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Making May Memories

Family Outings

Posted by Frank Nelson on May 9, 2013

This spring is definitely one to be remembered... More

Spring Indicators

Spicebrush Flower

Posted by Frank Nelson on Apr 10, 2013

As we move into April it looks like spring has finally sprung. More
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The Grand-daddy of them all...

Posted by Frank Nelson on Mar 19, 2013

Although I work with fisheries staff I’m technically not a “fishhead," but believe I’m starting to take a shine to some of these finned creatures. More
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Disturbing Thoughts

Posted by Frank Nelson on Feb 22, 2013

With the buildup of ice and potential damage to trees as they begin to flex and potentially snap under the excessive weight, I had a couple “disturbing” thoughts. More
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Nature presents: A Duck Creek Drama

Snow Geese and Bald Eagle over Pool 1

Posted by Candice Davis on Feb 4, 2013

We're fortunate to have opportunities to discover nature right around us. More
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2012 Duck Creek Waterfowl Season Wrap-Up

Ducks in a pond

Posted by Frank Nelson on Jan 10, 2013

Each year is different and this one is definitely followed suit. The record drought restricted the amount of options migratory waterfowl could use as stopover habitat during their southward migration over the Mississippi Flyway. More
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The Many Meanings of Muddy Water

Depressions from Foraging Ducks

Posted by Frank Nelson on Dec 10, 2012

What comes to mind when you hear “Muddy Water”? More
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Look what cropped up

Dissection of a Mallard gizzard

Posted by Frank Nelson on Dec 7, 2012

As you are laying out in the marsh, watching clouds roll by, waiting for the next batch of ducks to come into sight, do you ever wonder what they are looking for? More
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Your guide to a dead ringer

Ringneck Scaup Comparison

Posted by Frank Nelson on Nov 21, 2012

If you’ve been duck hunting at Duck Creek this year or in years past, no doubt you’ve probably had a group of black and white ducks buzz over your decoy spread... More
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Waterfowl Opener at Duck Creek, November 3rd

Flooded Distribution Channel and Unit 18

Posted by Matt Bowyer on Oct 30, 2012

With the opener fast approaching, Duck Creek staff are busy getting all their ducks in a row so to speak... More
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