5 Mistakes Duck Hunters Make

[@MrBowNaxe]

Solid advice. The only time I can get right out of bed is to go hunting...hit the snooze a couple of time for work but never to get in the marsh!

[@mattwiederholt7258]

MrBowNaxe never for the marsh is right! Wake right up when the hunting alarm goes off every time

[@johnsixbey9234]

Anyone else got the duck fever already?

[@OutdoorLimits]

Me 🙋‍♂️

[@blantonroberson2972]

Heck ya

[@oneuglyfisherman7186]

I had it the day the season ended

[@swagginbaggins3772]

40 more days till teal season... but who's counting 😉😂

[@tomwikum7001]

I've had it ever since last season ends

[@richardhammond6468]

About to go on my first duck hunt ever Saturday appreciate this video

[@AidenHopkins-y5b]

Boutta go on Sunday first time kinda nervous. Any tips?

[@clintonmumbower4461]

As we get closer to goose/duck season, a video comparing different types of layout blinds would be amazing. Differences in opinion of the flip up vs double door, frame vs no frame, etc.

[@jmelite1981]

I have a friend that goes out before the hunt and sets blind up. Then flies a drone up to check concealment. Definitely time consuming but with friends it goes quick and gives great view of your concealment.

[@OutdoorLimits]

I'm sure it gives an excellent perspective of what the blind looks like

[@HighPrairieSportsmen]

I've definitely done all of these before at some point. Good vid!

[@daleosborn3729]

I've never been waterfowl hunting. Got a lot of good tips from all your videos. Thank you. Wish me luck:)

[@konnorkorbitz1052]

Hope you are still hunting!!

[@daleosborn3729]

@@konnorkorbitz1052 I still haven't hunted any waterfowl, but hunt turkey, squirrel deer every year

[@vinnyavitia1989]

Never been duck hunting hopefully going this weekend as my first time and thanks for the good Advice and tips

[@neo-gd3js]

HONORABLE MENTION: The snooze button IS the enemy

[@OutdoorLimits]

YES IT IS!

[@andrewehrlich5840]

Can you please make a video of how to set duck decoy spreads? Ik a lot of ppl make them but I was wondering if you could use like a piece of paper along with it and actually draw it out. I’m pretty new to duck hunting and have just been trying to learn a lot of it on my own bc duck hunting where I live is so hard the guys that are good at it are extremely secretive! Love the videos keep it up

[@ajmilone9415]

Figure it out your self. Only way you'll learn

[@tylerm4709]

Best advice I can give you is scout your area and try to make your spread look as natural & realistic as possible. 90% of the time I keep it simple with a horse shoe or J hook, but remember bird’s always come into the wind and it’s nice to have a “kill hole” for where you want to take your shots at. Keep at it and you’ll be just fine

[@nicoeyschuelson244]

Somethuing that might help your learning process is to figure out wind direction, then set up a crescent looking C or J area curling out away from blind in such a manner as to create a "landing spot" in front of your blind that the ducks will set their wings and "cup" into. There are different variations, but you might find this method to be a great starting point and then as you watch them react to your location, you can adjust for where you see them landing to strengthen your spread to maximize your shooting opportunities. I also recommend a jerk rig or a wing spinner to ensure birds see movement to trick them to cup into your water hole! I hope this at least helps you head in the right direction! Good luck, it's a lifetime of fun even learning how to place good decoys, and you should pick it up fast if you haven't already!

[@nicoeyschuelson244]

Also, keep your feeder ducks in close to land, grouping like to like ducks together, and as you work that C or J out away from shore, work out to your smaller diver ducks, this immitates more real duck behavior than throwing them out willy nilly with no rhyme or reason.

[@mikeries8549]

Put decoys where you don't want ducks to land. Leave a hole with a clear entry and you can put ducks where you want them PROVIDING that you're very well hidden and not pie facing. 😅

[@Dan007UT]

Video starts at 1:58

[@matthewhargrove7494]

Love the videos not a new duck hunter, but have Learned so much from your channel keep up the good work we appreciate your time!! Best of luck this season!! maybe we can have a good one here in Oklahoma this year

[@joeyjohnson7998]

Matthew Hargrove dude no shit last year here in ok was shit

[@dellgregg7926]

Could you do an "advanced" duck hunter video in terms of equipment? You've covered getting started with the basics. But how about the next step? Like if someone wants to get a little more into it. Maybe cover somethings they could upgrade too. Nicer shotgun, better decoys etc.

[@a.m.routdoors7538]

Love the videos. One of my favorite youtubers. Seems like a cool guy

[@Tommylamb16]

Can’t wait for waterfowl seasonnn

[@OutdoorLimits]

I can't either! The anticipation is killing me at this point!

