The North Dakota Game and Fish Department will once again provide general locations of light geese as birds make their way through the state during the spring hunting season.

Hunters are able to call 701-328-3697 to hear recorded information 24 hours a day. Migration reports are also posted on the Game and Fish Department website, gf.nd.gov. Updates will be provided periodically during the week until the season ends or geese have left the state.

Snow geese tend to move through North Dakota fairly quickly in the spring, with arrival and duration in the state dependent on weather conditions.

Species identification is important because white-fronted and Canada geese travel with light geese. The season is closed to whitefronts, Canada geese, swans and all other migratory birds.

The spring light goose season opens Feb. 18 and continues through May 7. Hunters must obtain a Harvest Information Program number for 2006 before hunting in the spring season. Hunters who have yet to obtain a HIP number may do so by calling 888-634-4798.

Licensing requirements and regulations are also available by accessing the Game and Fish website.

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