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Post by bucnspur on Sept 8, 2012 21:40:25 GMT -5
So, I want to try waterfowl hunting this year. I have some decoys, boat, calls, and some other stuff. I will mostly be hunting public ground but the main problem is I don't know "Jack" about duck hunting. I've read a few books and articles about the subject but thats all. I don't personally know any waterfowl hunters so any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by duff on Sept 9, 2012 5:07:33 GMT -5
where are you located? Might be some willing guys here...
Find the birds and hide well. You don't really have to call, it helps but not necessary. You must be where there are some birds, need to hide well, and put your time in. It isn't hard, but it isn't always easy either! Definitely find a buddy to hunt with, that is what makes waterfowl hunting so much fun is hanging out and making fun of each other.
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Post by joeyb on Sept 10, 2012 9:17:33 GMT -5
There is no other hunting like it. You have to have a love for the water. I grew up on a fishing boat and around lakes/water. Something in me that draws me to it. A lot of folks around here spend a lot of time in corn fields also. The hardest part is knowing where to go when you're new. You'll spend time going to a bunch of draw hunts, getting 14th pick, sit in 10 degree weather for six hours, and maybe shooting one or two. Once you put in the time, find some spots, and get a hold of it all you'll be good to go. Like Duff said you have to hide well. Remember ducks have darn good eyes, almost like turkey. I'm always willing to help someone new, cause when I was new there were people to help me.
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Post by mossberg500 on Sept 10, 2012 17:41:07 GMT -5
here's more of a TIP then advice , I asked about waterfowl hunting at a state park and this is what i was told , first you need to be there before 4:30 am , two - you need to have a minimum of 2 hunters and i believe your only allowed to have 20 shells ( i read that on a bulletin Bord in the building ) , I'm not sure if your public grounds have the same requirements as the one i asked questions about . but you might want to ask before you go hunting .
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Post by bucnspur on Sept 10, 2012 18:40:11 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies. I live up in the NW corner of Indiana by the Kankakee river. I know it's going to be a slow tough start for me but thats the way it is. If I'm able to bag a couple ducks this year it will be a sucess!
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Post by joeyb on Sept 14, 2012 9:06:07 GMT -5
Well you're in a pretty darn good area. The Kank can be a fun river to hunt. Check out Willow Slough. It's a draw hunt, and it has permanent blinds. Go there to scout right now, and familiarize yourself with the area. Then all you need is someone to go with ya, decoys, and a gun. They even give ya a boat to take to your blind. Here is the link to the DNR page on Willow Slough... www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3080.htm |
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Post by DDragon47 on Sept 14, 2012 17:35:01 GMT -5
here's more of a TIP then advice , I asked about waterfowl hunting at a state park and this is what i was told , first you need to be there before 4:30 am , two - you need to have a minimum of 2 hunters and i believe your only allowed to have 20 shells ( i read that on a bulletin Bord in the building ) , I'm not sure if your public grounds have the same requirements as the one i asked questions about . but you might want to ask before you go hunting . So do the dnr but some have a 15 shell limited in the corn blinds and all don't have boats for every blind. |
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