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[@MidValleyMercenaries]

NEW Merch here 👇🏼👇🏼 www.midvalleym.com

[@user-hh1fx9nq1j]

What about a shot gun and shells

[@cashotpb]

lol! Don’t kid the newbies. You get into duck hunting and you’ll never have a dollar for anything else.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

🤫😈

[@zb5715]

Love the enthusiasm from a guy that’s well established in the sport. Definitely helped me a lot as a first timer at 36 years old. Thanks for the content guys, can’t get enough of it!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Appreciate the feedback

[@ian5780]

I'm 25 and did not grow up hunting. How's your endeavor going?

[@zb5715]

@@ian5780 hardest part has been time.. having a family hasn’t allowed me the time I wish I had if I were single or didn’t have kids like I did at 25 haha. Take advantage of it now if that’s your situation. Other than that it’s been awesome, one of the best learning experiences I’ve had in my life!

[@ian5780]

@@zb5715 yea I'm single with no kids.

[@carolinatide5884]

Do a challenge and go hunting with this gear on public land!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Carolina Tide That’s actually a really good idea! Gonna do that next season and than maybe give it away 🤔

[@tgood1985]

Mid Valley Mercenaries great idea!

[@andreww402]

Mid Valley Mercenaries Hey don’t forget about this!!

[@jacksonseale7191]

Mid Valley Mercenaries seriously don’t forget about this. This would be really neat

[@senorfamous1221]

Just a reminder to not forget to make this video!!

[@kevinbarton1144]

Great video Titus! Your channel is one of my favorites I bet it really blows up in the next couple years and Rocky is probably the best retriever on you tube you should be very proud of your dog! Thanks for all the great videos can’t wait for next duck season!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks man! Appreciate that. I’m very proud of Rocky. Can’t imagine what he’s gonna do next season.

[@cmbmomof6]

I bought the Buck Gardener Double Nasty duck call and the Primos Original Wench for my first two duck calls to learn how to call ducks. They are both great calls. Thanks for the video, just what I needed as a new duck hunter!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Great calls! Thanks for the feedback!

[@cfoutdoors243]

Great tips for getting into duck hunting cheap. Once you're hooked there's always something new you want. I've given some of my old decoys to kids wanting to get into duck hunting. Great vid as always and like the look of the merch.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yep it’s a dark hole into gear. Thanks man

[@ethandych6022]

you left out one key part, a shotgun😂

[@Valscorn01]

mossberg mavericks are under $200 sometimes.

[@parkerkarelrg5136]

Mossberg or Remington would be the best choices also he should add 10$ for duck ammo.

[@samschetter3847]

Remington 870

[@nova_ryze_____5282]

Lol

[@andrewn.5117]

That’s the first thing I thought lol

[@grindinitout1761]

That’s a good tip about tying to the fronts and backs of your decoys. Never woulda thought of that. Good video!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks Adam 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@zackslick2505]

Great video, I’ve spent so much money since I started waterfowl hunting(3rd season this year) definitely wish I had a video like this back then 😅

[@calebmarmolejo3701]

Thanks so much for this video! I am ordering this exact cart for my first hunt

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome man! Welcome to the Waterfowl world

[@ryanrhoten1814]

Dude! I wish I'd have had this video 2 yrs ago! Awesome content man.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ryan Rhoten Thanks 🤙🏼

[@montanasnowspartan8248]

awesome timing! I was just starting to look at some gear and didn't know what to do. this year will be my first duck hunt

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Sweet man! You should be able to get in the ducks good up there

[@logancox1991]

This video was so awesome and helpful thank you so much!

[@Tractors_Trucks_And_Pups]

Thanks for the video! Definatly helped me. I mainly need decoys to get started and a call. I got a steal on waiders last summer. There was a big tent sale and there was some super nice frogtoggs for $200 new, on sale for $150 I think and just so happened that there were like half of of the already marked down price, and so I got a $200 pair of waiders for under $70! Like I said I mainly need decoys and going to get the triple threat duck commander call. I'm probably going to wait till sometime this spring and wait for the Cabela's decoys to go on sail (already has weights and cords, and I think a dozen floaters) for I believe about $90 normal Price, and we'll I can't use them until fall so as mine as well wait till I can get a good deal

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Glad to hear!

