Snow Geese have increased almost exponentially in numbers during this same time. During the past few years, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officials have become increasingly concerned with the burgeoning populations. Farmers in the major flyways are incurring moderate to severe crop damage during the annual migration, and geese are severely impacting vegetation and nesting habitat on the breeding grounds. With overpopulated habitat there is the increasing likelihood for a major die off due to disease or other factors related to nutrition. Special seasons, bag limits, and methods of harvest have been and likely will continue to be utilized with snow and similar geese.
Some ducks reside year round in the Southeast.
For example, the Wood Duck is one of three migratory waterfowl species that nest regularly in Mississippi. These most colorful birds are one of the more abundant ducks in Mississippi, and along with the Mallard, make up a sizable portion of Mississippi hunter's bag. Browse the list and click on your problem area. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.