i have never duck hunted before

I've never been duck hunting either, but I would start by not doing it out of a canoe. Secondly, I'd get the lay of the land and try not to encroach on other peoples blinds.

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This is that area that you are talking about. Its a popular hunting area for northshore people and it has a lot of areas that are accessible by kayaks/canoes. If you launch from lake road in lacombe, you can access some good marsh to hunt in

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i did not know you could hunt in there? anyone use this area? would love to get into the sport

Yea thats where i primarily hunt, because all i have is a pirogue and kayak.

It stretches from cane bayou in fountainbleau all the way through slidell. Plenty of areas to hunt, and plenty of ducks to shoot. Since we are getting to the end of the season my recommendation would be to paddle through some areas, and learn the marsh. And next year do some scouting and look for vegetation for the birds.

O and i forgot to mention, the only stipulations with big branch is that you can only hunt Wed, Thur, Sat, and Sun. And only until noon. But its not a bad thing, it gives the birds a break from the constant pressure

You arent allowed any permanent blinds in the marsh. Whatever you bring in you bring out.

The only days you may run into people are opening days of the splits or on big holidays, but there is plenty of space to spread out. If you are willing to paddle then you can always find an area to yourself.

Its a great place to learn to hunt, but its a great place to get frustrated while hunting lol. some shoot limits all the time, other get a bird or too.

But its fun and lets you have access to a good area, whereas most places you need a boat

I'll be out there Saturday morning and possibly Sunday if not hung over too bad. I just learned duck hunting last year and have only been hunting at Big Branch.

If my buddies don't make it, I wouldn't mind taking you out on your first go.

Print this out and Sign it

Keep it with you. It's basically your hunting license for out there. Also it has all the rules.

DON'T SHOOT LEAD SHOT!!!!!!!! If it doesn't say Steel Shot on the box, it's Lead. Lead=Toxic Shot.

Ive been hunting Big branch for the last three years and I like certain areas better than others, and i want to try some new areas. Its just about getting out there and trying areas.

I always hear shooting coming from the area closer to bayou liberty. And along the tree line (most likely woodies)

But there are plenty of areas to try around goose point and farther west toward cane bayou. But the western part of the refuge is more difficult to access via paddling.

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But there are plenty of areas to try around goose point

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Exactly where I go. Never been East of 434, but would love to. Just not familiar with that area.

what all do you pack with you when you go? just sit in one spot all morning? decoys and stuff like that?

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The first time I ever went duck hunting, I didn't own anything. I just showed up at 4am and went hunting with my buddies in my basic camo. They taught me everything and I asked a million questions. It turns out I was valuable as it helps to have spotters.

Plus you need to know what to look for so you can identify Teal and Big Ducks. Need to make sure you dont shoot Pelicans or Tweety Birds.