BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota's Game and Fish Department says a fall survey indicates "good to excellent" wetland conditions for duck hunting throughout most of the state.

Migratory Game Bird Biologist Mike Szymanski says the northwest part of the state has a near-record number of wetlands. And he says the rest of the state has wetland numbers that are similar to or above the average over the past 10 years.

Szymanski says the western half of the state is the wettest, but hunters statewide shouldn't have any problems finding wetlands where ducks like to hang out during their fall migration.

Even though it's wet, Game and Fish is still advising hunters to be cautious about driving off-trail, where vehicles can spark grass fires.

Duck hunting in the state started last weekend.

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