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Post by Collegehunter00 on Apr 18, 2018 10:25:25 GMT -5
So I want to get into water fowling, however I lack an experienced waterfowler to show me the do’s and dont’s. I have limited knowledge of this kind of hunting; and I like to do a lot off season so my seasons go smooth. So I was wondering what you guys do when season is out, any projects, and what tips can you give?
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Post by bullseye69 on Apr 18, 2018 12:41:46 GMT -5
Practice calling. That would be the biggest thing that will make geese or ducks land or say see ya later.
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Post by duff on Apr 18, 2018 18:16:22 GMT -5
Nope. Call all you want if no birds then best caller won't help.
Find birds. Lots of spots with birds. You find them and you will not have a problem finding an experienced guy to bring gear and teach you the ropes.
What area are you in?
Finally...you will learn ducks HATE Indiana
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Post by Collegehunter00 on Apr 18, 2018 23:47:43 GMT -5
Nope. Call all you want if no birds then best caller won't help. Find birds. Lots of spots with birds. You find them and you will not have a problem finding an experienced guy to bring gear and teach you the ropes. What area are you in? Finally...you will learn ducks HATE Indiana I am in central Indiana around Indianapolis. I normally go south with my dad to go hunting. I say this is another reason to go out hunting and to try something new. Since you never known if you are going to like it unless you try. |
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Post by duff on Apr 19, 2018 4:33:22 GMT -5
Focus on geese in cut corn. I grew up near anderson and had great luck from Anderson to Indy. Birds will fly several miles to feed in corn fields. I had no problems getting enough permission to keep me in the fields all season.
Hide under burlap or tall stubble/weeds. Get a dozen shells or make silloettes. Make a flag out of a 3ft dowl and black fabric attached to it.
When you get hooked you will buy blinds, better calls, better decoys, trailer, dog, out of state trips, more steel shot thsn you can use in 10 yrs....just a guess.
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Post by featherduster on Apr 19, 2018 6:29:00 GMT -5
Something you need to keep in mind regarding Waterfowl hunting and that is "IT'S EXPENSIVE".
For deer, rabbit, squirrel and dove you can get by with a gun and some shells with waterfowl you will need those items along with a pair of waders some decoys and calls just to get started.
Waterfowl hunting is at it's best when it's the coldest or when the weather is changing for the worst.
You will find yourself spending a fair amount of pocket change just trying to stay comfortable.
You need to have several spots that you can hunt because waterfowl move and you need to be mobile.
If you were born into a waterfowl family you learn these thing well before you ever start out on your own if that didn't happen then it's a long and expensive learning experience.
When buying clothing don't skimp buy the best you can afford.
Start learning the different species of ducks and geese,learn which ones you can shoot,learn which ones you can eat, and learn to identify them on the wing in low light conditions.
Learn how to call because without calling your just about out of the game and learn how to clean and cook waterfowl.
Good luck and don't forget "DUCKS HATE INDIANA".
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Post by hornzilla on Apr 19, 2018 8:42:48 GMT -5
The best advice I can give you and this is coming from a die hard waterfowl hunter.
First never go try it.
Second if you didn't listen to the first tip get ready to spend cash, cash, and more cash.
Lastly, if you go and fall in love with it. Welcome to the brotherhood. It's the best time you will ever have out in weather wondering what in the heck your out in it for.
Also, when you have found birds, by all means p.m. me. I will more than help you out.
And remember. Shoot them over decoys with there feet hanging down. In your face action. Holy crap. Is it November yet.
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Post by jman46151 on Apr 19, 2018 12:24:24 GMT -5
I started out with waders, 2 decoys, and an older Winchester 1300 pump about 6-7 years ago. That was enough to bring birds in and convince me that I wanted to stick with waterfowl hunting. Let's just say I have a lot more gear now.
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Post by bullseye69 on Apr 19, 2018 13:21:22 GMT -5
Nope. Call all you want if no birds then best caller won't help. Find birds. Lots of spots with birds. You find them and you will not have a problem finding an experienced guy to bring gear and teach you the ropes. What area are you in? Finally...you will learn ducks HATE Indiana So no calling is needed even if there are birds? |
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Post by duff on Apr 19, 2018 15:48:59 GMT -5
I have killed plenty with no calling and plenty took a lot of calling. Knowing how to call and when to call comes with experience.
Here is my list of important things in order to be successful. Others may vary for sure
1. Bird population
2. Finding x
3. Hide
4. Calling
5. Decoys
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Post by Collegehunter00 on Apr 19, 2018 20:37:20 GMT -5
I have some nice lacrosse waders that came with tags. I traded to get on Craigslist. (It was a great deal) I have a few calls that I bought at cabelas. My number one question is about decoys (what kind do you all get mallard, teal etc...) are there any tricks to making a spread seem larger without buying more decoys? What size shot do you guys use? As for a blind I actually built one with my friends out 2” pvc pipe some plywood and some thin insulation in the walls and cheap clearance carpet and it didn’t cost to much either it also breaks down into pieces you can carry. One of the good things I have going for me right now is that I do have a few friends who are interested as well and one of their dads used to waterfowl hunt when he was a kid but didn’t give us any advice.
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Post by span870 on Jun 10, 2018 19:36:23 GMT -5
I have killed plenty with no calling and plenty took a lot of calling. Knowing how to call and when to call comes with experience. Here is my list of important things in order to be successful. Others may vary for sure 1. Bird population 2. Finding x 3. Hide 4. Calling 5. Decoys Killed plenty with bad calling too, I've hunted with you. Find the birds, find out where they want to be, hunt where they want to be and you'll kill birds. Everything is just added fun. |
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Post by span870 on Jun 10, 2018 19:38:09 GMT -5
I have some nice lacrosse waders that came with tags. I traded to get on Craigslist. (It was a great deal) I have a few calls that I bought at cabelas. My number one question is about decoys (what kind do you all get mallard, teal etc...) are there any tricks to making a spread seem larger without buying more decoys? What size shot do you guys use? As for a blind I actually built one with my friends out 2” pvc pipe some plywood and some thin insulation in the walls and cheap clearance carpet and it didn’t cost to much either it also breaks down into pieces you can carry. One of the good things I have going for me right now is that I do have a few friends who are interested as well and one of their dads used to waterfowl hunt when he was a kid but didn’t give us any advice. Goose decoys. Everything will come into goose decoys. Killed many ducks and never had a duck decoy out. Guys will convince you that you need Bigfoot decoys. I had a trailer full and reached for the silhouettes every time I went. |
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Post by bullseye69 on Jun 11, 2018 12:52:04 GMT -5
Except the smart ones. I don't care how many or few deeks you have out, there are the smart flocks that just wont take the bait. Sometimes one lone deek works better than a whole spread.
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Post by esshup on Jun 30, 2018 16:29:13 GMT -5
Find the X, Set up downwind of the X. Make sure your hide blends in good from the top. Shoot straight.
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Post by featherduster on Jun 30, 2018 18:25:49 GMT -5
You will need a duck stamp and the 2018/2019 stamps just went on sale starting today.
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