The first full waterfowl season on BlindBook. All insights are drawn from anonymized, platform-wide patterns — no individual hunter or club data is ever identified or exposed.
The 2025–26 season was BlindBook's first full waterfowl season as a platform — and the results exceeded expectations. With 682 registered users, 58 active clubs, and 462 unique hunters logging hunts across 10 states in the Mississippi and Central flyways, BlindBook quickly established itself as a meaningful source of aggregated field data.
November Was the Undisputed Peak
Both hunt volume and total harvest peaked sharply in November, with the month accounting for the largest share of the season's 9,801 total birds. October and December followed, with a steady decline through January as seasons closed across many states. Notably, a handful of clubs continued logging hunts well into February, capturing valuable late-season data from states with extended seasons.
Historical Context Adds Depth
Several clubs uploaded historical hunt records dating back to 2020 when they joined the platform, providing valuable year-over-year context. That backfilled data — combined with real-time logging during the 2025–26 season — gives the aggregate dataset a multi-year dimension that enriches seasonal pattern analysis. As more clubs and regions join, the platform's ability to identify long-term trends across flyways will continue to strengthen.
Aggregate Patterns Reveal Regional Variety
Across the platform, per-hunt averages ranged widely depending on geography, habitat type, and group size — from smaller outings averaging 3–4 birds to larger managed hunts averaging well over 20. The data shows that hunt frequency, group composition, and regional flyway positioning all play a role in overall harvest patterns. These aggregate trends help paint a picture of how waterfowl hunting activity varies across the Mississippi and Central flyways without identifying any specific club or property.
The User Base Spans the Full Spectrum
The platform serves club managers, members, and guests alike — reflecting the diversity of how waterfowl hunting is organized across the country. From private lease groups to large managed clubs to individual hunters logging public-land outings, the breadth of participation ensures the aggregate data captures a representative cross-section of hunting activity rather than a narrow slice of any one type.
Late-Season Data Is Especially Valuable
While most platforms and surveys focus heavily on peak season (October–December), BlindBook's continuous logging captured meaningful data well into February 2026. Late-season harvest data is chronically underrepresented in traditional wildlife surveys, and it can provide critical insights into wintering populations, habitat usage, and species that extend their range later into the year. As more southern and coastal clubs join the network, this late-season dataset will become one of BlindBook's most differentiated assets.
The 2025–26 season proved that hunter-sourced data at scale isn't just possible — it's already happening. With 58 clubs and nearly 1,800 hunts logged, WaterfowlAI's BlindBook platform is building the most granular, real-time picture of waterfowl hunting activity in North America. And it's just getting started.
BlindBook is the operating system for waterfowl hunting clubs and outfitters. Learn more at blindbookai.com.
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