Benedictine Wildlife Area Waterfowl Report -
Waterfowl numbers Mallard Migration Rank:  1 (Estimate of potential mallard numbers. 1=lowest, 10=highest) Some Teal are on the Wildlife Area 
Water level

A map of our wetlands is now available under the Wetland Map tab to the right.

The wetlands have great habitat such as, Giant Foxtail, Annual Smartweed, Barnyard grass, and sunflowers. We also have some Milo and millets planted in the wetlands.

We are currently pumping the large wetland complex southwest of the shop, the west smaller wetland and the refuge marsh.

Refuge (NOT open to hunting)

October 1 through March 31 the area can only be accessed with a special permit obtained through a drawing. Look for "Special Hunts" on our home page under "HUNTING".

Hunting conditions  Native vegetation such as annual smart weeds, barnyard grass, foxtail, and sunflowers are the most common vegetation.   
Expected hunting success Waterfowl are moving into the area with colder temperatures. Refuge is holding at least a few hundred as of 12-26-23. 
Comments Cooler temperatures should move more birds into the area.