New to duck and goose
#2
Spike
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: calgary ab
Posts: 38
which type of waterfowl hunting will you do? Field hunting or over water?
Either way you need decoys, shells or fullbodies for field, floaters for over water.
Need waders and a dog or dinghie or a boat for over water.
a layout blind is nicer for field hunting,but you can get away with burlap and whatever cover you can gather in the field.
and a duck and a goose call, some #2 shot usually works well.
That is as basic as it gets, your pocketbook and what you can carry is the limit.
Either way you need decoys, shells or fullbodies for field, floaters for over water.
Need waders and a dog or dinghie or a boat for over water.
a layout blind is nicer for field hunting,but you can get away with burlap and whatever cover you can gather in the field.
and a duck and a goose call, some #2 shot usually works well.
That is as basic as it gets, your pocketbook and what you can carry is the limit.
#5
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Posts: 62
The more you like it the more you will spend... youll want better decoys and better calls. not mention better, warmer waders and then a bunch of other junk you just dont need... There is nothing like a good morning of blasting ducks!!
#7
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Coffeyville KS USA
Posts: 931
I was in your same situation many years ago. Here's the basic things you will need. Once again, just the basics...
12 mallard decoys, water keel. $35
12 anchors (old spark plug, washers, etc. nothing fancy). $5
12 decoy anchor cords, about 3-4 feet long, $5
mesh laundry bag to carry decoys, $5
hip boots. $50
camo outerwear, hat, gloves. $75
a mallard duck call, $20
3" steel shot, #2, $15/box
You can upgrade by getting 36 decoys, a 3 dozen sized decoy bag, chest waders, a boat and motor, spinning wing decoys, etc.
12 mallard decoys, water keel. $35
12 anchors (old spark plug, washers, etc. nothing fancy). $5
12 decoy anchor cords, about 3-4 feet long, $5
mesh laundry bag to carry decoys, $5
hip boots. $50
camo outerwear, hat, gloves. $75
a mallard duck call, $20
3" steel shot, #2, $15/box
You can upgrade by getting 36 decoys, a 3 dozen sized decoy bag, chest waders, a boat and motor, spinning wing decoys, etc.
#8
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Brentwood, Ca
Posts: 62
I was in your same situation many years ago. Here's the basic things you will need. Once again, just the basics...
12 mallard decoys, water keel. $35
12 anchors (old spark plug, washers, etc. nothing fancy). $5
12 decoy anchor cords, about 3-4 feet long, $5
mesh laundry bag to carry decoys, $5
hip boots. $50
camo outerwear, hat, gloves. $75
a mallard duck call, $20
3" steel shot, #2, $15/box
You can upgrade by getting 36 decoys, a 3 dozen sized decoy bag, chest waders, a boat and motor, spinning wing decoys, etc.
12 mallard decoys, water keel. $35
12 anchors (old spark plug, washers, etc. nothing fancy). $5
12 decoy anchor cords, about 3-4 feet long, $5
mesh laundry bag to carry decoys, $5
hip boots. $50
camo outerwear, hat, gloves. $75
a mallard duck call, $20
3" steel shot, #2, $15/box
You can upgrade by getting 36 decoys, a 3 dozen sized decoy bag, chest waders, a boat and motor, spinning wing decoys, etc.
#10
Spike
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 4
For the field, start with good shell dekes. Final Approach makes some great ones. It gives you lots of coverage for your $. Get some decent camo and some cover blind material. I used to use a muddied piece of burlap before I got layout blinds. Blinds are good, but you can hunt for a while without them. Get a decent call and practice year round. A CD is good for learning, but also go find some geese on a pond or something and listen to what they sound like.
For ponds, you need a mixed bag of dekes and waders. A dog is good, but takes a lot of time and money to train. Better to get the hang of it first and then train the dog to do what works for you. Greenhead hot buys are good for the money. I like Cabela's hunting waders too. Get some good calls, but you don't have to spend a lot.
Get a good basic rig going and then expand with better stuff as you go. It is incredibly addictive.
For ponds, you need a mixed bag of dekes and waders. A dog is good, but takes a lot of time and money to train. Better to get the hang of it first and then train the dog to do what works for you. Greenhead hot buys are good for the money. I like Cabela's hunting waders too. Get some good calls, but you don't have to spend a lot.
Get a good basic rig going and then expand with better stuff as you go. It is incredibly addictive.