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from: Maxx Sports GuidesMany duck hunters anticipate the coming of duck hunting season which usually opens in the summer. Even before the duck hunting season starts, duck hunters are preparing the basic duck hunting gear and equipment.
Of all the outdoor sports, duck hunting is regarded as one of the most dangerous. This is mainly due to the environment the sport is played and the equipment (i.e. shotgun). Therefore, duck hunting has lots of safety precautions required to make sure of the safety of the hunter, as well as the safety of the hunter's companions.
A duck hunter first considers, when preparing for a trip, their equipment, supplies and hunting gear. Here are some considerations a duck hunter must look into before going on a trip.
* Preparation: First, a duck hunter must decide when and where to hunt, of course. It's best that, as a hunter, you should maintain a journal of where you hunted last duck season to determine which hunting spots are best during particular weather conditions. This helps you know where you should be hunting if there's an upcoming storm, when it rains, snows, freezes or when the weather is clear. Since you're hunting ducks (which are waterfowl), the area you're hunting is going to be near a body of water.
* Duck Calls: Duck calls are woodwind instruments that produce a mallard hen-like quaking sounds to attract ducks. Practice your duck calls before the duck season starts. Clean your duck calls and inspect the reed. Make sure the duck call is working properly.
* Shotgun: This is the most important piece of equipment when duck hunting. Remember to regularly clean your gun. Check for worn and damaged parts, replace the damaged parts as soon as possible and double check your gun before the opening day of the duck season. Test fire your gun to determine if it's working okay. Practice your shooting skills before the season starts. It's advisable for you to check your accuracy with a coincidence range finder.
* Decoys: Decoys are used to get the attention of ducks or lure them to your hunting spot.
* Blinds: Blinds are solid structures a hunter crawls or hides in. It allows the hunter a low profile in the hunting area.
* Hunting Gear: Always make certain you have proper hunting gear for the trip. Most hunters wear brightly colored clothing so that other hunters can see them easily. Bright orange vests and hats are usually worn by hunters. Duck hunting is usually situated in cold areas, so make sure you're well insulated from the cold.
* Dogs: Most duck hunters use dogs to retrieve downed waterfowl. Retrievers are the most suitable breeds for duck hunting.
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