r/upperpeninsula • u/Hip_Priest_ • 19d ago

Discussion U.P. Duck Hunter from IL

I have an opportunity to hunt the U.P. on the Les Cheneaux Islands in Cedarville, MI in mid October and early November. I normally hunt in Southern Illinois so I'm very out of my element that far north.

I'm going to set up on private land on Cedarville Bay, I've seen a lot of mallards and redheads frequent this shoreline in the warmer months but not sure what the colder months this far into the season could bring in. I was told most of the pond ducks will be gone and it will be primarily divers left.

Do you think a shore hunt like that would be worthwhile?

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u/Landstander2600 19d ago

I live on the water up here and most of the ducks are gone already. I'm not seeing many hunters out this year at all.

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u/acronymsbotherme2 19d ago

I'm hearing very little shooting now compared to a week ago. I wouldn't count on getting anything in two weeks. Bow season for deer starts in 3 days. 

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u/hikinaturalist 19d ago

All depends on the weather, can't predict it. Keep an open mind, have a back up plan, and have fun

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u/yooperann 19d ago

I would suggest calling the local DNR office.

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u/Hip_Priest_ 19d ago

That's good advice, thanks!