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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 26, 2006 15:11:08 GMT -5
So how about it Jstalljon. Oct 14 be a good morning for you to give this bird thing a try?  ?? |
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Post by jstalljon on Sept 26, 2006 15:18:49 GMT -5
I'd love to Pigeon, but already have a deer hunt planned for that weekend with Solohunter from this site.....
I would definitely like to try it another date though...You'll have to forgive my ignorance, but what all will I need??? I have a comprehensive lifetime hunting license, but I'll still need to buy a waterfowl stamp correct? Anything else?
My shotgun is a Mossberg 500....what choke do you use? What size shells, specific gear, etc???
Again, I greatly appreciate the invitation.....
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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 26, 2006 15:26:56 GMT -5
The opening morning is a awesome morning to be out. Duck are un-aware of whats about to happen. No chance in sliding the doe hunt back or forward a weekend. Early duck season is only 6 days long,, then we have a little break again. You wont believe how many ducks will be in the area on the 14th. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by 911 on Sept 26, 2006 15:49:50 GMT -5
ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT !!!!! Dont go you wil hate it and will not be addicted at all  |
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Post by supr87gt on Sept 26, 2006 17:46:46 GMT -5
ALERT ALERT ALERT ALERT !!!!! Dont go you wil hate it and will not be addicted at all What he said. It will ruin your life. Dont do it!!! |
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Post by bsutravis on Sept 26, 2006 18:31:39 GMT -5
Definately don't go..... Do you value your homelife, friends, job??? THEN DON'T GO! Every duck that Pigeon kills UP THERE, is one less that makes it way down to us waiting in central Indiana. LOL.
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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 26, 2006 18:42:28 GMT -5
You'll have to forgive my ignorance, but what all will I need??? I have a comprehensive lifetime hunting license, but I'll still need to buy a waterfowl stamp correct? Anything else? My shotgun is a Mossberg 500....what choke do you use? What size shells, specific gear, etc??? You will need to get a Federal Waterfowl Stamp also. You can get these at your local Post Office. $15 And you will need to get a HIP #. 1-800-WETLAND. Have your license info ready and then answer their survey. At the end they will give you a # to write down. You need to have the # with you while hunting. The Mossberg 500 will do fine. I would go with a MOD choke. Shells. Make sure your gun will chamber 3" shells. Myself I shoot Remington Nitro Mags 3" #2' and BB's. The IN YOUR FACE ACTION we will see on opening day, #2's is all you should need. Waders are optional. We will be hunting along the river bank and waders give you alot more room to shoot vrs sitting in the blind. Good camo waders and coat is a must if your outside the blind. That should be about all you need. I have all the rest of the gear. This will be a river hunt on the St Joe outside of Elkhart. |
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Post by bsutravis on Sept 26, 2006 19:36:56 GMT -5
He's making stuff up jstall... A .410 is the perfect waterfowl gun, loaded with 8's will do the trick. These guys with their 3" and 3 1/2" shells are just wasting money!  Waders are a waste, just use some old cut off jeans and tennis shoes for the wading parts.... And Elkhart is pretty warm in late October so wear a t-shirt! |
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Post by jstalljon on Sept 26, 2006 19:59:35 GMT -5
911, super87gt, BSUtravis....you guys are brutal. This must be some addictive stuff, and according to my wife, I need to hunt another species like a kick in the face. But hey....I'll try anything once. OK...So I have a lifetime hunting license, I also need the federal waterfowl stamp and HIP #. Can you guys provides some links to shells, waders, other gear you guys have tested/like. And BSU....no links to "Get R Done" T-shirts....it aint that warm up here in Elkhart in October! Thanks Pigeonflier and others! |
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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 26, 2006 20:11:16 GMT -5
If you dont have waders, I wouldn't worry about them just yet. You might not like it. I have a pic of my boat and blind on another thread. You can hunt/shoot right out of that without getting in the water. A good set of waders will run between $150-200.
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Post by 911 on Sept 26, 2006 20:22:02 GMT -5
Dont spend to much yet. Go out and love it first and then sell your bow and buy waterfowl gear. |
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Post by bsutravis on Sept 26, 2006 21:33:05 GMT -5
All kiddin' aside... It's the most fun you will ever have while totally freezing your arse off! It's addictive and truly unlike most other kinds of hunting. You can play the game with minimal investment, and then on the other side you can spend more money than you can ever imagine.
Waders are essential, but John is right....go make certain you like it first...then get some. Some fellas aren't too keen about slipping into chest deep water not knowing if their next step is going to be over the "edge"!!!
Shells - depending on what your gun will chamber go for the max size....3" or 3 1/2". I shoot "cheap" loads which for a box of 3 1/2" you are still dropping $18-$20 per box. Don't go out buying non-toxic loads other than steel at first....it's way too expensive IMO. #2 shot will do for ducks and geese.....or you can get specific shot for geese which would be your BB's or "T" shots.
As far as decoys, calls, other gear.....beg, borrow, and steal from your friends till you decide you are hooked.......THEN make those investments. For now, you need a gun, shells, licenses, a place to go, and someone who knows enough to show you a fun time at waterfowling!
Good luck.....hope ya get hooked!!!!!!! (but are a bad shot!)
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Post by kyle on Sept 27, 2006 6:09:22 GMT -5
don't forget your plug!! and waterfowling just sucks its not fun at all especially when a buddy(no names) puts decoy heads on backwards, another buddy wakes up late, its just a muddy mess sometimes.
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Post by jstalljon on Sept 27, 2006 6:56:55 GMT -5
Dont spend to much yet. Go out and love it first and then sell your bow and buy waterfowl gear. I'll NEVER sell my bow John....but I may bypass the wife's anniversary gift next month for some waterfowl gear.....how do you think that will go over???!!!  |
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Post by shootsa410 on Sept 27, 2006 16:19:31 GMT -5
..but I may bypass the wife's anniversary gift next month for some waterfowl gear Now your talking and next year it will be the kids Christmas gifts and a car payment or two and maybe even a missed mortgage payment. ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by bsutravis on Sept 27, 2006 19:17:26 GMT -5
One upside to what Art is trying to tell ya, if you go ahead and get the layout blind now.....you can always sleep in it when the wife tosses you out!
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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 27, 2006 20:59:08 GMT -5
Definately don't go..... Every duck that Pigeon kills UP THERE, is one less that makes it way down to us waiting in central Indiana. LOL. Pigeon is gonna make sure a few dont make it down there. Is it time yet??? Just snuck in another dozen M-4's... SHhh! Dont let the better half see this...... |
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Post by pigeonflier on Sept 30, 2006 16:55:14 GMT -5
Looks like I have the new guy hooked for the 20th!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by pigeonflier on Oct 16, 2006 16:59:04 GMT -5
Where's that new guy at?? Is he still on for the 20th??
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Waders are a waste, just use some old cut off jeans and tennis shoes for the wading parts.... And Elkhart is pretty warm in late October so wear a t-shirt!
