skullraker

I agree that Spoonies are fine table fare and very closely related to BWT. Hell, many times the breast meat is lighter than the BWT. I always take all the Spoonies when dividing up the strap if no one else wants them. I actually prefer them over Greys; but the meat yield is much lower.

As far as ringnecks go; I had to be educated before I realized that they are not the same as Dogris! We would rarely see RN's in Delacroix; but always had plenty Dogris. It wasn't till I hunted with some buddies back in HS at Salvador WMA where we killed several RN's. We would take the breast meat and make poppers in the over on broil (mid rare), and that is some fine eating Son!

I believe Widgeon to be the hardest duck to kill. They are on a different level when wounded compared to other ducks; tough sum bitches. While I love the way they make a strap look beautiful; I will give them away as their meat is so deep red and strong. Gimmie a Spoonie all day over widgen, greys or Mott's!

Tryin to help a Brother out here: I can only comment on SELA public areas. Forget Pearl River South of Hwy 90. However, good wood duck hunting can be done boatless (pirouge is better off the Honey Island swamp exit off I-59.

Big Branch does have pirouge paddle in sections that can be productive at times but is also very crowded (best to go on the Wednesday or Thursday hunt if possible).

If you have a young kid/youth (15 and under), Bayou Sauvage sometimes has quality hunting. You can participate in the hunt but must oversee at least 1 youth who is also actively hunting. Very limited pirouge access but if you study the maps you can locate a couple spots that would grant pirouge access. It is better to get a small flatboat and bring pirouges if you have access to a boat.

Not hearing much in Delacroix area. We gonna try anyway. Hopefully we get a few. Heard good numbers further South along the River.

Poaching is epidemic in Delacroix when the birds are thick. Or like you said the poachers follow the ducks.

Get boat #'s and pics, names if possible and contact Sheriff and your lease contact. If they are willing to go to court and prosecute them it's worth the exercise.

I have a 7mm-08 Scout. It shoots good, light, compact, easy carrying. Get the scout and spend a lil extra on glass.

Here is Fritchie marsh section of BBfile:///C:/Users/sauva/Pictures/Fritchie%20Marsh%20Big%20Branch.jpg.

My 2 cents: Ice bath fillets for 10-15 minutes; shake off water. yellow mustard cut with water to lessen viscosity. dredge in mustard, shake off. Coat in Slap ya Momma fish fry. Fry in smaller batches at minimum 350. Don't sleep on the Slap Ya Momma!

Does anybody know if you can get rid of the updated version and revert back to the "old" version? this thing sucks all around. I've got so damn much time and effort loading boundaries, trails, markers etc - I hate to start over on another app.

I reluctantly downloaded the update on HuntStand and now the solunar table are not even remotely accurate. I gave it a few weeks now assuming something was glitching and would soon be corrected. But as of today, it's still showing major/minor periods of like 7or 8 hours. Anybody else seeing this? Or does it show accurate projections?

Alway been a Minn Kota guy. Like their customer service department and parts availability. Prices are usually very reasonable too.

What general area in Delacroix do you hunt? My buddy went to our lease South of Lery and only got one on Saturday.