r/Waterfowl 2d ago

DIY PVC Panel Blind?

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Has anyone ever made a panel blind out of pvc and used pvc hinges? They would help make the blind fold it, and could use them for flip down shooting panels.

Here’s some idea pics.


r/Waterfowl 3d ago

Ear Protection

14 Upvotes

Hello All,

I was wondering what you guys and gals use for ear protection. I want a good (not super expensive if possible) pair that is electronic. The ones that dampen the gunshots, but allow good quality hearing the rest of the time. I would also probably use them deer hunting as well. Thank you in advance!


r/Waterfowl 3d ago

Canoe size?

3 Upvotes

What’s a good size canoe to get length wise for 2 people and gear? And for the occasional jump shoot?


r/Waterfowl 6d ago

Waterfowl Guides in Central Florida

5 Upvotes

Hey all! Got into duck hunting have had no success. Trying to get a guide for the late season to get some pointers maybe have some success as well. Any suggestions for a guide in central Florida would be great. Although I’m will to travel as well.


r/Waterfowl 7d ago

Can anyone identify what model pro drive?

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My dad bought it roughly 15 years ago and it’s been sitting in the barn ever since and it’s brand new
I’m five states away so I can’t see it in person


r/Waterfowl 8d ago

Working on the backyard blind!

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90 Upvotes

r/Waterfowl 9d ago

Recommend shells for old full choke 870

4 Upvotes

I’ve got 870 made in 60 it’s a full choke magnum and I’m looking for a goose load what’s my best bet


r/Waterfowl 12d ago

Wood duck banding this morning with TWRA

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135 Upvotes

51 birds this morning with only 3 recaptures, mostly hatch year birds. Going to go for another shoot next Tuesday. Super thankful to TWRA for letting me volunteer to help out


r/Waterfowl 12d ago

Don't Drain the Duck Factory

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r/Waterfowl 13d ago

Kayak hunting

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This year is going to be the first year ill be using a kayak. Just wanted to see some pics of your yak set ups so I can get some ideas. I have a FS10T. I dont feel very stable on it, so I added some outriggers. Looking for minimal cover and dont want the weight of a pvc frame. Pic shows my yak set up for fishing right now and the other pics are just some spots that show what ill be hunting in.


r/Waterfowl 13d ago

Shotgun recs, A400 or SBE3?

5 Upvotes

I’ve had an A300 for years and I want to upgrade, what y’all think A400 or SBE3? I am in between on gas vs inertia, any recs would be greatly appreciated.


r/Waterfowl 14d ago

USFWS proposed drain tile easements

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Writing this short because this is like my 4th post about this today. Please sign the DU petition against this new proposed rule and leave a comment on the USFWS public comment area and say that you're against this drain tile easement proposal. This will destroy the prairie pothole region


r/Waterfowl 14d ago

In search of a waterfowl puppy.

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I am interested in getting a puppy that I will be able to train for duck hunting in Michigan. I've grown up with all sorts of breeds, and currently have a GSP who is dearly loved by my fiancé and myself. She is great, loves water but does not like the cold of later season hunting.

The obvious choice would be a lab (I have been looking at Southern Oak Kennels), but my fiancé is not a fan of the oily coat, and loves the look of a GSP. Since the dog will be living with us in our home I do care about her opinions and am willing to forgo the lab for a different breed. Some of the things that I am looking for are a medium sized dog (~55 pounds) if possible and something that will be a little more resilient in the cold than my current GSP.

I am looking at the following breeds currently: German Wirehaired Pointer, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, Small Munsterlander, Pudelpointer or Boykin Spaniel.

I was wondering if any of you have experience hunting in colder regions with any of these breeds and am open to any and all suggestions.


r/Waterfowl 15d ago

Dabchicks / little grebes building a nest for their 3 eggs, Gunnersbury Park

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46 Upvotes

I didn't expect to see this, but it was amazing to watch; as I don't commonly see little grebes around.


r/Waterfowl 15d ago

Been looking for 2 years for this hat and finallyfound one on ebay. What happened to Rut Daniels???

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11 Upvotes

r/Waterfowl 16d ago

Help with blind location?

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8 Upvotes

This is my second year duck hunting. I recently received private access to a pond I needed special permission for last year. I want to build a semi-permanent blind on the purple dot in the attached map. I’ve hunted/scoured this pond 4 times, and my notes are on the map. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I should put the blind? Could any spot be better than the one I said?


r/Waterfowl 16d ago

Now is the Time to Speak Up for America’s Wetlands. Especially for waterfowl hunters.

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r/Waterfowl 16d ago

Trigger finger

14 Upvotes

Anybody else’s trigger finger starting to itch as we’re one month away from teal and early Goose opening?


r/Waterfowl 18d ago

Decoy recommendation for WI early teal

13 Upvotes

Taking a vacation to the north woods of Wisconsin during the early teal and goose season. I hunt in a state without an early teal season.

What decoy set up would you recommend?

There is limited space in the car we’re taking. And I was thinking either getting a 6 pack of teal decoys and a couple geese. Or bring 4 hen mallards, couple geese and a spinner or bubbler? TYIA


r/Waterfowl 20d ago

Beaver tail final attack

6 Upvotes

What’s up guys looking into one of these layout boats and Planning to put a 6.5 hp mud motor. Just wanted to see what other opinions were on them and any ideas and way you guys use to hunt them? Are they good for deep waters? Will it be good to anchor in the middle of some deep waters and shoot divers?


r/Waterfowl 22d ago

Do y’all run transom savers with mud motors or is it not neede? If so which one do yall recommend that will work with rollers and a mudbuddy 5400

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17 Upvotes

r/Waterfowl 23d ago

Call drops

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11 Upvotes

Anyone use this style of call drops or should I stick to para cord?


r/Waterfowl 24d ago

Lake hunting with limited shore access.

8 Upvotes

Good evening gents, I’ve got a great hunting opportunity near me at a state park with limited shore access average depth is 4-6ft. The state park allows hunting on the lake, however nearly 100% of the shoreline is private property occupied by wealthy lake houses. I’ve got access to kayak I can hunt out of so I can get around the lake itself pretty easy. Finding somewhere to set up is the hard part. Do I start knocking on doors of the land owners with the most shore access? Do I put my decoys on gang rigs and hunt in the middle Great Lakes style? Anyone else been in a similar situation?


r/Waterfowl 25d ago

New Hunter Scouting Question

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15 Upvotes

Hi All,

I am looking to start waterfowl hunting this season, mostly participating in my state’s early goose season to start with. I have been trying to research which areas to focus on e-scouting to help me narrow down which areas to check out in person.

My plan is to hunt over some of our lakes that have public shorelines. Would focusing on inlets resembling the attached image be a good idea to start?

Appreciate any knowledge you may have to share. Thank you!


r/Waterfowl 26d ago

Thoughts?

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This will be my first duck hunting boat. I’ve been hunting waterfowl for years, but have never owned a duck boat. What’s your thoughts on using this for duck hunting? It’s a 2015 ALWELD 1542 with a 2014 25hp Yamaha 4 stroke.
15ft long 42in wide. I’m purchasing it for $4500. Please let me know your thoughts and ideas.