on game management areas from one hour after sunset until midnight of each day. A "decoy" is a likeness of a bird or animal used to lure game within shooting range. Decoys are prohibited on all game management areas from one hour after sunset until midnight of each day. Decoys are considered removed from an area if they are in a boat or other ...
sunset. Special regulations regarding the use of decoys on parts of the Mississippi River are described below." The way I am interpreting this is the midnight and 30 minute rule only apply towards game management area's aka public ground. Does anyone know for sure or do I need to call my local CO?
That we can shoot a half hour before sunset, but not the half hour after? I can see just as much in the half hour after than the half hour before. So what is the reasoning behind this? To give the birds more rest, and if that is the case, whats 30 more min.
Fine you guys win... Im going to walk off into the sunset as far as this site goes. Ive gone too far I see. Godspeed be with you all
All this was against a great sunset. Unfortunately, I was viewing this great sight from a cement parking lot in Ankeny. I then drove to our farm 10 miles north and saw zero waterfowl the whole way. Good day for gull viewing though. Maybe the DNR should add these birds to the Saylorville count just to make it look better.
I do my best typically right before or right after sunset with crankbaits. If I'm fishing mid day I look for either a deep hole, or brush piles to provide some shade.