opener concerns with the flooding

[h2ofwlr]

Waseca had almost 14" of rain in 2 days time. Heavy(4"+) in many places in southern MN. Maple Grove had 10.39" in 1 spot last night. NE Iowa had major rains and flooding too. Eau Claire area of WI is flooded too.

In a nutshell, the ducks could be anywhere with all the standing water where ever they had heavy rains.

So will the rains hurt where you would normally hunt?

Heck I bet some will not even go due to flooded basement, etc.
I bet MLDS will not being going as he and his crew likely are in Corcoran and MG area helping residents with their flooded basements, I bet he'll be super busy for the next 2 weeks.

BTW, more heavy rains are possible for SAT PM

The map below are rainfall amounts as of 3 in the morning--it was still raining in southern and SE Mn till daybreak.

[lanyard]

What's your plan Al? With the rain forecast for Saturday are you seeking some shirt walk sheltered pocket or launching the boat with s modified blind/rain cover.

My plan staying the same, but where I'm going is just high water, not flood. Might opt for the shorter hike and no paddle. Wth a tarp lean-to

[maplelakeduckslayer]

Ya pretty crazy, this is the worst I seen it. All on ramps onto 94 in maple grove were closed this morning. 169 still has water into the shoulders. Crazy. I had 20-25 calls so far. Done 6 haha

[Fish Felon]

Heck, Al has to be just tinkled pink over all this water. He's been complaining about Swan being too low for years. I bet he's got all the decoys rigged and in his boat and is ready to be out on 'The Big Slough' at about midnight tomorrow.

Go get 'em Al!

[Nershi]

Hopefully another epic run in with trigger. Trigger is probably already getting boozed up in preparation.

[cstemig]

I would be concerned for those hunting the creek/river systems with the fast moving water and the debris it brings.

[Hansen]

Southwestern MN should be fine. Forecast has gotten better each day as far as wind. PM thunder for Saturday, we should be done long before that hits.

I feel bad for the folks in Waseca. I saw some photos ouch. That camp-ground on the east part of old 14 is flooded bad. There is more to life than duck hunting.

[h2ofwlr]

No heading out at Midnight crap for this old man, I never even did it 20-30 years ago...

They are talking an East wind, that befuddles me as not a common wind direction, so not sure where I'll go yet. Hopefully it goes more SE which gives me better options.

I'm not worried about the rain because as Steve mentioned it's not supposed to happen until later in the day.

With the continued warm weather the BWTeal and Woodies should still be around in better numbers than average. But as mentioned the other week, many of the potholes are brim full, so the normal use waders is not an option, so then you need to drag a small boat to set decoys. Oh to be young again and have the energy to do that.... But I have a feeling that those that do will have a good shoot.

[randywatson]

we will be done by 7. 3 guys 18 brown ducks. mississippi pool?

[Trigger]

Hopefully another epic run in with trigger. Trigger is probably already getting boozed up in preparation.

That was probably the last time Fowler hunted without a guide. If he heads out tomorrow, which I doubt, he'll probably try to downwind someone.... again.