Attn: Waterfowl fanatics!

[bowhuntmontana]

Do got a picture of your whole setup? The kayak and then the kayak and bike.

Got out this morning and was able to take some pictures of the full setup.

 

[bowhuntmontana]

Another good morning out there. First little bit of sheet ice close to shore today too. Mixed bag, but got the teal trifecta (gwt, bluewing, and cinnamon). Looking forward to going again in the morning.

 

[Scott85]

Got out this morning and was able to take some pictures of the full setup.

Sweet setup!

 

[brocksw]

Another good morning out there. First little bit of sheet ice close to shore today too. Mixed bag, but got the teal trifecta (gwt, bluewing, and cinnamon). Looking forward to going again in the morning.

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Must be warm over there. From what I've seen in ND, all the blue wings are gone already.

 

[seeth07]

Another good morning out there. First little bit of sheet ice close to shore today too. Mixed bag, but got the teal trifecta (gwt, bluewing, and cinnamon). Looking forward to going again in the morning.

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I'm going to Montana to chase ducks lol nicely done

 

[Nick87]

I'm going to Montana to chase ducks lol nicely done

Utah, I believe.

 

[bowhuntmontana]

Utah, I believe.

Correct. From Montana, moved to Utah about 9 years ago, a few years after joining this forum. Both places have plenty of ducks.

 

[seeth07]

Correct. From Montana, moved to Utah about 9 years ago, a few years after joining this forum. Both places have plenty of ducks.

So does wyoming and Colorado and Idaho. Basically anywhere where people are obsessed with elk and mule deer, there is good duck hunting I've found.

 

[Nick87]

So does wyoming and Colorado and Idaho. Basically anywhere where people are obsessed with elk and mule deer, there is good duck hunting I've found.

Shh.

 

[AlaskaHunter]

Spill the beans, let’s hear your tips and techniques you’re going to try this year?
Also, what are the brands you swear by?

As for me, I’m going to try my A-frame blind over water. I’m also considering a new jerk rig! I strictly use Avians and Dakota decoys. I swear by them, much less flairs. I also love hevi-shot’s hevi hammers, I’ve noticed less cripples.

lets hear it, HT!

some duck guys I know:
@jrabq
@nick87
@Runnin_Chupacabra
@teej89
@JShane

I hunt solo mostly laying in a jet sled.
The lab sits in her jet sled behind me, so she can mark the birds, and not suffer from muzzle blast.
I would not hunt waterfowl without a dog as handling a lab is so rewarding.

Jet sleds are handy for picking up decoys, and they keep the lab warm and dry on cold Alaskan hunts.

 

[bowhuntmontana]

The two prettiest birds from this morning's limit.

 

[Dwreckers]

The two prettiest birds from this morning's limit.

Bucket list bird for me for sure. We mostly just shoot mallards, wigeon and pintail where I’m at

 

[JShane]

So does wyoming and Colorado and Idaho. Basically anywhere where people are obsessed with elk and mule deer, there is good duck hunting I've found.

Sush yo mouff. You're on a public forum

 

[JShane]

The two prettiest birds from this morning's limit.

 

[bowhuntmontana]

Didn't make it out this morning, but was able to get out for the afternoon. Went back to a spot I hadn't hunted in two years. We had weather mid-week and another front pushing in tonight, which brought in a lot of birds and they were really moving. Can't say my shooting was the best, but the quality of the birds was pretty fantastic. There were a lot of redheads and pintails around, so I was surprised when what I thought was a redhead drake turned out to be a bull can! What a lucky SOB.

 

[Nick87]

Wow.

 

[bowhuntmontana]

Surprised there are still quite a few of these around. They get prettier by the day.

 

[Deleted member 38069]

Surprised there are still quite a few of these around. They get prettier by the day.
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bird right there! How do they taste?

 

[bowhuntmontana]

bird right there! How do they taste?

They taste excellent to me. Much like a green-wing. I'll grill the skinless breast with a little olive oil and seasoning just like backstrap. Medium rare.

 

[Keep on]

Yep, I've got to get a trip planned to UT someday. Only afraid my taxidermy bill would outpace the cost of the trip.