Hello Duck Hunters! I need some advice

[ParaC7]

I am brand new to the world of duck hunting, and I need some advice on decent duck calls, what are some decent brands to look at? What would suitable for beginners regarding ease of use and making them sound like actual ducks? What type of load out would I need in the field as there are many types of ducks that sound different. I started looking for calls and there are literally thousands to check out. I have no idea where to begin. Thanks for the help!

Phil!

[techmike]

Guess we have no duck hunters.
Might try your questions HERE.

[WhyNot]

Practice in the off season my friend. Which call out of the thousands? I would suggest a wood Duck Commander double reed, if he still makes them in wood. Wood is more mellow and more forgiving , easier to blow. And DC has some EXCELLENT videos. The also will listen to you quack over the phone & give you tips...

Load out in the field, I M guessing U R talking setup. Decoys etc. OK, U admittedly do not know how to call yet. So, why use decoys that are positioned to...be calling? Think sleepers; asleep is NOT calling. So in that scenario, a calling duck would be UNNATURAL. Further, the incoming duck(s) would be looking for the one that's calling, and potentially would go...elsewhere.

OK shorten it & simplify it. I always advocate an odd # so lets say 9 . 2-3 sleepers, 2-3 feeder butts (head under water, not qwacking again), 3 regular decoys of which ONE absolutely would be a drake, positioned away from the rest a slight bit, but, noticeable. Think sentry. You want to attract drakes, and a few ''extra'' or unpaired girls (hens) is...just that. Oh and teh #1 species is mallards, virtually all other species will decoy to them...

Position yourself wherever, just not too close and total camo. U cannot over do it, use foliage mats / grass mats to blend in, hide your movement. Ducks can see REAL good.

U DO NOT HAVE TO CALL 85% + OF THE TIME on a regular day, guys just swauk away anyway, the dekes will do the job IF U R HIDDEN WELL.

Oh also BTW you can go out CHL, remember, if the Game Warden shows U must promptly inform just like a traffic stop. Well, for now...

[AlanM]

I have one piece of advice.
If you are out during duck season and aren't wearing hunter orange:
DON'T QUACK!