Best Duck Hunting gear for a beginner
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- Hello friend,
In this video we cover duck hunting gear for a beginner. Duck hunting is a hobby that can be costly, but when your new and not sure if you are even going to like it, I recommend buying a simple and cost effective set up as I display here.
Before Duck Hunting you need to first: Complete a Hunter's safety course, Purchase a hunting license, a migratory bird stamp/license as well as a federal duck stamp in your area. You can easily get lost in buying hundreds of dollars of expensive gear but with the help of Amazon here is a list of what a Beginner Duck Hunter will need with the right essentials. When it comes to firearms/Shotguns if you dont already own a shotgun I recommend asking a friend, a family member or if you have the extra funds to purchase a low cost pump action to get you started. You can easily take ducks with a 20ga with the right ammo. I started with an old savage 20ga and have since purchsed my first semi automatic 12ga.
DUCK HUNTING GEAR ON AMAZON -
TIDEWE Breathable 1600gram Waders - amzn.to/3rOM1DF
Duck Commander Lanyard - amzn.to/3q21U9o
Duck Commander Jase Robertson Pro Series Double reed call - amzn.to/3K8VJaf
Duck Commander 6 in 1 call - amzn.to/3O5UM40
Aleen Floating Waterfowl Shotgun Case - amzn.to/3OtOa0w
Rig'Em Right Waterfowl Pre Rigged anchors - amzn.to/43AADIU
Maxam Wild Shot 12 slot Decoy Bag - amzn.to/44U1zEo
Flambeau Outdoors 12 pack duck decoys - amzn.to/3QcBqwt
New View Hunting Clothes for Men - amzn.to/476awwe
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I’d consider myself a novice level duck hunter despite hunting quite a bit growing up with the family and loving it, as a kid you’re obviously just along for the ride and learning the basics, not having to buy much or think about all that goes into it. After college and settling into my mid 20s and needing a hobby, I’ve been starting to get back into it these last few years and I’m right there with you, this video has really aligned with my experience and I think your advice is spot on for new hunters.
One piece I’d add on is this for new hunters, don’t spend too much but also don’t spend too little on the things that will make or break your experience, if you can afford to spend a bit more. The key is obviously getting out there and doing it as much as possible, that’s what’s going to keep you interested. Don’t completely cheap out on something, like a decent pair of waders, that can completely wreck a day or even a season and overall give you a bad experience if they’re trash quality. Depending on the environment you’re hunting in, I really think waders might be the most important purchase that can make or break your experience. Like you said, you can get a good set without paying more than $150-$200. I think about it like buying your first guitar to learn on, you don’t want to buy something high end that is unnecessary for your level (and for a hobby that you’re not sure about yet), but you also don’t want something that sounds so bad that you don’t want to play it. In the same way, you’re not going to have fun and want to keep hunting if you’re uncomfortable and freezing your ass off or leaking water within a few weeks, but you’re also not going to love it if you drop $1000 on a pair of waders and realize after 3 trips that you don’t like to hunt. For a beginner, get something decent and adaptable, and probably try some on before buying online, a lot of this is preference and personal comfort for your body type. I’m someone who hates neoprene for example, by my Dad preferred it for years.
Outside of the comfort aspect to keep you in the game and excited, I’d just say that it’s very easy to spend a little more once you know what you like, or adjust minor things here and there when you figure your preferences out. There’s nothing saying you can’t upgrade as you develop those, but some things you’ll find you won’t need to upgrade anyways. Try different shotguns, brands and types of calls, blind/decoy setups, etc and after a while you’ll start to know what you like. Make friends of other hunters and they’ll be able to give you tips on their preferences too.
Last thing, get yourself a duck tote for hauling out all of the limits you’re about to hit! Good luck guys
Well thank you so much for your comment I just got done reading it. I’m by no means an expert but I do know for me at least it’s a hobby I want to invest in, so much that I bought a pure lab pup with generations of title hunting lines. We are doing the cornerstone gundog academy as she will some day be a duck dog. I love hunting it’s what I have always enjoyed the most. However when it has come to the gear I wanted to be honest with my intentions yet realistic for others just getting into the sport. Your adjusting was spot on with myself. I’m making adjustments in things I want to try such as a semi auto it’s not a super expensive brand but it’s an upgrade from what I had prior. I make limited upgrades based on experience. However for me as a content creator I look at it simple. I have a nice camera but not a full frame, but most wouldn’t know because I invested in very expensive lenses and filters that give it the idea it’s an expensive camera when in reality it’s not and I know I’m better then some well seasoned other creators. My point is you don’t need to be the best or have the best to enjoy something but spending a little more on certain things and time goes on will like you said make the hobby best suited to that hunter. This year I’m excited to be going out with friends actually had a brand reach out and offer me a really expensive pair of waders in exchange for a TH-cam video and I said no. I’m fine with these until I need a new set. I spent more in ammo lol then anything else this year.
