BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - The North Dakota Game and Fish Department's annual fall wetland survey indicates "good but variable" wetland conditions for duck hunting throughout much of the state.
Migratory game bird biologist Andy Dinges says the northeast part of the state has the highest number of wetlands holding water.
Dinges says the south-central and southeast parts of the state are better than last year's fall wetland conditions. But he says the northwest and north-central regions of the state will have the fewest wetlands available for duck hunting since 2012.
Dinges says strong reproduction for ducks in breeding areas both in and outside of North Dakota this year makes for good fall hunting potential.