Waterfowl Hunting
Waterfowl Regulations
1/12/15 @ 2:07 PM
So I was having a nice discussion with Kent Van Horn the WDNR biologist in charge of our waterfowl seasons in Wisconsin. He made a comment that they come under a lot of pressure to simplify the waterfowl hunting regulations. I'm always for making something simpler however not at the cost of lost opportunities.
My example would be how the bluebill limits changed during the season a few years ago. For part of the season you could shoot X and then the rest Y.
So hunters submitted complaints about the changes in bag limits during the season. This has made the DNR hesitant to try and do something similar with other species. I asked him when if ever they will increase the limits on redheads in the state as we see and shoot lots. He said no as it would have to be studied on a species specific level and then that species would have changing bag limits during the season or would remain at the lower of the two levels which would be two redheads just as we have.
So my question to all waterfowl hunters. How do you feel about changing bag limits during the season if you got to shoot more during certain dates?
Example: 2 redheads during the month of Oct. and 3 the rest of the season. Or 2 redheads all season.
I would rather have the changing bag limit during the season then being able to shoot a lower amount all season. Kent gave me the impression I'm one of few that feel that way. So I thought I would ask all of you.
Thanks
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