roosterbob asked:


People have been hunting ducks with the aid of duck decoys for several hundred years. Decoys are an essential part of fooling the ducks to fly into shooting range. However, unless you have the experience and knowledge, you need to know how to set them up and use them properly.

Some people may think that the same old duck decoy spread will work in different locations, at all times of the year, but this is not the case. You need to find out what works in certain hunting spots at certain times of the year. If you don’t have experience on the hunting ground, ask someone familiar with hunting the area. This will give you valuable advice on which you should follow.

Over time, the design, materials, construction, and craftsmanship of duck decoys have changed. Original decoys were made of wood, now they are made of wood, cork, foam, and plastic. However, the concept of duck decoys has changed very little. The hunters place the decoy out in a body of water in an attempt to lure the ducks in closer. This basic principle has been used by hunters to help them take ducks for food to their families and villages.

Remember, the size of your decoy set matters. When you are duck hunting in large, open bodies of water, such as lakes, a large number of decoy sets is the best option. However, if you are hunting in a smaller body of water, such as a creek or stream, try to use a smaller number of duck decoys. You want your decoy sets to look natural. Ducks are smart, and they can easily spot danger from an unnatural decoy set.

If you plan on hunting geese, experienced hunters will tell you to set a larger number of decoys earlier in the year, and a smaller number later in the year. This is good advice to follow, because geese usually follow this behavior during the year.

This might seem like common sense to some people, but remember, the more duck decoys you purchase, the more expensive it is and the more you have to carry around. Trust me, it can get heavy carrying around dozens of heavy-weighted decoys. It’s a good idea to try to find light decoys which can easily be carried.

If you are hunting from shore, it’s a good idea to set most of your decoys upwind from your hunting blind. This allows the ducks to fly past your blind, only seeing the decoys instead of an eager hunter waiting on them.

It is also important to use decoys which resemble the species of bird you are hunting. If you are hunting mallard ducks, use mallard decoys. If you don’t have a specific decoy, then use one that looks similar in size and color. Remember, fowl are smarter than you may think. They can spot color differences and unnatural number variations. Another thing you want to be careful of is the shine from your decoy. Some duck decoys have a shiny reflective surface which can reflect the sunlight and alert nearby ducks.

Duck hunting is a fun sport, and when you throw in duck decoys you add another element of excitement. I hope this article gives you a better understanding on setting up and using duck decoys.



Pauline

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Duck hunting games offer a great distraction from a hunter’s reality in the off-season. While they all range in price, from free and up, they also can range in quality. Some games available are very realistic, while others aren’t as much. There are dozens of games to choose from available online, and some are geared only towards a specific species, such as fox, goose, bear, or deer, while others are a sort of all in one package. Regardless of a hunter’s preference, there is one out there to fit each individual’s specific needs.

Finding a way to keep busy can be a torture for the off-season duck hunter, but now with computers and the internet available, he can duck hunt year-round right from his chair. Many of the games available are unbelievably realistic and allow the hunter to choose locations, dogs, and weapons. Weather can also play a role in these virtual hunts and sound effects can be amazing; thunder, snow, rain, and fog can all play a part in the virtual hunt, without the hunter needing a pair of waders!

The hunter can choose from a variety of settings; one game offers the hunter a remote island to hunt on where he competes against other hunters and their dogs. The points are based on how many ducks a hunter has and how fast he is able to compete. The birds are very realistic and can swim when wounded, and feathers fly when they’re shot. Your dog often will even fight with the other hunter’s dogs for their ducks. Your dog is also able to take commands remotely, but if you don’t take care of him, he also won’t listen to you.

Hunting online allows the hunter to maintain quick reflexes and practice his aim which will help him when duck season comes around. Some games will require the hunter to take a quick tutorial to familiarize himself with the game and make the most of his virtual hunt, and he can often choose from beginner all the way to advanced levels of gaming. Whichever he chooses, the hunter is sure to have a great time virtual hunting in the off-season. The best place to find relatively inexpensive or free games is online. Doing a simple search will bring the hunter back dozens of results, and he can find the one that’s just right for him.



