{"id":3837,"date":"2024-09-21T11:25:28","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T16:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/?p=3837"},"modified":"2024-09-21T11:29:49","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T16:29:49","slug":"lure-of-late-season-hunting-demands-a-keen-safety-eye","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atomiccoffee.com\/WWA\/lure-of-late-season-hunting-demands-a-keen-safety-eye\/","title":{"rendered":"Lure Of Late-Season Hunting Demands a Keen Safety Eye"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lighting, water temp, more birds, many hunters\u2026<\/h4>\n

An article from WWA\u2019s\u00a0Words From The Wardens.<\/a><\/h5>\n

This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association\u2019s December, 2021 eNewsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Warden<\/a>By <\/strong>DNR Warden Ryan Mannes\/Dodge County<\/strong><\/p>\n

I serve the public and tourists who are proud to either call Dodge County their home or the place they literally flock to in pursuit of outdoor fun, different scenery and a whole lot of birds \u2013 make that migratory birds.<\/p>\n

The late season arrives on the heels of the dropping temperatures and is known in my warden world as one of the most dangerous times to be out. However, the danger can evaporate as quickly as the first snow on warm ground if we all just remember some safety.<\/p>\n

DUCK HUNTING: This is the life<\/strong><\/p>\n

Duck hunting isn\u2019t just a hobby or outdoor recreation activity for the folks of Dodge County, it is the culture and a way of life. With the Horicon Marsh, the rivers and lakes of Dodge County, many hunters do their own version of migration to chase some ducks at Horicon.<\/p>\n

As the temperatures drop, the ducks start to migrate from the north, providing some excellent hunting opportunities. Mid- to late-November can provide the largest numbers of birds in the Dodge County area. Many hunters will voyage out on the waters of Dodge County by boat, canoe or skiff throughout November and into December for a chance to fill their waterfowl bag limits.<\/p>\n

While the lure of Horicon to the waterfowl hunter is easily understood, we wardens want to make sure hunters at Horicon \u2013 and everywhere statewide \u2013 are ready to enjoy their outing with their safety skills in the boat.<\/p>\n

BIG SAFETY 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are my top three areas I stress with waterfowl hunters \u2013 and I meet a lot of them this time of the year.<\/p>\n