I'm in Moscow, ID today, and I've got my sleeves rolled up at 9:00 am. It's sunny and 40° outside. And this is January 4th.
Many waterfowlers around the state know what that means - bad hunting. Or, at least not great hunting. With the end of duck season just around the bend, more than a few folks are praying for bad weather to come quickly, or else this season will be considered a bust.
But while the mild winter might be leaving you twiddling your thumbs in the blinds, it could become a real boon to the mule deer population. With the last several years of harsh winters, a break could mean better survival, and better hunting, not just this year, but into next year as well.
A Spokane Review blog today also contained this:
A Spokane Review blog today also contained this:
Jim Hayden, Idaho Fish and Game Department Panhandle Region wildlife manager, says he needs a lot more snow in a hurry in order to do his winter aerial elk surveys.
Normal snowpack is needed to concentrate the elk on wintering areas and make them stand out for the count.
~ J. Bunch
