To consistently shoot limits of ducks or geese you have to devote time and attention to understand the many factors that have an influence on waterfowl movement and behavior. Likewise, once you understand these influencers, you must exploit these changes in waterfowl movement and behavior to your benefit. Doing so will help you maximize your opportunity for success.
At one time or another, all ducks become creatures of habit. When you start to realize and understand how ducks react to different influences you can start to "think" like a duck. When this happens you understand and can exploit duck patterns and tendencies based upon you knowledge and first-hand experience.
How Time Of The Year Influences WaterfowlMallard Duck Wisdom Part1 - To become a top mallard duck hunter, you have to study and learn as much as you can about the mallard duck.
Mallard Duck Wisdom Part2 - Further information about mallard ducks and using what you have learned...
A Birds Eye View - Part 1 - To fully understand why concealment is so important to your waterfowl hunting success, here is a birds eye view of what ducks and geese see when you're out in the field.
Keep Your Eyes To The Skies
Have you ever watched a flock of ducks or geese disappear over the horizon only to scratch your head and wonder where in the world they could have gone?
Pinpoint Potential Duck Hunting Hotspots
Just what should you look for to determine areas that may hold ducks or geese? Here's how we have found duck hunting hotspots.
Building A Scouting Network
Duck and goose hunters hunters tend to be rather tight lipped when it comes to sharing information with other waterfowl hunters about their hunting spots and their hunting success. This of course is somewhat understandable, as one of the main keys to their waterfowl hunting success is location.
Obtaining Hunting Permission
Being a freelance waterfowl hunter and having grown up on a farm that was located less than one mile from a 3200 acre Wildlife Management Area, my experience in asking for and giving permission to hunt has been considerable.
Understanding The Scouting Cycle And What To Look For
1) Pre-Season
2) In-Season
4) Understand The Type Of Birds You'll Be Hunting