Spring Light Goose Update 4/4/11

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Spring Light Goose Update
April 4
Snow geese continued to make their way into North Dakota over the weekend as several thousand were observed around Interstate 94, with many more between the interstate and the South Dakota border. With warm temperatures forecasted for the week, bird numbers in North Dakota will continue to increase daily.

The forecast in Bismarck through Friday calls for highs around 50 with lows in the 30s.

Bird Identificaton
Hunters are reminded that species identification is extremely important because white-fronted (speckle-bellies) and Canada geese travel with light geese. The spring season is closed to white-fronts and Canada geese. Click here to see a photo of these species in flight.

Some Notes on the Spring Migration Route
Snow goose migration in spring tends to occur farther east than in the fall. Birds generally arrive in the southeastern corner of the state and spread north and northwest through the Valley City, Jamestown, Devils Lake, Rugby and Kenmare areas. However, scattered flocks may be found anywhere in the state during spring.

Birds normally move through the state quickly, their arrival and stay depending on weather and availability of open water and food.

Light Goose Hotline Provides Migration Updates
Migration updates available at 701-328-3697, until season ends or geese have left the state.