hunting
Hunting Information updated Oct 6, 2025
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2025-2026 Hunt information
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Mead Fishing & Hunting Club Waterfowl Hunting Regulations 2025/2026 Season
“Mission Statement”
The goal of the Mead Fishing and Hunting Club is to have members who are true and good Sportsmen and provide them with quality fishing and hunting, and an enjoyable outdoor experience in a select private setting. To attain this goal, all members are encouraged to catch and release, and kill fish and game only for immediate consumption while protecting the environment of the lake.
“Our Purpose”
The Mead Fishing & Hunting Club is a Private Members Only Lake established more than 60 years ago. It is a family-oriented Fishing and Hunting Club that provides quality recreation for the whole family.
Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates:
Youth, Veteran, Active Military / Duck, Coot, Teal, Goose
• Sept. 27-28, 2025
Duck, Coot, Teal DATES:
• October 4- November 30, 2026
• December 25- January 31, 2026
Dark Goose
• November 3 - February 15, 2026
1. All hunters must comply with all Federal & State Regulations
2. Waterfowl Hunting hrs. are from ½ hr. before sunrise to 10am. and from 3pm to sunset.
3. Hunters must be in the blind ready to hunt by legal shooting hours when other hunters are present.
4. The west side of the cut will be open to fisherman from 11am to 3pm during Waterfowl Season. When hunters are still hunting between 10am & 3pm, please be considerate of their sporting experience.
5. If no hunters are present by 8am for the morning hunt, the entire lake is open to fisherman. If no hunters are present by 3pm for the afternoon hunt, the entire lake is open to fisherman.
6. Club Blinds & Blind Zones will be established by the Waterfowl Hunting Committee, hunters must remain in their designated Blind Zone (Boats, laying on ice, etc.). If all Blind Zones are occupied, Hunting is allowed on the lake only, hunters must stay a minimum of 300 yds. on the lake side of the water’s edge, and a minimum of 300 yds. west of the cut and trailer park.
7. If the hunters choose not to use the club blinds, they may use their own portable blinds. For Safety reasons, these blinds must be kept directly in front of or directly behind the club blind in their designated blind zone. (Remember, you bring it in, you take it out)
8. Club Blinds will be placed in Blind Zones #1, #2, #5 & #6
9. Blind Zones #3, & #7 are for Day Blinds / Portable Blinds Only and are marked with a T-post. For Safety reasons, these blinds must be kept directly in front of or directly behind the T-Post in their designated blind zone. (Remember, you bring it in, you take it out)
10. All blinds are available on a first come first serve basis daily at 3:30am. No saving blinds prior to the day of the hunt!
11. Hunter Daily Check In / Check Out:
• Prior to hunting, go to the south side of the south connex and you’ll find Sign-In/Waiver Cards and a map of the lake that shows the blind Zones.
• Take the Tag/Marker for the blind you will be using and place it on the corresponding hook on the map.
• Fill out the Sign-In/Waiver Card and leave it in the appropriate Dry Box
• After your hunt, remove the Tag/Marker from the map and place it on the storage hook, then fill out the Harvest Survey on the Sign-in/Waiver Card.
12. Members can bring up to 4 guests. All guests must fill out the required waiver located in the mailbox, & all guests must be in the same blind as the member.
13. Hunting is Hunting! / Fishing is Fishing!
14. Waterfowl Hunting over Decoys Only!
15. No Pass Shooting!
16. No Baiting!
17. Hunters are required to clean up after themselves daily!
18. No Cleaning or Disposal of Waterfowl on Club Property!
19. All blinds shall be removed by Feb. 22, 2026
Waterfowl Hunting Committee Contact Information
Jim Allen – 970-222-5587
Gary Robinson – 303-775-2524
Mark Nigon – 720-284-2470
Ed Roe “President” – 303-709-9656
No Sky Busting!
Shoot Only at Birds Coming into Decoys
MF&HC
Don't forget to fill out the card before and after hunting and remove the blind tag.