Kyle Wintersteen

Aug 21, 2024 | deltawaterfowl.org | Kyle Wintersteen |Ashley Praus

The Zen of WingshootingAll live in the moment when ducks are over decoysBy Kyle WintersteenMy dog (and yours, I imagine) has this remarkable, downright enviable ability to live life strictly in the moment. He can fall into a deep, leg-twitching slumber, but should I gently sweep the back door open, he’ll blast outside like a football team through a breakaway banner.

Dec 15, 2023 | deltawaterfowl.org | Kyle Wintersteen |Derrick Schiff

No Science, No Duck Hunting? UPDATE: On Dec. 14, 2023, Australia’s Select Committee Report on Native Birds recommended duck hunting remain legal in South Australia but with stricter regulations and penalties.

Aug 28, 2023 | deltawaterfowl.org | Kyle Wintersteen |Derrick Schiff

Eastern Survey Shows Promising ResultsBy Kyle WintersteenWhile the traditional survey area feeds all four flyways, the eastern survey area is a key fall-flight indicator for Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers. Conducted jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service since 1990, the survey provides estimates for the six most abundant breeding ducks across the eastern United States and Canada.

Aug 25, 2023 | deltawaterfowl.org | Kyle Wintersteen |Jessica Rockeman

2023 Goose Hunting OutlookSpring survey highlights exceptional nesting conditions, population declinesBy Kyle WintersteenWhen the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases its annual Waterfowl Population Status report, the total number of ducks, including specific species such as mallards, pintails, and canvasbacks, receives almost all of the attention. But the report also provides valuable insights about upcoming goose seasons.