The most important thing you need to hunt ducks, is ducks. On this episode I talk about several strategies for finding a good spot to hunt ducks.
Duck hunting is an amazing tradition and past time that is both fun and challenging to break into. In this episode I talk about three major parts of duck hunting to help orient you to the sport so you can get started!
My three “S”s of Duck Hunting Are:
- Stuff – This is your equipment, great, decoys, calls, trinkets and the many small and large things that are used to hunt ducks. You do not need it all to get started!
- Setup – This encompasses everything related to where you will hunt, finding a place, getting there, and preparing a good place to hide. There are no shortcuts here.
- Strategy – Everything relating to the methods and tactics you use for the hunt falls into this buckets. Your calling, decoy spread, motion rigs, when to call and when to be still, when to pass on a shot and when to take it.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that you can start small, and grow from there. Small stuff, small setup, and small strategy. Do not feel like you need to dive in with both feet. Get a sense for what you can reasonable do and just do that.
Growing and expanding will happen easily if you stick with it. The hardest part is just finding a place to start and getting started!
Duck hunting is an amazing pursuit and there is good reason, it can quickly become a treasured hobby for many of those who give it a try. On this episode I talk about my top 10 reasons you should hunt ducks!
Take Aways
- There is nothing like duck hunting, and there are few pursuits that can be done as many ways as duck hunting. It is a fun, versatile, and rewarding experience.
- If you do not like deer hunting there is a very good chance you will adore waterfowl hunting. It is an active and interactive style of hunting that is not boring and often has a lot of action.
- Ducks come in all shapes, sizes, and flavors. And you can hunt more than one at the same time. There is so much variety that for everything you might not like, there are many more things you can find to thoroughly enjoy.
- Some people say duck hunting is too expensive to get started in, but that is because you are thinking about it like a lone hunter. This is a team sport. If you have three people that share in getting the necessary equipment, it can be cheaper than most types of hunting.
- Hunting on the water at dawn is one of the most beautiful experiences in all of creation. This is a wonderful way to enjoy being outside!
- Listen to the episode to hear the top 10 reasons to hunt ducks.
I think that duck hunters pursuing crows in the off season can help hunters in multiple ways, including but not limited to getting more experience wing shooting. Listen to this episode for the details!
Do all ducks leave for the winter, or can you still have success up until the last day of the hunting season? My answer for this question is “it depends”, so listen to this episode for more. I also share some late season waterfowl hunting tactics, and a very important warning.
Should you use the same ammunition for head shots vs. body shots in waterfowl hunting? That may sound like a strange question, but it is a real topic, and the focus of this episode.
How do you find wounded ducks? On this episode I share tips to wound fewer birds and to quickly find and recover more of the birds that you do wound. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.
What is more effective for hunting ducks, pheasants, and other birds, more potent loads or lighter loads with less recoil? On this episode I dig into this question to try and help you make good decisions based on how you hunt. This episode is sponsored by Tetra Hearing. Get your FREE Tetra Hearing 2-Year Extended Service Plan when purchasing a device. Simply add this Service Plan to your cart and use this code at checkout: NEWHUNTERSGUIDE. When you use my link or discount code to make a purchase, I earn a small commission, thanks for your support.
Can and should you hunt ducks in the rain? On this episode I share tips on how to do it safer and more effectively. This episode is sponsored by Midwest Gun Works, use the code NHG25 at checkout to get free shipping on your first order at www.MidwestGunWorks.com, some exclusions apply, see website for details.
If you have spent much time waterfowl hunting, I think it’s likely that you have heard or believed a lie at some point. In this episode I drill down into what I think the biggest lie in waterfowl hunting is, and how you can change your thinking to take more birds and save more money.