[@derekstandridge4435]

In Arkansas public timber it’s a huge pet peeve for me that people don’t get a good hole or have a bad setup and by 7:30-8:00 they’re running their boat around shot chasing. That’s not an ethical way to hunt and it screws up other people’s day. I’ve had days, as I’m sure a lot of people have, where you’re on the x killing birds and shot chasers roll up on you set in their boat 100 yards or less from where you are and just watch with no concerns with their concealment and just shuts the hunt down.

[@anthonychurilla8252]

Could you maybe make a video about over the shoulder vs backpack style blind bags. Thanks for all the info you give

[@DrewMatheus94]

Not scouting enough is #1 in my opinion

[@patternpaper4940]

Skybusting, over calling, decoy setup isn’t natural looking (too many decoys, no movement, odd layout etc.), NOT PRACTICING SHOOTING! Biggest mistakes I’ve seen.

[@SwampDonkey07]

Cmon you can never have TOO MANY decoys

[@patternpaper4940]

Daniel Dudzinski You’d be surprised. Where I hunt ducks come in small groups. I have use 6 decoys and limited out before guys with 3 dozen shot a duck. It’s all about looking natural. I usually scout to see how many I need, but where I go I never use more than 18. If I was hunting a rice field or something I’d want as many as possible. Just depends.

[@commonsenseapproach101]

@@SwampDonkey07 actually less is more for decoys. I only take 6 and a robo, and usually turn off the robo after the sun comes up , over water.

[@mikeries8549]

Sound advice on both ends. There are places where you only see pairs or groups of 3 or 4 and that's it so you go small. On the other end of the spectrum when you are at the point where two flyways merge and you're covered in ducks go large. There aren't many places where two flyways merge. If you're into ducks you know exactly where I'm talkin about.

[@higherthanmost1112]

thanks for the tips. keep it up big dog.

[@calebmorris4058]

You have helped me alot

[@propellingimagery3776]

Would you still suggest hunting wind at your back, if that would mean the sun is also in your face? Or would you set up with a side wind?

[@jadynm6796]

Wind in your face means they’re gonna come from behind you and that’s just a no go! Side wind or wind to your back or nothing at all!

[@propellingimagery3776]

@@jadynm6796 My bad.. I meant wind at your back

[@2JuiceBoxBoys]

Keep up the good content! Season is coming soon!

[@corymorgan5980]

Do one over hunting in timber please

[@falconer5830]

I hunt plenty of deep water without a boat or dog. I’ve never had any problems retrieving ducks or geese with a fishing pole rigged up with a salmon treble hook with a steelhead slinky weight tied on the bottom. Works wonders.

[@treshampton9822]

There’s no fucking way😂😂😂

[@TalonKieffner]

Dude bulk decoy club decoys are the best on the market when it comes to price and durability

[@OutdoorLimits]

They're pretty great!

[@OutdoorLimits]

They're pretty great!

[@rhettgreen2305]

I have a hard time calling shots because I always think " Next pass they'll be closer" but then they end up flaring on the 4th pass

[@swampslayer1099]

Keep up the good work love ur vids

[@swampslayer1099]

Thx for the heart

[@OutdoorLimits]

Thanks for watching my videos!

[@swampslayer1099]

I love ur vids it so cool that u read your comments

[@jairogutierrezmiami]

Minute 5:42 of your video states 'don't shot a bird(duck) if you can't retrieve it'. Hunters, let's be conscious about shooting a bird that's flying a little too far; oftentimes the bird will 'escape', but it won't recuperate; keep in mind, the bird will suffer an open infection, pain, starvation and it may end up as wasted food...

[@elijahg1244]

Great video man!

[@pastormiketwoable]

Ya deal with back shooting or side shooting, do some sporting clays for the practice

[@ohioturkey1]

You give up on the dux gear ??

[@braydenwarner8025]

Over calling and calling too loud is a big thing a lot of people do, I try to always, for mallards at least, call at their tail instead of at their face. And I give a mellow 4-5 notes of the comeback. Also feed chuckle should only be done in 6-12 inches of water and done in short splits, not super fast and loud.

[@Swygard]

Great advice.

[@ryanbaker4452]

Love the videos man keep doing what your doing

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

Biggest mistake is not moving to where the ducks want to be. I usually put out a smaller spread to start and ready to move when most of the ducks are landing on the X..that is where to move to.

[@geraldoutdoors4727]

Thanks I needed this man

[@mjuberian]

Sky busting and over calling is what these guys do all the time.. experts they are

[@waterfowlwarriors5495]

The other dux guys do josh doesnt

[@stevensullivan4934]

Love the video man!

