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A Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. October news release read that “Lingering drought conditions throughout much of Texas could present challenges as waterfowl hunters prepare for the start of the new season. The dry habitat conditions in many parts of the state are not ideal for ducks and duck hunters according to TPWD biologists. However, weather pattern changes, timely cold fronts and significant rain could boost hunters’ prospects.”
Ducks DO take to water; but when there’s not enough water, they take OFF, looking for more.
Texas began getting rain in late fall, and we thought conditions were improving. We did get some good rains. The parched watershed of the lower Colorado River got enough for a four-foot rise. But by the week before Christmas, 75% of that runoff had evaporated or been guzzled up by streamside users. So, I did some statewide checking.
