BEST MALLARD Hunt EVER?! (Limited Out) | Decoying DUCKS In CLOSE!

[@johntaylor4278]

Really appreciate your ethical approach to duck hunting. I started my 75th year hunting ducks yesterday. I'm 80 now so am not able to go more than 4 times a week now and all we have here are woodies and an occasional mallard but I still enjoy seeing and hearing them as much as I ever have. It's refreshing to know that there is at least one guy who does it right and respects the resource. Keep it up!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate that John! Good luck this season!

[@SawyerM420]

I love your message to clean up shells and trash.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Absolutely hate seeing trash out in nature

[@groovyb1077]

Once those ducks hear that tap tap on the gun, they know its lights out 😂

[@MnnicE15]

Wow! Heck of a hunt, Matt. Fantastic shooting too. Thanks for staying true to your roots and not doing huge group hunts like most KZbinrs. I think I speak for many that we love the emphasis you put on nature. Never change that mindset.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! I can't do big groups. Six is my max and less is preferable.

[@loganjeske2858]

Listening to that hen mallard in the spread is super incredible and such a treat

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Was hoping she'd call some in for me. Was cool just to hear her cadences.

[@kevintimson6591]

My favorite kind of duck hunting, small water, small spread, small groups, big success.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Mine too!

[@terrymclarty8966]

I always watch your videos. The way you hunt is the way duck hunting should be. I was born and raised in arkansas. I have hunted them for more than sixty years. Ive seen some unbelievable hunts, and a damn lot of them. Still do today but the quality is going away. Many reasons. The weather, the mass number of hunters that are willing, have the time, the equipment, the time off and the money to watch the internet, get on on x and cover the duck area up. Not to mention, mud motors. I cant blame anyone, if i had had them when i was young, i would have used them also!! I have had many awesome hunts, by myself over the years. Treasure them, and i think you do. You really put out some good content. Thx

[@ernesthercher5193]

I have hunted Arkansas about the same amount of time. Hunting has definitely gotten worse. But like you I have been on many great hunts. Several with just my Lab and me.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Very much appreciated Terry!

[@rodolpheROGER]

All what you said at the end of your video: amazing show of marksmanship (6 shots fired, no crippling, hourray for the cylinder choke, no damage on short distance above this tiny pool, mix bag, perfect light, Great images, efficient spread again, thanks for the update about it, thanks again for sharing the details of your decoying, perfect combination, all the work involved, keeping you in shape!) Many more to come, best season to you on your solo hunt, Saint Hubert day again, celebration day pretty soon?!?? Beaujolais Nouveau before Thanksgiving. God bless you too.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it Roger!

[@aaronsnatic2446]

Nicely done Matt! Love the small spread,/small water hunts!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks Aaron!

[@northerntribeoutdoors5938]

Love it when a plan comes together. Beautiful hunt and able to watch birds working in without a spinner, That is good stuff.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@bryanseward3272]

Wind finally came around ,Great Shooting again,That never gets old for Me ! Beautiful birds Gadwalls are beautiful as well ! Thank You

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it Bryan!

[@GoodLifeOutdoorsman]

That overlay of the mallard right away was super neat!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks Jordan!

[@cynthiapratt5122]

Yes, what a day Matt! Great shooting too! Simply awesome, Barry

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks Barry!

[@mikethetreeguy]

Nice ! Finally someone that doesn't call too much , especially when theyre close !!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@Bahamascottoutdoors]

Man you nailed it! Beautiful day! Nothing quiet Americana like hunting waterfowl over a spread!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Absolutely!

[@RickGraba]

I do, wholeheartedly agree with your video title. Personally, one of the most enjoyable waterfowl hunting I’ve ever viewed. Thanks for sharing. 🤗. I will watch it again, again & again 🤗

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate that!

[@johnlockwood7372]

Beauty hunt Matt!! Great spot, birds read the script!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! That they did!

[@bobgiles2971]

Incredible video what an incredible setup and good looking greenheads congrats on the limit

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it Bob!

[@HarryRuffner-h5t]

Matt, you are by far the premier solo duck hunter, followed by Thomas and Josh. I can't wait for your next duck hunt!!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate that!

[@CarnivoreJourney0609]

Epic hunt. Thanks for sharing.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dupla00]

As always great video, great hunt. Thanks for sharing, all the best!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate that!

