With great anticipation, the long awaited day has finally come OPENING DAY of the 2010 - 2011 sea duck season. As expected things have started off in grand style. Large numbers of all three species of scoters ( surf, white-winged, and black ) along with great eider numbers have once again graced our region of the downeast coast of Maine, allowing us world class layout gunning right out of the gate.
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| Eiders headed for the layout |
As the weather is starting to cool, we have noticed the arrival of the longtails. With each passing day our guides are reporting that they are seeing more of these fantastic birds daily. By the time most of you read this blog we will have gunable numbers here for the rest of the season. For many of our hunters these birds put the topping on there Maine sea duck hunting experience.
The early puddle duck season was one of the best in many years. With the warm fall weather hanging on longer than usual, our teal and wood duck populations were up and provided us with above average gunning. Black duck numbers in the downeast region are stronger than anywhere in the state. Gunning these birds is always a challange but very rewarding and leaves us looking forward to the late season when the migrators come down from the maritimes
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| Rick Ault...Iowa, with a trophy Maine Black Duck |
For us here at RSO, this time of year signifies more than the start of another waterfowl season, but the time of year that we get to see many old friends and make new life long friends as well. Many of you have become family over the years. If you would like to become part of our sea duck hunting family with results like this...give us a call today !!
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| Keith Cogley...MN. with a trophy White-winger |
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| A good day on the salt |
Nice birds guys! I can't wait till I head out tomorrow with the infamous Duckman of Beals Island! Good luck on the rest of your season!
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