Evelyn

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Hunting has been called the sport of kings. You will many different types of game that can be hunted. There are also many places that offer excellent hunting opportunities. One such place that you can get some fabulous hunting is from the Texas deer hunting fields. At these places you will find lots of white tailed deer that can be hunted.

To stay within the hunting laws you can contact any of the hunting ranches that are located in Texas. These ranches will be able to inform you when deer hunting season begins. You will also be able to book a place to stay at while you are going Texas deer hunting. To help you have a more enjoyable time the different ranches will provide you with the information about the various places where you will find Whitetail deer.

Besides staying at the ranch for Texas deer hunting you will also learn (if you don’t know how) the art of dressing your freshly shot deer while you are out in the field. The dressing of the deer that you have managed to bring down will stay relatively fresh while you continue with your Texas deer hunting.

There are many types of Texas deer hunting trips that you can arrange to go on. These will allow you to shoot your choice of doe or buck deer. The main reason why deer hunting is Texas is found is due to the necessity of keeping the herds of deer down to manageable levels. The different hunting ranches will therefore show you the best places to find deer to be culled.

From these locations you can enjoy the sport of not just seeing these majestic creatures in the wild but you will also pit your skill against the deer’s need for survival. The various locations and amount of doe and buck deer that you are allowed to hunt ensures that the deer herds are kept to a range that will let them have enough food for their survival.

One of the really great aspects of Texas deer hunting is that you have a range of different deer that you can hunt. Choose from hunting ranches where you will find not just Whitetail deer but other varieties. You will be able to hunt Mule deer, Trophy deer, Monster Whitetail and also indulge in duck hunting, exotic game hunting as well as fishing.

There are so many opportunities for you to see some magnificent game deer in Texas. The different game ranches which can be found in various parts of Texas will make your trip a memorable one. The tranquil atmosphere, the plentiful game to be shot and the sheer variety of Texas deer hunting that you can participate in will make you come back to Texas year after year.



Lauren

erfanatic asked:

A criminal gambling kingpin hires a gang of bounty hunters to kill Duck Dodgers. That is, until one of the bounty hunters quits and offers to help Dodgers. Copyright 2005 Warner Bros Animiation

Julie

Muna wa Wanjiru asked:


Hunting catalogs are useful items for hunters of all ages to look through. From these catalogs the hunter can gain an idea of the various items they will need. There are many different accessories, equipment, clothes and hunting implements to be found in a catalog that is devoted to the world of hunting.

In most of these hunting catalogs you will find clothes which are suited for a wide range of hunting activities like duck hunting, fishing, deer hunting among the range. In the clothing section of the catalogs you will find thermal body lining, rugged denim jeans in various sizes, hats of all sorts, camouflage clothing, sheepskin lined jackets, sweaters and outdoor shirts.

You will also find a variety of shoes which can be worn by the hunter. For anglers there will be many different types of boots to choose from. The usual mid calf length boots and the mid thigh boots can be found from the wide choice available. They can also look at a variety of waders. These waders are unisex in look and use. They are also ones which have been designed for the young angler. The only requirement for choosing these waders is knowing the measurements which are needed to wear this item of clothing.

The big game hunter will find a variety of hunting rifles and ammunition to choose from. You will see Remingtons, Winchesters, Browning and even Ruger model rifles. These are just a few of the many name brand rifles you can discover in the different hunting catalogs. From these catalogs you can select the semi-automatic, pump-action, lever action and even some bolt action rifles.

You will also be able to find the various accessories for hunting like different ammunition which can be used for a variety of game. There will be ammo for shooting turkey, wild boars (hogs), water buffalo, antelope, and even for bring down a full sized grizzly or elk. The other accessories you can use are duck calls and slate calls. You will also be able to look through the selection of face masks which are readily used by hunters.

These of course only touch the surface of the many different items that can be found in hunting catalogs. As each of these hunting catalogs is different, you should expect to see items which can be aimed to a specific area of hunting like ones which deer and big game hunters use. On the other hand you may find a general catalog which has the many different fields of hunting well covered.

With all of the different catalogs the enthusiastic hunter will be able to choose the clothes, accessories, tools and the hunting guns to bring down their quarry for the day. Hunting catalogs are just one small way for the hunter to choose the right equipment for the job of hunting.



