Date: 10/1/07
Contact: Aaron Meier
Phone: (775) 688-1998

SCOUTING THE KEY TO SUCCESS WITH WATERFOWL

Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) game biologist Craig Mortimore has some advice for waterfowl hunters. When there isn’t enough water, waterfowlers should scout for a place to hunt before the season begins. When the water is too high, waterfowlers should scout for a place to hunt before the season begins.

Are you sensing a theme here?

“Scouting is very important for waterfowl hunting," says Mortimore. If I was a waterfowl hunter I would seriously consider doing a lot of scouting a couple of weeks before the general season begins.”

Although the hunting areas in Nevada are expected to have good hunting conditions, it is never a good idea to look for that special spot the morning of the hunt.

“Conditions change from year to year, so what was a good hunting spot a year ago, might not even have water the next season,” states NDOW public information officer Chris Healy. “There should be plenty of ducks coming down the Pacific Flyway this year, so hunters that do their scouting in the weeks heading up to the October 13 opener should be rewarded with plenty of chances to put some duck on their table.”

The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) protects, restores and manages fish and wildlife, promotes fishing, hunting, and boating safety. NDOW’s wildlife and habitat conservation efforts are primarily funded by sportsmen’s license and conservation fees and a federal surcharge on hunting and fishing gear. Support wildlife and habitat conservation in Nevada by purchasing a hunting, fishing, or combination license. For more information, visit www.ndow.org.