Duck Hunting for Beginners

[txhunter90]

Buy the cheapest lightest pair of waders you can find or borrow. If you arent going to get into duck hunting, itll be hot. Take more shells than you think you will shot #6 shot the cheapest you can find. They are fast and nimble. As far as camo just do not wear bright color clothes. I usually wear a short sleeve shirt, keep head down, and get in good cover. First time, buy the cheap stuff and have fun.

[El General]

I'd bring two, but you are probably gonna only need one. The thing to remember on teal is that they are flying faster than doves but it doesn't look like it because they are bigger.

Also, you will spend some shells shooting cripples on the water. They can soak up some shots. Aim at the top of their head for shooting ducks on the water.

[Eagle19]

How many boxes of shells do yall bring? About as many as you would for dove?

I say take two for your first time. When they say they are like fighter jets, they literally are. If they fly over your head they are so fast they sound like a fighter jets soaring. It could take some time getting use to.


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[cactusassjohn]

LMAO but the dog needs to one of the free ones on the side of the road!

[dk_ace]

I like #4 or 5 shot for a dedicated teal hunt, never tried 6. The choke depends on where I’m hunting and how far I expect to be shooting. If I think it will average 25 yards or so, skeet choke. I’ll go tighter if I think I’ll be shooting further. If it’s likely to be a mixed bag as far as distance I’d go IC or LM.

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[jdg13]

Bring 2 boxes just in case. If you are in a blind or sitting close to other hunters in your party, have your set "zone of fire." Getting your ears rung because someone shot over your head is no fun. Be safe and have fun!

[Army of Dad]

Duck Hunting for Beginners

Bring 2 boxes just in case. If you are in a blind or sitting close to other hunters in your party, have your set "zone of fire." Getting your ears rung because someone shot over your head is no fun. Be safe and have fun!

I usually bring about one box worth of shells, but may carry a second box sometimes. The limit is 6. If you’re a decent shot and set up well you likely won’t even need three shells per bird.

I carry the extra shells if I happen to be in an area where dove may also be flying so I can take some of those too.

What part of the state will you be hunting?

(Oops, I meant to quote the OP, sorry FVR)
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[LlanoHunter10]

I'll be hunting in the Katy, Sealy, Eagle Lake area. Outfitter I'm going with is Max Out Guide Service.

[Hooverfb]

I'll be hunting in the Katy, Sealy, Eagle Lake area. Outfitter I'm going with is Max Out Guide Service.

Just saw their truck on the highway the other day, made a mental note. Have you used them before?

[Yakfishin]

Go on the Macks Prarie wings site and order only Drake hunting gear. Its best to get everything that Drake offers just to be safe. Then go to the closest academy and ask for the most expensive 12 gauge that shoots 3.5" shells. Buy that gun. While you are waiting at the counter ask them how many Acrylic calls can fit on a lanyard. (I have 6 different colors of the daisy cutter on mine.) Start practicing using the call in the store. The louder the better. Buy a couple dozen snow goose and coot decoys, they are usually to the left of the gun counter. Go ahead and get you a dog crate while you are there. There should be a lab breeder in your neighborhood that can get you a top notch dog. One that would be a master hunter if he wasn't blind in his right eye or something. Don't scrimp on a good dog, be willing to spend as much as $500 on a good one. Get online when you get home and buy you a couple cases of Black cloud shells. These are the only ones that will knock down teal in flight. I have hit this as high as 600 yards up. When you show up to the hunt, be fashionably late. They guide is gonna try to tell you what to expect and go over the rules. You don't need to hear that. He should be able to tell that you are the real deal by the duck stickers on your back window. After you get to the blind you want to make sure that your dog sits next to the guides dog. That way you can show him what a high dollar working dog looks like. As the sun comes up, you should start by standing up on the bench and letting out the longest mallard hen call that you can. Its like a trumpet to let the teal know that its time to get up and fly. You and the guide should be the only two with your head up looking for ducks. When they start to come in, two people calling is always better than one. pro tip: Shoot first and then yell take them. That way you are sure to get your three before they can claim them. If the morning is slow, don't be afraid to shoot at booger pickers. They don't taste great but you didn't come all of this way for nothing. After the hunt just tell everyone that they can have your teal and that you really don't like to eat them. Don't worry about tipping the guide because you shared the work with him and his dog. Really they should be tipping you. Enjoy your trip!!

Lol

[talltexasshoote]

What ever lead you think you need, triple it. If they are coming straight in, wait until the shot is called. If the birds flair straight up at the shot, pull the trigger at the beak and keep the gun going straight up. If they tell you they aren’t worth eating, they are lying to you. One of the best tasting ducks out there.

[LlanoHunter10]

Just saw their truck on the highway the other day, made a mental note. Have you used them before?

No sir, haven't used them before. I'll be sure to post pics of hunt and review them after the hunt.

Don't worry Burnadell, I'll be sure to follow "Rule #5"

[LlanoHunter10]

Went to Cabella's for the sales on the fall hunting classic. Found a good deal on Kent Fasteel 3 inch #4 shot with 1-1/8" loads. Anyone have any experience with this load, especially for teal?

[eastxhunter]

Just when you think you got a handle on things..



You’ll get pooped on

[yotaman]

That Kent is fine

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