Barbara

roosterbob asked:


Duck hunting is not complete without the use of duck decoys. The purpose of them is to create a more natural looking hunting environment. In turn, this tricks any ducks flying overhead into thinking it is a safe place to land.

Earlier, tamed ducks were used to attract wild ducks towards a patch of water. The pond was constructed with a wickerwork tunnel that was long and cone shaped. Barriers were cleverly built to hide a “decoy man” from the birds which were in vicinity to the pond side of the tunnel, while he was being revealed to the birds that were closer to the trap end of the tunnel. The decoy man employed the use of a trained dog as well as grain to attract the birds towards the tunnel. Once they entered the tunnel, the birds moved away from the decoy man towards the dog. Then the birds are driven into a small trap set up at the end of the tunnel where they were ultimately killed.

Nowadays, duck decoys are toys of ducks, custom made at home or bought at hunting stores. Different labels as Taylor Decoys, Columbia River, and E. Allen etc sell different duck decoys. Many website also offer the sale of a variety of duck decoys for reasonable rates.

It is always best to know what flock of birds are expected to decide on the type of duck decoys to use. But it is not advisable to use ducks of only one type. A variety of duck breeds like Mallards, Canada geese, Pintails, Drakes, Ringnecks, Gadball give the decoy spread a more natural look. Confidence decoys like those consisting of crane decoys, swan decoys, heron decoys or curlew decoys can also be used. These add variety to the spread and also build confidence. The decoys should also be spread to make it a very natural and alluring environment.  The location of the spread is also important. Though some may be placed near the blinds, other should be placed in the open. The open should be  a large area that is visible from a flying duck’s point of view. There is no use of a good spread if it is not visible to the flock.

Also, water bodies with high waves do not attract the birds and hence calm waters are to be preferred while attracting ducks.

It is always better to have a good decoy spread facing different directions to add authenticity to the set up. This is because all duck decoys facing the same direction gives the appearance of birds that are alert and on the look - out for danger. The additional benefit of having decoys facing different directions is that, for birds flying above in any direction, the visibility of different patterns of colours below. Hence birds above get a pattern to colours of different regions of the birds and assume a natural flock below.

Thus having a great decoy is just not enough to add more ducks to the hit-list. The handling and maintenance of duck decoys is also important to create a ‘boom’ing success.



Curtis

Jimmy Harris asked:


Why is Alabama hunting such a popular pastime? Quite simply, this is one of the hunting hotbeds in the country, and as you are about to find out, for good reason.

It is a haven for deer and birds, such as duck and geese, and while you won’t find a lot of exotic, larger game to hunt here, if you are content with the more traditional animals, such as deer, duck, squirrel, etc, then Alabama offers what you need.

First off, let’s start with duck hunting. Alabama is always considered a tremendous place for duck, and there are a lot of them in the state. The only negative about the sport is that you generally have to have inclement weather in order to succeed with this, something that deters many.

When the sunny weather comes there will not be as many duck, and when the bad weather arises, the ducks are out in force. Therefore, if you can handle the elements, then you will be successful with Alabama duck hunting.

Also, the longer stretch of bad weather there is, the better your chances of getting a duck. One rainy day might not be enough to bring them in, but a period of several days to a week or more of bad weather can often do the trick.

In other words, if you look out your window and see the sun shining, don’t bother going out that day. This is a sport that truly rewards the committed hunter.

As I stated earlier, ducks certainly aren’t the only popular hunting game in the area. Deer are out in force as well, as there are almost 2,000,000 whitetail in the state. I

n other words, Alabama deer hunting is another thing you need to try if you are an avid hunter, and if you are a beginner, this is a tremendous place to learn the sport.

In fact, the state currently has the highest density of deer in the whole southern tier, as it contains roughly forty five deer for each square mile in the areas that you can hunt for these animal.

However, should you be looking to go after male deer, as many more experienced hunters prefer, you will probably not find the pickings to your satisfaction, as Alabama hunting is notorious for having few bucks.

If you want to enjoy the best possible chance of getting a deer in Alabama, here are a few tips that will serve you well. First off, just like any other state, make sure you are familiar with where the deer will be before the actual day of the hunt, so that you don’t waste your whole day or trip trying to find a good place to hunt.

