re: I want to start duck hunting. Help/advice appreciated

Candy apple with condensed milk in the top and bottom.. And weed

I didn't know they sell that there.

Sorry for derailing OP.

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 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.

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.