2021-2022 Duck Hunting Thread

[glen]

Kid and I fished the surf yesterday. Just now laid the blocks out. Walked in this morning to a little marsh spot. No big expectations but it will be an enjoyable sunrise.

[jnd1959]

There were birds on all tanks this morning and resting birds on the small lake I scout yesterday afternoon. These tanks are all undisturbed, mostly. I use them as a migration gauage.

[glen]

It was slow in the marsh. Shot 10 divers and a teal

[DUKFVR]

It was slow in the marsh. Shot 10 divers and a teal

Congrats! sounds like a great shoot to me!

[DUKFVR]

There were birds on all tanks this morning and resting birds on the small lake I scout yesterday afternoon. These tanks are all undisturbed, mostly. I use them as a migration gauage.

Good To hear! Thanks!

[gatorgar]

Saw maybe 10% of the birds I usually see in the coast. Only a dumb Hollywood did it good and my older brother was able to get his first. 2 other flyby that survived the pass were all we had within range of us. Having a dog was so much easier than walking out to retrieve it myself lol

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[Gclyde28]

Does anyone hunt any larger tanks (10ish+ acres) in north Texas, Archer County or surrounding areas.

Me and my brother are likely going to head up to hunt in a couple weeks on a buddies property now that deer season will be closed. He doesn't duck hunt but says "I got ducks".

Do you guys that have hunted these tanks typically throw smaller spreads or put out a bunch of dekes. He's got two larger tanks so hoping we can get a couple good hunts during a weekend since I know once we start shooting they won't be hanging around long.

[Tex21]

Does anyone hunt any larger tanks (10ish+ acres) in north Texas, Archer County or surrounding areas.

Me and my brother are likely going to head up to hunt in a couple weeks on a buddies property now that deer season will be closed. He doesn't duck hunt but says "I got ducks".

Do you guys that have hunted these tanks typically throw smaller spreads or put out a bunch of dekes. He's got two larger tanks so hoping we can get a couple good hunts during a weekend since I know once we start shooting they won't be hanging around long.

Just depends on what is being seen on the ponds. Ive put any where between 5 decoys to 4/5 dozen decoys. If you have Canada or speck goose floaters dont be afraid to throw those out also. This time of the year ducks will start pairing up so you may consider a smaller spread and set some up in drake/hen pairs.

[Gclyde28]

Just depends on what is being seen on the ponds. Ive put any where between 5 decoys to 4/5 dozen decoys. If you have Canada or speck goose floaters dont be afraid to throw those out also. This time of the year ducks will start pairing up so you may consider a smaller spread and set some up in drake/hen pairs.

We'll be throwing pairs this late in the season, just wasn't sure if the trend on the tanks was larger or smaller spreads. Noted on the goose floaters. Thanks.

[gatorgar]

South Texas, last year I hunted a 5 acre pond. Set out small groups with occasional pairs. Always limited. If the birds were in the other side, I'd shoot up in the air. They'd take off, circle and usually came to my spread

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[Trumpkin]

Hey fellas, got a goose question. How far from Austin would I need to drive to even begin scouting for geese? 2 hours? 3? Head straight to Amarillo?

Just thinking about trying to knock on doors and pick up one goose shoot before the season ends.

[ultrastealth]

Hey fellas, got a goose question. How far from Austin would I need to drive to even begin scouting for geese? 2 hours? 3? Head straight to Amarillo?

Just thinking about trying to knock on doors and pick up one goose shoot before the season ends.

Do a conservation snow goose hunt. By far the most bang for your buck.

[Trumpkin]

Do a conservation snow goose hunt. By far the most bang for your buck.

I presume you're talking about guided? I'm just asking how far I need to drive to even find birds. Austin is a bit of a dead zone for geese. I was planning to do the leg work of getting access myself. At least, that was my grand plan.

[Tex21]

I presume you're talking about guided? I'm just asking how far I need to drive to even find birds. Austin is a bit of a dead zone for geese. I was planning to do the leg work of getting access myself. At least, that was my grand plan.

Abilene over to Big spring(north of I20) would be my guess

[Trumpkin]

Abilene over to Big spring(north of I20) would be my guess

Roger that, thank you!