Weekly migratory bird hunting reports are posted from early September through early February.

This is the final report of the season.

Light Goose Conservation Order: The special season began in the Panhandle Feb. 8 to mixed results. Those hunting close to roosts enjoyed average shoots while those miles from roosts stared at blank, blue skies. Outfitters are saying many snows have moved out of the region; the full moon this week may have something to do with it. Traditionally, snows will move out of the area; however, another push of birds from the south find the region late in February on their way back north. Good hunts were posted last year in the High Plains through the first weekend of March. Along the coast, bluebird skies did hunters no favors. The norm was less than 10 birds per hunt, though some fields closer to roosts fared better. The region received a shot of rain last week which should help shallow roost ponds. Expect fewer birds daily as snows begin their trek north to the breeding grounds. Typically, large waves of birds depart plus or minus a few days around Valentine’s Day; and, with the Feb. 12 full moon, it is a good time to migrate. Still, huntable numbers of birds exist near El Campo, Eagle Lake, Palacios, Midfield and in the marsh near Anahuac. Rising temperatures this week could promote fog by the weekend which would be optimal conditions for late-season snow goose hunting. Prospects are fair at best.

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On the Net:

• Avian Influenza: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/birdflu/