The following paragraph caught my attention: The situation is even more alarming in Canada. Canadian Wildlife Service statistics indicate that 125,635 residents hunted waterfowl in 2022-2023. That’s about a 75% decrease from the 505,681 Canadians who hunted waterfowl in 1978 and the lowest number since the country began tracking hunter numbers in 1966. Is Duck Hunting Really in Decline? Yes, hunter numbers are dropping. But that makes folks wonder why pressure seems crazier than ever nowadays. A look inside the numbers might reveal some answers — and even possible solutions realtree.com ..read more

Thought this may be of interest to some folk! I welcome the extra week to the season and not sold on the increased black duck limits. Proposals to amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations - 2024: consultation document, hunting seasons 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 - Canada.ca Proposals to amend the Canadian Migratory Birds Regulations - 2024: consultation document, hunting seasons 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 www.canada.ca ..read more

Hey, Has anyone heard f they have completed the work on the three sites at Bellisle Marsh that was closed for maintenance for the last three years? I have been asking around and cannot seem to get an answer ..read more

So I was out duck hunting the other week. I keep my extra ammo in one of those Plano shotshell ammo cans with the rubber grommet. Well, after high tide there were a couple of storm surges and we were suddenly up to our butts in brackish water. The ammo box was floating around. Then I noticed it was floating a little lower in the water so I grabbed it up and found that it was half full of water. I emptied it out and kept it high out of the water until we left. Once home I wiped each round... Keep yer powder dry ..read more

Worn once to tight is the reason for sellin there one of the nicest and warmest waders i owned size 11 boot 2xl regular i wear a stout learned a lesson on these ones on sizing lol.I paid 750 asking 500 plus shipping if ya can't pick them up ..read more

I was watchin the news tonight and they said a hunters dog was retrieving a duck on the ocean and a 3m shark grabbed it what a shame.Anybody else hear anything ..read more

Does anyone here hunt the duck blinds off the 107 near Chezzetcook? I was thinking of trying them out this year, but wouldn't want to step on any toes. Does anyone have advice on tides in that area and if those blinds are flooded at high tide? I'd guess a higher tide would be better to hunt. Appreciate any advice ..read more

Anyone got any recommendations besides a 1000 dollar sitka lol i was lookin at cabelas dryfowl gear anybody use it in the rain/snow how is it for warmth and water proof ability.My browning jacket is wore out it doesn't repel the water anymore or stop the wind and all the pockets have let go along the seems ..read more

Just seen these listed not mine nor do I know the guy but look to be in good shape and a good price for this make which seems to be the pro version but I may be wrong Cheers Canadian Goose Decoys | Fishing, Camping & Outdoors | Cape Breton | Kijiji One dozen Greenhead Life Like decoys. Velvet heads. Four feeders, four lookers, and four resters. Two carry bags. All in excellent condition. Valued at $1000, selling for $500. www.kijiji.ca ..read more

Just wondering if anybody know the opening day for zone 2. Regs say oct 8th but thats a sunday. So im assuming its the 9th? Might just have to give dnr a shout on monday to clarify if you fellas dont know ..read more