SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm hoping to go duck hunting for the first time this year, any help would be greatly appreciated!!! I literally have no clue I what to expect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 Depends where you are hunting fields,big water,ponds,river? You better start practicing shooting. Ducks can fly fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted August 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I'll be on a large pond. Yeah, I've heard it's like shooting dove on speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Well first of all you need to spend a ton of money on clothing. With duck Hunters appearance is everything. You need to look like you just stepped off the cover of Cabellas magazine. Then get a dog, make sure it's expensive and from a long pedigree, get your DU stickers on the truck, then get a gun. Boom! You'll be half way there! Edited August 1, 2013 by redkneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Duck hunting is addictive. Even though all of the new toys is fun you don’t have to open the wallet the first year and see what happens.. I started with a 60's model double barrel and a pond bank. You do need camo that matches your surroundings. Dont buy grass camo if you only have timber near by. A set of cheap decoys will be fine. You can upgrade later. You will definitely need a set of chest waders. And spend at least $20 - $25 on a duck call. Look at the reviews. (double reed are easier for beginners). Look at the double nasty. Don’t overcall. Most ducks have been called before they ever reached your area. Only call a couple of times if the ducks don’t seem to notice your decoys. They may or may not come to you.. either way, learn that calling more does not mean they will come to your spread. Also be sure to conceal, conceal, conceal... They really are sharp. If you have a white patch somewhere chances are they will see it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Yeah, I'm not gonna be looking like a cabelas duck hunting model. The guys I'm going to be hunting with don't really care about that. Yeah I'll be on a pond with both grass and timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 You need a blind bag for you stuff and Lots of steel shot cabelas should have stuff on sale soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Yeah, I'm not gonna be looking like a cabelas duck hunting model. The guys I'm going to be hunting with don't really care about that. Yeah I'll be on a pond with both grass and timber. I was of course being a little facetious lol. I do have a few acquaintances though that fit that description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthGaHuntingandOutdoors Posted August 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 I don't doubt it, I know some guys that would hunt in pink tutus if you told them it would work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Newbie Duck hunting is awesome. It's my next favorite hunting to whitetails. It really got fun once I got my lab. Hemi loves to hunt and I actually feel bad if I don't take him now. All you need is a dozen decoys and a couple calls. Motion really helps but it gets expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKstate Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 If you aren't in a blind w/ chairs or bench, I would suggest a chair or bucket to sit on that blends in with the surroundings. It will definitely help your knees and back if the hunting gets slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defense Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 New to this site, not duck hunting tho. Been duck hunting for around 17 years. Don' t need to break the bank to be successful. In my experience blending in is big, but making sure everything you have with is at least a dull, natural color is huge. Not moving is huge. Ducks can see extremely well. Location is big as well. Don't get discouraged when you use up 10 shells with out a bird...ive spent many more. Other than that, have a heckuva good time! Waterfowling is a very fun sport to participate in. Being wet, cold, and overtired is all worth it and part of the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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