Post by: 95powersmoker on November 23, 2014, 07:30:19 AM
I have a interesting situation. I have a very strong passion for duck hunting and try to get out every Saturday and Sunday of the season. The entire offseason is spent gathering gear and other odds and ends. My biggest issue is that I am not good nor do I really have a lot of time to scout. The time part isn't so much an issue as not really knowing how to scout birds. Because of this problem, I keep hunting the same crappy wdfw land and maybe pick up a bird or two every other weekend. I'd like to see some success but I know that's dependent on the work that I put in. I would really appreciate if someone had some tips or tricks on scouting waterfowl besides just spend some windshield time. Driving around aimlessly does me nothing. Being able to read where the birds are going is more of what I need. I think that would really help me out and then I can start to grow in this sport.
Thank you.
Post by: lokidog on November 23, 2014, 10:01:52 AM
Post by: 95powersmoker on November 23, 2014, 10:19:42 AM
Post by: lokidog on November 23, 2014, 12:35:55 PM
Post by: 270Shooter on November 23, 2014, 12:51:35 PM
Post by: Special T on November 23, 2014, 08:11:37 PM
Some important things to keep in your journal should be weather related. Wind direction, how much fast, rain, river level Where you see birds, what direction are they leaving to /coming from. Detail your sucessful/ unsucessful hunts.
Most of the duck hunting on WDFW lands in that area can be VERY productive but only with certain condition.
Hunt the morning and scout the evening especially for the next day.
Post by: 95powersmoker on November 24, 2014, 05:30:04 AM
Post by: bowhiker on December 10, 2014, 09:26:50 PM
Post by: moocher97 on December 12, 2014, 10:27:22 PM
Post by: 95powersmoker on December 15, 2014, 07:14:36 PM
Post by: lokidog on December 15, 2014, 07:58:46 PM
I wish I could cut out more time to get over there. In a perfect world, I'd be living over there hunting or scouting every weekend. I've got to put in a couple more years over here though.
Hae you been getting out locally at all?
Post by: wadu1 on December 15, 2014, 08:03:50 PM
Post by: irishevox on December 15, 2014, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: 95powersmoker on December 16, 2014, 07:42:30 PM
PowerSmoker, try the local DU chapter in Monroe I know some of the local folks and they could take you under a wing. That is what I did down here in Tackyma.
That's a great idea. I wonder who I need to get in touch with for that.
How far are u from whirbey island? I would have no issue taking u out
Not far. Other side of the water just east of everett.
I wish I could cut out more time to get over there. In a perfect world, I'd be living over there hunting or scouting every weekend. I've got to put in a couple more years over here though.
Hae you been getting out locally at all?
Yes I have been out a few times. Not in the boat though.
Post by: wadu1 on December 16, 2014, 07:55:01 PM
Try District Chairman; David Foos duckfoos@gmail.com, got hid name from the DU State WebsitePowerSmoker, try the local DU chapter in Monroe I know some of the local folks and they could take you under a wing. That is what I did down here in Tackyma.
That's a great idea. I wonder who I need to get in touch with for that.How far are u from whirbey island? I would have no issue taking u out
Not far. Other side of the water just east of everett.I wish I could cut out more time to get over there. In a perfect world, I'd be living over there hunting or scouting every weekend. I've got to put in a couple more years over here though.
Hae you been getting out locally at all?
Yes I have been out a few times. Not in the boat though.
Post by: 95powersmoker on December 17, 2014, 05:41:52 AM
Post by: irishevox on December 17, 2014, 05:45:58 AM
Post by: 95powersmoker on December 17, 2014, 05:18:28 PM
Pm me
Your inbox is full...
Post by: irishevox on December 17, 2014, 05:22:46 PM
Post by: DAMdoug on January 01, 2015, 12:11:33 PM
Post by: Armysfdiver on January 03, 2015, 02:51:12 AM
Post by: lokidog on January 03, 2015, 10:27:49 AM
Post by: Armysfdiver on January 03, 2015, 02:16:25 PM
Post by: DAMdoug on January 08, 2015, 08:15:40 AM
Post by: pjb3 on February 23, 2015, 06:25:02 PM
Get into sea dukkin'
FUN and no problems finding the birds
Post by: 95powersmoker on February 25, 2015, 09:43:41 PM
what kind of boat?
Get into sea dukkin'
FUN and no problems finding the birds
It's a 98 alumaweld stryker. More of a fishin boat than anything.
Post by: pjb3 on February 26, 2015, 07:40:13 PM
Post by: 95powersmoker on February 27, 2015, 06:01:32 AM
Post by: lokidog on February 27, 2015, 05:21:17 PM
Post by: pjb3 on March 04, 2015, 07:21:40 PM
If you don't wanna paint it, as Lokidog said, camo cover is great
Post by: 95powersmoker on March 04, 2015, 09:38:23 PM
Post by: pjb3 on March 05, 2015, 07:21:40 PM
Post by: lokidog on March 05, 2015, 09:43:02 PM
Post by: pjb3 on March 13, 2015, 07:27:21 PM
Not that stupid.... :rolleyes: Although I did shoot my first oldsquaw out of my 21' white Trophy. ;)
Ok, maybe color blind
Scoters are the easiest birds to get, oldsquaw are harder in my experience
Post by: Oldguy on March 13, 2015, 07:59:15 PM
Post by: 95powersmoker on March 16, 2015, 07:36:17 PM
If I were you, I'd find a partner with a duck boat set up and trade him fishing trips with you in return for hunting with him. (Or her)
That's a good idea. I will have to keep that in mind.