[@huntersteele9337]

Can’t wait till November

[@OutdoorLimits]

Neither can I. I'm ready for some honkers in my face

[@lathanstokes7690]

What is your advice for somebody hunting public land for the first time?

[@tylermarvier2666]

Lathan Stokes get there early, do not sky bust, and do not crowd other people. Be at the closest of 100-150 yards from another group

[@lathanstokes7690]

@@tylermarvier2666 thanks man i've been doing my homework already to find the best spots in South Carolina

[@Bloor11]

I had the wind in my face last year happen. It was a 2 hour drive from my house and the wind direction was different. Fought ice all morning to get a hole open barely got set up before daylight. However, ended up killing a black duck and a banded drake mallard!

[@OutdoorLimits]

I'd be happy with that! I've never shot a black duck

[@Bloor11]

@@OutdoorLimits I actually shot 3 last season. We get quite a few around here. I'm about 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

[@mattdooley8707]

did u used to have a dipping channel

[@bobcrone6151]

Hey guys. Long time subscriber here. I’d love some input on the following: I’m in NC. Hunt mostly on Eastern Shore MD. Sad to say but the AP is all but dead, boys. One-bird limit and only a 30-day contiguous season. No split. What was once the Mecca of Canada goose hunting is getting really close to going back to a moratorium I’m afraid. So I’m 60. Active and fit. Professional vid editor and still very involved in my business, but have tons of freedom finally. Doesn’t matter where I live... Am thinking about moving to Midwest or upper Midwest for Oct-Dec this year. Cheap rental, etc. My modus operandi is light and fast solo field hunting. Mostly geese. Three dozen sillos and a layout blind. In and out. Leaving nothing but boot prints. QUESTION: If you could go anywhere in the US for those three months to hunt geese, where would it be? And why... Looking primarily for two characteristics: 1 - Reasonable chance to have good migratory numbers. 2 - Reasonable chance to find farmers that are receptive to having a respectable guy coming up unannounced and humbly asking permission...even if they decline. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated...

[@jackoff8919]

I’ve been hunting for only this season and I’ve jumped up on a bird early once for sure

[@mudshark412]

#6 Don't hunt with a whiny friend of your hunting buddy you ask your buddy "is he a good guy" and all he does is complain might as well brought my wife

[@samuelbowlin1928]

Awesome video! Btw I subscribed😀

[@MultiPowerlin]

My first comment at the title was we became duck hunters 😂😂😂

[@RandallMoore-ct5vo]

I been hunting for several years and i made mistake number 1 yesterday. Pulled up way to early and sky blasted at two birds at first lite. I felt like a idiot😂 I immediately regretted it and said my bad! Should have let the birds work if they wanted to

[@BS-qw1mr]

Josh “ The ducks always land in the wind!” The teal “ are you trying me?”

[@anthonychurilla8252]

I enjoy the top 5 vids!!

[@brandonmcdowell2602]

Blind Placement and cover

[@OutdoorLimits]

Makes a big difference!

[@brandonmcdowell2602]

True

[@swagginbaggins3772]

Nice video, I'm guilty of alot of these haha.

[@mediaistheenemy]

Your first shot happens on the water if possible. I hunt for meat first and then when the fridge starts filling up we hunt for sport.

[@Robert_Neepin]

Passing on a good chance to make a pile happened to me a few times lol

[@mikeries8549]

The biggest mistake ppl make is appointing themself "marsh pope" and trying to make everyone hunt their way.

[@derikledford3969]

I have no choice but to show up late. So I won't be avoiding that one. Lol. Sucks when the school district doesn't provide transportation for your kids.

[@ShotGuntomy]

Why do people start calling birds 2 or even 3 hours befor shooting light? Do they think the ducks are going to stay there for that long?

[@jordancollar7116]

Damn I love that shirt! 🤔👀

[@Straighttuhnls]

Another big factor is settling up with the sun in your face

[@dawsonjohnke1776]

Just got a Chesapeake bay puppy, to bad it wont be ready till next year. Maybe its time you get a dog?

[@OutdoorLimits]

I'll hopefully get a dog after I buy a house and get married next spring

[@davem4193]

It will be worth the wait next year when your Chessie is solid on marking and jumping in the water for you.

[@dawsonjohnke1776]

@@OutdoorLimits what kind of dog do you plan on getting?

