Waterfowl migration report for week of Oct. 5, provided weekly to the Erie Times-News by the Avery Outdoors Pro-Staff:
Pro-Staff member: David Rearick
Location: New Castle
Weather: Weather has been average for the season, Cooler nights and days along with a little needed rain have made the weather feel more seasonable
Water conditions: Still low, we need some water to fill a lot of backwater areas
Feeding conditions: Lots of cut corn and plenty of aquatic vegetation
Species and numbers: Local ducks and geese abound, but the wood ducks appear to be starting to move out.
Migrations: None to speak of.
Season stage: Early duck season starts Oct. 11 in the south zone. Other zones start opening Oct. 18.
Hunting Report: No hunting at this time
Gossip: Many guys that are out are not seeing good numbers in any given area, just small pockets of local birds. Hopefully, that will change for everyone come Saturday. Good Luck!