Waterfowl migration reports, provided weekly to the Erie Times-News by the Avery Outdoors Pro-Staff:
Western Pennsylvania
Pro-Staff member: David Rearick
Weather: Some rain last week, cold at night but warm and clear during the day
Water Conditions: Getting better, but we are still low
Feeding Conditions: The corn is coming down and the feeding conditions are optimal.
Species and Numbers: Resident Canada Geese populations are very good. They are finally starting to gang together and fields are holding good numbers of birds instead of just small groups.
Migrations: No migration at this time.
Season Stage: Resident Goose Season is open until the 25th of September
Hunting Report: Good for those that have been out scouting during the morning and evenings.
Gossip: Many hunters have already packed it in for goose season, and the others that continue to stay atop the birds are doing well.
Eastern Ohio
Pro-Staff member: Jason Mears
Location: Belmont, Ohio
Weather: Temperatures are still high with daytime highs in the 80’s. A front from the recent hurricane has brought needed rain and cooler temperatures.
Water Conditions: Rainfall for August was very minimal if any at all in some areas. All water levels are still low.
Feeding Conditions: Canada geese were spotted moving early in the morning and late evening due to high temperatures.
Species and Numbers: Resident Canada geese populations are average. Very few teal have been spotted making their migration south. Wood duck numbers are strong.
Migrations: No migration at this time.
Season Stage: The Resident Canada goose season opened Sept. 1. Teal season began Sept. 6.
Hunting Report: Very few teal are being spotted providing little hunting action. Hunters seem to be doing well on the resident goose population.
Gossip: Hunters are hoping that cooler temperatures this week will help push Teal south before the season ends this coming weekend.