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First time hunter advice #6070284 12/07/15 04:53 AM
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I will be going on a guided deck hunt near Rockport on this coming Saturday. First time to duck hunt, so just looking for some tips. Was planning on running a modified choke with 3 inch #4s. Already have waders, but any tips on small things I might need or suggestions on ammo?

Thanks

Re: First time hunter advice [Re: safarigene] #6070317 12/07/15 05:32 AM
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That's a fine load. Have fun, kill your redheads, and keep your face down when the pintails circle.


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^yup, all that. I'd recommend either a face-mask or paint for those wary pins too. I would also recommend a darker camo color, more geared towards deer hunting, as opposed to normal duck camo patterns. And I shoot 2s or 3s, but 4s will definitely do the job as long as you keep the shots to 40 yards at the max. Other than that, your guide should take care of everything else.


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Theres more then enough birds down there espicailly redheads , take your time and shoot some big plumed out drakes.


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Go to bed early, eat early and light and take a sleeping aid and set 2 alarmclocks

U ll be tossing and turning all night


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Hate Russians. Love happy endings. I saw snot fly. cheers


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Originally Posted By: beaversnipe
Go to bed early, eat early and light and take a sleeping aid and set 2 alarmclocks

U ll be tossing and turning all night


Just have your butler wake you up.

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I would go ic with #4, keep shots within 45 yards, 20 to 35 yards preferably.

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Originally Posted By: Guy
I would go ic with #4, keep shots within 45 yards, 20 to 35 yards preferably.


Solid advice right there!

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Go to bed early, eat early and light and take a sleeping aid and set 2 alarmclocks

U ll be tossing and turning all night


Just have your butler wake you up.


I usually have to wake him up first, and my decoy carrier as well


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Loved my 4 inches. Well needed.

Originally Posted by bill oxner
Hate Russians. Love happy endings. I saw snot fly. cheers


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Originally Posted By: beaversnipe
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Go to bed early, eat early and light and take a sleeping aid and set 2 alarmclocks

U ll be tossing and turning all night


Just have your butler wake you up.


I usually have to wake him up first, and my decoy carrier as well


you should bring along the court jester, I bet hes more entertaining than the decoy carrier


Attention rickym, this is not a troll post, just a good hearted fun type of post
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He is, but he wears unappropriate cammo





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Originally Posted by bill oxner
Loved my 4 inches. Well needed.

Originally Posted by bill oxner
Hate Russians. Love happy endings. I saw snot fly. cheers


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^^^ I would have guessed that was you, but his face isn't covered.


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^^^ I would have guessed that was you, but his face isn't covered.


I don't have man boobs

gross barf


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Originally Posted by bill oxner
Loved my 4 inches. Well needed.

Originally Posted by bill oxner
Hate Russians. Love happy endings. I saw snot fly. cheers


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so much advise for the young duck hunter.

the poor kid took back badminton


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Originally Posted by bill oxner
Loved my 4 inches. Well needed.

Originally Posted by bill oxner
Hate Russians. Love happy endings. I saw snot fly. cheers


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I always take a couple pair of gloves and hand warmers but right now hand warmers aren't that big of deal

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Picked up some gloves today. Looking forward to it. Thanks guys

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Stay still if birds are working and Wait until the guide calls the shot to get your gun up.

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Originally Posted By: Guy
I would go ic with #4, keep shots within 45 yards, 20 to 35 yards preferably.


I agree that's a good all around setup

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he's hunting with a guide most likely in the bay, he gets no choice on distance of shot

when the guide calls the shot, just come up swinging up

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