Most of both professional and novice hunters enjoy great popularity in the fall duck hunting. After all, compared to other game, it is not difficult to get it. In addition, with the arrival of fall, the young of this bird is already old enough, unshot, so it will be the easiest to extract.
In late summer, the bird is actively feeding, stocking up on fat for the upcoming long-distance flights. Therefore, for a more effective result, it is necessary to take into account its habits, as well as the peculiarities of hunting in the fall.
Among all fisheries, the most popular and exciting among many hunters is fall duck hunting. This is due to the fact that not all regions of the country are not allowed to hunt waterfowl in the spring. As an exception, where fishing is allowed, according to the current legislation, it is possible to shoot only grayling.
In late summer, young individuals are already old enough for long flights, so they begin to actively feed, get fat, gain weight and gather in flocks. However, duck hunting in the fall has a number of peculiarities, its tricks, as well as nuances that must necessarily be taken into account to obtain the best possible result. To conduct such fishing in the fall period, it is necessary to stock up on special equipment, study the ways of hunting, and also know the most suitable places for catching game.
On a side note! By fall, the bird has accumulated a large fat layer, so it is not recommended to use small shot to catch it. To achieve good results and catch a large number of trophies, the shooter must learn to aim at a flying target both during the day and at dusk.
In the fall, birds, usually adults, begin to be cautious. Therefore, it is not possible to shoot at random. If the shooter misses during the shot, the bird will never return to its old place again. It is not recommended to shoot at a sitting target. This is due to the fact that in this position it is practically invulnerable, because it is well protected by a layer of feathers, as well as down. In this case, the most effective will be shooting in the so-called years.
There is a large number of different ways, thanks to which you can successfully organize the extraction of waterfowl game with the arrival of the autumn season. Some of them require skill, caution (for example, when shooting from a boat), others involve working in pairs with a partner (when approaching). However, each of these methods has its own certain nuances and tricks, which should be preliminarily studied by every novice hunter.
For duck hunting with approach in the fall you need to find a suitable terrain. In this case, small river floods, marshes, and various quarries are perfect. The main condition for this method, used to catch game, is the presence of dense vegetation and preferably a small depth at the reservoir. All you need to do is just move leisurely through the selected area and shoot the rising game.
It is much more convenient and effective to shoot from the approach by a group of several people, when one part of shooters waits for the bird in a certain place, and the other goes to the meeting, frightening it from its place.
One of the most effective ways is hunting with a planted duck, which will actively lure wild adults to a convenient place for a shot. Compared to artificial scarecrows, a planted duck constantly quacks, luring relatives to itself. However, in this case, it is necessary to carefully shoot off the geese landing on the waboo to avoid accidentally hitting it.
When selecting a roost, it is recommended to choose an individual that has a clear, loud voice. It is desirable that its coloring was as similar as possible to the color of the plumage of a wild bird. It is best to hunt using simultaneously several planted birds, located in such a way that they do not have the possibility of visual contact with each other.
Thanks to this location, the birds can hear each other and begin to talk actively, attracting wild relatives. You can use shallow, shallow areas of the water body for tethering, so that the bird cannot swim far away.
Special decoys are able to create an accurate imitation of the duck’s cry. Thanks to this, the passing flock, having heard the sound of the decoy, as a rule, sits down on the reservoir. However, it should be noted that in the fall duck hunting with a decoy requires certain skills and skill. After all, such a device must be handled correctly. Using a decoy, the hunter must know the so-called “ABC”, be able to bait the game, as well as to monitor the correct breathing.