[@tgood1985]

Wish I would’ve had this 2 years ago, I spend $200 a season in ressi applications. Great video Titus!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha. Right! Thanks man

[@FowlAssassinsOutdoors]

Awesome video! This is super helpful! Wish I would have had this video to watch about 3 years ago. Haha.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! Ya me too. Hopefully it can help some new guys out

[@Dekon568]

Thank you for this video. Very informative.

[@holmes2309]

great video!! very encouraging for novice duck hunters like me.

[@whackinstackin3149]

Good video as always! Definitely loving the new merch! 👍

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks!

[@dellgregg7926]

Awesome video. Good one for starters and just a reminder for the guys how have been doing it awhile and might be getting "gear crazy" all you need is the basics you've just shown.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks 🙏🏼

[@JuanHernandez-sj9cy]

Great content man!! I just went duck hunting for the 1st time in Stuttgart AR, love it and would like to start getting into waterfowl. This video is great!!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome!

[@JuanHernandez-sj9cy]

@@MidValleyMercenaries been watching your videos and all of them are great. Keep up the good work. 👍🏽 you Just earned another subscriber! 😁

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks

[@FranciscoLopez-tt7nv]

Thanks for taking the time for this video! Any suggestions on a jacket?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

No problem. Depends on your price range, redhead has fair prices.

[@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

If you get cheap decoys, make sure to put 4-5 thin coats of matte clear spray paint. That will help paint chipping

[@r.hernzz]

Awesome video sir. Thank you very much

[@rudyelizondo1935]

Great vid bro!!!

[@whistlindiesel5970]

Hey I just wanted to say thanks for making this vid this actually helped alot

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Appreciate that

[@elizemarty4940]

Thanks really helpful vid ive been wanting to duck for quite awhile and i dont have alot of money

[@cannypedant8877]

Great video. If you look around you can pick up a Maverick 88 all purpose (28'' barrel) for under $200.

[@coltonjackson1244]

bro it’s crazy how much all of this stuff went up since u made this vid!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

I know…😞

[@logantheriot-ce8rl]

Love the video helped alot

[@silveradoman3632]

Forgot our the most important a things. Shotgun and shells lol

[@kamatic8961]

I mean that’s a given my guy I mean it’s pretty clear you need a shotgun and shells to hunt I think this video was just simply a insight on the “extra” gear you need!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yup

[@luistorresdiaz1274]

nice video brother, thanks , I'll follow your advice

[@pacificoutdoorsman2456]

That sweater looks really comfortable 👌🏽🤙🏽

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

It’s super plush

[@tonyvera4744]

The new merch is siiiiiiiick! I definitely want to cop that blue hoodie

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks bro! There’s only 1 2XL left

[@Garage_doctor]

I started hunting last season with exactly everything you recommend in this video. But this year went down rabbit hole of buying blinds, decoys, kayaks and so on, so now it’s an arm and the leg but I regret nothing 😂

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Lol. Happens to the best of us

[@Garage_doctor]

@@Sam.Binkss yes sir, shot few snows, canadas and some ducks, mostly got knowledge and most important got my leads right. This year already at 50+ birds all public land

[@sebyoung4543]

Great video, very informative

[@dillonburns362]

Liked and subbed. Most items prices have increased but to be fair, I also added a hand warmer pouch which increased the price but it was well worth the $40 to keep my fingers from freezing.

[@theduckboy3521]

I’m trying to get started

[@sheepdog72]

Thanks, this video helped me decide to jump into duck hunting this year. I didn't use the links, but I hustled up the things on the list. God bless and hunt on brother

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Good luck!

[@sheepdog72]

@@MidValleyMercenaries thanks

[@midwesthunterangler7592]

It’s a heck of a long shot and I’m lucky I came out on top but u can always try at your favorite hunting organization banquets. I’ve won two shotguns at pheasants forever and I know people have won some at DU, delta waterfowl, national turkey wild turkey federation and etc etc... It’s a long shot but u can get some good gear. Plus it all goes to a good cause.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Definitely. Actually your odds are pretty good at some of those banquets depending how many people show up

[@californiahuntingbros2843]

The new merch looks awesome!

