The Unit is not holding a heritage day hunt according to the recent newsletter
Go onto Facebook and look up Long Point Waterfowl Unit for up to date info, or see below
Hello Waterfowlers,
In lieu of a 2021 newsletter, please find important dates in this email. As COVID restrictions have persisted through most of 2021, the executive members of the Long Point Waterfowlers' Association have not met as we typically do in preparation of an Annual General Meeting or a Summer Newsletter; however, I am able to provide you with the following information:
First and foremost, a huge thank-you to Michael "Bird" Starling and his crew of local waterfowlers for spear-heading and completing most of the blind repair work that is required after every winter!
Again, in 2021, the Long Point Waterfowlers' Association will not be holding a Heritage Day/Youth hunt at the Waterfowl Unit.
Camo/Decoration Day is scheduled for September 11 at 8:00 AM - rain or shine!
Trailer Move-In starts on September 17 at 7:00 AM - please pay and obtain the necessary permits at the Unit Office upon entry to the Park on this day.
Heritage Day is September 18. Although the Waterfowlers' Association is not hosting a youth hunt, the Unit has typically been open for youth to hunt from half-an-hour before sun-rise to noon - if you are interested in participating in this hunt, please discuss further with the Park or Unit staff.
Opening Day is September 25.
Trailer Move-Out Day is typically around December 19th - I have not been able to confirm this date with Park Staff, but be prepared to remove your trailer from the Park on or before this date.
Lake Erie water-levels have receded approximately 4 feet from their 2019 record high, but remain approximately 3.5 feet above their historical average. During this year's blind repairs, some changes to arterial channels were noted; please be prepared to expect different conditions, particularly on the channel leading to Blinds 18 and 23.
With COVID keeping more people out of their workplaces, there was record participation at the Waterfowl Unit last year. These stats, typically reported in the summer newsletter, will be provided with the 2022 newsletter.
Bridge construction impacting the causeway continues. Be prepared for speed-bumps, possible delays and workers near B-Zone and Big Creek Blind 1.
As a reminder, there was a change to the Line-up/Reservation rules in 2019 that was successful and is expected to continue. Prior to 2019, you could only be in the top 3 line-up spots 5 times. Now, you can only be in the top 2 line-up spots or 'first reservation' 5 times. If nobody is parked in line-up spot 1 or 2, or utilizes reservation 1, nobody burns a pick.
Attached to this email is the 2021 Sustaining Membership Form, a 2021 Information Package and a current Reservation Form. All fees, including daily fees, have not changed in 2021. I have also attached the 2020 information package (which remains current).
Finally, 2021 is the 60th season of the Long Point Waterfowl Management Unit! There are still a few guys hunting the Unit that were hunting the Unit when it opened! Congrats to all on 60 years of successful public waterfowl hunting!
See you in the marsh!
Justin Miller
Hello Waterfowlers,
In lieu of a 2021 newsletter, please find important dates in this email. As COVID restrictions have persisted through most of 2021, the executive members of the Long Point Waterfowlers' Association have not met as we typically do in preparation of an Annual General Meeting or a Summer Newsletter; however, I am able to provide you with the following information:
First and foremost, a huge thank-you to Michael "Bird" Starling and his crew of local waterfowlers for spear-heading and completing most of the blind repair work that is required after every winter!
Again, in 2021, the Long Point Waterfowlers' Association will not be holding a Heritage Day/Youth hunt at the Waterfowl Unit.
Camo/Decoration Day is scheduled for September 11 at 8:00 AM - rain or shine!
Trailer Move-In starts on September 17 at 7:00 AM - please pay and obtain the necessary permits at the Unit Office upon entry to the Park on this day.
Heritage Day is September 18. Although the Waterfowlers' Association is not hosting a youth hunt, the Unit has typically been open for youth to hunt from half-an-hour before sun-rise to noon - if you are interested in participating in this hunt, please discuss further with the Park or Unit staff.
Opening Day is September 25.
Trailer Move-Out Day is typically around December 19th - I have not been able to confirm this date with Park Staff, but be prepared to remove your trailer from the Park on or before this date.
Lake Erie water-levels have receded approximately 4 feet from their 2019 record high, but remain approximately 3.5 feet above their historical average. During this year's blind repairs, some changes to arterial channels were noted; please be prepared to expect different conditions, particularly on the channel leading to Blinds 18 and 23.
With COVID keeping more people out of their workplaces, there was record participation at the Waterfowl Unit last year. These stats, typically reported in the summer newsletter, will be provided with the 2022 newsletter.
Bridge construction impacting the causeway continues. Be prepared for speed-bumps, possible delays and workers near B-Zone and Big Creek Blind 1.
As a reminder, there was a change to the Line-up/Reservation rules in 2019 that was successful and is expected to continue. Prior to 2019, you could only be in the top 3 line-up spots 5 times. Now, you can only be in the top 2 line-up spots or 'first reservation' 5 times. If nobody is parked in line-up spot 1 or 2, or utilizes reservation 1, nobody burns a pick.
Attached to this email is the 2021 Sustaining Membership Form, a 2021 Information Package and a current Reservation Form. All fees, including daily fees, have not changed in 2021. I have also attached the 2020 information package (which remains current).
Finally, 2021 is the 60th season of the Long Point Waterfowl Management Unit! There are still a few guys hunting the Unit that were hunting the Unit when it opened! Congrats to all on 60 years of successful public waterfowl hunting!
See you in the marsh!
Justin Miller