HOW TO HUNT WATERFOWL

BEGINNER EQUIPMENT

• Shotgun
• Steelshot
• License
• Somewhere to hunt!

ADVANCED EQUIPMEMT (ADDED TO BEGINNER EQUIPMENT)

• 15 dozen fully flocked decoys
• Layout blind
• Duck boat
• Trailer to haul everything
• Pickup truck/UTV/ATV

ADVANCED EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

• Retrieving dog
• Waders (insulated marsh camo)
• Calls/lanyard
• Private property
• Positive attitude!!

THE MINDSET NEEDED

• You will not always be succesful
• The more work you put in, the more rewarding it is
• You can always take friends. It's all about fun!
• It isn't about the killing, it's about tricking the bird to you
• Even if you don't succeed, get back out until you are!

SCOUTING (MOST IMPORTANT)

• Your chances of being successful where there aren't birds are near none
• Don't be afraid to put on 500 miles to find the spot
• Drive around the area where birds are in flight
• Hit the backroads hard. they won't always be right near the road
• Once you find birds, find the land owners and ask for permission!

FAVORITE SAYING

SHOOTING THE BIRDS

• Don't aim at them directly or you'll miss
• Aim where they're going, not where they've been
• If they fall, but don't die, take a finishing shot.
• If you only need one more for a limit, and you get two, call it in

HOPEFULLY THIS HELPS!