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I want to start duck hunting. Help/advice appreciated
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:53 pm
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:53 pm
I've talked about it long enough. I've never been in my life and the few friends I have that hunt them seem to think the other members of their lease will have a problem with bringing a guest. So I'm just going to try and figure it out myself.
Background: I dabbled in a little bit of everything when I was younger but turkey hunting is my passion and basically is the only hunting I've done since I was in high school. I'm starting completely from scratch.
I have a ton of questions, but I'll start with just a few...
1. Where to go? Is there any decent public land hunting in SE La (I live on the Northshore) or in SW Miss, or should I just start with some guided hunts? I don't need specifics on the public areas, just wondering if it is even worth looking into.
2. Equipment....choke, shot, camo, waders, decoys, calls, etc?
3. How difficult is it to ID when you're in the blind and they're flying?
Are there any links with info on getting started, like a "duck hunting for dummies" type deal?
Background: I dabbled in a little bit of everything when I was younger but turkey hunting is my passion and basically is the only hunting I've done since I was in high school. I'm starting completely from scratch.
I have a ton of questions, but I'll start with just a few...
1. Where to go? Is there any decent public land hunting in SE La (I live on the Northshore) or in SW Miss, or should I just start with some guided hunts? I don't need specifics on the public areas, just wondering if it is even worth looking into.
2. Equipment....choke, shot, camo, waders, decoys, calls, etc?
3. How difficult is it to ID when you're in the blind and they're flying?
Are there any links with info on getting started, like a "duck hunting for dummies" type deal?
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Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:54 pm to MOT
go with someone who knows what they're doing a couple times. you learn how to ID them with experience. can't help you with location where you're talking.
i like 4 shot for ducks. decoys i use 10-20 teal/mallards. calls, haydel can't go wrong for a beginner.
i like 4 shot for ducks. decoys i use 10-20 teal/mallards. calls, haydel can't go wrong for a beginner.
Posted on 7/9/12 at 9:57 pm to MOT
quote:Hunting clubs have the guest rules in the by-laws, this should not be in question.
the few friends I have that hunt them seem to think the other members of their lease will have a problem with bringing a guest.
As to where to start, most good public areas have been hunted by generations and the people think they own "spots" but there are some places in refuges- not that I'm suggesting it.
Can you lease a blind? Not sure where you live but that's a possibility.
Hate to drop too much money to start but if you don't have a good place you're not going to like it/continue anyway.
You could even put a 4 man blind and get a financial partner where each of you could still bring a friend.
Posted on 7/9/12 at 10:00 pm to MOT
I'd say do a guided hunt first & they should be able to help with all your questions. 
Posted on 7/9/12 at 10:02 pm to MOT
I'm somewhat in the same boat as you, want to start duck hunting this year. DeezNuts bought a duck boat earlier this year so I'll probably be hunting with him some. I've never been.
Posted on 7/9/12 at 10:02 pm to MOT
A boat or at least a piroue will give your many more options than trying to walk in somewhere.
Posted on 7/9/12 at 10:52 pm to MOT
Go hunting with some friends with a high dollar lease. Find out the ends and out, and hunt there for free when they are at work.
Posted on 7/10/12 at 12:35 am to MOT
Saved it.
I have the 870 express super magnum...I love it because it shoots 3 & 1/2 inch shells but those are only for the big ducks anyways. My normal load is 3 shot Winchester Drylok Super Steel and I shoot with a modified choke. Depending on your location, essentials are: coffee, shells, a gun, knee boots, chest waders (if needed), calls and a warm jacket. Camo., I wear Mossy Oak Duck Blind Haydel makes great teal and mallard calls. If you're going to be calling, start there. You can pick up decoy's from Bass Pro or Cabela's, although you should probably find out what you'll be hunting first. Even if you don't know how, you should still practice calling because you do get more out of the hunt that way.
I don't really know any public locations. You should start with a guided hunt to see if its something that you want to continue doing.
FWIW I.D.ing birds is picked up after experience. You learn what ducks borrow you're property over time and eventually are able to pick them out on the wing.
Good hunting, its an addictive hobby.
I have the 870 express super magnum...I love it because it shoots 3 & 1/2 inch shells but those are only for the big ducks anyways. My normal load is 3 shot Winchester Drylok Super Steel and I shoot with a modified choke. Depending on your location, essentials are: coffee, shells, a gun, knee boots, chest waders (if needed), calls and a warm jacket. Camo., I wear Mossy Oak Duck Blind Haydel makes great teal and mallard calls. If you're going to be calling, start there. You can pick up decoy's from Bass Pro or Cabela's, although you should probably find out what you'll be hunting first. Even if you don't know how, you should still practice calling because you do get more out of the hunt that way.
I don't really know any public locations. You should start with a guided hunt to see if its something that you want to continue doing.
FWIW I.D.ing birds is picked up after experience. You learn what ducks borrow you're property over time and eventually are able to pick them out on the wing.
Good hunting, its an addictive hobby.
Posted on 7/10/12 at 7:29 am to MOT
I will take you on a guided hunt in Big Branch NWR for tons of $$$$. You will only shoot lake ducks, but when we are done hunting you won't have to worry about learning anything.....cause you'll never want to hunt ducks again 
For real though, I would never go duck hunting for the first time without someone who has a little experience in the sport. It is just way to dangerous of a hunt to be figuring it out along the way.
For real though, I would never go duck hunting for the first time without someone who has a little experience in the sport. It is just way to dangerous of a hunt to be figuring it out along the way.
Posted on 7/10/12 at 9:00 am to MOT
If you're on the northshore your best bet is probably big branch, pearl river wma, and Biloxi marsh wma. All public, but you will need a boat.
Posted on 7/10/12 at 9:03 am to MOT
be prepared to open up that pocket book because you will be addicted
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