[@BrightonWalejko]

Nice hunt Matt! I'm done for the year even tho the duck season goes till Dec 1 and goose till Jan 9. But Bring on deer season 5 days to go! Im fired up!!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@jjmalvitz3460]

Some times it’s just fun to sit and watch em! Can learn a lot watch em!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Definitely!

[@waveoglesby2920]

This was an awesome video!!! Thanks so much for sharing it!!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it!

[@JuanUvakind]

Nicely done and thank you for the video.👍

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@wayne_vt]

Jeez, hard to beat!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

That's no joke!

[@paulwylie989]

Great photography Matt! & hard to beat 6/6.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks Paul!

[@paul-68]

Another Great one! Thanks.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it!

[@scottrick5190]

One of your best vids, congratulations!🦆

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate that!

[@TsHeEjBoI4eVa]

You had so many of these days that you can't rank them as "the best", they all fall in that category lol. What an awesome hunt and beautiful day.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Haha that's very true. Was my first 6 for 6 mallard limit though

[@turkeyhunter7617]

Beautiful footage there at the end 👍

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@chadcavalier1113]

That sound of the drake Mallard is music to my ears, its just to sad down here in Louisiana where I used to hunt you can not buy a Mallard duck there used to be thousands of birds in the Atchafalaya swamp where we hunted dang its hard to find a Wood duck any more, just don't know what happen down here,I guess the patterns changed and it just never got back right again I don't even buy a duck stamp any more not worth the time or the money,I truely miss the good ole days.Thanks for the video Matt it brings back memories of what it used to be like where we hunted at.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it Chad! Sorry to hear about your spot

[@scottulbrich5376]

Once again great job, love that motion decoy

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks Scott!

[@88northoutdoors29]

Wow! Six for six. That's awesome.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@gildiekhoff7315]

Fantastic.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@JackJack_of_all_trades]

Up close and personal!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Very!

[@BasicUpland1776]

That was awesome!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@WillE454]

I like that motion decoy. It makes a lot more ripples than my Mojo Rippler.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

It's pretty nifty

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@Bret55 Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@fullstrapoutdoors9154]

Great hunt Matt

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@briankayler3543]

Top notch !!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@JackJack_of_all_trades]

No need to mouth call when the hen is doing the calling for you!!😂

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Haha yep!

[@jeremy28135]

Fronts coming. 💨🌨️

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

I'm ready

[@robertpettit2636]

Very nice hunt thank you

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it!

[@PedroSanchezAlvarado]

Muy fácinantes videos de cazeria amigos saludos chevre caza

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Gracias!

[@wyattblevins857]

6 shots 6 ducks! Crazy impressive!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@andrewtodd3065]

i finally figured out why i always hear that freaking tapping noise lol i didnt realize you had to do that to turn your shot cam on

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Haha yep

[@drakegonzalez5989]

What is that wobbler decoy called?

[@Garage_doctor]

Power shaker or rippler

[@drakegonzalez5989]

👍

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@nsmerilli1]

Great video as always! Just one question, what motion decoy is that you use the rocks back and forth?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@nsmerilli1 thanks! Real Decoy Extreme Flutterer

[@louisianawildman]

only one things to say about this WOW!!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@scducks27]

Man just got stationed in Cheyenne. First weekend out and 3 of us got 30 in 30 days. Been watching your videos for years. Would love to share a blind with you one day this season

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Shoot me a DM or email

[@AnyFishWillDo]

Great hunt. Have you gotten a banded duck yet this year? I enjoy your videos.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! Not yet. Haven't gotten a banded duck in 20 years now.

[@mdvzzxx]

Awesome as always! Did I hear coyotes early?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! You did

[@jakebrooks2566]

What’s that motion decoy called you are using?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@jakebrooks2566]

@ it looks great in flat calm conditions.

[@NoslerPartition]

Hey Matt, how are you liking those TSS shells? I was thinking about getting some for my 20 gauge this year. I know they are pricey but I’m fine with buying some if they perform well. Thanks and great hunt again!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

I absolutely love them. Amazing knockdown power and less pellets in the meat.

[@NoslerPartition]

@@HighPrairieSportsmen thanks, if that’s the case I might have to give them a go. Looks like salt creek has them in stock!

[@ИгорьЯценко-л7у]

Дуже вдале полювання, я в захваті, наче сам побував на природі, дякую

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks!

