Thinking about getting into duck hunting... heard a lot about how much fun and addicting it it... my question, what's a good starter kit? i own a 870 superman with and improved cylinder choke. what kind of shells are good for duck hunting? and it seems like an endless supply of calls so what are some pretty good ones out there? anything else or any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciate it... thanks fellas

These two links have lots of good info for the first time waterfowler.

Ducks Unlimited Waterfowlers Resource
http://www.ducks.org/hunting

Delta Waterfowl Hunting Information
http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/hunting/

thank you sir

You have a great gun to start off with, that is what I started off hunting ducks with.
Here is whats in my blind bag and on my lanyard.

RNT Screwdriver
Echo double reed
The original RNT
Haydels Power Drake Whistle
Haydels Double Reed Mallard


I have dozens of decoys but all you really need to get started is a dozen mallards and a dozen green wing teal.

Shells: I shoot Kent and Hevi Metal. for ducks I use 3.5 #2's .

And loose that IC choke and put a MOD or FULL choke in your gun, you will kill a lot more birds.

Get your self a dozen cheap decoys from academy. a 5 in one whistle, some waders, and some winchester experts. If you put in the scouting time you will do good.

good starting equipment.

good scouting is worth way more than expensive equipment.

If you have a place that is full of ducks close to the Corsicana area, I'll show you how to do it...

Only calls on my lanyard are a Killer Kallz Southern Breeze & a Haydels teal whistle. Give me a shout & I can hook you up with any of the calls from Killer Kallz, "The world's deadliest duck call."

Cool guys i appreciate it... I guess first thing i need to do is get some calls and start practicing.



lol i appreciate the offer but im going to be hunting in haskell and all of our tanks are extremely low as of now and have no idea how the birds will fly

Oh and blinds... what do i do to conceal myself? i see a bunch of shows where it looks like they have boxes dug out under ground or something? would full camo and a bucket work or anything of that nature

I'll try to find the thread I had from a while ago, I'm just starting too and a lot of people gave me some great advise


found it
http://www.texashuntingforum.com/forum/u...ase#Post2416442

This says it all. Scout, Scout, Scout. If you are where the ducks are you will be just fine.

Link of with some people that already know what they are doing. You'll learn a ton just by watching. Also you will save a lot of time not making mistakes you will otherwise be making.

senko86 for now this is the best advise.If you have private land
and really want to give it a go at duck hunting then do a trade off.Hook up with some guys you know and trust start a network
and find some Duck hunters that have the equipment and can teach you about ducks while hunting.BUT..........Dont get with guys that just want to hunt ducks, hook up with someone who's passion runs deep with it and is willing to teach you some things.

I see that you are a bow hunter aswell,and I know how expensive that can be but duck hunting cost go to a whole new level.I cant began to tell you how much I have spent and am still spending on duck hunting.

So as for now because it's so late in the game my advise would be the same as Macstar, network with friends or on forums,trade out,it will be the best thing you
can do for now.

The only expense I have is gas and shells? What else do you spend money on muddyfoot?

Decoys, calls, more decoys, sleds to carry your decoys, lead for your decoys, rigging for your decoys, camo clothes, blind material, blinds, leases, motels, food on the road, duck calls, more duck calls, more clothes, more decoys....

you get the point

Dave said it all. And you will do that until you stop hunting waterfowl.

But on the other hand if this is all you have to spend then you are doing well.