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im gonna try duck hunting but i live in western maryland west of heagerstown maryland does any pros have any tips for scouting or hunting

I hear black ducks fill the skys out there

3legged_lab wrote:I hear black ducks fill the skys out there

thank you im only 13 and really would like to get at least 6 ducks this year

Might be a little rough out in the mountains. I know done guys hunt the upper Potomac, but good luck figuring the regs out in that mess.

Well, if you're that young just take your time learning the game and be careful. The rest will eventually fall into place. And don't get discouraged when things don't go your way, some of the guys around here have been hunting as long as you've been alive and still only get that many birds.

3legged_lab wrote:Well, if you're that young just take your time learning the game and be careful. The rest will eventually fall into place. And don't get discouraged when things don't go your way, some of the guys around here have been hunting as long as you've been alive and still only get that many birds.

okay do u know of any good places to hunt

beginner hunter wrote:

3legged_lab wrote:Well, if you're that young just take your time learning the game and be careful. The rest will eventually fall into place. And don't get discouraged when things don't go your way, some of the guys around here have been hunting as long as you've been alive and still only get that many birds.

okay do u know of any good places to hunt

Just an FYI, He's in Oregon, so I don't think he knows where to hunt in Maryland.

Try a flashier lure?

beginner hunter wrote:

3legged_lab wrote:Well, if you're that young just take your time learning the game and be careful. The rest will eventually fall into place. And don't get discouraged when things don't go your way, some of the guys around here have been hunting as long as you've been alive and still only get that many birds.

okay do u know of any good places to hunt

I'm on the wrong side of the country to be helpful.
Got any uncles or family members that hunt that can take you?

Ok thanks for the info

Well my dad hasent hunted ducks in years and Im kinda pushing him into it

beginner hunter wrote:Well my dad hasent hunted ducks in years and Im kinda pushing him into it

Tell him it'll be a good way for you and him to spend some time together.

Me and my dad went scouting yesterday there was feathers everywhere in the lake and he said I will get most of my action in dusk and dawn

My favorite thing to do is hunt in the morning till around 11:30, then get up and start looking for ducks to sneak up on and jump shoot. I will do this until about 2:00, then I will either go back to my old spot, or set up in a new spot based on how good the hunting was in the morning. But I believe in some states it is illegal to shoot ducks on the water, so be careful.

Maryland is one of those states.

assateague wrote:Maryland is one of those states.

For real?

assateague wrote:Maryland is one of those states.

Communist!

That can't be illegal

ducks~n~bucks wrote:My favorite thing to do is hunt in the morning till around 11:30, then get up and start looking for ducks to sneak up on and jump shoot. I will do this until about 2:00, then I will either go back to my old spot, or set up in a new spot based on how good the hunting was in the morning. But I believe in some states it is illegal to shoot ducks on the water, so be careful.

What? How do you kill them if they aren't on the water?

I just went scouting with my dad and saw 3 ducks too far away to identify

3legged_lab wrote:I hear black ducks fill the skys out there

and Pintails!

beginner hunter wrote:I just went scouting with my dad and saw 3 ducks too far away to identify

Been there and done that my friend. Dont get discouraged. That my biggest tip. Dont give up. You make me a promise right here and now that you wont give up.

Get a good quality call, learn to do a really long hail call and use it often. Trust me, I'm kind of a big deal when it comes to duck calls and calling.

flight control wrote:Get a good quality call, learn to do a really long hail call and use it often. Trust me, I'm kind of a big deal when it comes to duck calls and calling.

Beginner duck is Clyde. Flight, I dont want to see you do this and get yourself trolled. Please stop feeding him your compassion to help strangers. Please.

Mornin Beef wrote:

flight control wrote:Get a good quality call, learn to do a really long hail call and use it often. Trust me, I'm kind of a big deal when it comes to duck calls and calling.

Beginner duck is Clyde. Flight, I dont want to see you do this and get yourself trolled. Please stop feeding him your compassion to help strangers. Please.

What? I thought you were Clyde?

beginner hunter wrote:im gonna try duck hunting but i live in western maryland west of heagerstown maryland does any pros have any tips for scouting or hunting

You might also consider hiring a guide in eastern md to take you and your dad. Could help shorten the learning curve.

flight control wrote:

Mornin Beef wrote:

flight control wrote:Get a good quality call, learn to do a really long hail call and use it often. Trust me, I'm kind of a big deal when it comes to duck calls and calling.

Beginner duck is Clyde. Flight, I dont want to see you do this and get yourself trolled. Please stop feeding him your compassion to help strangers. Please.

What? I thought you were Clyde?

Hahahahahahaha

flight control wrote:

Mornin Beef wrote:

flight control wrote:Get a good quality call, learn to do a really long hail call and use it often. Trust me, I'm kind of a big deal when it comes to duck calls and calling.

Beginner duck is Clyde. Flight, I dont want to see you do this and get yourself trolled. Please stop feeding him your compassion to help strangers. Please.

What? I thought you were Clyde?