How To Hunt Ducks: Judging Distances
EVERY duck hunter of long experience has often been asked questions such as, "How much do you lead ducks ?" or, "How do you hit crossing birds ?" These questions cannot be answered in a few words even...
View ArticleHow To Hunt Ducks: Difference In Species
There is another very important reason for learning to distinguish the different species of ducks. The various kinds act differently when they come in to decoys, or when they see the hunter, or after...
View ArticleHow To Hunt Ducks: Importance Of Swing
The next step in learning to hit flying ducks is to acquire a smooth swing with a gun and to follow through with that swing, not only while the trigger is pulled, but after the gun has been fired. Of...
View ArticleHow To Hunt Ducks: Types Of Shots, Part I
Let us say that the beginner is in his blind with his decoys set out and that he understands that he must keep down and remain absolutely still while birds are circling or approaching. If he does not...
View ArticleHow To Hunt Ducks: Types Of Shots, Part II
We will now take up some of the crossing shots. If the novice will lay his watch on a table before him he will understand the angles of flight to be mentioned. In this case the shooter's blind is...
View ArticleHow To Hunt Ducks: Types Of Shots, Part III
What I have so far written applies principally to shooting on a calm day. When a wind blows, particularly if it is a strong wind, other problems confront the shooter. I have pointed out that the...
View ArticleHow To Create Your Own Duck Hunting Decoys
NOT new are bag decoys, especially in New England marshes where they were originated by an ingenious Cape Codder. But they are remark- ably effective, inexpensive, simple to make. Buy unbleached cotton...
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