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Duck Creek CA Updates

Duck Creek CA Updates

Follow our blog posts as we improve Duck Creek CA for wildlife and waterfowl hunting.

Underrated Journeymen

Semipalmated Plover
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The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Evaluating plant growth
Last week we went out into Units A and B to see what plants were coming up so that we could start scratching out a game plan for this summer and fall. As we surveyed the area we encountered the good, the bad, and the ugly. More
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Potpourri of Activity

Newly hatched wood ducks
As March Madness comes to a close a couple of different tidbits of news have come through that might be of interest to you. More
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March Madness

While most folks may think that March Madness only applies to the NCAA basketball tournament. Here are a few reasons why it could apply to Duck Creek CA as well. More
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Looking Good For Spring Break

Mallards in flooded timber
Some turn their eyes south to the Gulf Coast as spring break approaches. However, in the waterfowl world, many birds are coming back from this region. Some of these birds may spend their “spring break” in a wetland near you. More
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Fair Weather Fowl

photo of a wood duck
The mild temperatures, blossoming maples, and rash of tornadoes have made it feel like spring is already here. At Duck Creek and Mingo, dabbling ducks have been passing through as part of their spring migration... More
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Working with Water

meander shows sediment deposits
Last month I mentioned that I’d give an update on what things look like in Units A and B. Here is a video that illustrates what has happened with our stream restoration work over the winter. More
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Drawn to Wetlands

Image of a swamp rabbit
What do waterfowl have to do with swamp rabbits? Take a few minutes and I'll show you what the connection is. More
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2011 Duck Creek Waterfowl Wrap-Up

Well, another waterfowl season has come to a close. Once again, this year was different from the last... More
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2011 Wrap-up and Units A and B Update

Graph that shows rainfall in Dexter, Mo. the fall of 2011
As waterfowl season comes to a close I hope you were able to make some pleasurable memories at Duck Creek this fall. Here is a little re-cap of this fall and what we expect to happen in the next year. More
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