Report Nr. 3606 2011 Waterfowl Hunter Opinion Survey

A random sample of waterfowl hunters in 2011 was contacted to determine the preferred duck hunting season structure (e.g., season dates and hunting zones) for the next five years in Michigan.

Early season reports from pheasant cooperators allow biologists to quickly assess hunter success and local field conditions across Michigan's Lower Peninsula (Zones 2 and 3) at the beginning of the pheasant season. This report summarizes their responses for October 20-23, 2013.

Early season reports from ruffed grouse and American woodcock cooperators allow biologists to quickly assess hunter success and local field conditions across the state of Michigan at the beginning of the grouse season. This report is a summary of their responses for September 15-18, 2014.