[@jay-ce1rb]

At least you also shot a cattail.....😲

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

A little salad to go with duck meat

[@jay-ce1rb]

@@HighPrairieSportsmen Use the roots.....great hunt

[@John-nx9hx]

Hi, curious what make the motion decoy at 2:04 is? Great content your putting up, I usually hunt alone as well with similar size spreads. Best of luck to you from Canada.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Appreciate it! Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@blakesteinke1766]

What is that motion decoy? The movement looks way more natural than the other agitators I've seen.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@blakesteinke1766 Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@ParvizGilani]

❤❤❤❤🎉

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

👍🏻

[@jamescox1291]

Love the barrel camera. What type do you recommend?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Shotkam hands down

[@jamescox1291]

@ Thanks!!

[@moarkoutdoors8567]

Do you recommend the 28? I heard they have a good pattern

[@NoslerPartition]

Yes!!! They have a great close range pattern and in my opinion you really can’t beat them for close range bird hunting. When you get out to range though they are not as good. However they are also extremely light and a dream to shoot, they point and come up great! I have a 20 gauge SBE 3, I’ve heard the 28 gauge version is great too, I’m a sub-gauge guy for life.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Really depends on your hunting style. For close up, decoying setups, it works great. For pass shooting or longer shot scenarios, not so much. I'd also highly recommend using either bismuth or tungsten with it.

[@moarkoutdoors8567]

@@HighPrairieSportsmen I do a lot of public in a wide open areas with high pressure birds, so I’m guessing I should stick with the 12 and BOSS! Thanks man

[@АнатолийФедоров-с6у]

Великолепная охота👍 Выдержка и стрельба на высоком уровне 💪 Скажите, в патронах номер дроби 8, а какой у неё диаметр?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Thanks! 2 3/4" TSS 8s

[@scottparker6219]

I noticed you switched from 9 shot to 8 awhile back, were the 9 shot shells not heavy enough for the bigger ducks?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

No, I liked it for big ducks close. Just ran out.

[@samjoiner7955]

Do you reload your shells?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

No

[@TooTallToms]

I am starting to see more and more Phragmites in your videos as you are hunting. Speaking with experience they absolutely destroyed the Great Salt Lake Marsh Complex in Utah. If I where you and if have the ability I would be getting on treating that to keep it out of your marsh. And if it is public land I would be starting to rally the troops to get public officials ahead of the game.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Yeah, phragmites is becoming more and more of an issue unfortunately. It's an absolute pain to try and control. Doesn't help that some people use it for blind material either.

[@TEXHEXandfriends]

Boy she sure has a perdy voice!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

😂 yes, she did.

[@robertdewitt814]

Did you notice the squeak at the end of the mallard hen's call? I've always heard that means their crop is full of food.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

I've never heard that. Interesting!

[@robertdewitt814]

@@HighPrairieSportsmenThe owner of Faulk Calls in Lake Charles, La. told me they built in that squeak to mimic the sound of a mallard hen with a crop full of rice.

[@FAFO_24]

What is that rocking motion duck???????

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@FAFO_24 Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@markbarnes951]

What motion decoy is that?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme

[@giorgosmallas1307]

Which duck call you use ?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

DRC Harlot

[@giorgosmallas1307]

@HighPrairieSportsmen thank you and lot my friend

[@justinlowe5880]

What GoPro mount is in the water?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Some random clip one off Amazon

[@mansoormim]

Sunshine

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

👍🏻

[@ilganis]

not a regular 28 ga. loads?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Been using TSS this season

[@paulwylie989]

P.S. I don't see how anyone could watch this and not give it a "LIKE".

[@sb2mag]

I don’t give him a like because he uses motion decoys. His hunts would be considerably more significant with out a crutch.

[@joseph6738]

You shooting #8 tss?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@joseph6738 yes

[@GrandeAdventure]

​@@HighPrairieSportsmen is that what you use when the opportune goose comes by as well?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@GrandeAdventure yes. It's roughly the equivalent of steel 1s

[@joseph6738]

I'm using #3 bismuth 1 1/8 at 1250 fps 20 gauge hand load. It's a smasher too

[@ernesthercher5193]

As much as your shells cost not missing saves money.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Ain't that the truth haha

[@steverabideau3779]

Sounds like you are picking up a cold

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Just duck fever

[@joseph6738]

Stoned

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

👍🏻

[@OsnierAlejandroPadrónGómez]

You should look for a dog

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

👍🏻

[@Apocalyptic656]

Way to close for me, not very sporting 👎

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

😂

[@mattschindler1171]

I don't see .28ga offered @Saltcreekcustomammunition.

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

@@mattschindler1171 have to call and order it

[@ToddGarner-o6n]

What is the motion decoy you used in this video?

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Real Decoy Flutterer Extreme