New Hunter wanting advice

[huntingdog16]

Hi, I was wondering if anyone on here would be kind enough to give a new hunter like me advice on what I should do to be able to go duck hunting for the 2013 season. Any advice is very very appreciated. Thank you

[Cougar125]

Scout, hunter safety, scout some more, obtain license/stamps, scout more, skeet/trap range over the summer, scout some more, go hunt! 

WA DFG website has some good resources on it to find places to hunt.  I moved to Whidbey in Sept. and found the website pretty useful.  I also called DFG and got some face time with one of the local gamies.  Furthermore, you can always invite other people to hunt with you, and most likely, they will invite you to hunt with them.  Just remember, if you're going to go to a spot somebody else showed you, common courtesy applies and you should invite them to go too.

[Black Plague]

go with someone who is experienced. they will be able to teach you so so so much more than you can learn by making all the mistakes on your own and might prevent a lot of heart-ache.

rule 2 is know your effective range. for almost everyone this is inside 50 yards...problem is that a lot of people have a hard time judging distance and shoot when they should hold. so if shooting is new to you, go to the range.

3... get with an experienced duck hunter and have him help you learn how to make a good sounding single quack...just one quack....then go on from there...you may also do a lot of tutorials online regarding set ups, calling help, and duck identification. 

hope this helps....

[h2ofowlr]

If you find a good spot to hunt, don't post it on the internets or it will be everyones new favorite spot.   

Pretty much do as mentioned.  Lots of info on the internet.  Do you home work and check out the areas you want to hunt.  Scouting and decoy placement are a huge part of success.

[Ned]

Just remember, if you're going to go to a spot somebody else showed you, common courtesy applies and you should invite them to go too.

Actually if somebody else shows you a spot, DO NOT go back unless they invite you to go with them.
Dont go back on your own.............PERIOD.

[Cougar125]

Just remember, if you're going to go to a spot somebody else showed you, common courtesy applies and you should invite them to go too.

Actually if somebody else shows you a spot, DO NOT go back unless they invite you to go with them.
Dont go back on your own.............PERIOD.

I see what you're saying Ned, but public land is still public.  I was just saying to use some common courtesy.

[Ned]

Read the game laws and learn the limits.
This way you wont post over limit pictures for the world to see

[Cougar125]

Read the game laws and learn the limits.
This way you wont post over limit pictures for the world to see

That's a knee slapper! 

[The100Road]

Just remember, if you're going to go to a spot somebody else showed you, common courtesy applies and you should invite them to go too.

Actually if somebody else shows you a spot, DO NOT go back unless they invite you to go with them.
Dont go back on your own.............PERIOD.

 

[12Gauge]

The above suggestion, the good ones + a dog

[ghosthunter]

If you need a Hunter ed class I have one starting June. Sign up on line for Class at Moose Trap Club. Whats your age?
I hunt ducks, I have a new dog, and I am always looking for a partner.

I am not the best duck hunter out there but I can get you started. 

PM me.

[eastsidemallard74]

And you live to some nice duck hunting area up there in Burlington.....shhhhhh you'll have every Seattlite coming and raping your hunting area

[ghosthunter]

That has already happen. 

[boneaddict]

Grow thick skin in the offseason, because as a rule duck hunters are just mean.

[92xj]

Advice on what to do before season in order to go duck hunting?

Scout.
Learn how to shoot.
Dont ask for spots to hunt.
Scout.