DUCK DUCK … GOOSE | Hunting in Texas

If there is one thing that can be said about this particular season is that it was the year of the duck.  Our duck numbers have been overflowing all season and the numbers just keep building as the season starts winding down.  On a normal year Backwater Waterfowl consistently watches as the season draws to a close, the bird numbers start fluctuating in a downward spiral; however this is one of those special years where we don’t want to see it end. We have 11 days of duck season left and if there was a time to come duck hunting, THE TIME IS NOW.  We have openings starting Friday, January 20th and running till the last day January 29th. Don’t miss out on the opportunity that is being presented and take full advantage while you can.  With all of that said comes an end of the season special – All hunts will be discounted 10% for all hunts booked through January 29th.  I hope that everyone has had a safe and successful season so far and we look forward to seeing you out in the field. On a side note, the conservation snow goose order starts Monday January 30th and while our light goose numbers are down a little there will be some great opportunities for anyone looking to get in a late goose hunt. Call or email for any additional info or check out the website, Lance Stancik 979-966-7732

Waterfowl Hunting | Season Dates 2011-2012

2011/2012 Season Dates

Ducks – South Zone

• All species other than “dusky ducks”: Nov. 5 – 27, 2011 & Dec. 10, 2011 — Jan. 29, 2012
• “Dusky ducks”: Nov. 10 – 27 and Dec. 10, 2011 – Jan. 29, 2012
• Youth-only Season: Oct. 29-30, 2011

BAG LIMITS | The daily bag limit for ducks is six, to include no more than five mallards of which only 2 may be hens; three wood ducks; two scaup; two redheads; two pintails; one canvasback; and one “dusky” duck. Dusky ducks include: mottled ducks, Mexican-like duck, black duck and their hybrids. For all other species not listed, the bag limit is six. The daily bag limit for coots is 15. The daily bag limit for mergansers is five, which may include no more than two hooded mergansers. Shooting hours are one half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Geese – East Zone

• Light geese: Nov. 5, 2011 – Jan. 29, 2012, the daily bag limit for light geese is 20 and no possession limit.
• White-fronted geese: Nov. 5, 2011 – Jan. 15, 2012, daily bag limit is two;
• Canada geese: Sept. 10-25, 2011 and Nov. 5, 2011 – Jan. 29, 2012, daily bag limit is three.

Conservation Season Geese – East Zone

• Jan. 30 — Mar. 25, 2012, no bag or possession limits.

November Waterfowl Hunting Special

We are offering a waterfowl hunting special for all Backwater Waterfowl clients.  Any goose hunt booked between Nov. 5 and Nov. 24 or a duck/goose hunt on a week day between Nov. 5 and Dec. 9, the price will be discounted 15%.  This is a great time to get in on some early season waterfowl hunting as the birds arrive and you catch that good foggy morning. We have one spot available for a group this Sunday 11/6 (opening weekend) due to a cancellation. From what we have seen in Canada and scouting the last couple days on the Texas prairie, I can say that the biologists were spot on with their predictions.  The amount of ducks seen while in Canada and through the Dakotas was unbelievable.  The snow geese had an excellent hatch with most adult pairs having five to six juveniles following close behind.  Specklebellys also had a great hatch and it seems they beat me south as they were here before I got back.  Duck numbers on the prairie are solid with pintail, teal, gadwall and widgeon at the forefront  and with the front pushing through this Thursday they should only improve for the opener.  As always I can reiterate how we manage our properties.  We believe the more water, the better and with things dry throughout Texas the ones who have water will have the birds.  Second crop rice is starting to be cut throughout Colorado and Wharton County and we have our wells pumping water as we speak. Our properties look to be in tip top shape going into season. We are steadily booking hunts and a couple of dates have already filled up so please get your dates in so we can accommodate everyone.  We are looking forward to a great season and starting the next chapter of Backwater Waterfowl.  Take advantage of our November Waterfowl Hunting Special and let us have a chance to earn your business and I assure you that you won’t leave disappointed. Also wanted to again say thanks to all the clients who made the trip up to the Saskatchewan camp with us this fall.  It was a great year and we couldn’t have done it without you. Be sure and take a look at the website for any additional information. www.backwaterwaterfowl.com Thanks, Lance Stancik & The Backwater Team 979-966-7732 mickstancik@yahoo.com

Last Minute Dove Hunt with Backwater

LAST MINUTE DOVE HUNT for Backwater Waterfowlers Back in from Canada with nothing but great things to report on the hatch and what we have to look forward to this winter. Did a little scouting checking water on the properties and am glad to report the doves seemed to have moved in. I have a 150 acre Sesame Patch west of Garwood, Texas that is loaded with mourning dove. I know I have had alot of interest in people wanting to dove hunt the last couple weeks. With the outlook being dismal we have held off but not anymore. This last front has started what will hopefully turn into a grand passage for the next couple of months. I have Saturday and Sunday the 22 & 23rd open as well as all of next week. Anyone wanting to get in a dove hunt this weekend call or email and we can get you set up. More to Follow Thanks, Lance Stancik Backwater Waterfowl 979-966-7732 mickstancik@yahoo.com

Canada Duck Hunts

SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA | I still have a few dates available for a trip to the duck and goose Mecca in Canada for this fall.  I know a lot of you have shown interest in heading up and with the conditions set in front of us there is no better time than now.  This is a hassle free trip with all the logistics in place to ensure you a trip of a lifetime.  Dates available are in October. Total duck populations were estimated at 45.6 million breeding ducks on the surveyed area. This estimate represents an 11 percent increase over last year’s estimate of 40.9 million birds.  This was only the fifth time in the survey’s history that the total duck population exceeded 40 million.  Habitat conditions across the U.S. and Canadian prairies and parklands were considered excellent. We want everyone that comes to hunt with us to have a great outing and make a memory in the field.  The staff of Backwater Waterfowl will go above and beyond to ensure this.  Let us work hard and show you what we have to offer to gain your business.  You won’t be disappointed. For any information or pricing you may require Lance Stancik /owner 979-966-7732 www.backwaterwaterfowl.com mickstancik@yahoo.com

DOVE, DOVE and more DOVE

The White Wing Dove hunting the last 5 days has been nothing short of amazing for us.  The Dove numbers in the Sealy area have been unbelievable and hunters are leaving with overflowing game bags and big smiles on their faces.  Normally after opening weekend hunters seem to start drawing their attention toward the upcoming duck and deer season but I am here to tell you don’t forget about the dove.  The White Wing hunting this year has been the best I have seen and has shown no sign of slowing down.  17 hunters had full limits yesterday evening getting to watch the show till dark.  We will be staying on them the rest of the season so anyone wanting to get in another hunt just call or email and I can get you setup.  We will be running hunts every morning and afternoon for the rest of the season (only afternoon Dove hunts on Sept 10,11,17,18 due to the morning Teal hunts).

DOVE/TEAL COMBO

Teal season opens statewide this coming Saturday Sept. 10 and the scouting reports are looking great with most, if not all, of our rice fields holding many Teal.  We still have some dates available on weekdays and a few spots on the weekend of Sept. 24,25.

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