Plan to Get the Most Out of Your Duck Hunt Season

Reaping the rewards of the forthcoming duck season starts with reflecting on the events, successes and failures of your last season. So, review what you tried last year – what worked, what didn’t and was there anything you never got around to trying? Key things to consider include how your duck blinds and other sites performed under various weather conditions and how do other variables, like the river stage, impacted your favorite spot? Balance the answers to these questions against your goals for the coming season and you’ll be in a good position to maximise your hunting time and get the best results. As you choose areas to hunt at particular times or under specific conditions, make time to practice your hunt skills before you intend to use them. And consider taking a journal on hunts with you – or at least a notepad. This will allow you to jot down your successes, failures and things you might like to try in the field next year. After all, it’s never too early to start planning for your next success.