blind luck

For a start:

Duck hunting is one of the many passions that I enjoy, but of all of them it is the most complex and the one that requires the most time to do correctly. While it may seem easy when watching TV, there are many minor details that, if not done right, can absolutely ruin a hunt, or worse, ruin a season. The hunting season begins about three months before the legal hunting season. The job of the hunters during that time is to get an idea of ​​where the ducks or geese will be flying. It’s a mix of learning about the past season and also watching the local ducks that are already there throughout the year. You want to be in the ‘X’ for the best chance during the season.

Location is key:

Once you have established a few places where you think they will be, you need to set up your blind. This is where you will sit early in the morning waiting for the birds to fly. It should provide good coverage for the number of hunters you plan to have. Each person will need adequate space to safely maneuver a shotgun in a hunting situation. You should also have a dry area to store things like shells, calls, and a blind bag that can hold anything from bug spray to a cell phone. After taking care of the essentials, additional equipment can be moved for convenience. We usually have cushioned chairs and a grill to prepare a hot breakfast in the morning. The blind should be in a position that the ducks are comfortable landing on. Shotguns have a very limited range, so the closer to the action the better.

Get their attention:

Once you know where the ducks are and you’re well hidden, it’s time for them to come to you. The two main ways to get them to fly to you are lures and duck/geese calls. The decoys make it look like the ducks are already there and it’s a safe place. The more movement and life you give to the spread, the more realistic it will appear and the more successful you will be. The second and most important tactic is the calls. Ducks make a lot of noise while sitting in the water and if you want to be realistic you have to replicate that. Each duck makes a different noise, so it must be species-specific as they fly. The calls give out a vocal call telling them to come in even if they cannot see the decoys. But if he doesn’t practice with his calling technique, he can scare all the ducks for a square mile, so it’s something that needs attention in preseason.

The hunt:

This is the time when all the hard work pays off. It’s a magical time to be outdoors, fellowship with friends and life lessons learned from elders. It’s not just a way to provide food for your family, but it’s a way to connect with so many people in your community who share the same passion. Taking someone hunting for the first time is a very positive influence in that person’s life and gives them valuable morale that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Now is the time to involve calling technique, lure placement, and aiming. Even with all those things present, sometimes you just need a bit of blind luck.