Big Sandy Duck Blind Drawing and Newbie Duck Hunting Tips

[KaNuckles]

I went to the Big Sandy blind drawing this weekend. I've never been duck hunting nor have I ever been to a blind drawing. I got an opportunity this year so I put in with some people. My ticket was drawn 8th. All the stories you hear about people offering $$$$ for top spots is true. I turned them down of course. We are hunting in one helluva spot. The blind we got is supposed to be a top 5 blind most years. We have to rebuild it this year. Any tips for a newbie duck hunter would be appreciated. Mostly I plan on just watching and learning from the other guys in the blind. I shoot trap and skeet occasionally. Should I be hitting the skeet range or do I need to start hitting the sporting clays course?

[10takum]

I don't think will matter, just practice shooting when you can, it will be a lot of fun, just get in the middle of them and enjoy.

[MP5_Rizzo]

You can practice but I recommend you just go shoot them but take the following into consideration.  80% of the ducks that are missed is because we don't lead them enough and are behind them.  The other 20% are missed way behind.

Edited August 11, 2016 by MP5_Rizzo

[KaNuckles]

Thanks for the replies. I can't wait to get in the blind. I will definitely keep your advice in mind. More lead might help me on the skeet field.

 

Edited August 11, 2016 by KaNuckles

[10takum]

here you go,shoot them in the feet coming down, shoot them in the lips coming up.

[shotgunshooter]

Hit the skeet range first then sporting clays. Skeet will teach you leads and gun movement. Focus on long crossers, chandelles, and teal on the sporting clays range. Heck if you could run over to Carroll County and shoot I can meet you if you get a chance.

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