| For hunters, there are few things more | | | | them in large, open fields, in areas where the |
| aggravating than coming home from a hunting trip | | | | waterfowl will be able to see them from a |
| and having zero kills to your name. Successful | | | | distance.o Finding the right place where you will |
| waterfowl hunting requires the proper equipment, | | | | position yourself is just as critical as the location |
| the right setup, and a high level of patience. These | | | | of the decoys. If you set up your decoys in a |
| tips will help you increase your kill count the next | | | | "V-shaped" formation, position yourself in or |
| time you head to the wetlands to do some | | | | around the middle part of the opening of the V.o |
| waterfowl hunting:o The first step is locating the | | | | No matter how you position your decoys, be sure |
| ducks. This may take some time. Explore many | | | | to leave a gap somewhere in the pattern. This will |
| areas, looking for large flocks of ducks and geese. | | | | provide a landing zone and allow for great |
| If you find a flock, be sure to follow them for a | | | | shooting opportunities. |
| few hours in order to discover where their | | | | In addition to these tips, it is important to have |
| feeding spot is located. Be sure to scout more | | | | the appropriate gun, duck calls, and other |
| than one flock, just in case you lose track of the | | | | equipment that will help you not only attract the |
| original group. Once you find the perfect location, | | | | animals, but also blend into your natural |
| the next step is gaining permission to hunt in that | | | | surroundings. |
| area. To do so, you may have to contact the | | | | Even if you've never been waterfowl hunting |
| local law enforcement offices in order to receive | | | | before, many places offer guided hunts that will |
| the proper licensing.o Once you have gained | | | | have you feeling like a veteran hunter in no time. |
| access to the area you want to hunt, you need | | | | However, no matter how much experience you |
| to find the right place to set up your decoys. The | | | | have, the most important tip for hunting |
| location of these lures will be the deciding factor | | | | waterfowl is being safe. Any hunt where |
| or whether or not you have a clear shot. Avoid | | | | everyone comes back safely is still a successful |
| placing decoys in areas that provide a natural | | | | hunt. |
| cover, like high grass and ditches. Rather, position | | | | |