Theyre not as covered up. I said, its banded. The first hour could be the best of the entire day. Matthew Piehl: Every now and then we do. But thats just where I continued my passion, I guess. Matt, that was a pretty good way to end the hunt, wasnt it? That you all party program is just show up and hunt, you all do the work and thats a big deal. Ramsey Russell: Wow, thats crazy, isnt it? Ive shot, Benelli Shotguns for over two decades. And we dont know that, if it was a good hatch like the past few years that a late storm didnt come in. Depending on goose activity, hunts may endlate-morning, with a mid-day lunch and nap before returning for theafternoon hunt. I aint going to let you do that to me again. Nick, if you listen to this, you dont know, hope you aint, but that dog just had a nose for bands. Weston Wunder 515-231-8426. We have a little talk ahead of time. At least some of the little subspecies dont. But boy, the difference is, once you cross that Canadian border, you go from 8 ducks to 6 ducks, 4 pintails to 1 pintail. Thank you all for listening to Duck Season Somewhere. Thatll be good. Particular first thing went out of his mouth to me in the morning is, I thought this was a dry field hunting. Come prepared for any weather. Just to be able to go up with anybody whos been around the area. Ammo 3-3 1/2( 2s or bbs are recommended). Yeah, its resident early use, starts August 15. We tried to run as long as we could. Yeah, we get great, middle October. We are the Premiere Waterfowl Outfitter from the prairie potholes of North Dakota! Not a meaningful dent, even the last couple of years of bad hatches. What the weather is going to be like or anything else. So were running a second spread. I mean there really is. I love the fact that, hunting with you all. It was banded. And the one that you want is one that might be waiting. Opening weekend is a little bit of a wild card, the times Ive been there. But it was a well-executed plan. Ill tell you right now, I learned my lesson that time. Oh, yeah. Because that part of the States youre in, Im just guessing, geographically you all probably have a pretty decent corridor of migratory birds coming through. Its the scouting, the hospitality, the curve balls, when the ducks arent flying for another couple of hours. Theres a lot of uncertainty out there still, I think. I guess, I always think about it, if I were to book a hunt and go on a hunt, how would I want it presented to me or given to me? Whether hunting near home or halfway across the world, thats the stuff that matters. What is your upbringing? We get down there prior to that. And you know, I cant exactly remember what colony it is, at the top of my head, but they keep saying that theyre losing numbers, theyre losing numbers. And the tide started following very, very slightly, and Matt said, Ramsey those brant over the sandbar, out on the sandbar we saw like a flock of brant about a half mile away coasting down there. I mean, that was always what we wanted to do. Ramsey Russell: Is that like, top 10 of all time youre saying? Thats just where were from, I guess where were still at. 158 talking about this. Its the only state that anybody in the U.S can hunt geese in August. Matthew Piehl: Oh yeah. Or it was the spring of 2018, when there were so many young birds, so many. Not quite at that point, but theres a lot of water everywhere. Ive heard that as well. It almost pains me to tell yall about Duck Creek Decoy Works new Flashback Decoy because inthe words of Flashback Decoy inventor Tyler Baskfield, duck hunting gear really is an arms race. At my Mississippi camp, his flashback decoy has been a top-secret weapon among my personal bag of tricks. So its anybodys guess on whether or not theyre going to be open for us non-residents to come up there and hunt. I know theyre both high since the early 2010 timeframe. For those of yall listening, if you didnt know, Matt and Dirty Bird Outfitters, It is. I did. Browse the vast selection of everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. When do you all start snow goose hunting? See you next time. (Arkansas, and South Dakota). How have you been Matt? I mean, it could fill up real quick, couldnt it? So thats where I started my waterfowl hunting really. And thank God, we went to Arkansas, because that has become a huge part of us. Theres Canada geese everywhere. And what Ive noticed is, hunting them in the fall versus hunting down the wintering grounds, versus hunting them in the corridors, or heading back north, something back in the fall as they start the stage, its real different. First two weeks, and then you might have a week there where its really hard to kill birds. It is or no? I