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<blockquote data-quote="WNM" data-source="post: 1320641" data-attributes="member: 3104"><p>1. Don't call unless you are at least decent. You can buy calls and there are plenty of youtube instructional videos on calling out there as well as DVDs and CDs. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE</p><p></p><p>2. One person needs to be calling the shot. You don't want everyone in the blind to randomly jump up and start blasting. Have one designated "shot caller" so when the ducks get in range they call the shot and then everyone gets up and shoots as a team.</p><p></p><p>3. Be patient. Lots of times ducks will make several passes, getting closer each time. Let the ducks work so you can have a closer, more high percentage shot. (watching ducks work decoys is half the fun anyway)</p><p></p><p>Equipment</p><p></p><p>Waders- I got the redhead brand at Basspro for $89 bucks. You can spend about as much as you want to on them. You might go one shoe size up to allow for thick socks. Neoprene is the way to go.</p><p></p><p>Gloves- If you are gonna be handling decoys (especially in January) a good set of neoprene gloves will serve you well. I usually wear the neoprene gloves for setting up/packing up decoys and wear some fleece ones in the blind.</p><p></p><p>Calls- There are literally gazillions of call manufacturers out there. With calls you can spend from $20 a call (Primos calls) to literally hundreds of dollars for hand made calls. I use a Duck Commander Duck Picker. It was about 30 bucks and I have been pleased with it.</p><p></p><p>Ammo/Chokes- You must use a non-lead shot. Steel, Bismuth, or Tungsten. Steel will be the cheapest and most readily found. The best advice I can give you is to buy a few different brands and try different shot sizes/choke tube combos and pattern your gun. I typically use a modified choke 3" shells with #3 shot steel shot. Kent FastSteel is the best bang for your buck in the ammo department, in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>Shotgun- The best gun for duck hunting is the one you trust to go bang every time. Duck hunting can present some pretty harsh elements (cold, wet, muddy, etc) and you need a gun that you trust to hold up against it. I won't get into auto vs pump but I'm sure that will be discussed here. All that matters is that it be a gun that can function in the elements. </p><p></p><p>Most importantly have fun. Waterfowling differs from deer hunting because I view more like a team sport. If everyone works together, your percentages for success go way up. You don't have to be so still and quiet, can have coffee and breakfast in the blind, and yuk it up with your buddies.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WNM, post: 1320641, member: 3104"] 1. Don't call unless you are at least decent. You can buy calls and there are plenty of youtube instructional videos on calling out there as well as DVDs and CDs. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE 2. One person needs to be calling the shot. You don't want everyone in the blind to randomly jump up and start blasting. Have one designated "shot caller" so when the ducks get in range they call the shot and then everyone gets up and shoots as a team. 3. Be patient. Lots of times ducks will make several passes, getting closer each time. Let the ducks work so you can have a closer, more high percentage shot. (watching ducks work decoys is half the fun anyway) Equipment Waders- I got the redhead brand at Basspro for $89 bucks. You can spend about as much as you want to on them. You might go one shoe size up to allow for thick socks. Neoprene is the way to go. Gloves- If you are gonna be handling decoys (especially in January) a good set of neoprene gloves will serve you well. I usually wear the neoprene gloves for setting up/packing up decoys and wear some fleece ones in the blind. Calls- There are literally gazillions of call manufacturers out there. With calls you can spend from $20 a call (Primos calls) to literally hundreds of dollars for hand made calls. I use a Duck Commander Duck Picker. It was about 30 bucks and I have been pleased with it. Ammo/Chokes- You must use a non-lead shot. Steel, Bismuth, or Tungsten. Steel will be the cheapest and most readily found. The best advice I can give you is to buy a few different brands and try different shot sizes/choke tube combos and pattern your gun. I typically use a modified choke 3" shells with #3 shot steel shot. Kent FastSteel is the best bang for your buck in the ammo department, in my opinion. Shotgun- The best gun for duck hunting is the one you trust to go bang every time. Duck hunting can present some pretty harsh elements (cold, wet, muddy, etc) and you need a gun that you trust to hold up against it. I won't get into auto vs pump but I'm sure that will be discussed here. All that matters is that it be a gun that can function in the elements. Most importantly have fun. Waterfowling differs from deer hunting because I view more like a team sport. If everyone works together, your percentages for success go way up. You don't have to be so still and quiet, can have coffee and breakfast in the blind, and yuk it up with your buddies. [/QUOTE]
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