North Carolina migratory bird seasons released

Officials with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission have announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2024-25 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons.

What’s happening to waterfowl at Lake J?

To the Editor:

I would like to know what is happening to the ducks and geese at Lake Junaluska.

Feeding ban worked: Fewer ducks and geese now populate Lake Junaluska

fr waterfowlThere’s been a noticeable decline in the number of ducks and geese at Lake Junaluska since a feeding ban went into effect last fall.

Exploding waterfowl population prompts feeding ban at Lake Junaluska

coverAs the first chunk of bread was tossed in the air, a swarm of ducks and geese at Lake Junaluska swiftly waddled toward the source of the handout, a chorus of quacks and honks rising up from the flurry of feathers.

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