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Post by genesis273 on Oct 20, 2023 14:35:00 GMT -5
I bought my license and purchased a federal stamp today. I traded a couple packs of my lighted knocks for a few decoys as well. I'm looking forward to going out for the first time to hunt waterfowl. I gotta say, I like the federal stamps. If I continue this thing, I think I'll start a collection.  |
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Post by marshallco on Oct 20, 2023 22:44:19 GMT -5
Good for you Genesis! It’s definitely different than deer, but will still get your heart pounding when orange feet come down in your face. Hope you can find someone to go with a time or two, if not, no reason not to try on your own. Every year I tell myself I should have gone duck hunting more instead of deer hunting.
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Post by duff on Oct 21, 2023 4:52:21 GMT -5
Looking forward to some hunts this year too. About 20 yrs ago I was ready to quit deer hunting and just waterfowl hunt. I moved a few times and lost track of permissions, had 2 kids and lost ability to scout, and live in an area where deer hunting is too good to pass up.
Kids are less dependent on me, job allows flexibility and the few birds around I am getting property lined up that I can scout and mostly hunt plus Lake Monroe. I am excited.
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Post by budd on Oct 27, 2023 5:59:19 GMT -5
Ducks should be coming down, temps are dropping down into the 30's for highs starting today. Got buddies over hunting northwestern North Dakota, they are getting snow and he said very few birds.
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Post by bullseye69 on Oct 27, 2023 6:15:16 GMT -5
Tomorrow is opening day fur goose so gonna give it a go.
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Post by featherduster on Oct 28, 2023 6:00:05 GMT -5
T-45 MINS and counting.
Walking out the door once again to the start of another Indiana Duck Season.
Temps in the high 40's brisk NW wind everything feels just right.
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Post by schall53 on Oct 28, 2023 6:01:08 GMT -5
Go get em feather!
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Post by duff on Oct 28, 2023 6:23:36 GMT -5
T-45 MINS and counting. Walking out the door once again to the start of another Indiana Duck Season. Temps in the high 40's brisk NW wind everything feels just right. Did you forget? DUCKS HATE INDIANA!!! Good luck. Enjoy the show |
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Post by featherduster on Oct 28, 2023 9:07:45 GMT -5
For the past week or so I have had several nice groups of Mallards on the property so I got pumped about duck opener and onca again I GOT SCREWED.For the first hour I only saw 2 teal and that was it. I couldn't stay long because of a commitment this morning but it appears I wasn't missing anything. This was my pups first official duck hunt from a blind and as expected trouble happened right away. "Wing" in the dark thought that she was supposed to fetch a decoy that was hooked to my jerk line and in doing so she broke the line and drug it in with decoys attached....ROOKIE MISTAKE!  |
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Post by budd on Oct 28, 2023 9:17:28 GMT -5
For the past week or so I have had several nice groups of Mallards on the property so I got pumped about duck opener and onca again I GOT SCREWED.For the first hour I only saw 2 teal and that was it. I couldn't stay long because of a commitment this morning but it appears I wasn't missing anything. This was my pups first official duck hunt from a blind and as expected trouble happened right away. "Wing" in the dark thought that she was supposed to fetch a decoy that was hooked to my jerk line and in doing so she broke the line and drug it in with decoys attached....ROOKIE MISTAKE! LMFAO, dont you know by now to have your doggie used to those decoys. I see it aleast once at every weekend retriever event. I keep decoys in my field and ponds all summer so the dogs get used to them. |
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Post by bullseye69 on Oct 28, 2023 11:46:19 GMT -5
Well made it out.
Looked to be a get morning. Seen some large flocks and a few 3-5 groups. Nada wanted to stop by. They looked but that was it.
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Post by budd on Oct 28, 2023 12:54:16 GMT -5
Brian got his 6 birds this morning. Teal, buffies, ringer, and a nice redhead.
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Post by duff on Oct 28, 2023 18:07:08 GMT -5
Saw a rare sight in Lawrence co. A flock of honkers in a cut corn field....weird
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Post by genesis273 on Oct 28, 2023 18:59:28 GMT -5
I had to work late yesterday and again early this morning but, I made it out this afternoon for my first duck hunt. Zip, zilch, nada. Lol! I wish I was more experienced to come up with a clever excuse but, I have none! Lol! It was still nice to be out.
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Post by duff on Oct 28, 2023 19:23:20 GMT -5
I had to work late yesterday and again early this morning but, I made it out this afternoon for my first duck hunt. Zip, zilch, nada. Lol! I wish I was more experienced to come up with a clever excuse but, I have none! Lol! It was still nice to be out. Ol' FD has you covered. DUCKS HATE INDIANA no other excuses needed |
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Post by featherduster on Oct 29, 2023 5:51:23 GMT -5
For the past week or so I have had several nice groups of Mallards on the property so I got pumped about duck opener and onca again I GOT SCREWED.For the first hour I only saw 2 teal and that was it. I couldn't stay long because of a commitment this morning but it appears I wasn't missing anything. This was my pups first official duck hunt from a blind and as expected trouble happened right away. "Wing" in the dark thought that she was supposed to fetch a decoy that was hooked to my jerk line and in doing so she broke the line and drug it in with decoys attached....ROOKIE MISTAKE! LMFAO, dont you know by now to have your doggie used to those decoys. I see it aleast once at every weekend retriever event. I keep decoys in my field and ponds all summer so the dogs get used to them. Budd, your absolutely right, in my older and lazier age I was hoping that was one step I could avoid. |
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Post by budd on Oct 29, 2023 7:49:40 GMT -5
Brian just text me, he is being selective, looking for just drakes. Tons of birds flying.
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Post by featherduster on Oct 29, 2023 9:06:43 GMT -5
Everything was perfect weather wise this morning, 40 degrees low overcast skies with a light mist and calm North wind.
NO BIRDS!
One thing I have noticed this year is 0 Wood Ducks.
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Post by esshup on Oct 29, 2023 18:24:52 GMT -5
I see a possibility of ice and snow (up to 1") Tuesday day through Wed morning.
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Post by greghopper on Oct 30, 2023 5:07:05 GMT -5
Everything was perfect weather wise this morning, 40 degrees low overcast skies with a light mist and calm North wind. NO BIRDS! One thing I have noticed this year is 0 Wood Ducks. I found your birds Duster….St joe county someone sent me these pictures from flood field   |
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