Well, our southern zone has opened and is under way. Very slow start for much of my areas. Many Canadas around but cannot get permission on the fields. The water has been disappointing thus far, but will get better in november and december.

Opening day, October 10th, never took off the saftey.

Sunday, October 11th, shooting wans't pretty. More birds around in this area than in the other. Mostly Woodies and and few local Mallards.

First trip on the new boat.


The day's take. Hen Woodie and a hen GWT.

Today, October 13, I found myself in a smiliar location. Not many birds, and the few that were around really didn't want to play. Had a pair of Woodies drop by, and neither left.

That pic of the birds with the calls on their breasts is cool. LOL

Its been slow for me too ! mallard drake and one bw teal

sat we hade a problem with some sky busters like every year .managed 5 sat am sat night we got 3 geese should have hade a our limit but my buddie shot like **** .sunday am we managed 3 ducks and 1 goose my lab made a really nice 80 yard blind i was rerally happy with her as she turned 6 on sunday.will be back out on thursday am as the weather is supposed to be crappy

season in nor cal starts the 24th ive scouted probably 1000+ ducks and 1500-2000 alucian geese about 200 greaters a hand full of which are double banded. so opening day in eureka seems damn good

went out tonight saw 12 birds nothing close hunted the big water its been real slow for me been out 7 times and two ducks

As was stated CA doesnt open til Saturday, but it sounds like the refuge is loaded with birds