End of Duck Season Gear Review | The Good and Bad!

[@SurvivingDuckSeason]

Thanks for watching! What’s your favorite piece of new gear you got this past season?

[@mm88swrt]

Drake waders. Got a killer deal on them. But they make me feel fat lol

[@Drblood6721]

I think my favorite piece of gear I got this season was my used duck boat. Needs some more work but I love it. Im picking up High and Dry this coming season, hoping that a sale code comes along!

[@calsup02]

both, private will be gone soon.....

[@mattwhite4234]

My Rogers Decoy Dolly, its the perfect size to carry all my gear when hunting solo.

[@timothydavisnh]

First year, so all of it! Waders, decoys, calls!

[@wheelerjohnson7767]

High 'N Dry waders are owned by a great guy and they have great customer service! Unfortunately they do not fit my "stout" frame.

[@berserkerauger2608]

Im from Québec Canada and here we have amo call Challenger cheap but pattern quite well plus realible and effective ive try a few 12ga with a lot of ammo but always came back to them

[@rochesterfpv9372]

I hunt about 50/50 between private and public for all my hunting excluding waterfowl which is 100%public. I used OnX last season for the first time and it was a game changer for my waterfowl hunting!

[@michaelallen1953]

Don’t be fooled into buying hevi X. It’s 10 g/cc whereas bismuth is 9.6 or 9.7 g/cc depending on the alloy. The difference is marginal and bismuth is way cheaper.

[@ryanakens]

Would love to try high and dry waders, they just don't make big enough boots for me. Talk them into coming out with a stout 16/17.

[@samschetter3847]

Holy cow how tall are you

[@ryanakens]

Only 6'3", just big feet

[@samschetter3847]

@@ryanakens oh yea same here

[@bradleykerner1974]

Been hunting for 50 years so I pretty much have what I need, but I did get a Finisher this year. Nice tool.

[@timaugustine9294]

Joel, Thanks for the honest reviews on this vid, and the other. Gonna try Boss shells this year. I hunt 100% public.

[@javanwinders3399]

I hunt private only

[@brentbusick2245]

Public only. Ever try Federal Black Cloud shot shells?

[@brandoncorley1514]

I hunt 95% Public, 5% private. Love this Video!! U should do more of these!! Will DEFINITELY be checking out some of this gear, socks and dryer for sure!! Thanks for these vids!!

[@bayoustateoutdoors9650]

I wear Darn Tough socks everyday, they are awesome....100% public next season, Louisiana Joel, how are y’all duck numbers this past season compared to 25 years ago?

[@robwalters9695]

I hunt exclusively public duck hunting land. Here in VA that’s extremely extremely difficult hunting

[@jwtusk]

This was my first year duck hunting and it was 100% public land. Either WMA or Lake Guntersville

[@dereksullins4841]

I'd be very interested, and grateful, to hear your thoughts on ammunition. 2.75" vs 3" vs 3.5"; Bismuth vs Steel vs Tungsten; Shot Size; Blended shells (shot size and material). Then share your experience with particular shells i.e. Hevi-shot HeviX, Black Cloud, Boss. Your opinion of the best shell in 20 gauge and best shell in 12 gauge. Wrap it up with the chokes you use, and I mean modified or full or improved cylinder. If you have experience with custom choke tubes, I'd save that for another video. Thank you for all the production you have put out. I'm advancing my duck hunting journey, and your videos help tremendously.

[@SurvivingDuckSeason]

I’ve been researching, testing, and otherwise working on a shotgunning series for the past 16 months. My plans are to release this multi-video series in the next few months (summer 22). It will cover all of your suggestions and more. Thanks Derek for the comment 👍🏻

[@bradleykerner1974]

I would like to try some of those expensive shells but just too cheap. For the last four years I have been shooting Royal Blue Steel 3-1/2” No. 3’s using a Beretta A-400. The Beretta has great recoil suppression and you can’t beat $119 per case. I am not a young guy and usually go through a little over a case of shells per season (about 25 hunts). No sore shoulder or or other negative effects.

[@WhatupG]

Primarily private hunting, but do a few public hunts each year.... the on-x would probably be beneficial for those public hunts.

[@paulk6077]

Public only

[@joeyvillines7374]

I hunt 100% public land. I also purchased a 12 ga Winchester SX4 and I love it can’t wait to jelly some turkey heads with it as well

[@seanwilliams3173]

Mostly private through WA private lands access program.

[@stephensmith1601]

100% public land. Hopefully I’m able to find some private land next year.

