Where are you guys hunting? The geese have been flying over our house daily since sept hit (mostly snows and specs) but in the middle of the night a constant perade of squaks can be heard. This year is going to be awesome for the bird hunters, lots of water, frost hit crops that are above bumper will mean lots of feed and more birds than my memory serves me (flocks of Mallards I haven't seen since the 80's and goose pops are off the charts). Upland game is in a boom as well if of interest vs ducks!

Typically speaking around our Thanksgiving(Oct 11th) the big flocks of greater Canadas start appearing in large numbers, the snows have several waves and always seem to be available. Mallard Flocks are usually best in October for we hunt (Saskatoon area) and specs while less still are available with Canadas or snow groupings. Only problem is with goose season being 6 weeks old you tend to have coy shy birds on occasion, however if a good spread and knowledge of what is working that usually is a minor set back indicative of the weather that day vs the birds. I guess I am saying if your a bird hunter fanatic the Prairie's are the place to be especially this year and in Sask. the resident hunter numbers have dropped to all time lows meaning lots of birds and opportunity.

Good luck filling your spots and on your hunt. Shoot only the BARS!