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Re: First ducks down
[Re: M48scout]
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01/17/21 08:02 PM
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donia
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Congrats! Up to you to learn the birds’ shape and wing beat, when hunting alone...know your quarry. Duck ID apps help a lot and vocalizations are different between species. You can stay all day, if there are no time restrictions in place (some places require you be out by noon)...just can’t shoot any more wood ducks after you hit your limit, but you still have 3 more other ducks to fill your strap limit. Wood duck and teal are my favorite for the grill..mallard drakes are beautiful birds, but there are tastier duck species!
Beaver runs will get you, too...probably more often than the stump hole!
Last edited by donia; 01/17/21 08:05 PM.
experience is a freakin' awesome teacher....
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Re: First ducks down
[Re: M48scout]
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01/17/21 08:27 PM
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FurFlyin
Freak of Nature
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In an area where you're hunting you need a walking stick to pick your way around. I found that out the hard way in 1992 when a buddy hunting with me went fully under with chest waders on. He stepped in a stump hole, or something. If he'd have been alone, he would probably have died there. From that moment on, if I was hunting in a beaver pond, I had a 6 foot long hickory stick with me to probe the bottom before every step. That stick will also help you stay out of the water if you trip or something.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: First ducks down
[Re: M48scout]
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01/19/21 10:31 PM
01/19/21 10:31 PM
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bamaeyedoc
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Old Mossy Horns
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Don’t be bashful about water swatting them either! Sometimes they silently slide in just at legal time and just swim around in range. They taste the same on the grill or in gumbo no matter if u kill them flying or on the water.
Dr. B
AKA: “Dr. B” Aldeer #121 8-3-2000 Proud alum of AUM, UAB, and UA Member of Team 10 Point 2023-2024 ALdeer Deer Contest Winners
Glennis Jerome "Jerry" Harris 1938-2017 UGA Class of 1960 BS/MS Forestry LTJG, USNR
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Re: First ducks down
[Re: donia]
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01/20/21 07:59 AM
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Congrats!
Beaver runs will get you, too...probably more often than the stump hole! Been there, done that up to my neck. Slide your feet with purpose instead of traditional walking. That will help.
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Re: First ducks down
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01/20/21 08:07 AM
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donia
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Don’t be bashful about water swatting them either! At this stage in the game, where the opportunity is so rare, absolutely....sportsmanship be damned, meat on the grill!!
experience is a freakin' awesome teacher....
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