Last weekend’s warm weather significantly influenced Minnesota’s waterfowl hunting opener, resulting in fewer hunters and reduced success rates. Typically marked by cool temperatures, this year’s clear skies meant hunters relied on sunscreen and insect repellent, leading to reports of more geese than ducks taken during the opening weekend.
However, regions in the southern and western parts of the state, benefiting from recent heavy rains, reported better conditions with a higher harvest of wood ducks and teal. As anticipated warm temperatures persist, experts suggest that hunter traffic may remain low, raising questions about overall participation in the hunting season.
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