- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Thoughts on duck hunting these days
Posted on 1/14/15 at 12:48 pm to jimbeam
Posted on 1/14/15 at 12:48 pm to jimbeam
I think too much emphasis is placed on numbers, and specifically limits. I love a limit as much as anyone, but because it indicates a good day with a lot of birds coming in.
I've had several good hunts this year with only 2-4 birds. They worked in great, responded to call, dropped the flaps and came right in. New dog performed great. Those are the good parts whether I get 3 or 6 per man.
A lot of my friends can tell you exactly how many were killed out of their blind, etc. Nothing at all wrong with counting, but to some it's like keeping score. Taking a chance on breaking a wing makes more sense when the success of your hunt is measured almost entirely by getting 6 birds instead of 4, rather than by how well they worked and other such things.
I've had several good hunts this year with only 2-4 birds. They worked in great, responded to call, dropped the flaps and came right in. New dog performed great. Those are the good parts whether I get 3 or 6 per man.
A lot of my friends can tell you exactly how many were killed out of their blind, etc. Nothing at all wrong with counting, but to some it's like keeping score. Taking a chance on breaking a wing makes more sense when the success of your hunt is measured almost entirely by getting 6 birds instead of 4, rather than by how well they worked and other such things.
1
Posted on 1/14/15 at 1:12 pm to yallallcrazy
quote:
I think too much emphasis is placed on numbers, and specifically limits.
exactly. This probably has more to do with all this bitching than anything else. Lots of hunters- old and new- are worried about the bragging rights or the photo at days end. They want to be able to post about or brag about how many they shot. I'm all for getting a limit and making it worth your time and money, but I've had some stellar days with my dog and family/friends when we didn't come close to limiting out. Its all a matter of perspective.
But I sure aint doing it if it starts pissing me off. And like Bourg said, I don't have an exclusive on using the resource. Nor do I let other hunters ruin my day.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News