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Waterfowl beginner
Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:43 am
Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:43 am
I have been hunting since I was a little kiddo. I have never been duck hunting though and I would like to start. What are some beginner tips of the trade? I have a benelli supernova (I know its pump how ghey). I have waders and a few duck calls that I am a novice at for sure.
Thanks and can't wait
Thanks and can't wait
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Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:54 am to MThawg
Go to a refuge where no hunting is allowed and enjoy the sights and sounds of what a duck does when he is not under the influence of hunters. If you can mimmick a hen sitting on the water calling to a group of flying ducks you will be ahead of most. Also pay attention to flying ducks as they circle. Their body language can tell the tale. When you think you have a good handle on those things you are almost through the prefix and can start on chapter one of a long book. Go ahead and buy 2 or 3 hundred decoys, 3 or 4 old beat up jon boats, a handfull of broken boat motors, a few more shotguns, try to train a half dozen labs, and tell your wife it last 60 days a year! 
Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:58 am to MThawg
good luck! nothin wrong with a pump shotgun though. a simple machine means less chance it will frick up and jam. especially if you are slopping through mud on your way to that honey hole
This post was edited on 8/17/11 at 11:59 am
Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:59 am to CAGI
quote:lulz
slopping through mud on your way to that honey hole
Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:59 am to MThawg
quote:
I have a benelli supernova (I know its pump how ghey)
i have the same gun, not ghey at all man, i love that thing
Posted on 8/17/11 at 11:59 am to CAGI
Have DEEP pockets
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:04 pm to chickman1313
Thanks for the input guys!
I agree it is a great gun. I love this thing. I went to the skeet range a few times recently with a few buddies and they downed it because it was a pump. I love the feel of a pump personally.
Out shot them on singles and doubles. Not triples though.
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i have the same gun, not ghey at all man, i love that thing
I agree it is a great gun. I love this thing. I went to the skeet range a few times recently with a few buddies and they downed it because it was a pump. I love the feel of a pump personally.
Out shot them on singles and doubles. Not triples though.
This post was edited on 8/17/11 at 12:16 pm
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:06 pm to MThawg
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I love the feel of being pumped personally
Whooooaaaa! You might need to move to the soccer board! We don't play that on the OB!
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:06 pm to Boats n Hose
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ulz
haha you know you've done it
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:07 pm to MThawg
stay single... pretty much had it out with the last girlfriend over duck season... Apparently she didnt like leaving parties before midnight so I could wake up at 3 am. Leaving her arse in the bed alone to go shoot 2 woodducks after walking 2 mile. getting water in my waders. in 32 F.
And using my $800 shotgun to keep myself from going completely under water.
Dumb chicks
And using my $800 shotgun to keep myself from going completely under water.
Dumb chicks
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:08 pm to chickman1313
quote:+1 I've never shot ducks with it though but it's a great gun
i have the same gun, not ghey at all man, i love that thing
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:28 pm to MThawg
Where do you plan to hunt? Who are you going to hunt with? Are they experienced or new to ducks?
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:31 pm to Vol Fan in the Bayou
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Where do you plan to hunt? Who are you going to hunt with? Are they experienced or new to ducks?
Public land in central Ark and a buddy's place around here too. I'm hunting with experienced hunters and one damn good caller. They usually do real good so I'm pumped to go with them I just don't wanna be THAT guy who doesn't have a clue.
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:34 pm to MThawg
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I'm hunting with experienced hunters and one damn good caller. They usually do real good so I'm pumped to go with them I just don't wanna be THAT guy who doesn't have a clue.
Well in that case you should always bring breakfast and hot chocolate for a donation. Other than that sit back and learn from them. Don't be the first to pull the trigger. Wait until its go-time!
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:34 pm to MThawg
usually if you are with experienced hunters, they'll basically tell you when to shoot and all that
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:35 pm to MThawg
The best way I can explain Duck Hunting.
Dress up in all of your cold weather clothing.
Turn on your shower to cold.
Stand under the shower and start tearing up twenty dollar bills.
And somehow..you can't wait to do it the next day.
Dress up in all of your cold weather clothing.
Turn on your shower to cold.
Stand under the shower and start tearing up twenty dollar bills.
And somehow..you can't wait to do it the next day.
This post was edited on 8/17/11 at 12:36 pm
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:36 pm to Elcid96
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:38 pm to MThawg
quote:
Public land in central Ark and a buddy's place around here too. I'm hunting with experienced hunters and one damn good caller. They usually do real good so I'm pumped to go with them I just don't wanna be THAT guy who doesn't have a clue.
OK, all that is great news. They should be able to teach you a ton.
A few pieces of advice. Loose the call for now. You don't want to screw up what he is doing. BUT, get him to teach you some things when the ducks aren't flying. Listen to his cadence, when he calls and when he doesn't.
Keep your face down. Don't moon beam the ducks. I would strongly suggest getting a face mask.
Never ever be late in the morning.
Believe it or not, you are that guy. Take their ribbing. It'll be fun. Also, make sure you take all the tags off any new clothing.
Ask a ton of questions. If they are good guys, they will be more than willing to answer them.
Best of luck and have fun!
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:46 pm to MThawg
be safe and just shoot into your"lane" of the duck blind. Dont shoot over peoples heads, or swing your gun too far left or right. Keep your gun on safety until you are ready to pull the trigger. We had a long time guide killed here last year by a novice hunter, very sad. With that said it wont take long after you crunch your first duck that you will be addicted. Buy a black iron pot!
Posted on 8/17/11 at 12:49 pm to LSUEnvy
quote:
be safe and just shoot into your"lane" of the duck blind. Dont shoot over peoples heads, or swing your gun too far left or right. Keep your gun on safety until you are ready to pull the trigger. We had a long time guide killed here last year by a novice hunter, very sad. With that said it wont take long after you crunch your first duck that you will be addicted. Buy a black iron pot!
Wow that is terrible. Safety is definitely something that needs to be stressed while any kind of hunting.
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