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! Pretty happy how it turned out!

[@quacklanyards9954]

Thanks for the shoutout Titus. 🇺🇸

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya dude! 🤘🏼

[@DuckGunChronicles]

Man this video was a great idea! Great work 👊

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Duck Gun Chronicles Thanks brotha!

[@Huechang7777]

A good way to save money is plan for next year hunt by looking for use gear on craigslist or even at yard sale during the off season. For some of us we can't afford buying ammo by the bulk so what I tend to do is every time I go to the store I'll try to buy 1 or 2 boxes so when the season starts I would have about 200 rounds ready.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Exactly. People get caught up in if they can’t get it all at once they can’t get it

[@eduffy4937]

People CAN afford to buy ammo by the case. Just gotta not buy cigs, dip, junkfood and fast food every day on the way to and from work. Most ppl can easily save 300/month by eliminating purchases of poisonous garbage.

[@user-ln1lz4dp5y]

Great stuff! Just moved to Lake Havasu City AZ, hunting opportunity's are slim but I found out about Lake Havasu Wildlife Refuge and there are a bunch of ducks over there. If you guys ever want to do a Ducks In The Desert video let me know I'd love to show you what I've found.

[@BigB176]

Is it ok to use trot line string for the decoys and how do you make the jerk line?

[@justinwommack9850]

Will you show how to find public waters to hunt please

[@patternpaper4940]

Go to your state’s game and fish commission website and they should have areas listed. They probably have maps on there too. If not you can probably use google earth.

[@Thomas-vd9iw]

Use Google maps and look under standard mode and find green blocks of land. Alot of these will be public land. Switch into satellite view and look for ducks flying by.... lol no look for water and swamps that look accessable. The most important part is now you have to go to these places and scout them and find what you think is the best spot and the second or third best spots. Then hunt them!!

[@CE-vd2px]

Im in california and i can apply for hunts for a dollar but there are like 15 applications per hunting location( Colusa and Grizzly Island for example). How many should I apply for in regards to probability? Id like to hunt once a week so if I send in 10 apps for 10 saturdays then will I only get selected for like 3 out of the 10 saturdays? How does this work?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Fish and game will give you drawing odds for each refuge. Most are 1 in 10 odds

[@eduffy4937]

Brought out my new ethos cordoba 28 this weekend and crushed a mixed bag limit of woodies, ringbills, and mallards, both mornings. Felt great after a 15year break from waterfowling. All 4 of my sons are of age to start going with me so now my wallet gets the pleasure of buying 4 more shotguns and camo that fits them for one season.....lol

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Awesome! Welcome back and good luck with all the purchases lol

[@theburchettfamily]

Good video man! Trying to get into duck hunting and this video helped a lot. I wish you could still get those prices though lol

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks! Ya it’s crazy the change and that wasn’t even that long ago

[@austinb860]

Those Flambeaus make great filler decoys also. Good Video.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya no doubt about it. Thanks!

[@michaelprevost1229]

Great content loved it

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Michael Prevost Thanks Michael 🙏🏼

[@mrichardsonmobile]

A follow-up video to this would be great. Most of these items are now unavailable or 3-4x the price now.

[@andreslucero4976]

$95 for a 12 pack of decoys now, the economy has gone to shit in the last 3 years, even generic turkey decoys have doubled in price.

[@kzoo_269]

What would you replace the call with?

[@FALhunter]

I like what you did there with the amazon thing.. If we were smart, we should have done that in our basic gear video lol

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

😬

[@ladduncan]

Prices way higher now! Waders around $169, decoys 6-pack is $37… by the time you finish up to around $260. Still not bad though. I should probably wait until after season in spring.

[@morganyoder4277]

Thanks for another great vid Titus. I’m going to pick up a shirt.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Thanks man!

[@patternpaper4940]

I’ve got 18 decoys that cost me roughly $75. My waders cost about $70. I hunt with a Mossberg maverick 88 which is $190. My favorite shells are federal blue box which are $14. My call is the duck commander duck picker which was $25. Total of $374 gun and ammo included. Expensive gear doesn’t improve performance. There’s no substitute for shooting skill.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Nailed it

[@chandlercook9522]

Pattern Paper u wanna send the links to this stuff 😂

[@Pontiuspilate666]

A good shotgun makes a difference. My stoeger was so picky with ammo. I switched over to Beretta.

