| Deciding when the shot will be called may take years | | | | Set up a "landing zone" or a "hole" in the decoys and |
| of sustained practice to hone. When a group of | | | | spread them to imitate the position of "landing birds" |
| hunters enters a blind, establish which one will accept | | | | to extend shooting opportunities; water fowl, geese |
| responsibility for "calling the shot" when birds | | | | especially, decide to land in areas where other fowl |
| approach; this generally is the most experienced | | | | won't pester them. Position many hunters, pits or |
| hunter in the group. | | | | blinds close to the "downwind" side of your decoys |
| The strategy to be used is analysis and research into | | | | as well as close to the landing area. Geese and ducks |
| the bird's movement to foretell when the birds will | | | | usually land short of the decoys. Never shoot when |
| arrive and how close they're going to be coming in. | | | | birds are approaching at a high altitude; just keep |
| This is vital because you shouldn't let a flock circle or | | | | calling. |
| pass many times before deciding to shoot because | | | | Usually they can circle over a field many times before |
| each time the flock passes, there's a huge likelihood | | | | they land. When hunting during times of robust wind, |
| the birds will recognize movements and push on. | | | | and you notice that birds are landing or circling |
| When there are sufficient birds in range, then a shot | | | | downwind of the decoys, other hunters can position |
| must be called. | | | | themselves downwind for shooting opportunities |
| There are exemptions; for example, there'll be times | | | | since ducks will land short of the decoys. Ensure that |
| when many hunters won't be in "position to shoot", | | | | you are alert and can see in all directions from your |
| especially when hunters are spread out across a field. | | | | position, as the instant they start to reply they can |
| In this situation, only people who are "in position" | | | | "come in" from all directions. |
| should shoot. Waiting for perfect timing might take | | | | Display decoys that are very natural. Full bodied |
| too much time and the birds may move out getting | | | | decoys work the best as hard hunted and older birds |
| shot of the likelihood of a "perfect" shot. | | | | can be simply fooled. The water conditions, hunting |
| Search the field to figure out where birds rest during | | | | pressure, and rural crop all identify the angle and |
| the day. When chasing ducks in the water, search | | | | reaction of birds at any given moment. With the right |
| the water area; when chasing geese on land, monitor | | | | expectation as to the birds' reaction, you can |
| them to recognize their feeding ground. As much as | | | | successfully shoot them. |
| is possible, never hunt in their feeding fields on the | | | | Because birds like a food source close to their |
| 1st night; bide your time and wait for the following | | | | roosting areas, focus on those locations that have |
| day to seek. | | | | resting sites and food sources in vicinity. The |
| The reason behind this strategy is if you try to hunt | | | | successfulness of water fowl hunting seriously relies |
| them in the evening, the birds may not return to the | | | | on many factors; determining food sources and |
| area. Place your "decoys" where birds can find them, | | | | roosting sites, selecting the right decoys and the |
| ideally near the middle of the water or field. | | | | correct places for them, your position for a good |
| When hunting geese, never place the decoys near | | | | shot, and using systems so that birds can not notice |
| brush piles, fence lines or areas with high foliage as | | | | your presence. |
| geese have a tendency to avoid any rich covering | | | | To conclude, it requires a lot of experimenting to |
| that would hide a predator. When field hunting, on a | | | | establish what works best for you. Have some fun, |
| powerful breezy day, set decoys "downwind" of | | | | and enjoy your experimentation. In time, you'll come |
| foliage or hills as geese and ducks decide to land and | | | | to grasp more about your prey and enjoy hunting |
| feed during times of high wind. | | | | more. |