DUCKS Traditional Season: Late September to December. SOUTHEAST REGION SoutheastSouthDakota.com // 239 Range and Habitat: More than 15 million ducks migrate annually through South Dakota. They include mallards, gadwall, pintails and teal. The migration peaks in mid-November along the Missouri River. Plan early since nonresident waterfowl licenses are limited and issued by lottery drawing. Decoy placement can spell success or failure for your hunt. Group species accordingly and leave landing pockets for optimum shooting opportunities. Incorporate both ducks and geese into your decoy spread as confidence builders and in case either species pass by. GEESE Traditional Fall Season: September to December. Range and Habitat: The Missouri River corridor is the main route for more than 400,000 migrating Canada geese, and eastern South Dakota attracts 350,000 snow and blue migrants. Hunter’s Paradise Continued on page 247 »
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