[@whogivesaflockoutdoors8259]

hunting too close to other hunters. Not all ducks land into the wind some land with the wind. watch some of my videos and u see some land with the wind

[@finalflightoutdoors9892]

only when there is calm or no wind

[@dsmith1236]

Not having your gun with you when you go to pick up decoys.. a bird will almost always come into range when you are picking them up. At least for me

[@sodeloutdoors8047]

I think you left out the biggest one that guys do and that’s to not stay in their damn shooting lanes

[@jackhutcheson8134]

Not taking your gun when you are going to retrieve a bird because you are so excited

[@OutdoorLimits]

Truth

[@Swygard]

My grandfather's generation only shot ducks that lit.

[@gd_gnz]

Brad Swygard my granddad would always tell me, “Don’t shoot right as you jump the pond, wait until their wings raise up and then shoot. You can cripple a whole bunch and finish them once they are on the ground. You can get 6 or 7 that way!”

[@SailorGuy-r8r]

1 not hunting over corn and molasses

[@dforr2981]

#1- Good Point, but, it took you until 3:26 to get to #2. Sorry you lost me... I'm on to the next video - we like the 5 points because they can be quick and on to the next one. How about providing the information and a quick Video clip of what you are talking about rather than sitting in front of your computer camera lecturing us.... maybe I'll stop back but if it starts out the same way - gone like a Green Wing Teal when the ice starts to show...

[@57strub]

Pulling up too early. Takes experience to know when its time.

[@rippenlipstv5738]

17 views 17 likes let’s keep it up

[@OutdoorLimits]

Thats pretty sweet!

[@Bassattitude1234]

Hunt where the birds want to be. If they want to be on the other side of the pond move.

[@drakevandike6888]

What hunter hasn’t looked up a flared birds

[@lukefaulkner1988]

Josh i shot you a dm on instagram about the quackyak and duckscovery situation

[@blizzymizzy]

I guess you hit that 2k goal eventually

[@wyatt4982]

Ive had 2 of the best hunts on my life in 30+ feet of water

[@nathanlowran4526]

2k likes lol... 4.3k let's go!!!!

[@57strub]

Number one fault of hunters is movement. Birds will spot movement instantly.

[@jackwilliams8786]

Would you like to duck hunt with me in Tn?

[@pastormiketwoable]

The early bird usually gets the bird!

[@lukefolster9774]

Love the vids man! Some really good tips you have, shoutout?

[@lukefolster9774]

Don’t stop making vids man, I’m all the way up north in Manitoba and I really enjoy the vids🦆

[@OutdoorLimits]

You'll be chasing the ducks soon then!

[@lukefolster9774]

A month or so, was given a duck boat for my grad present! So it’s pumping to have duck/goose season right around the corner! Come up here sometime! Some great lakes for ducks

[@pastormiketwoable]

on average, if you are producing lots of cripples you are shooting at birds that are too far away. Just a suggestion.

[@joshuad1299]

Fishing pole

[@ottochristensen1523]

What about a night hunt

[@adrianmccowan8447]

Too deep…… bring a fishing rod always 😂

[@BallisticGeneration]

wind doesn’t matter if you’re diver hunting lmao

[@greyredmond4187]

I am going to have to disagree because maybe Blue Bill's will come in but try Cans or redheads

[@BallisticGeneration]

Grey Redmond vlogs I have decoyed both over land when the wind switched and had been blowing in my face so idk

[@pastormiketwoable]

They call it dog if you want your ducks

[@NickChilders-pg1if]

what are your thoughts on walking in on plubic land

[@OutdoorLimits]

Done it many many times

[@dylandanos1574]

make sure you dress warm enough

[@scottpoore2857]

Well, there’s about 4K

[@mikemann2053]

The first 2 minutes of self promotional Blah Blah should be skipped.

[@isaaicholder5822]

First to comment

[@pastormiketwoable]

motion is your real enemy!

[@pestka7151]

2.3k likes

[@isaaicholder5822]

And don't let the dog crap in the blind, it may be funny for a minute, but your buddies won't appreciate the humor in it as well as you do

[@OutdoorLimits]

Good call.

[@davem4193]

My dog has beat up the blind on more than one occasion.

[@trex9166]

1st

[@jasoncurtis4938]

Good info but we can only stare at you for so long. How about breaking away to some video examples of what you are referring to. It make take a little more effort but your videos will have more appeal.

[@neo-gd3js]

first

[@lukewattenbarger7830]

get a dog for duck hunting!

[@OutdoorLimits]

I would love to, but I can't until after I get married next spring and get a house

[@davem4193]

So true, I duck hunted for years without a dog. Now I have two labs, I hunt with both of them and I can't imagine hunting without a dog now.

[@MIDNIGHTBUYOUT]

Too much talk. Wheres the images? Fake thumbnail useless vlog. Its better when you have some photos lol.

[@OutdoorLimits]

I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks

[@chadmoore7071]

Quit begging for likes and get on with your video