Hunter4life87,

Listen to what people are saying.... DON'T GIVE UP!!! Believe me, I know it's tough. I am frustrated at times too. I just started out last season and didn't know anyone, didn't know what to do, heck I didn't know anything! I kind of figured I'd just strike out on my own and do it myself. Boy was I wrong!!! No lie, I was 0 for 16 before I finally got my first one. I knew some people who knew some people, and lo and behold, I was invited to take part in a big duck/goose hunt up on a lake.

I was with seasoned veterans who have been there, done that, seen that, and did it all multiple times over. I watched them, listened to what they said, and did what they told me. Sure enough, a pair of Common Mergansers came zipping in 12 o'clock high, right at us, 2 feet off the water. The lead hunter said, "Take 'em" when they were in range. I popped up, took aim, and Ka-BAM! I got two birds with one shot! Improved cylinder choke at 20-25 yards worked great!

You just need to hook up with others that can show you around and hopefully put you on some ducks. Believe me, I was all but ready to chuck it all in too, but I couldn't do it. I wanted go duck hunting and be successful no matter how hard I tried.

Good luck to you!

Butch