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Post by gilder on Dec 2, 2012 19:45:11 GMT -5
I need to ask your advice, what would be the best way to learn how to use
duck call? I mean I understand practice is the key, my question is: is there any class I can take, or should I start searching for private lessons?
Really appreciate your help.
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Post by jdaily on Dec 2, 2012 21:32:19 GMT -5
YouTube will give you some guidance. Find someone that calls and get some fine tuning from them. Always remember, you can Over call when hunting.
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Post by supr87gt on Dec 2, 2012 22:08:38 GMT -5
Get a CD and practice in the car/truck.
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Post by duff on Dec 3, 2012 5:46:41 GMT -5
All kinds of resources out there to listen to and try to mimic. Don't get hung up on the competition calling too much as that is mainly for the stage. Find some instructional dvd's or you tube. Everyone has their own take on calling and in reality if you can make a realistic sounding duck noise and know when to use it, it will help.
Watch live birds where you can hear them. Pay attention to the noise they make when unalarmed, listen to them in the air, how are they talking to each other. It isn't rocket science, you will pick it up.
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Post by joeyb on Dec 4, 2012 9:53:34 GMT -5
All kinds of resources out there to listen to and try to mimic. Don't get hung up on the competition calling too much as that is mainly for the stage. Find some instructional dvd's or you tube. Everyone has their own take on calling and in reality if you can make a realistic sounding duck noise and know when to use it, it will help. Watch live birds where you can hear them. Pay attention to the noise they make when unalarmed, listen to them in the air, how are they talking to each other. It isn't rocket science, you will pick it up.  , Go find some ducks and listen to them. When I started calling I was still living in an apartment. I had a great big pond out my back patio. It was a city duck haven, and I just listened to them. Use your phone or Ipod to record yourself, and listen to it to make improvements. Also driving around running your regular errands is the best place to practice. The first thing to learn is that you call from your diaphragm and not from your mouth. At first guys want to fill their cheeks with air, but the blow has to come from the gut. Focus on real calls that you hear. At competitions they'll be doing all kinds of crazy calls. In real life I don't use much more than a welcome call, feeding call, and a drake whistle. You'll have to remember that ducks in Indiana have now passed hunters/calls from Canada, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, etc. When hunting you'll learn when to use it and when not to use it. |
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Post by gilder on Dec 6, 2012 18:05:25 GMT -5
Looks like I'll spend coming Spring and Summer practicing. Thank you everybody.
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Post by featherduster on Dec 7, 2012 7:01:59 GMT -5
Just remember one thing: don't over do it.
I am always amazed at how guys will scream their guts out at working ducks.
Less is better.
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Post by gilder on Dec 8, 2012 12:47:05 GMT -5
Ok.
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Post by Rifleman on Dec 8, 2012 12:56:37 GMT -5
One thing I learned is that ducks will go where they want to go much easier then someplace new. Scout, Scout, Scout and set up where they want to be in the first place. Camo Well, place dekes well and call little. You can kill alot of birds this way.
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Post by jordanffemt on Dec 10, 2012 2:04:19 GMT -5
One thing I learned is that ducks will go where they want to go much easier then someplace new. Scout, Scout, Scout and set up where they want to be in the first place. Camo Well, place dekes well and call little. You can kill alot of birds this way. This has worked for me. I'm pretty new at duck hunting and can't call worth a crap. Ive taken about 12 to 15 ducks this year, which isn't a lot to some people. An I can count on 1 hand how many times we called, and nothing fancy. Just 3 little quacks An like he said SCOUT. Several times this year I ve jumped birds up while entering a spot. When I do, do this that is usually where I set my decoys out. Good Luck |
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