How to Scout Out Duck Hunting Areas

Video Transcript

"Hey, this is Hugo at Expert Village. And, we're talking about scouting for ducks. Now, you see this is early morning and we're sitting here. And, we're around a pond. When you find an area to hunt, you want to be able to locate the area that the ducks are using. And, that requires quite a bit of leg work often times. Getting out and being able to identify the specific area that the ducks are using is critical to having a good hunt. Everybody has always read and heard, it's much better to hunt where the ducks are than to where you think they may be. So, find those examples Find those places that they are really using. Look for the oily water, where their feathers are on the water. Their feathers, droppings, markings, places you'd jump ducks are all good areas and good indicators that ducks are using that area. A lot of times, the dabblers will light the shallow areas. And, so those will be places that you will want to check out first before you go and look at other areas. So, just generally know the characteristics of the species that you're hunting. And, their behavior patterns and look for those when you're scouting new areas. Also, know that hunting pressure will help dictate where the ducks are. A lot of times, ducks will move away from hunting pressure. So, knowing where those secret holes are where they're not getting any pressure could be the difference in a good hunt and a great hunt."