typically go up to Canada the spring after Im done guiding. And who is Matthew? Is that like, top 10 of all time youre saying? So you wait it out. But thats way up north, and on the flip side, the ice melts, they make their nests, they have these babies, and the last couple of real bad hatches were great hatches from what I heard. And I said, hey, lets go hunt tomorrow. Its been great to catch up with you. Yeah, theres something about them as a bird that I guess, you got to have some admiration for them. We just were laughing, you know, waiting for something else to come in and its all you can do, and I love that. Yeah, you know what the end game is? So you wait it out. Theyll go from small ponds with a couple of groups on it, to bigger lakes with hundreds, thousands of birds on it as the season goes on. And I know yall scratch out. Right at the critical moment, another flock slid in that we hadnt even seen. And not just a little duck and goose guide? Its just really, for family and friends. Its like the little G.S.A, its just add water and growth is good. And the only thing you can do to pick a drake is look for that bright bill. No federal or state waterfowl stamps are required to hunt during the conservation order. Jim Rowe 715-571-9364. They are then finished with a uniform MIL-SPEC Type III hardcoat anodizing and laser etched t-marks. It adds a lot to the experience because were looking at times, 50 to 150 mallards are coming into these fields, coming into these sloughs. But we get down there, we start our spring conservation season, starts February 1. . I was helped by Aaron and it was a great experience, very knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Ramsey Russell: Fantastic. Ramsey Russell: Thats just it. Just because they decoy that much better. I mean, you kind of grow up into that? Happened the last two years. And I dont know, but I wonder and Ive also heard, this blows my mind, that 90%-95% of all hatch birds are shot between the time they hatch on the Artic and return. Ramsey Russell: Thats a hard road to hoe sometimes. You know, we had all these mallards just coming just getting right, just coming right in fixing to get eyeball level over the decoys. Ramsey Russell: Oh, yeah. There really is. And we stayed and it started raining and we stayed. We are here to bring you the exhilaration of the spring snow goose conservation season. And not just a little duck and goose guide? The hunts will take place in areas . I mean, if anybody goes for any other reason, just go see Hammer. Im anxious to get on the horn and see just who can elucidate some of that snow goose situation. Those two trips, are still my favorite trips to this day. Its the only state that anybody in the U.S can hunt geese in August. And we saw a few birds flying around. So its pretty interesting, pretty cool. And when you see those birds starting to lay up on water, theyre fixing the buggy. Were just going to be a Central special Flyway. Typically, doesnt take all day, but you might wait all day for those swans to get up. What we can do is, to adapt to what we have, what were given. We have upland birds, pheasants, grouse partridge and we would go out and chase limited pheasants before football practice. Matt, I just had this thought, where are those geese? And I dont think we pulled the trigger in an hour. And I didnt know if it was because we were shooting or the fact that they were not in fact shooting, that I had not heard a lot of gunshots around the bay. And when they land wherever theyre going, theyre looking for water. Located 1.5 hours from either Memphis or Little Rock, commercial air services are available. Ramsey Russell: Speaking of the last fall, weve not yet enjoyed your company in the blind up there at Dirty Bird Outfittersin North Dakota but Nick and I can make along just fine without you. Featured; Your Premier Destination for the Arkansas Waterfowl Experience Ph: 870-897-2799 | E: info@duckhuntsarkansas.com home . You will enjoy your first Arkansas spring snow goose hunt. And you know, the redhead story you were telling. Who are you? You will be surrounded by all this top quality equipment while you are hiding in the decoys or on the edge in blinds. Its a lot of work. But if you cant tell what they are, well dont shoot. Just wondering what those birds are looking at and seeing if theyre going to swing down wind and get closer next time. We are the Premiere Waterfowl Outfitter from the prairie potholes of North Dakota! Theyre still going to want to make that trip. Theres a few little groups swimming around, but were really noticing it with the geese. I knew it was going to result in a lot of birds. Yeah, closes at noon. Matthew Piehl: Yeah, I