| Waterfowl numbers | 6000 ducks; majority Mallards with remaining mix of wigeons, Common goldeneyes, mergansers, and few Buffleheads, Redheads and Canvasbacks. 2000 Canada geese. 85% ice cover. Ducks loafing off points from State Park Cove to Hell Creek to Dam to Lucas Point. West end is ice covered. |
| Water level | 5 ft low |
| Hunting conditions | Cedar Creek boat ramp is dry and inaccessible; Elm Creek boat ramp is iced up. Best opportunity is field hunting. Always get landowner permission before hunting on private lands. There is no check-in or check-out to hunt Public Lands at Wilson Wildlife Area. |
| Expected hunting success | Waterfowl numbers in region improved; birds flying off reservoir to feed; |
| Comments | Refuges are closed Sept 1-Jan 31 to all access except by special permit. This includes land and water refuge areas. Teal Season - Low Plains September 14, 2024- September 29, 2024 Duck Season on Wilson Reservoir - Low Plains Late Zone October 26, 2024 - December 29, 2024 and January 18-26, 2025 Youth Weekend, Duck and Goose October 19-20, 2024 Goose Season on Wilson Reservoir CANADA GEESE October 26-27, 2024 and November 6, 2024 - February 16, 2025 WHITE-FRONTED October 26, 2024 - December 29, 2024 and January 25 - February 16, 2025 LIGHT GEESE October 26-27, 2024 and November 6, 2024 - February 16, 2025 Sandhill Crane Season on Wilson Reservoir - Central Crane Zone November 6, 2024 - January 2, 2025 LIGHT GOOSE CONSERVATION ORDER February 17 - April 30, 2025 |
