
Waterfowl hunting
Some of the best waterfowl hunting tips are learned by experience because you will only make some mistakes once. I left at 4am to go waterfowl hunting once and I repeat just once without my duck decoys. Yeah I know…but in my defense I thought they were already in my truck, fact is I was certain I put them in there.
Here are some quick waterfowl hunting tips you can use so that you will not forget anything and you can also improve your hunt. I know that I am steaming a bit because this just happen to me but it really ruined my whole trip and I don’t want to see it happen to you too.
Your Waterfowl Hunting Checklist
I know most people, myself included don’t think they need a checklist before they go hunting but if it’s a long trip and it for more than one day then you should consider it. I know that when I go waterfowl hunting I can forget things as I’m sure you have too.
I make a checklist of all the items I’m going to need for my waterfowl hunt a few days before I travel and as I pack it in my truck I check it off. I will also set thing out so I can’t miss them and still walked out without them so a checklist will stop that from happening.
Basic Waterfowl Hunting Tips
One of the first things about waterfowl hunting you need to know is that it’s not as easy as you think. There are a few key factors that can affect your hunt and we will discuss them here,
Location – Well this goes without saying, but you can be really successful or have an OK hunt. If I’m not waterfowl hunting in my normal duck blind then I take the time to scout or have someone do it for me but I always go where I know the waterfowl are for sure.
Hunting Decoys – If I’m hunting ducks then I use a mixture of different decoy species types. Throw in at least three different types but the majority should be of the type your actually hunting for. I have at least one motorized duck decoy in my spread.
Decoy Spreads – Now this is up for debate every time we go because we often bring someone new each time and they often have their own waterfowl hunting techniques. Basically I have always used the U shape with my decoys and I always place them in the water. I know some like to place them on shorelines but ducks will land into decoys more often if they are floaters. This gives the ducks a sense of security and will bring them into to land.
Duck Blinds – I use a duck blind almost every time we go out but if I’m waterfowl hunting in a new area then I make some sort of cover so the ducks can’t see me.
Set To Go Waterfowl Hunting
You have to be out there early if you plan on getting into location without being seen. I have seen us approach our duck blind around 10am and at least 80 ducks take off out of the water in front of us. Then we hardly seen any the rest of the day. Early is the way to go for any species of waterfowl hunting.

Motorized duck decoys work and I can prove it. I was told they don’t work and when fellow hunters see me with mine they laugh under their breath or they give me funny looks like I’m nuts. I feel this is mainly because they are old school duck hunters and they have never even seen a motorized duck work.
OK I know there is some debate on this subject and I’m open to any comments or suggestion but I will tell you how I set my motorized duck decoy spread because I know this works.