know guys came to North Dakota college just for the waterfowl. Every year were bound to see some of them reversing and were watching. And those hunts are, I mean, theyre definitely different hunts. SPRING SNOW GOOSE RATES. And so, we had gone to the front of this bay and were brant hunting, Matt and I, and one of his buddies just beat the brakes off the. And dont forget my personal favorite, yes sir, they also make the one the only world-famous Spoonzilla. Its the practical hunting gear that we real duck hunters deserve. What else you going to do? No, I dont remember that, but Im glad to know that because you came back with a lot of bands on that trip. Matthew Piehl: Its a lot of work but its paid off for us really, really well. Yeah. Well yeah, well go from there to the 60 and 70 degrees. I definitely can. Dirty Bird Outfitters is here to offer you that hunt of a lifetime. I mean, were watching the birds set up, weve got to keep count of hens, and species, and you know, to me, it adds a lot more than it subtracts. And I do, I work over the drakes, Matt. And I was just wondering if you could speak a little bit about your operation down in Arkansas. In our part of the state that we guide differently because they save some dates over there for later in the year. And why does DBOs staff believe Ramseys yellow lab, Coop, possess magical powers? And it helped me become a better hunter. Matthew Piehl: Yeah, we do. I think busy is good. But theres also the farmers and rightfully so that theyre still harvesting those. But like you said, its hot. Your Snow Goose Guide will meet you the first morning at a predefined location to start the day off and travel to the field with you. But weve had very, very good success with them. Arkansas spring snow goose hunting is usually available February 1-5 and February 8-28. But thats just where I continued my passion, I guess. We think of feed, we think of grass and grain. We put on and we have a lot of local kids with that. Ramsey Russell: Ive hunted up there at that time of year and its hot. . Good. Matthew Piehl: Theres my place north of Bismarck. Anybody that has hunted snows in the last five years, you can probably tell your work, and were not hunting for Ross geese. Its the first time you see a smile on a clients face when he shot, that he came to shoot, or had a great hunt that they tried to get many times before. Thats a problem. You all will appreciate this. Aint anybody that wants to go to clean 15 Canada goose in 83 degree weather. And the pintails are one thing that its really crazy how fast were down to one pintail for our daily limit. And I said, well maybe, if Im not ever going to do it though. Ramsey Russell: Poor Nick. And you all do have for the record, you all do have a few spots left for the upcoming fall? But Arkansas, one of the reasons were so successful down there is because were chasing geese and we adapt to what we have going on. I know from spending a lot of time down in Arkansas back in the day, those geese are hopping around. Ramsey Russell: Wow, thats good to hear. Really, what weve got to look at, in terms of hens versus drake is number one, they got to be close enough that old eyes like me can see it. In 2019, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission expanded coyote hunting season year-round. It was banded. Because of that, there is a noticeable improvement in the finish. So its hard for us to reach those birds last year. But once a year we always took a trip. Theres not a lot of food to eat, theyre waiting it out. Most people are looking for a trophy bird that they can add to their collection and we are just the place to do this. And I said, oh you want to go on a trip? Its just like, or its good as its ever been ever in North Dakota? It is 100% the hospitality business. Dirty Bird Ranch is a pure gem. How has the pandemic and the quarantine, Im going to call it, and all this mess that has been going on, hows it affected up there in North Dakota this year? I dont think there is. I hope youll remind me. I mean, what a take, we had our pintails and were waiting on mallards. Our best time frame form is middle of October to first two weeks in November really. Our packages include lodging, meals, bird cleaning and complementary alcohol. Whether it be from there, from the West coast, and they had travel restrictions on, or their family didnt feel comfortable, all those funds will be coming back next year. The question I was asking and I was wondering about snow geese is, Ive wondered, I want to talk a little bit about your Dirty Bird Outfitter spring snow goose hunt down in Arkansas and I was just wondering, I love to shoot snow geese. Whether youre a first-timer, a