[@ericc8790]

3:30… “but before we get started”… yep, that’s a down vote for me. Ridiculous

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

Great summary Titus! Now with all the money they've saved they can buy more merch haha.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

High Prairie Sportsmen Thanks! Haha 🤫

[@driscollenterprises9705]

You forgot to add a MVM hat to the bag!! Haha. Good vid! 👍👊

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Born To Live Outdoors haha. Thanks!

[@CE-vd2px]

Im in california and i can apply for hunts for a dollar but there are like 15 applications per hunting location( Colusa and Grizzly Island for example). How many should I apply for in regards to probability? Id like to hunt once a week so if I send in 10 apps for 10 saturdays then will I only get selected for like 3 out of the 10 saturdays? How does this work?

[@owenbowyer1371]

Can you make a video on where you should hunt for what ducks

[@kathryngreen161]

You are great!!!

[@natetibbetts2697]

It would be awesome if someone would do a video like this for Geese hunting too.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya that would be cool

[@firstflightoutdoors2076]

This video got me into duck hunting

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

🤙🏼

[@gregbutterfield3739]

For an extra $5 I like the Avery essentials decoys a lot better than the storms.

[@tedhalko4266]

I dont have either one. Could I ask why the every ones are better?

[@mattbugg4568]

Well a dozen duck decoys is 80bucks, a buck gardener double nasty poly duck call is 20, and then a cheap shotgun at a pawn shop is about 200. A box of shells is 15 dollars at walmart, and a pair of waders get fly fishing waders and put a ghilly suit over them 150 bucks for both, 460 for everything and you have quality stuff you can use for several years and build on. Use your old tennis shoes cause you will definitely loose some shoes in the mud till you get boot foot waders.

[@skunny2797]

I bought some decoys at a yard sale for cheap over the summer because I wanted to give waterfowl a try. Now I've spent way too much money (still spending too) and I'm more excited to shoot birds than deer.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Good luck!

[@skunny2797]

Mid Valley Mercenaries thanks!

[@fullstrapoutdoors9154]

Good video that's a good deal for really good stuff yes camo hats.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Full Strap Outdoors Thanks! We’ll be getting them soon!

[@Will97675]

I would recommend Tidewe over Hodgman, my Hodgman ripped over the course of two hunts.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Will Engle TideWe is good too. Friend of mine used his Hodgman all season. No issues yet

[@peterlederer7674]

I would try rogers sporting goods online they have really great prices on many of the items u bought on Amazon. I think buying waders online is more hassle than its worth I would go to bass pro, cabelas or sportsman warehouse to try the sizes and see what u like. I personally have had great luck with the cabelas super mag waders, warm for here a lot but last a long time.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@savagesharpshooter9370]

My understanding is that the cost of entry isn't an issue as much as once you're into it money burns a hole in you pocket upgrading/getting new stuff, not to mention if you want a high quality retriever....or 3 😂 but I appreciate the vid all the same, even if I'm late to the party

[@thehiddenhunter1729]

Haha so true just hit check out on a 800 dollar cart from divebomb 😂

[@wyattlind363]

To hunt the ducks are you going to lasso them with paracord

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Slingshot

[@bradleydixon4776]

@8:18 that’s a good looking duck call😂😂😂

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

😈

[@SomewhereInWisconsin]

Good stuff! And after you spend $200 to get started, spend a few thousand more to get addicted! :)

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Somewhere In Wisconsin haha. You know this is all it takes to get addicted!

[@SomewhereInWisconsin]

@@MidValleyMercenaries maybe I worded that wrong. A few thousand more after addiction.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Haha no. You’re the teacher

[@jakeowen3154]

Where did you get your lanyard

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Quack lanyards

[@willblair8922]

15 and work for my dads company. Made a bunch of money this summer. Trying to save up but I love duck hunting. I’ve taught myself to fish hunt and a lot of other things. But I still love my dad. He just works to much

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Will Blair sorry about that bud. Stick in there. I’ve seen a lot of dads get into duck hunting because the kids like it. Good luck this season

[@willblair8922]

Mid Valley Mercenaries thank you. Gettin ready to buy myself a mud buddy to

[@Hayden_g03]

55k view ... 11k sub’s . Cmon folks

[@zacharynoga1632]

My Hodgman waders are actually better then my Red heads & Banded. Which was a shocker to me.

