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Post by Tuffnufoutdoors on Jun 20, 2008 8:54:57 GMT -5
My buddy and I are big turkey and deer hunters but are wanting to into duck and goose hunting to fill some other parts of the year (and have a reason to buy more hunting gear). We are in southern IN near Corydon and don't really know where to start. Any wildlife areas good for it. we don't have a boat. Any tips on where to begin research even. I have been on the DNR website and see some of the wildlife areas discuss waterfowl hunting but not much more detail. Without giving spots away some advice would be greatly appreciated. We did put an ad in the paper to see if anyone has farm ponds or fields they would like to lease for waterfowl season so we will see what comes of that. Just a lot to learn!
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Post by duff on Jun 20, 2008 9:07:39 GMT -5
#1 thing to remember is be where the birds are, otherwise the rest is just worthless baggage.
#2 If you find a good spot where they roost, don't hunt that spot unless you just want to hunt it a few times. Burning up a roost spot happens. Get fields close by or flooded holes and let them come to you in the morning.
#3 Once you find the birds, hide well.
#4 Practice ID on ducks. There are lots of species of ducks even though 90% will be mallards or wood ducks you need to know the other species and the limits.
The decoys and calls are the icing on the cake once you find the birds. I'd skip the ad for a lease on waterfowl hunting and just find the birds and ask the farmers around the area with ag fields if they minded if you lay out in the fields during Janurary. Most will give you the look like you are a F.I.
Find a person willing to take you out a few times OTJ training is always best.
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Post by duff on Jun 20, 2008 9:11:16 GMT -5
duckhunter.net (You'll need to be able to sort through the BS though.)
flocknockers.com (good goose hunting info)
Just be warned it is an addictive sport and costly.
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Post by jwkimber45 on Jun 20, 2008 12:20:12 GMT -5
Shoot me a PM tuffnuf....I've been known to hunt your area down there. aka gods country
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Post by DDragon47 on Jun 20, 2008 17:18:51 GMT -5
#1 thing to remember is be where the birds are, otherwise the rest is just worthless baggage. #2 If you find a good spot where they roost, don't hunt that spot unless you just want to hunt it a few times. Burning up a roost spot happens. Get fields close by or flooded holes and let them come to you in the morning. #3 Once you find the birds, hide well. #4 Practice ID on ducks. There are lots of species of ducks even though 90% will be mallards or wood ducks you need to know the other species and the limits. The decoys and calls are the icing on the cake once you find the birds. I'd skip the ad for a lease on waterfowl hunting and just find the birds and ask the farmers around the area with ag fields if they minded if you lay out in the fields during Janurary. Most will give you the look like you are a F.I. Find a person willing to take you out a few times OTJ training is always best. #4A Make sure it is a Duck not a non game bird. |
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Post by bhorton on Jun 20, 2008 20:56:39 GMT -5
Welcome Tuff!
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Post by dukhnt on Jun 20, 2008 22:08:30 GMT -5
Tuff ,I am from Greenville about 20 minutes from Corydon. I have been hunting these parts for over 20 years. Our local DU chapter will be having its banquet soon ,thats a good way to do some networking. Give me a pm if you would like any info ,you can also find me at www.hoosierhitsquad.com |
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