[@lancebybee2085]

I hunt 50 50, for ducks hunt mainly public lands. For geese I hunt private lands. Been looking at trying high and dry wadders, thank you for all the info. Look forward to the great video every week

[@smckaysmalley]

Last year, we hunted mostly public land, but this year, we switch to private land. It was fun trying to figure out where the birds where at, and using onx hunt to figure out who owned the property so we could get permission to go hunt. We had way more success this year on private land, and plan on picking up a few more properties next year too. If I had to pick my favorite piece of new gear I picked up was for sure my new shotgun. I bought the Franchi Affinity 3.5 elite. Works great, fits right, and shoots like a dream!

[@levibruce8322]

Heavier metals will kill much quicker but I realistically can't see spending that much unless I'm going after a trophy bird. Blue box federal for this guy. Call me cheap but I don't cringe when I pull the trigger

[@jeremymatlock2049]

I hunt 50% public and 50% private . Ducks on public and geese private just the way California is made up with our water being so hard to find and farm land is where the geese hang out .

[@nickyoung6819]

I’ve had the opposite experience. I’ve only used steel shot since I’ve started hunting. Bismuth and tungsten is way too expensive. I use federal blue box and I love it. Buying the expensive loads is not economical. Though I am cheap, it’s not worth it to me. I’ve really never had to finish cripples.

[@pastp3805]

I have been using BlindSide for the last few years in 12g 3" #3's and have been very happy with the killing power. I use a aftermarket modified choke tube in combination to make it the best for me. I did a bunch of pattern testing to get it right...I suspect a guy could do that with any combination if they take the time and figure out what works for them. I'm a public lake hunter with private access to my main spot.

[@ethanmathias7974]

Mainly private but every once and a while will hit public. Working out of state and not being able to scout or have a group of guys that can scout during the week make public land more of a gamble. Easier to have private and not fight the crowds. Major respect for the public guys though its hard work, not much sleep, people sleeping in holes over night, guys sneaking past the gates to hold spots, and much more. Not much fun when you drive 4-5 hours to hunt and have to deal with that every time.

[@nathanielmiska8266]

I strictly hunt public land. I live in the city with a passion for hunting, which results in competing for land. When someone beats me to my spot it’s a struggle to pull out a map and identify more public sloughs. OnX would be a dream.

[@timothydavisnh]

My group hunts public land. I don’t know anyone for private duck hunting in NH.

[@mtnative9668]

Here in Montana I hunt public 70 percent of the time and private 30 but I go to Kansas quite a bit and that’s all private. I also. Hunt Idaho and that is a 50/50 split between public and private

[@nealio4real693]

I am primarily a public hunter. I did 1 hunt on privet land last year. I have been told I need the OnX. Worst part of public land hunting is finding back up places when someone beats you to the spot you want.

[@BigRedPickleball]

75% public, 25% private. I hunt in Oregon and chase the birds across the state to hunt wherever I can find them!

[@drewhickson9960]

100% public. (Not by chose) but my dad is going tomorrow to look at us some near the Arkansas border! 50 acres

[@devinsmith3097]

I mainly hunt privite land bug this year was my first to try public. I like private more just because I don't have to worry about other people but public land opened up a bigger variety of species that flew in besides my normal mallards

[@codyroche6196]

100% public at the moment. Hard to find private land in North Texas that doesn’t break the bank

[@carloszamora8037]

90 % public 10 % private in New Mexico hunting the Rio Grande River

[@jaminparker929]

I hunt mostly private land. It's alows you to hunt without crowding others or being crowded by other hunters. It makes for a safer hunt.

[@paulowens6838]

I hunt exclusively Private land. Though I am going to scout some public this up coming season.

[@aaronsnatic2446]

Pretty much private the last few years, but I plan to do a little more public hunting mixed in with my private land hunting in the upcoming seasons.

[@joshlewis2312]

I hunt both. Public for easier access at times and to enjoy it all. Private has it benifits of having a blind, birds are coming in for sure. But it all doesn't matter to aslong as I am out there with my family, my dog, and we are making good memories

[@neonwhitea.1548]

We only hunt geese on private fields but pretty much only hunt ducks in public marshes

[@lorendieter7134]

Almost completely public River and ponds. Get one or two goose hunts a year on a private farm.

[@seanfurlong9329]

Hunt my private blind daily. Hunt public when I pull a good lotto # or get a reservation. Also like hunting the river when it floods up in late season

[@timconover9644]

Any more only duck hunting I do is when I take a trip to North Dakota with my buddy's. We do have a small private area where I live but the ducks are not here anymore like they use to be.

[@bradleykerner1974]

I am a 100% private hunter but am considering some public sites for next season.

[@josiahwise6160]

I hunt a little bit of private for deer and small game in WV, but all of my waterfowl hunting and all of my hunting in NC is on public

[@jasonvelasquez6673]

Yensen sureshot....have had that call for over 30 yrs. Still sounds like a real hen vs. All the hi-dollar competition calls in the blind

[@lancer8158]

Mostly public but got some private for this upcoming season that should be juicy

[@jdesserre132]

60% private land for field geese and secluded wood duck holes. 40% public along river edges for puddlers and geese as well as larger open water diver hunts.

