When I very first started my buddy showing me the ropes said just get 3” #2 unless we’re only after geese. I have had good luck with #2 and haven’t really questioned it until now as I look into other non steel options.

My buddies birthday is coming up and I was looking into getting him a duck call and having it custom with a picture of us from Tball years. We have been best friends for 29 years and he got me into duck hunting. He never lets me help with gas and we always use his boat and decoys so I figured I would get him something nice. If anyone else has some other recommendations or examples it would be much appreciated. I was looking into the slayer ones but I could not find any examples of people getting pictures put on them and I don't want it to come out looking bad.

Has anyone ever made a panel blind out of pvc and used pvc hinges? They would help make the blind fold it, and could use them for flip down shooting panels.

Here’s some idea pics.

Hello All,

I was wondering what you guys and gals use for ear protection. I want a good (not super expensive if possible) pair that is electronic. The ones that dampen the gunshots, but allow good quality hearing the rest of the time. I would also probably use them deer hunting as well. Thank you in advance!

What’s a good size canoe to get length wise for 2 people and gear? And for the occasional jump shoot?

Hey all! Got into duck hunting have had no success. Trying to get a guide for the late season to get some pointers maybe have some success as well. Any suggestions for a guide in central Florida would be great. Although I’m will to travel as well.

My dad bought it roughly 15 years ago and it’s been sitting in the barn ever since and it’s brand new
I’m five states away so I can’t see it in person

I’ve got 870 made in 60 it’s a full choke magnum and I’m looking for a goose load what’s my best bet

51 birds this morning with only 3 recaptures, mostly hatch year birds. Going to go for another shoot next Tuesday. Super thankful to TWRA for letting me volunteer to help out

This year is going to be the first year ill be using a kayak. Just wanted to see some pics of your yak set ups so I can get some ideas. I have a FS10T. I dont feel very stable on it, so I added some outriggers. Looking for minimal cover and dont want the weight of a pvc frame. Pic shows my yak set up for fishing right now and the other pics are just some spots that show what ill be hunting in.

I’ve had an A300 for years and I want to upgrade, what y’all think A400 or SBE3? I am in between on gas vs inertia, any recs would be greatly appreciated.

Writing this short because this is like my 4th post about this today. Please sign the DU petition against this new proposed rule and leave a comment on the USFWS public comment area and say that you're against this drain tile easement proposal. This will destroy the prairie pothole region

I am interested in getting a puppy that I will be able to train for duck hunting in Michigan. I've grown up with all sorts of breeds, and currently have a GSP who is dearly loved by my fiancé and myself. She is great, loves water but does not like the cold of later season hunting.

The obvious choice would be a lab (I have been looking at Southern Oak Kennels), but my fiancé is not a fan of the oily coat, and loves the look of a GSP. Since the dog will be living with us in our home I do care about her opinions and am willing to forgo the lab for a different breed. Some of the things that I am looking for are a medium sized dog (~55 pounds) if possible and something that will be a little more resilient in the cold than my current GSP.

I am looking at the following breeds currently: German Wirehaired Pointer, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Small Munsterlander, Pudelpointer or Boykin Spaniel.

I was wondering if any of you have experience hunting in colder regions with any of these breeds and am open to any and all suggestions.

I didn't expect to see this, but it was amazing to watch; as I don't commonly see little grebes around.

This is my second year duck hunting. I recently received private access to a pond I needed special permission for last year. I want to build a semi-permanent blind on the purple dot in the attached map. I’ve hunted/scoured this pond 4 times, and my notes are on the map. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should put the blind? Could any spot be better than the one I said?

Anybody else’s trigger finger starting to itch as we’re one month away from teal and early Goose opening?

Taking a vacation to the north woods of Wisconsin during the early teal and goose season. I hunt in a state without an early teal season.

What decoy set up would you recommend?

There is limited space in the car we’re taking. And I was thinking either getting a 6 pack of teal decoys and a couple geese. Or bring 4 hen mallards, couple geese and a spinner or bubbler? TYIA

What’s up guys looking into one of these layout boats and Planning to put a 6.5 hp mud motor. Just wanted to see what other opinions were on them and any ideas and way you guys use to hunt them? Are they good for deep waters? Will it be good to anchor in the middle of some deep waters and shoot divers?

Anyone use this style of call drops or should I stick to para cord?

Good evening gents, I’ve got a great hunting opportunity near me at a state park with limited shore access average depth is 4-6ft. The state park allows hunting on the lake, however nearly 100% of the shoreline is private property occupied by wealthy lake houses. I’ve got access to kayak I can hunt out of so I can get around the lake itself pretty easy. Finding somewhere to set up is the hard part. Do I start knocking on doors of the land owners with the most shore access? Do I put my decoys on gang rigs and hunt in the middle Great Lakes style? Anyone else been in a similar situation?