I would recommend you go check out the hunting grounds the day before you actually start, figure out where the deer are most likely to be (i.e. where their watering hole is, where they are likely to go for food, etc) and of course, try and determine wither they live as well.

This will enable you to get in between their living area and where they need to get to for food and drink, and intercept them. This is a critical element for success.

All too many hunters just set up shop anywhere in the woods, and go the whole day without seeing a single deer within striking distance. Don’t make this same mistake when going on an Alabama Hunting trip.



Katherine

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


There are thousands of different games available on the internet now days with little, or often times no cost to the gamer. From card games, to casino, arcade, or even duck hunting, the gamer has his choice of any number of ways to spend his free time. Online gaming is also a great resource for the hunter to talk to other people from around the globe. The duck hunter may get a chance to hear about duck hunting in Australia from another online player. Many people are wary of the free games available on the internet; free can’t possibly mean they’re any good. That’s not true though, some of the graphics of online hunting games are just as good as games at the local electronics store with the hefty price tags! And a hunter can practice his hand-eye coordination and aim when he plays online duck hunting games.

The easiest way to find free games online is to use a search like Yahoo or Google. Typing free duck hunting games into the field will return to the hunter dozens of options. Some of the games available on the internet may come with a price; many of the free games are only demo versions of the full game. For the gamer who has spent some money on gaming software though, getting a chance to try out a game for free before buying the full version can be a great option. If a hunter isn’t willing to drop any money on his game though, that’s ok too, as there are many completely free versions available.

Another great thing about free online games is there often aren’t many things required of the hunter. Oftentimes there is no downloading required, which is good because an internet user must be careful about downloading. Usually all that is required to start hunting is a user name and password. The hunter will usually have a number of options to choose from; some allow the gamer to choose his weapon, species of choice, and landscape, and some hunting games even provide the hunter with his own bird dog! Many games will also offer the hunter the option of single or multiplayer. As a single player, the hunter can work alone to bag his trophies, while with multiplayer the hunter can hunt with other hunters, compare scores, and even chat with these gamers from around the world.

Regardless of the hunter’s preference, because there are so many free games available the virtual hunter can try a number of games before he finds just the right one. Duck hunting online can be a great way to connect with other hunters and pass the time between seasons!



Paula

Joel Goldstein asked:


The easiest way to prepare a dog to ignore a floating decoy is to condition the dog before the hunt to leave decoys alone. For starters, take the dog out after you have set out a small spread of decoys - let’s say five to seven - on the lawn and walk the dog through them. Let the dog know you don’t want him to pick up these decoys. They are taboo.

 

After we make the dog comfortable around the decoys to the point that he’s not picking them up, we can start throwing the training dummy into the decoys and have him retrieve the dummy out of the decoys until he’s very comfortable with the concept. You must also be careful that you don’t make the dog afraid of the decoys (for example, by applying collar stimulation when you shouldn’t). You want to make sure the dog is comfortable moving around amid the decoys and not trying to retrieve them for you.

 

If you know you’re hunting out of a particular boat, be sure to load the dog in and out of the boat a few times so he’s comfortable with it. If you can work it out, take the boat to a lake or pond and let the dog make some short retrieves so he knows where he’s supposed to sit and his entry and exit points. After you have done some of that initial work, it’s time to take the dog out to a pond. Spread out six or seven floating decoys and make sure the dog will retrieve through the decoys.

 

Always make sure when you put your decoys out that you keep the anchor strings as short as possible or the dog will get tangled in your decoy spread and start dragging them around. A young dog can become afraid of a floating decoy if he has become tangled in the anchor string and the decoys bumps him a few times. We don’t want that.

 

Many dogs don’t hear a duck or goose call until the first time they hunt. When they do, they can’t identify the noise and it causes excitement and confusion. You need to condition your dogs to the call. Use the call while you’re training them.

 

Many dogs have never been shot over prior to their first hunt. You have to train the dog to react positively to a shotgun going off over his head. In training, start out shooting away from the dog and slowly adjust until you are shooting right over the dog. You want the dog to remain perfectly still as the gun is going off.

 

What I do when training is blow the call for a while, shoot the gun and throw the dummy bird to retrieve. Then the dog will get used to the scenario. He’ll become more efficient when he’s not surprised and will perform properly that first time in the duck blind or the boat.

