......They internet scout and see a lake named and thats the spot. It is more than evident by the amount of high shooting, really bad calling, setting up on top of another group, walking or boating in at shooting time and general lack of effort I see on a weekly basis on the DFW area lakes. Although some of this will always be around I hope the next outdoor fad comes around soon and these goof balls move on to it.

I have no problem with new comers, but please learn to duck hunt. This is a tradition rich sport and the resource deserves the respect a true duck hunter has for it. I have tried to teach several guys and all they want to do is look the part and go to the most convient spot they can.

Choose to teach and not make a clown of yourself on the internet.

That's Right guys. The internet is


SERIOUS BUSINESS

Hey, I thought you were waitin' til tonight to start drinkin'?!?!

If you get mad about it, you're a rookie, if you can't laugh and joke about it, maybe the Internet is not for you.

While I 100% agree with the reason I wouldn't give my location away I think plenty of us here on this site cast stones in glass houses.

Some are fortunate to be taught the proper ways from experienced fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, or friends. Many have not had that luxury. We automatically assume everyone should know better but unfortunately they don't. Instead of taking the opportunity to teach the history and etiquette we berate and chastise them hoping they don't screw up our spot.

I choose to believe the good in people, especially hunters in general, and assume most of these guys have never been taught properly. Choose to teach and not make a clown of yourself on the internet. But then again plenty hardcore hunters only want a picture!

I do not hunt public and there are not many duck hunters around here anyway. I had a guy this morning ask me "where I have been shooting all those ducks" and "I didn't even know anyone hunted ducks around here". That's not the first time I've had that happen this year.

My point is even though I don't hunt public land for ducks, general hunting etiquette and general curtesy would cause me to not do a lot of what y'all are saying goes on these public lakes around the metromess.

I learned how to act and treat people not from growing up in a duck blind. I have learned how to duck hunt by a lot of trial and error, friends with more experience and the internet.

It also helps to have some common sense.

Some are fortunate to be taught the proper ways from experienced fathers, grandfathers, uncles, brothers, or friends. Many have not had that luxury. We automatically assume everyone should know better but unfortunately they don't. Instead of taking the opportunity to teach the history and etiquette we berate and chastise them hoping they don't screw up our spot.

Name a lake and you won't hear a lot from me. Ask a question about a lake or spot and might just tell you a false statement just for shizzles.

I will have to apologize to him profusely.

If I were you, I'd skip Ray Bob and go hunt Ray Hubbard. A lot more birds and ALOT less people.

If I were you, I'd skip Ray Bob and go hunt Ray Hubbard. A lot more birds and ALOT less people.

Well the hunting was good. We set up just off CR 215 and Blanks Rd. We had a good time for sure.

Good to hear!

I'll have to check that spot out. One question... what do you consider a good hunt?

My co-worker is taking me duck hunting for the first time. he says he has a secret spot on RayBob and the duck hunting is supposed to be excellent.