Units A and B Plan Concepts

On January 5th, 2011 at 10:42am frank said:

Well, I hope we can too.    The plan is to extend the amount of flooded habitat west into Unit B.  We've set up our low profile contour levees so that most of the habitat will be flooded no more than 2 feet deep.    The overall wetland management philosophy at Duck Creek and Ten Mile is the same.  We try to manage our wetlands so that they will meet the needs of migratory waterfowl as they seasonally pass through the Bootheel.  A major component of this is managing for moist soil plants, such as millet and other annual wetland plants.  Planting corn is another management tool.  Not only does it provide food for migratory waterfowl, it also helps us set back succession so that we get a good annual plant response during the next year.      Each area has its own characteristics (different soils, water delivery, water table, topography, etc.), which makes it unique and requires the management actions to be tailored slightly differently.  However, the goal is the same; to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl and opportunity for the public to enjoy these resources this season and those to come in the future.   Happy New Year.

On December 28th, 2010 at 11:52am Anonymous said:

I would like to see blinds 41,43, and 37 renovated to be flooded with water depths of 2 feet or less and planted in corn and millet. I've been hunting Ten Mile Pond conservation area and they have excellent corn and millet habitat and are attracting several birds. Just wondering if the same success can be accomplished at Duck Creek. I have to drive 80 miles to hunt Ten Mile but would rather drive 25 miles to hunt Duck Creek where i grew up enjoying the hunting and fishing the area has provided. And i also dearly miss the flooded timber hunting in Pools 2 and 3. Thanks for your time.

On December 16th, 2010 at 3:10am The Blueprint Project Black Edition said:

Thanks for the info ..