Anyways thanks for your input and taking time out to share it. Have a great season
@@RuffnItOutdoors Appreciate the response and I’m right there with you man! As long as people are enjoying their hunts and getting out there a lot, that’s what it’s all about. You can do that by dropping a fortune or spending as little as possible. I like to tell people that once people get invested, some of the pricier stuff is going to be hard to avoid because it’s addicting and will be calling your name lol, so there’s no need to drop too much cash at the very beginning. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to spend too much in the future! 😂
Good luck this season brother 🤙🏻
Exactly
been hunting ducks for 40 plus years, you are spot on with this video, just get out there !!!! learn from doing !!!! you dont need expensive gear to get ducks in your spread !!!!!
Thanks man.. I just figured I’d put this out there for everyone like me with some or little experience and understanding you don’t need the latest greatest thing. I’ve learned by doing as you said and that’s the thrill of it
Never have been able to decoy ducks with duck commander calls. Them echo calls though is different story
Hahah we all start somewhere, but good to know
I agree, i got my nephew into duck hunting under 550$
Savage arm pump shotgun 200$
Tidewe Waders 100$
License 100$
Same decoys with paracord 60$
Plus federal or speedshok shells 22$ box
Nice man! See you don’t need to spend outrageous dollar amounts. Hope y’all have a good time
Very helpful .I've been wanting to try it for a long time but the prices to start always threw me off ..but knowing I can start this out cheap is def interesting
It can get really expensive but you don’t need the best gear to start out no different then doing TH-cam and using the best camera
Don't buy a pump gun. Save money by buying neoprene waders and skipping the slotted bag. Get texas rigs instead of rig em rights. They're cheaper and better. Buy used decoys for half the price. Get a jerk rig unless you only hunt streams. Don't buy a duck call. It won't do you any good. Just ask for one for christmas or something. Then buy a used semi auto shotty like a remington 1187 for $4-500. It will be more reliable and versatile than a cheap pump. Save by buying a 3" chamber instead of 3 1/2"
I thought about not buying the bag for decoys mainly just for storage on the off season. Definitely not a fan of neoprene and that comes down to preference I think for everyone ya know. I have Texas rigs, no jerk rig yet, will most likely end up getting one though for sure. I don’t agree with a pump gun my Remington 870 is by far more reliable then my semi for sure. It depends on your area at least in my opinion but more ducks have been killed by 870s over the years long before semis became a thing. My semi does 3 1/2 , 2 3/4 or 3. But I like 3. But I do appreciate your comment and thoughts. I guess it’s just a learning curve like anything else to see what works and doesn’t
Yeah I was just adding on from experience and thinking about bang for buck.
Neoprenes are cheaper.
If you have texas rigs you don't need a storage bag.
An 870 isn't a cheap pump. A cheap pump gun would be like a savage or mossburg or some off brand. Compared to those a used 1187 is way more reliable. I have an 870 and an 1187 and I have had more issues with the 870, Like short-stroking follow-up shots. I get way more hits with the 1187. I mention length of action because a 3" chamber shotgun is usually going to cost less than a 3 1/2. Also, consider making a jerk rig with a bungee cord and a crown royal bag. If you already have texas rigs you can just tie loops in a string for attaching decoys, then tie the string to a bungee cord and use a bag of rocks as an anchor. Wrap your existing decoy line around the keels and use your existing swivels to attach to the loops in the string. Poor man's jerk rig from household stuff.
@@danc6402 nothing wrong with a mossberg i’ve been running a mossberg youth model for rabbit hunting 6+ years never been cleaned and has had a rough life
Interesting thank you
Ya
thank you bro this helps alot!
Nice man glad it helped you out
Great information!!! Bada bing, bada boom!! 😂😂😂
Lol
@@RuffnItOutdoors I cracked up when you said it!
Is that a metal mulish tattoo !
It is
please dont't talk just show
lol well make a video and do it yourself then