2015 early migration season dates

[featherduster]

These are only the proposed dates but usually there is never a conflict.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Fish and Wildlife has submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed 2015 dates for early season hunting of migratory birds in Indiana.
As in other years, these dates are not final until the USFWS approves them, which typically happens by the end of August. The season dates fall within the framework provided by USFWS, so no changes are anticipated.

Indiana’s requested seasons have never been altered by USFWS after submission. However, there is always a slight possibility of change. Therefore, the dates below should not be interpreted as final. The DNR will issue a news release once dates are approved, and if any changes are made.
The dates include:
• Canada goose: Statewide, Sept. 1-15; five-bird bag/15-bird possession limit.
• Mourning doves: Statewide, Sept. 1 to Oct. 18, Nov. 1-8, and Dec. 12 to Jan. 10; 15-bird bag/45-bird possession limit.
• Rail (sora only): Statewide, Sept. 1 to Nov. 9; 25-bird bag/75-bird possession limit.
• Snipe: Statewide, Sept. 1 to Dec. 16; eight-bird bag/24-bird possession limit.
• Teal: Statewide, Sept. 5-20; six-bird bag/18-bird possession limit.
• Woodcock: Statewide, Oct. 15 to Nov. 28; three-bird bag/nine-bird possession limit.
The season is closed on moorhens

[esshup]

I had about a dozen geese on the pond yesterday. Kate the Springer Spaniel got her exercise chasing them off the pond with my help as a blocker. They are feathered enough to fly. They could out swim her in the pond, but with me standing on the pier, they didn't want to swim too close, and finally decided that there were quieter places to roost.

[chubwub]

Jul 29, 2015 23:13:24 GMT -5 esshup said:

I had about a dozen geese on the pond yesterday. Kate the Springer Spaniel got her exercise chasing them off the pond with my help as a blocker. They are feathered enough to fly. They could out swim her in the pond, but with me standing on the pier, they didn't want to swim too close, and finally decided that there were quieter places to roost.

Noooo, you are supposed to keep them nice and comfortable until September 1st rolls around, then invite a couple of your buddies and unleash hell.

[MuzzleLoader]

I got a couple dozen on the lake today. They alway seem to know when the 1st of September rolls around and head back to the river.

[esshup]

Jul 30, 2015 10:42:38 GMT -5 chubwub said:

Jul 29, 2015 23:13:24 GMT -5 esshup said:

I had about a dozen geese on the pond yesterday. Kate the Springer Spaniel got her exercise chasing them off the pond with my help as a blocker. They are feathered enough to fly. They could out swim her in the pond, but with me standing on the pier, they didn't want to swim too close, and finally decided that there were quieter places to roost.

Noooo, you are supposed to keep them nice and comfortable until September 1st rolls around, then invite a couple of your buddies and unleash hell.

I would if they would stick around at least until the 1st, but they seem to know and disappear the end of August.

That's OK, I'll get some of them this year!

[Reafer]

I'm an odd bird when it comes to the early season. I'm more excited by the teal part of it rather than the geese!