One of the first things you’ll find out about waterfowl hunting is that it’s not as easy as you think. There are a few key factors that can affect your hunt as outlined here:
Location – This is obviously key, if the waterfowl you are looking for aren’t at your closest site don’t waste your time. They are not going to magically appear because you show up with a shot gun in your arms. This is an easy fix and is part of the fun of hunting, find and explore an area that the game you are looking for habitats. Test out a predator call or various hunting game calls to determine what works best for you. In this way when you go out on the hunt you already know where to go and how to proceed.
Decoys – This is part of your pre hunt research too. Use at least three different types of decoys, but the majority should be of the type your actually hunting for and for best results try using at least one motorized decoy in your spread.
Decoy Spreads – Again research is the answer. Use a decoy spread that is natural, one that you observed when scouting out your site. A tried and true spread is the U shape decoy which leaves room for incoming fowl to land in the middle of your spread. This gives the ducks a sense of security and will bring them into shooting range. With the use of a predator call you should be able to entice your game to enter your decoy spread. Continue to check the outer edges of your spread because you don’t want them to get out of shotgun range.
Keep Under Cover – Continue to use your hunting game call as naturally as possible and keep under cover with as little movement as possible. Keep yourself camouflaged and out of sight at all times. If you don’t have a blind make sure your silhouette is obscured by a tree, brush or some natural element.
Hunting waterfowl is a constant learning experience. Keep at it and enjoy nature at its finest.
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