Duck Hunting 2023 | The Migrators Are Arriving In Alaska!

North winds and cold temps up in the Alaska tundra means ducks are on the move and we saw the start of the migrators arriving on this duck hunting adventure. We setup on the same pond as the day before but with a little different look to the spread and hide. The birds didn't fly much to start due to heavy fog, but once it started to lift we had mallards, wigeon, pintails, and teal buzzing around. We ended up doing a little jump shooting to wrap up the morning and found a couple new spots that looked very promising for future hunts. Hope you enjoy!
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[@teamfreshoutdoors3144]

Dude. The pre-video teasers are always awesome!

[@HokeOutdoors]

Thanks brother!

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Crazy they sit in little cuts like that! Looking forward to more Alaska hunts

[@HokeOutdoors]

Thanks buddy! The ducks up here act strange to say the least

[@bretmcafee9331]

Now that’s fun , you guys seem to be having a great time ! Laughing and having fun !

[@HokeOutdoors]

Thanks Bret! It's been a blast up here, quality hunting and even better company!

[@GameWarden]

Best way to ID ducks when they are still brown is with the wing patches

[@HokeOutdoors]

I've never had to pay much attention to them before but noticing differences now

[@joegodina1738]

Where did they come from? “Out of nowhere!!!” Awesome!!! Great stuff👍🏽

[@HokeOutdoors]

Thanks Joe! I appreciate you watching it!

[@hardwaterfreaks1828]

Scotty shell pouch all day baby

[@HokeOutdoors]

No more rusty shells and misfires this season!

[@turkeyhunter7617]

Cool hunt 👍🦆

[@HokeOutdoors]

It was a fun one!

[@mikeremillard275]

I'm located in Anchorage and would love to come down and hunt with ya'll.

[@HokeOutdoors]

Sorry that I'm just now seeing this Mike, unfortunately I'm headed out in a couple days but I'm hoping to get up here again next September and would love to link up then!

[@Yaya-bx5pw]

Hey Thomas, kind of late to watching this video but i have been watching ALOT of your videos. Im on the eastern shore and been having alot of fun with the September Teal and Goose. just wondering what brand shotgun are you using. also what kind of choke and shot are you running. i ask because i notice sometimes on the shot cam that some of the shots seem kinda far but you make it work. thanks man and keep killing it out there.

[@HokeOutdoors]

Thanks brother, I appreciate you watching them! How has the early season been on the shore this year? I'm using a Franchi Affinity 3, I was shooting a full choke with BOSS #5s on this hunt. When using steel I typically switch to a Carlsons Light Modified. Typically I try to keep the shots within 40 yards but I feel confident with both chokes out to 50 if need be.

[@Yaya-bx5pw]

@@HokeOutdoors Thanks for responding. The early teal has been very and i mean very slow. Goose has been great. We will go out for geese and teal and if we see nothing we will just come back with rails. thanks for letting me know your set up, great vids. keep it up man 🤙🏼

[@jefferymelvin7252]

Grew up there and I've killed many a bird off that pond

[@austinhague2967]

Got some sitka waders! Did you get the new or old boot design (Lacrosse)?

[@HokeOutdoors]

They’re actually just Cory’s that I’ve been borrowing. I believe they’re the new boot design.

[@virginiaswampboys199]

👍

[@MediocreOutdoors]

Is buddy barrel bulging

[@HokeOutdoors]

Yep, had a little run in with some mud

[@jadengarner1673]

gang violence

[@HokeOutdoors]

Too soon

[@toddnmichelle]

What’s up with the bulge on the end of that barrel?

[@matthillery8397]

It’s got to be the gun choke. It’s probably a full choke meaning longer shots on the birds, & they did seem like they took some long shots on some of them.

[@toddnmichelle]

I'm speaking to the bulging ring 1.5" or so from the end of the barrel on that Benelli Nova. It looks as if a bad shell caused an issue. Hopefully it's safe to continue shooting. @@matthillery8397

[@HokeOutdoors]

He got much stuck in the barrel a couple seasons ago. Could've been a lot worse than just a bulge