TulaneUVA Virginia Fan Member since Jun 2005 17039 posts
re: How many OBers are doing cool outdoor stuff tomorrow (Posted on 1/20/13 at 6:13 pm to hashbrowns)
I know we're off topic here, but I am going to be doing my first ever sea duck hunt off the coast of NJ. It should be a very different experience...and very cold!
TulaneUVA Virginia Fan Member since Jun 2005 17039 posts
re: How many OBers are doing cool outdoor stuff tomorrow (Posted on 1/20/13 at 6:16 pm to Nodust)
Yup. The guide said it's very typical for experienced duck hunters to come out there and waste through 3-4 boxes of shells per hunter trying to limit out (7 ducks). It's apparently very tough shooting. I can see that with the boat rocking up and down with the waves.
TulaneUVA Virginia Fan Member since Jun 2005 17039 posts
re: How many OBers are doing cool outdoor stuff tomorrow (Posted on 1/20/13 at 6:21 pm to Nodust)
It's duck hunting in the sea, and it does give you access to some ducks that you won't get hunting near land. I think scoters and eiders are examples of ducks that you can only really get somewhat out in sea (you might be able to get them in a bay). It's in the middle of the water without much of a blind for cover...it's a very odd way of hunting.
ETA: Wiki "seaducks" for a list of ducks. Not all of them are 'exclusive' to the sea though...for example you can get mergansers and goldeneyes near land.
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