Duck hunting tips

Maybe you want to try duck hunting and need some basic information to do so. In this blog we want to share some duck hunting tips with you.

Learning how to become a master of the duck hunting is not a simple task. Even after years of experience, there is always something new to learn to improve your success. Whether it is learning new tactics or just figuring out the right way to set up decoys; your waterfowl hunting techniques are a trade in itself.

This tip might seem a bit obvious, but it is not easily done. First, consider what you are wearing on your hunts. Does the camo pattern of your outfit match your surroundings? Don’t get caught with your pants around your ankles—do your best to match the vegetation around you, and it will be harder for the ducks to see you.

Along with your clothing, you need to check out your boat. Are you properly covering your boat or is shining? Duck hunting boat blinds are an excellent way of covering your boat without spending hours covering it in vegetation. However, some hunting spots give you enough coverage that you don’t need to bring along a boat blind. Scout your spots beforehand and come prepared.

Reflections can put you in the spotlight when you don’t want to be. Since you are near water during your hunts, reflections are hard to get around. You will need to minimize the amount of reflection coming off of your group before you get out to your hunting spot. Do this by covering your face and using dull finishes.

There are a variety of products on the market that can help you will the de-reflection process. Grab some face paint, grab some laydown blinds, steer clear of guns with ultra-shiny finishes, and before you know it those wary ducks will start drifting towards your boat.

If you have done your fair share of duck hunting, chances are you know the importance of duck decoys and duck calls. They go together with waterfowl hunting like chicken and waffles—the perfect matchup. However, you need to learn what works for the area you hunt. Even the best duck callers can make mistakes. Some days calling can ward off flocks. Make sure you perfect your calling by working with what you have.

The key to effective duck hunting is knowing when to use your duck call. Even if you don’t make the best sound, great timing can make you a much more efficient hunter. Blow on your duck call several times and plead as they leave to draw them back. Lay off of it if ducks are circling your spread steadily.

Find a call that you like and learn how you can do it best. You can do this by experimenting with different calls and then settling on one that really speaks to the environment and settings you hunt.

Beginning waterfowl hunters spend hours perfecting their calls but forget to keep this up once their first few seasons end. We recommend that even the most experienced duck hunters practice outside of the hunt.

Making too much noise can blow a hunt. Cut out the noise. Teach your duck hunting companions to do the same. That means not bringing whining dogs and adequately training the ones you do. Also, try and minimize any loud conversations. Keep it quiet and, absolutely, no bad jokes.

Another way you can ruin your hunt is by moving too much. Try to stay as still as possible, so you don’t ward off any flocks. Too much movement can be a tell-tale sign to waterfowl that you aren’t exactly friendly. If you hope to shoot any ducks this season, learn how to stay still and quit moving so much.