[@neonwhitea.1548]

I wish they would let us field hunt with lead, I hate shooting geese with steel, just way to many cripples, but I just don’t have the money to buy expensive shells

[@nicsown867]

Strictly public land in central Arkansas. A bit more work and a lot more heartaches.

[@relentlesspursuit6311]

You need to try federal blue box. I have also had bad luck with steel shot but for some reason that stuff just kills the ducks. Great video.

[@jeffbowes9012]

Great info. Mostly private and some public

[@michaelnelson1911]

For duck hunting I hunt about 60 % private and 40 % public

[@danielfuller6679]

I hunt 90 percent private and 10 percent public. Great video

[@LizzyB123]

Always interesting to see how other people hunt. I do almost completely public land hunting, sometimes with a mile hike to get on the spot, so the ideal gear for me is no gear at all. If I can get by without it it stays at home.

[@BLASTER-vb5wu]

75% public 25% private here in New Mexico.

[@Milldale1]

Have hunt public but very little. Most private land small ponds and now a spot that we built.

[@henryroop3671]

I hunt public, would love to get in some private though because if all the pressure

[@andrewnix4887]

80% Private 20% Public here in South East Missouri.

[@lancer8158]

Ain’t that the truth dude

[@fenrirunshackled4319]

Better than where I live, most of the state is federal land, but my area is 97% private

[@joehughes6833]

I hunt mostly private land but plan to start hunting more public land

[@TEAMUS48]

I hunt 60% Public and 40%private

[@mattwhite4234]

I'm in Oregon and hunt 100% public land

[@zachdupre4067]

100% public, never got the chance to hunt private before!

[@Hitech_hillbilly]

I hunted lately mostly all private but I plan next year to hunt some public also.

[@kyleestes1082]

This year I had to hunt all public the private pond and marsh I used to hunt filled in with sediment so it was a no go

[@loganariza4543]

I hunt mostly private land but hunt a little bit of public land.

[@austinsink5086]

i do all private hunting because there are very little public opportunities in my area!

[@johnnysmith9697]

I hunt public 75% of the time and private the rest.

[@admanajw]

all public here, still looking for some friendly farmers near me

[@paulwelhouse4161]

Hunt all public land marshes and national forest lakes.

[@jaydonarnold1727]

I hunt private land only because there is not a lot of public land around my area.

[@dylanmccullick9710]

Public water and then private fields!

[@silasclayton7777]

Hunted all public land last season. Looking into a lease for next season and am excited about it

[@rack-n-spuroutdoors7450]

I try to find private land to hunt, but public isn't too bad if you get drawn into it.

[@dakotarowland6923]

I hunt more public but there are a few days i hunt private.

[@ericmathson507]

Mostly private but not the only hunters who hunt the property so at times its like hunting public

[@davel5612]

Only Public-limited hunts this year

[@chriscarman6093]

I hunt public land the first part if the hunt, and then switch to private near the end of the hunt here in Utah.

[@jasonmorgan3126]

Hey, I hunt mostly public land

[@NATTUD]

I hunt public land in Arkansas the whole season

[@alanlovell4455]

I hunt 60% private 40% public

[@garygasser6760]

I have hunted all public land in Kansas for the last ten years .

[@CameronFehrPhotography]

Pretty much all private land these days.

[@dennishindman3767]

I hunt 50% private 50% public

[@scottbailey2243]

We hunt private leases in West Tennessee and SEMO.

[@robertcardwell6019]

95% private, 5% public in NC

[@RetrieverTrainingAlone]

100% public up here in Alaska. Darn Tough socks come with a no questions asked, lifetime warranty. You wear them out, send them back and they send you a new pair. Made in USA (Vermont).

[@davebutler9252]

I hunt both private and public

[@olynovinski5380]

I hunt both but mostly private

[@mikeries8549]

Hevi X. I cut open a shell..inside were random sized pellets. Some had attached themselves to each other forming tiny snowmen. Do NOT buy Hevi X. I have an entire flat of snowmen shells.

[@quackiller12]

public this year, private years past

[@marcushinman9832]

75% public 25% private

[@mikeries8549]

I hunt public and it stinks you get where you absolutely hate all other duck hunters. Sorry guys. I hate you all with extreme prejudice. I am Acorn. Stay out of my yard..

[@robertorrison6664]

what choke are you using with the boss shot

[@jimbolton2646]

Public area, we live and die with the weather

[@matthewwalker2592]

Mostly private land

[@richardharman4950]

All private land in California

[@samloring1]

Thoughts on the Benelli?