Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Ok, what are the essentials that every duck hunter needs. I have been hunting a lot, but have always borrowed items. I am at a point now where I can afford the things I need and have access to hunting on a regular basis. I will be hunting in the South - Mississippi & Tennessee

Thanks in advance for the replies

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Welcome, we are glad to have you.:)

1. shotgun- 12 ga is most common
2. waders- depending on where you are hunting, these are essential
3. Heavy Camo Jacket- It gets cold out there - camo is very important in duck hunting
4. Calls- get some cheap ones until you learn how to do it right.(get an instructional cd, they help)
5. Ammo- Steel shot only!!!!!!!!!!!!!

those are the bare essentials. you can PM me if you want more info. I'm sure someone else will remember to talk about something i forgot. Have fun, Be careful, and good luck.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Thanks for the welcome, I appreciate it. We hunt in flooded timber mainly, as well as corn fields (in pits) sometimes.

As far as the gun is concerned, I have used both a 12 & 20, but I like the 12 better. From what I have read, remington sounds like the best bet, #4 shot (steel) ammo.

I know there is a difference in camo when hunting in timber/reeds/fields, so that shouldn't be a problem.

Any other info would be great..thanks again!

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Shells and ducks. Those are the essentials

In all seriousness. You already have a gun.

Waders

Waterproof Camo

Calls as mentioned before

Decoys a dozen and one or two wobblers

A chessie or the other dog

Friend with a boat and blind

Permament Hall Pass from the wife/girlfriend

Snow cover up North

2's, 3's, and 4's in steel. I use Winchester Drylock or Supremes. or Hevi Shot 4's and 6's when I'm flush with cash. Normally You find me with 3's in steel.



You live just south of me. The ducks are starting to come down a little but they ain't thick yet.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Waders

Waterproof Camo - Check

Calls as mentioned before - What's a good "run of the mill"?

Decoys a dozen and one or two wobblers - Check

A chessie or the other dog - Sometimes

Friend with a boat and blind - Check

Permament Hall Pass from the wife/girlfriend - Check

Waterproof Camo - Getting, any preferred brand?

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

lots of ducks and a good place to shoot'em...No ducks on Seminole yet it's just starting to get cold.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Yeah the Hodgeman chest waders are really good. I hunt flooded timber also and I've never had water in em'. Jacket- All waterproof jackets are okay, they are pretty much all the same.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Some other items.
1. Facemask
2. Headlight- I like those single LED lights that clip to your hat $15 and weigh nothing.
3. Lots of warm clothing- no cotton. Fleece and wool are best bets.
4. Waterproof gloves.
5. Lanyard
6. A Lab
7. Decoy bag- If doing any hiking in backpack style bag, a lightweight chair is nice.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

thanks for the info guys, much appreciated

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

TOILET PAPER

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

You must have had a terribly unfortunate experience! :)

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

a roomie medium weight camo water resistant coat. when it gets cold (below 20 degrees) i just wear 4 or 5 other layers underneath it to stay warm. it saves me the money from buying a $200 parka.

you also need a blind bag, or a 5 gallon bucket with lid to store all your misc stuff. the bucket can be used as a stool, but the bag is easier to carry.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

umm,...check the bargain cave or webexclusices at cabelas theyve got waders jackets etc on sale heres a few
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat21492&navAction=jump&nav Count=1&parentId=cat21404&parentType=categ ory&cmCat=BargainCave

some camo
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/index/index-display.jsp?id=cat150002&navAction=jump&na vCount=1&parentId=cat21404&parentType=cate gory&cmCat=BargainCave

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

Camera for your first Green Head

Determination is free Waterfowl hunting can be alot of Physical work. I can recall many times saying to myself all this for a F-n duck. But like anything you do it for the days that payoff which are well worth it..

Don't use the call until you know how to blow it!!!

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

toilet paper is an essential! lol. but besides that i like mossy oak camoflauge. since your gonna be hunting flooded timber i would wear break up or shadow branch if you can find it. i like hodgman waders too. i bought mine at walmart after duck season and got em dirt cheap. but your gonna need some calls i would recommend rich-n-tones, but if your not wantin to dish out the money for one get a primos yo sista, or a quackhead timber. since your hunting flooded timber a quieter call will be better. if your lookin for decoys id buy the greenhead gear hot buy mallards. there cheap and look awsome! thats just about all i can think of. hope it helps.

RE: Duck Hunting Essentials
 

get a remighton 870 for a gun shes always dependable and dekes get greenhead gear or g&h shells get #4 steel winchester xpert hv calls primos original wench to start out and hodgman waders and under amour.