jehler wrote:What do you have for gear? Guns?
realunlucky wrote:jehler wrote:What do you have for gear? Guns?
Dont really have anything yet but an old 12 2 3/4 shotgun and some camo. I will be collecting everything as I find out what I need
NuffDaddy wrote:realunlucky wrote:jehler wrote:What do you have for gear? Guns?
Dont really have anything yet but an old 12 2 3/4 shotgun and some camo. I will be collecting everything as I find out what I need
What kind of gun? Auto/over under/pump
What's the manufacturer??
NuffDaddy wrote:Do you have a general budget in mind? This sport can get expensive if you want it to.
A dozen or 2 floater mallard decoys will get you started.
I started calling on a zink power hen 2 and liked it. Practice practice practice. No calling is better than bad calling.
Find out where public land is near you. Get on google earth and look for water. Then put some gas in the truck, strap on the boots and go check them out. Also check fields and private property while you are driving around. If you see birds try and find out who the landowner is and see if you can get permission. You want to check out these areas before season. Just because there isn't ducks there at that time don't rule it out. Keep checking it through season, ducks move around because of weather and hunting pressure. As the season goes on keep scouting. It's best to check the area you plan to hunt just before the hunt so you know the exact spot the birds want to be at that time.
Be mobile. If birds don't want to be where you are, your going to have a rough hunt. Don't be afraid to move spots during a hunt if it isn't working out.
Scout scout scout. That's the name of the game. Keep track of each hunt and note weather conditions, date, and bird activity. Ducks will frequent some areas year after year, so you will eventually be able to narrow down your scouting to areas you know are generally bad.
I'm far from a pro, and others on here will be able to help out better than I can. I was in your shoes 4 years ago.
NuffDaddy wrote:870 or browning will both work fine. I use an 870express
realunlucky wrote:NuffDaddy wrote:870 or browning will both work fine. I use an 870express
Are some shells better than others. Thinking about getting some kents?
realunlucky wrote:NuffDaddy wrote:Do you have a general budget in mind? This sport can get expensive if you want it to.
A dozen or 2 floater mallard decoys will get you started.
I started calling on a zink power hen 2 and liked it. Practice practice practice. No calling is better than bad calling.
Find out where public land is near you. Get on google earth and look for water. Then put some gas in the truck, strap on the boots and go check them out. Also check fields and private property while you are driving around. If you see birds try and find out who the landowner is and see if you can get permission. You want to check out these areas before season. Just because there isn't ducks there at that time don't rule it out. Keep checking it through season, ducks move around because of weather and hunting pressure. As the season goes on keep scouting. It's best to check the area you plan to hunt just before the hunt so you know the exact spot the birds want to be at that time.
Be mobile. If birds don't want to be where you are, your going to have a rough hunt. Don't be afraid to move spots during a hunt if it isn't working out.
Scout scout scout. That's the name of the game. Keep track of each hunt and note weather conditions, date, and bird activity. Ducks will frequent some areas year after year, so you will eventually be able to narrow down your scouting to areas you know are generally bad.
I'm far from a pro, and others on here will be able to help out better than I can. I was in your shoes 4 years ago.
No buget in mind really and know you can spend a bunch in hurry. I want to get the most bang for my buck starting out but want junk that wont last two seasons either. Yea i know what your saying about calling i bugle elk and know its about the right sound at the right time. Havent really ever looked for ducks during the season so maybe interesting to see how many fly across the desert around here
NuffDaddy wrote:870 or browning will both work fine. I use an 870express
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Tiler_J wrote:Try looking into hiring a guide to take you out. They should have a decent spot and knowledge to share with you, especially if you tell them you are new to the sport but looking to get into it.
realunlucky wrote:Looking around at calls you can spend a bunch in a hurry is it ok to only have one call? Do you ever need a backup of the same call because of freeze up or something?
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The Duck Hammer wrote:NuffDaddy wrote:870 or browning will both work fine. I use an 870express
Not so fast Nuff. If its a Belgian Auto 5, steel could be a death sentence to the gun.
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The Duck Hammer wrote:NuffDaddy wrote:870 or browning will both work fine. I use an 870express
Not so fast Nuff. If its a Belgian Auto 5, steel could be a death sentence to the gun.
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realunlucky wrote:The Duck Hammer wrote:NuffDaddy wrote:870 or browning will both work fine. I use an 870express
Not so fast Nuff. If its a Belgian Auto 5, steel could be a death sentence to the gun.
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It is a belgain, ill have to do a little research before firing any shells. Ive only ever shot lead. Couple dove seasons pheasents when i was younger and we still had some around and one turkey are the only birds ive shot
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realunlucky wrote:Decoys a couple dozen, mallard call any other ideas or just get the zink? Some shells that pattern good but do not make the barrel explode. Is there such a thing as a beginner dvd? Thanks again
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The Duck Hammer wrote:realunlucky wrote:Looking around at calls you can spend a bunch in a hurry is it ok to only have one call? Do you ever need a backup of the same call because of freeze up or something?
You'll be fine with one mallard call. You don't need a backup necessarily. I keep my calls inside my jacket and hardly have a problem with sticking. That being said, a backup is never a bad thing to take along.
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