RE: Duck Stamp price going up ...
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Sunday, May 03, 2009 8:21 PM
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Dave, those prices you quoted for last week are history, accordin' to my local 'smith/dealer ...
He told us @ the club meeting that for most centerfire stuff, it's averaging about $1/shot or more, and he's not takin' much markup ...
Yeah, it's costly, and hard to find ... no 9mm, and a lot of other common handgun ammo ... little to none for .223, and if you find it, the price is WAY up ...
Aside from that, I thot I'd toss in the info about our "Conservation Directive" (Spring goose hunt) ... it offers a LOT of opportunity, but it is VERY iffy, as to whether a person can find the birds, and if they'll stick around more than a day or so ...
OTOH, I've heard of guys who bagged as many as 49 in one day (two guys, and in a TOTALLY unexpected area!), and over 200 in a day (group of four, I think) ...
NR permits are "cheap" ... electronic calls and unplugged guns are legal, NO LIMITS ...
Well, here's a copy of the 2009 regs ... emphasis on any stuff, esp. NR, is mine ... (altho I should mention that it's basically over ... birds have gone thru, and they didn't stay very long, so I dunno how anyone did ...
Spring Light Goose Season Regulation Summary
Species Daily Limit Possession Limit Open Area & Season Dates Shooting Hours
Light Geese No limit No limit Statewide Feb. 21-May 10 1/2 hr before
Snow geese sunrise to 1/2
blue geese, after sunset
and Ross's geese
Residents must have either a 2008-09 or 2009-10 resident hunting license (fishing, hunting and furbearer certificate, and a combination license, or a small game, plus general game and habitat license).
Nonresidents must have a 2009 nonresident spring light goose season license ($50). This license is valid statewide for the entire spring season, and does not affect the eligibility to purchase a nonresident waterfowl hunting license for fall 2009.
Required licenses may be purchased through the Department’s Bismarck office, website, or toll-free phone licensing system (800-406-6409).
All 2009 spring light goose hunters must register with the Harvest Information Program prior to hunting. Resident hunters with valid 2008-09 licenses can get HIP registered through the Department’s website, or by calling 888-634-4798. Residents or nonresidents buying a new license can register with HIP through any of the Department’s three licensing options. HIP registration for the spring season is also valid for hunting migratory birds in fall 2009.
Check your HIP number if you have already registered.
Register with HIP.
A federal waterfowl stamp is not required.
Electronic and recorded calls, as well as shotguns capable of holding more than three shells, may be used to take light geese.
Waterfowl rest areas designated for 2008 are not in effect during this season; however, private lands within a rest area may be posted.
Nontoxic shot is required for hunting light geese.
Driving off established roads and trails is strongly discouraged during this hunt because of the likelihood of soft, muddy field conditions, and winter wheat that is planted across the state. To encourage positive landowner/hunter relations, please seek permission before attempting any off-road travel. Sprouted winter wheat is considered an unharvested crop, therefore hunting or off-road travel in winter wheat is not legal without landowner permission.
Wanton waste of migratory game birds. No person shall hunt any migratory game bird without making a reasonable effort to retrieve downed birds, and retain them in his/her possession until processing.
Only snow geese, blue geese, and Ross's geese are legal.
All of life is six-to-five against, just enough to keep you interested. (Damon Runyan)
Gravity makes all the important decisions ... (John R. Powers)
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