Waterfowl Hunting on DL

[g'eye pilot]

Would anyone mind sharing a little info on Devil's Lake waterfowl hunting? I am a non-resident who has been making an annual waterfowl trip to ND for years. We generally hunt a pothole region between Jamestown and Devil's Lake. Hunting is consistently decent to excellent most years. This year we are thinking it would be fun to try some big water hunting. Naturally, DL comes to mind. But, we are not familiar with which area(s) to hunt, and where the access points are. I am not looking for anyone to reveal a secret spot. But if you could point me in the right direction for a starting point or two, that would be so awesome. Divers, puddlers, or both. You can post or email me at: [email protected].

[subzero]

In Devils Lake if you go to ED'S Bait, he has maps that show the accesses. I have had good luck on the East side of the lake when I hunted it 3 years ago.

[Jeff Dosch]

It all depends on wind when your thinking about fising the big water of Devils Lake. Pelican Lake would be my first choice if I were you. Usually low amounts of hunters and a surplus of ducks. You'll see plenty of divers and puddle ducks. Black tiger Bay can be really good also expecially late in the season. For a variety of ducks I would pick Pelican Lake and there are a number of places you can launch a boat. Watch the wind when your out on Devils Lake we dont want to hear of anybody getting stranded out there.

Good Luck

[g'eye pilot]

Jeff -

Thank-you so much for the info. Another gentleman sent me an email & also metioned Pelican. I will let you know how we do if we make it up that way. 21 days until hammer time!

Chris

[g'eye pilot]

Regarding indian reservation land... Does anyone know if a special permit or license is required to hunt? Thanks!