How do you hunt waterfowl without a dog? I've never done so, so I was just wondering.
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How do you hunt waterfowl without a dog? I've never done so, so I was just wondering.
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Just focus on smaller watter. Try to hunt shallow marshes and swamps that you can wade. And try to get them to come towards the shore. Another stratgey is to try to find some AG fields near a good water source and take them in the fields away from the water. Mallards love corn!
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Wind will blow them to one side or another if your hunting a pond. You might need waders, which are a waterfowl hunting necessity in itself, but otherwise your fine. I've never hunted waterfowl with a dog and honestly I think hiding one would be more than its worth on late season birds.
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A dog saves a ton of work if you are hunting over water. If you don't have one, I'd suggest that you focus your hunting efforts to locations where the waterfould feed if you can. Ducks and geese go out to grain and grass fields to feerd and you can set out decoys and lay in the field. You can also ambush them as they cross fence lines or weed patches on their approach to feeding areas. You can also jump waterfoul on small farm ponds and small rivers and creeks. If you hunt over open water, you will need a boat or waders at a minimum. Even then you will lose downed birds.
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Only set up in water you know (really know) you can wade. Also,avoid shooting at ducks over thick weeds etc, this holds true when field shooting too because a duck is a pro at hiding anywhere there is cover(clover, calf -high grass,you'll almost never find that bird).I pick my shots so they will drop in the open or semi-open water, you'll find these openings in lots of marshes. Use an open choke and let the birds light in your dekes if you can. I also have a telescoping pole for picking up decoys and when the water is a bit deep. You can find them where ever waterfowl gear is sold. They work great.
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