I’ve been hunting a piece of very public land for ducks so far this season. I’ve had several encounters with the other hunters and those encounters have been mostly, and surprisingly, positive. Most folks are respectful, courteous and ethical hunters. My only complaint is the incessant and unproductive calling that goes on. Every duck on the horizon is greeted with choruses of:
http://www.ducks.org/media/hunting/duck%20calling/_audio/greeting_call.wavtoo loud, too long, too much, often the wrong species. I’ve always been a student of minimal calling; just enough to get their attention, then shut up and let the decoys work. The birds are getting “call educated” and are spooked by the calling more than they are attracted by the calling.
Sorry for rant, guess I’m just venting.