once-in-a-life-timer, or an every year traveler, great duck hunting is only a few hours travel away. While DU works in all 50 states, the organization focuses its efforts and resources on the habitats most beneficial to waterfowl. File a Complaint. Arkansas is one of the places that those birds are in the winter. I mean, Im talking weather hot, but at the same time, its a bunch of local birds hitting a relatively small amount of harvested grain. Mr. Popular that lies, always he is the guy. Hunting is allowed from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Im sitting here talking about Canada, thinking there in North Dakota and we had our pintails. I mean theyre literally standing around on ice, theyre consuming their fat reserves for calories. A lot of birds, a lot of geese using it and we showed up. I would have to say, I did more hunting than I did college. Its fun to watch them. And in my eyes, thats what makes a person successful. Ramsey Russell: Yep. Just watching that and just giggling with him. And theres a lot to be said for me to hunt somewhere that I cant just watch the birds. You will be snow goose hunting over spreads ranging from 1000-2000 decoys. But I personally think weve hit that curve ball out of the park full times here. You all will appreciate this. Ramsey Russell: When do you all start snow goose hunting? We will get a crack shot in here and there. And be sure to check out our new GetDucks Shop. I always tell them, I tell this to everybody, if theres not a good group of young birds, I wont even go look at them in North Dakota. And what else you going to do in August? We left like, late at 11:30-12:00 oclock and started picking up, but we were done. Hey, folks. Ramsey Russell: Good. Ramsey Russell: Yeah. If I had gone to college in North Dakota, I may never have graduated. For more information or to schedule guidedArkansas spring snow goose huntwith Dirty Bird Outfitters, please contact Matthew Piehldirectly: Want to receive a newGetDucks.com Brochure? I just asked an outfitter there, hey, what about setting up on that point? Theyre both high. The new 36-page, full color GetDucks.com brochure is loaded with photography from the worlds best duck hunting adventures, to include trip summaries, available bird species, testimonial reviews and much more. So over the course of a weekend, I took two and he will never let me live it down. We were down there when theres a lot of birds and were down when there were barely any. I spent a few years up there and I was up there for a long time. What can you see? Were looking at great wetlands conditions this year, more so than any of the other years. Thats your first season, and North Dakota, if Im not mistaken has a very early Canada goose season, and a very liberal Canada goose season. I just asked an outfitter there, hey, what about setting up on that point? So thats pretty cool. I walked, I literally walked up to the goose but I didnt pull the trigger, I grabbed it, pulled it up. And Ive got reason to believe theyre going to open. So you kind of got this bell shaped curve thats starting to skew towards non-productive birds. Its like they start popping around the landscape like popcorn, going from here to here to here to here to here. More Categories. Ill pick the drakes, and the only thing that there are two brown looking models, duck looking birds. I aint going to lie to you, I love small town North Dakota. Listen to this episode. I love Nick to death. I guess, it was never really seen growing up. Well, it must have been a real big change of scenery and of weather, to come from North Dakota in February down to Mexico. I typically go up to Canada the spring after Im done guiding. But over the last, I mean, I dont know how many years, ever since Ive known, theres been excess licenses left over every year. But theres a great argument to be made that theyre not going to open this year. Whos going to go shoot pheasants after school? But that you know really, theres three weeks that are probably prime. Thats right. No federal or state waterfowl stamps are required to hunt during the conservation order. I guess, I always think about it, if I were to book a hunt and go on a hunt, how would I want it presented to me or given to me? Matthew Piehl: But sometime in the morning, we had a group of birds go up about 10-15 yards. You know what Im saying? Yeah, so the first thing that comes to mind is, where are those carried over? Matthew Piehl: Well, Im from North Dakota born and raised. its crazy. Email Us. Its comfortable over a wide temperature gradient, naturally anti-microbial, remaining odor free. My phone number is 701-290-6582. 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