South Zone Waterfowl Hunting Report

AUSTIN, December 27, 2006 - Duck hunting was solid last week across the coastal prairies and marshes, though few hunters took advantage over the weekend due to the Christmas holidays.

Good numbers of ducks, including scaup, teal, gadwalls and pintails are feeding on the vegetation on the shorelines near Port O’Connor, Rockport and West Matagorda Bay. Shovelers, gadwalls, teal, pintails and mallards are the species showing up on prairie straps. Hunters there have been taking 3–5 birds per man, recently.

Goose hunting picked up last week as snow geese have moved from rice to fields with green vegetation. More Canada geese have found the prairie and are showing on straps.

Sandhill crane season opened Dec. 23 and results were mixed. Those who hunted and were able to find concealment got their birds; however, since the season opened the weekend of Christmas, few hunters participated.

South Zone dove hunters get another crack at doves Dec. 26–Jan. 12. Prospects are good.

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