 

If we’re going to change something - let’s say we’ve been hunting out of a blind and now we’re going to use a boat - then we should expose the dog to the boat and make him comfortable in it before we hunt.

 

I never get too critical of my dogs in a new situation until they know what is expected of them. Once they understand the rules, then often just a low level of stimulation from the collar is all that’s necessary to keep them on track.

 

Bad habits are reinforced every time we let a dog do something more than once. If you let your dog leave the boat or leave the blind before you have commanded it, then you are allowing a situation to develop that will be harder to break later. That’s why you want to have all the kinks worked out before you actually enter a hunting situation.

 

Although your dog may be well trained, you may discover that all the excitement of the hunting action can cause your dog to have some temporary memory loss. Even if that happens and the dog gets a bit out of line, he will understand why he’s being corrected and what needs to be done so he won’t have to feel the stimulation of the training collar. A few simple reminders with some low-level stimulation will be all it takes to get the dog on the right path and get him thinking properly again.

 

One big problem we all see in blinds is that the dog likes to break for the bird before we give the command. The best way to train a dog from breaking too quickly when a bird drops is with a breaking box. I have also used an eye bolt in the boat or blind to put the dog on a check cord while hunting.

 

We put the dog in the box and attach him to a check cord attached to the box. Where the cord is attached to the dog we use a slipknot, and when we are ready to release the dog we just reach over and pull the knot loose on the cord and give him the command. Without the box the dog is spinning around and moving. This box is just big enough for the dog to get into and he can’t buck around in it.

 

Many people think their dog is ready for hunting because he’s doing a good job of retrieving. But unless your dog is brilliant - some are, but not all - you need to train with hunting situations. It will keep your hunt from turning into a training session, and you will be proud of the way your dog performs.

 

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Josh Neumann asked:


Finding a good duck hunting game can be very relaxing and enjoyable way to unwind after either along work week. Very simply, many people are starting to play hunting games online, because they can enjoy the great sport of dunk hunting without actually having to leave their easy chair to do it.

Hunting today is becoming more and more popular just about every single day, because of the scenery and relaxation that it offers. Often times, hunting is great whether you catch anything or not, simply because you get to be outdoors and surrounded by some awesome scenery. This is one of the reasons avid outdoorsman love the sport; whether you catch an animal or not, you can have a great time.

This is why hunting games, and duck hunting games online in particular, are becoming so popular today. Not only are they becoming more and more realistic, but you can actually improve your real-life hunting skills by playing them. In the olden days, you could only get some very poor graphic duck hunting games to play, but nowadays you can find duck hunting games that are extremely realistic.

Of course, you might be able to see how they can offer a lot of relaxation, but can they really improve your real-life duck hunting skills? Yes they can, and here’s how.

First of all, these games test your analytical skills, because you can generally pick out what kind of setting you want hunting, whether it be water or dry land. Also, you can gently choose the kind of gun you want to hunt with, the boat if you plan on water hunting, where you want hunt, etc.

Also, you can usually practice testing out the wind in order to see where you are in relation to the wind and the ducks, and therefore plan to adjust your shot accordingly. For instance, if the wind is blowing at 20 miles per hour to your right, you will have to aim your shot quite a ways to the right and allow for the wind to carry it toward your target. When you play these games, they force you to think about where the ducks will have to go to get water, where they had to go to get back home, etc.

Therefore, you can actually improve your real-life hunting skills without ever having to leave your easy chair. Of course, when finding the right duck hunting game, make sure you can pick out these factors, and that it is realistic enough to have different factors that come into play.

Don’t simply settle for a cheap, non-realistic game, as not only can they be somewhat aggravating to play, but you won’t get a lot of benefit out of it either. Remember, while these duck games are extremely relaxing and fun to play, don’t discount the benefits they can provide your real life hunting skills as well.

You can learn a lot even if you’ve never hunted out in the wild a day in your life. The bottom line is, whether you want free deer hunting games online, duck hunting games, moose hunting, etc, you can find hunting games to play and satisfy your thirst for hunting without ever having to leave the comfort of home. Hopefully these duck hunting game tips will help you to find the top duck hunting game to improve your skills as quickly as possible.



Joann