[@Eric-gu4mf]

way to teach people just enough to get hooked.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

😈

[@potatopeeler2919]

Video starts at 4:12

[@ThePropertyy]

The real mvp of this vid

[@jimmyh4239]

You missed a few items on this video. Shotgun, Shells, Sling and Wader Jacket. If your not in CA., your gonna need cold weather gear. You also need to add Head Gear, Gloves and Decoy Gloves. It gets cold and ice covers everything in most places in the Mississippi River Flyway. So add another $2000 to that $200....lol

[@longlivecowgrl]

How do I size myself for waders as a young women, I tried looking at google, but I don't understand the size chart. Can you help! Thanks:)

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Take a look at these waders. They are made specifically for women. www.cabelas.com/shop/en/she-outdoor-supermag-hunting-waders-for-ladies?ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=Cabelas%7CShopping%7CPMax%7CFootwear%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CTopPerf%7CNMT&&&gclid=CjwKCAjwgsqoBhBNEiwAwe5w023KIgAHlx23TF34gP9pzHX2Tu0bopOxF91uiS9FpaPb7ZJY0QJUEBoCblAQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@jacksonlanier4180]

What about blinds?

[@toadsage]

I bought all this stuff, took it out on a hunting trip, then when I saw the ducks in the air, I realized I forgot to buy a gun

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Shucks

[@MattTZew]

If you get the waders too small your feet will freeze. Especially if you put two pair of socks on

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

MattTZew very true. Case by case

[@chbyrd27]

Very true. Need space to let them breath. Doubling up on socks will have the same effect, especially when you’re hunting those below freezing days

[@sergeantdwz5783]

Have anymore of those sweatshirts with that design?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

All sold out man. They’ll be back in stock mid summer

[@rimrock53]

Shotgun? Non-toxic shot shells?

[@Ohe11itsODell]

Lmao did you just tell kids to go stand on a street corner!? Great video’ I still use flambeau deeks and killem.

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ha. Hey you gotta do what you gotta do right

[@addisonestes1219]

Man I’m about to scoop me one of those hats

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Addison Estes Do it!!

[@BallisticGeneration]

*uses avian x teal as example decoy for budget video* Good video for beginners though

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya after 20 yrs hunting you’ll have a few brands laying around. Thanks

[@michaelrhodes8581]

I started with six used decoys and my waders twenty five years ago, I’ve invested thousands since then From boats to shotguns but the one thing that never changes is the hunting Kill’em on the cheap,they taste the same 👍

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Yessir

[@tristenross3322]

So are you a pilot or something I have been wandering for a long time

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya, helicopters

[@sandmanyaggy822]

The problem where I'm from isn't getting the gear, it finding a spot to hunt

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Kyle Yago I cant help with that one bro 😢

[@chandlerroberson9240]

Sounds like a south georgia problem

[@Huechang7777]

Move to California and you will have plenty of hunting spots.

[@andrewluberto]

I’m confused on the waders size I’m 240Lbs 6 foot tall and size 11 shoe size so what size would u recommend ?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

A size less is my preference but some don’t like it.

[@andrewluberto]

Mid Valley Mercenaries so I would order my shoe size for the wader size ?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Exactly

[@andrewluberto]

Mid Valley Mercenaries thanks man !

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

👍🏼

[@tristenross3322]

PLEASE do a video about scouting ducks in a helicopter

[@dustingreen2422]

Hahah that's a great price...... you tell them..slay them pretty birds

[@TyinAlaska]

Current cost for everything on this list is $280.63 + tax in your area.

[@rustyshackleford1058]

Thoes Decoys are great if your cheap like me! Anyone have experience with thoes waiders?

[@MidValleyMercenaries]

Ya John from Whackin and Stacking outdoors. Used em all season. No issues