"One of the Pandemic's Big Winners: Hunting"
Merry Christmas all. See this article. Just great. Our secret is out. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... f01dkqbwp6
View ArticleBoat or club?
So, interested in some perspectives on the relative benefit of either a duck boat or a duck club. I've lived in the Triangle for 20 years and have had my share of walking to some of the public stuff...
View ArticleWow this place is dead
Kind of sad to see what has happened to this forum. I remember the days of ongoing conversations on here from 10-12 years ago and this place was useful and fun. Seems as though it is as dead as the...
View ArticleMORE DUCK PICS
This is the 4th group of ducks that have arrived since November. Previous groups have arrived and migrated. It's cool to watch how they all arrive and do the same thing: afraid to come close, then they...
View ArticleWADER REPAIR
I know this has been asked a million times....too lazy to research and find old posts. My Cabelas neoprene's are leaking along the crotch seam. Not a rip/tear/hole, but a seam leak. What is the best...
View ArticleDOING THE BOY-GIRL THING ON THE WATER
They are in full plumage right now as they prepare for the breeding season. It's very obvious that they haven't been shot at for several weeks, as they aren't very skittish now compared to Sunday...
View ArticleFULL PLUMAGE PICS
They sure are pretty when they have full color. Note the detail on the hen bbill
View ArticleOBSERVATION FROM THE COAST
I hunted big water on the coast today. We saw almost no bbills. Three or four groups of 20-30 birds, up high and flying fast. But no clouds of 100's/1000's as we normally see this time of the year. I...
View ArticleHIP certification harvest reports
Happy Duck Season, the best time of the year. I am not crazy about swamp hunting, so I’m sitting here with my granddaughter drinking coffee while you guys are pounding them. I found these stats on the...
View ArticleWEATHER THIS SATURDAY---USCG EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER
I usually post this later in the season. But given the report I just received from NWS Newport.....see below. The graph is from a spot in the center of Bogue Sound between Salter Path and the mainland....
View ArticleSteel Shot?
Hello Everyone, I am trying to find out where anyone has found steel shotshells around the Raleigh area. Having a hard time finding them and I have a trip coming up to go to Arkansas. I would...
View ArticleBottom @ Futch
Got drawn for blind 2 this year, anyone know how soft the bottoms there are? Some other impoundments I’ve been to are just bottomless mud and you pretty much have to have a kayak to get around, is that...
View ArticleCoastal duck hunting tips
Just looking some basic information of what types of areas the ducks use I'm limited to a m10 creek boat so I can't get into any big water I'm thinking smaller creeks upper Newport river upper broad...
View ArticleHATTERAS ISLAND
DOES ANYONE HUNT THE SHORE LINE. THE WEB SAID YOU CAN HUNT WITHIN 250 FT OF THE SHORE LINE. I WONDER IF I CAN PUT MY DUCK BOAT UP AGANIST THE SHORE LINE AND HUNT OUT OF IT. THE WEB ALSO SAID YOU CAN...
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Currituck - Northwest Pond Blind
I drew the NW Pond blind at Currituck for Jan 7th. I'll be going up on the 6th to scout and find the blind in the daylight. Was hoping some with experience in the area could share some info about that...
View ArticleScouting
Let me start out by saying I'm new to the site and new to duck hunting on rivers and lakes. I'm not looking for locations or asking how the hunting is at a particular river or lake. I've read several...
View ArticleITEMS FOR SALE
This forum is for you guys that have items for sale that you 1) Want/Need to seel to a local guy or 2) IS too large to ship. Post your item for sale ONLY. ANY COMMENTARY SHOULD BE TAKEN TO PMs. IF...
View Article7TH ANNUAL "GUESS THE DATE OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST DIVER ON THE WHITE...
PM YOUR GUESS OF THE DATE OF THE APPEARANCE OF THE FIRST DIVER ON THE WHITE OAK RIVER IN SWANSBORO. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS 31 OCTOBER. SUBMIT A DATE + SPECIES. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE PUBLICIZED HERE...
View ArticleTexas Plantation
I drew Blind 1 for 11/20 so I headed out this morning to check it out as I have never been. I got there about an hour after legal shooting light and was surprised to not see any activity. There seemed...
View ArticleIntroduction/Considering move to NC/property questions
Warning: Long Read! Hello to all. My name's Jon. If you're anything like me, you have been suffering the seasonal withdrawals that accompany February and March. If I can't duck hunt, talking about it...
View ArticleAnd the Winner is.......
My granddaughter, who is the only person who likes watching ducks as much as me. As usual, the Hooded Merganser were here first. 10 Nov is rather late compared to previous years. I had thought the...
View ArticleEMERGENCY # FOR USCG——-HAVE IT IN YOUR PHONE
Emergency US Coast Guard number in NC--252-247-4570 DANGEROUS WEATHER FORECASTED FOR THIS COMING SATURDAY AM Everyone going out on the water on the NC coast should have this number saved and speed...
View ArticleHunters rescued by Harkers Island FD
Hunters from Cary rescued in Core Sound today. First time hunting in this area. 22 degrees, 20+ mph wind. Not sure what happened, but they lost power. Put several first responders at risk. This pisses...
View ArticleHEADING TO HYDE
Heading to Hyde County for my first hunt there this season. I'm hearing the same thing as last year....it's so piss warm that they're lounging on the lake all day. Let me know if anyone is...
View ArticleWHAT ARE WE SEEING OUT ON CORE BANKS?
Anyone: I am thinking about my first trip to the Banks this weekend. I'm getting mixed signals on arrival of red/black heads. I have it on good authority that there's plenty of bufflehead (they're...
View ArticleGLOVES
Gents, I am looking for rec's on the best waterproof gloves you know of. I am specifically looking for waterproof gloves with as much dexterity as possible. I don't care if they are blaze orange or hot...
View ArticleHelp! Why wont ducks land in my pond?
Just wanted to see any anyone could give me any ideas of whats wrong with the pond i hunt!?!?! There are 6 different ponds that run down beside 64 bypass in about a 2 mile stretch. Everytime I ride by...
View ArticleWater Lily Blind
Any body still here? If so and you know anything about Currituck Banks/Coinjock Water Lily blind, please reply or PM. Thank you.
View ArticleReidsville City Lake
I was just wondering if any body has hunted at Reidsville lake this year? I have been there 4 times this year and have not had any luck at all. Just curious how others have done.
View ArticleNew to NC and Need Help
Hey all, I recently moved down to the Fayettville, NC area from Northern NY where I experienced a plethora of public hunting opportunities and relative open arms to hunt on private land. I'm hoping for...
View ArticleLake Norman Goose
Any Mecklenburg county geese or duck hunters here? Left the game warden a voice mail trying to find out any laws or regulations. I will stay way away from all houses but did not know if there was any...
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