For a lot of veteran waterfowlers, of scouting ducks and geese, the delight is second only to the exhilaration of hunting them. Just
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| Description | Savvy stalkers of fields and marshes frequently log countless miles within their pickup trucks each year looking for prime waterfowl roosting, feeding, and resting areas. Additionally they spend hours tracking the fall migration analyzing weather reports, and mapping possible hunting regions. Like detectives, these waterfowlers take pleasure in the work associated with putting the pieces of goose hunting puzzle and the duck together. They understand that the end justifies the means, as well as their extraordinary attempts tend to be rewarded with waterfowl hunting that is exceptional. The following 10 suggestions from these specialists can help you scout more economically and effectively for better waterfowl hunting. 1. Talk Prior to the Season to Landowners Arliss Reed, an Avery pro-staffer from upstate New York, recommends reaching out to landowners prior to the autumn flights arrive. "In an area that gets lots of hunting pressure, a farmer might see several hunters a week throughout the season," he says. "But if you create a visit by the end of summer, it is possible to usually beat the crowds and boost your probability of gaining permission and useful information." Reed sees landowners in August. After getting hunting permission, he asks the farmer specific questions, for example "When would you intend to pick that field?" When the area will likely be available for hunting he learns. By asking about distinct crops in various areas then he tries to find the lay of the property. The conversation generally turns to other farms that may also be open to hunting and other fields. "I'm always sure to ask them if they desire any fowl," Reed says. "If they don't, at the end of the season I'll give them a gift certificate to a sporting goods store or local restaurant. It's merely a little something that says thank you for sharing your acreage. I do not pay a dime to hunt anywhere, but I do buy a few gift cards every season." 2. Follow the Birds "Birds in the air, tires on your way." That's how president of Field Proven Calls, Clay Hudnall, sums up his goose scouting philosophy. He and his hunting partners spend a great deal of time scouting early -season Canada geese following the birds as they leave their roosts. "Early in the season, there are not that many fields available for hunting because the harvests haven't been picked," Hudnall says. "Thus in the morning we look for a roost, and then follow the geese with all the truck. You might not have the capacity to hunt where they are going, but if you stick with them long enough, you are able to generally find a place to put in place and decoy passing fowl." Hudnall will park the truck and await the birds to begin flying out to feed, after locating where the geese are roosting. He lets the first and second waves leave, then follows the third. "If the third group heads out in precisely the same direction, I am aware that the roost will clear out and the geese are all going to the exact same place," he says. "If I lose them while following in the truck, I look for birds on the ground for the reason that general area and generally find a great field to hunt." |
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