With the waterfowl opener set for Saturday officials at Bear River Refuge asked that I get this information out.
— Brett
Here is the release:

October Water Conditions at Bear River Refuge
As of October 1, Refuge staff have begun to fill several units on the refuge and water conditions will steadily improve as the fall season continues. In the areas open to hunting, Units 1A and Block A are being filled. Block A is the large unit encircled by the auto tour route. The northeastern and northwestern portions of Block A are full of water at this time. Currently, no water is going into Unit 9, although there is some water in the channel.
Block C, on the Refuge’s southern boundary, open to airboats, remains dry. The northern portions of Unit 3, and the Duckville boat launch next to the road, will remain dry until culvert installation is complete, as part of the road construction project. The remaining portions of Unit 3 are full, or nearly full.
Units in the grasslands portion of the hunting area, near Perry, have some water.
A prescribed burn of the northern portions of Block A will be conducted the last week of October. During this one-day burn, the area will be closed to all visitors. For a linke to a detailed map of hunting areas click here. A “Hunting Information” line is available at 435-734-6427 offers a prerecorded message, which will be updated regularly. Visitors may also call to speak with refuge staff at 435-723-5887 during weekday business hours.