards, using the small ephemeral wetlands that have shallow water from the melting snow. There are about 1,000 to 2,000 geese, mostly with equal numbers of dark geese and light geese.. With the shallow water in Pool 1 they have been spending some time on the Wildlife Area.

Water level

All pools are dry. We received about 1.15 inches of moisture, in the form of snow, over the past week or so.

Hunting conditions

Roads are in good shape. We have no significant water due to the lingering drought and no flows in Arkansas River or Wet Walnut Creek.

Expected hunting success

Light goose conservation order is on through April 30. Expected success is very poor.

Comments

All pools are dry, except for some small, shallow puddles.

Waterfowl numbers

Approximately 150 ducks - mallards, pintails, gadwall, redhead, scaup

Mallard Migration Rank: 2

Water level

The pool along Hwy. 42 is dry. The main lake is full. There is some water in the pool south of the main lake.

Hunting conditions

Expected hunting success

Regular duck season is Oct. 27 - Dec. 30, 2012 and Jan. 19-27, 2013

Comments

Daily Permit Required - free in each parking lot. Instructions are posted. Only non-toxic shot is allowed on Isabel Wetland Wildlife Area for all species.

Waterfowl numbers

Approximately 5000 ducks, mostly mallards. Also pintails and a few Canada Geese.

Mallard Migration Rank: 10

Water level

Pools 1, 2, 3B, 6, and 8 have water. There are open pools north of pool 6. The remainder of the pools are dry or nearly dry.

Hunting conditions

Duck season has closed.

Expected hunting success

Regular duck season (Low Plains Early Zone) is Oct. 6 - Dec. 2 and Dec. 15-30, 2012.

Comments

Permit required (Free) - available in all parking lots. Remember that only non-toxic shot is allowed for all shotgun hunting at Texas Lake Wildlife Area.