Marion Waterfowl Report

Waterfowl Numbers

3100 Canada geese with some White-fronted geese mixed in were in the area on 1/31, along with 500 snow geese. Approximately 250-300 duck are on the reservoir this week, most are Mallard and Golden Eye.

Mallard Migration Rating

Current Rating= 4 The rank is subjective and is from (0= No Mallards, 1=Very few Mallards, 5=Moderate numbers, 10= Peak numbers).

Water level

Lake level is currently 1347.02 (Conservation pool is 1350.50)

Hunting conditions

Fair. Low lake levels and exposed shoreline may make setup difficult, and cover hard to find. Small watercraft can still be launched from Broken Bridge, Marion cove, and Cottonwood point.

Expected hunting success

Fair.

Comments

Ice on the lake is thin and not safe the venture out on, please be careful while your out hunting in these conditions! Hunting season for White-Fronted geese is currently closed and will open again on Feb. 2nd. Remember the Reservoir now has ZEBRA MUSSELS. Make sure to Clean, Drain and Dry your equipment. Clean all visible vegetation and mud from decoys, bags, waders, etc. Drain water from decoy bags and boats. Allow equipment to Dry for a five day period before using it at another area, OR wash with high-pressure hot water.

Do not drive out on exposed shoreline for any reason!!!