Shooting birds on the water...

**Chad** · 09-14-2007, 03:26 PM

How do you feel about it? Right? Wrong? Fun? Not fun? Do you think it's better if you decoyed 'em down first vs. just finding them on the water?

Not judging or attacking anyone here, I'm just curious what everyone thinks...

Keep replies friendly.

Scotty · 09-14-2007, 03:43 PM

Any legal method that avoids cripples getting away is ethical in my book!

**Chad** · 09-14-2007, 04:07 PM

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AnglerX · 09-14-2007, 04:10 PM

I waiting for my spiritual advisor to channel thoughts into my inner soul.

**Catfishsteve** · 09-14-2007, 04:22 PM

that's a heck of a question to ask, Chad. For a guy who lynches his ducks.

I'm just sayin... !!

fowl fever · 09-14-2007, 04:26 PM

shoot 'em, period.

south of 41 · 09-14-2007, 04:29 PM

I will let them take flight before I shoot.

Have had to wave or yell at a few to get them flying and dont see anything wrong with that.

But to swat them on the sit would do nothing for me.

Some folks are REAL hungery for meat I guess...

Now if its a cripple that is a different story.

Patrick Olson · 09-14-2007, 04:52 PM

Didn't arkansas my first duck, so I don't see why I would ever arkansas my X duck.

Good Hunting,
PATRICK OLSON

Chen rossii · 09-14-2007, 04:58 PM

Nothing wrong with it in my book. Heck I will occassionally keep a wiper to fry up. So to Arkansas a duck is no big deal.

platteriverhunter · 09-14-2007, 05:40 PM

Depending on the size of the flock and the number of shooters I try and take them about 5' above the water when they are backflapping on the way down.

If it is a large flock or if I have some novice or young hunters with me I might let the first half of flock land.

I think that it takes away from some of the "rush" when you land the birds and then shoot them on way up.

I do agreee that landing birds is the true test of a hunters skill but I have never liked shooting at them after they landed.

A lot of times if a bird lands in my spread I consider give it a free pass and dont shoot it.

James Watson · 09-14-2007, 05:45 PM

you mean you guys shoot birds in the air?

Keith S. · 09-14-2007, 05:46 PM

For everyone saying that they don't do it, how many of you have jumped snow geese?

south of 41 · 09-14-2007, 06:03 PM

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AnglerX · 09-14-2007, 06:17 PM

Just curious and to derail the thread for a moment. How many would spank a rooster running down a corn roll? or a rabbit out of plum thicket, or a squirrel in a tree?

I think I'd rather see someone shoot them on the water assuring a good quick kill then someone sky busting at 60 yards and seeing some wangers flying away.

south of 41 · 09-14-2007, 06:23 PM

Rabbits And Most Squirrels Cant Fly.

Nope To The Running Rootie ..... Unless It Had Been Hit Already In Flight

Alex T. · 09-14-2007, 06:28 PM

Rabbits don't fly??

Man,I've hunted rabbits before and never bagged one cause I waited for them to take flight first.

Alex

OldBaldGuy · 09-14-2007, 06:37 PM

Other than the size shot you're using and angle you're pointing the gun, how is shooting a duck off the water different than shooting a dove off a power line?

muddy river · 09-14-2007, 06:37 PM

I agree with south of 41. Scare 'em up and knock 'em down. To say I've never Arkansas'd a bird would be a lie. But certain situations call for certain measures such as the situation Keith S. pointed out.

Hey Keith, met your new neighbors yet? That house is HUGE!!!

LundLover · 09-14-2007, 06:37 PM

If I only go hunting once in a while? Bang Bang. If I can choose to be picky, then I would probably wait for the more exciting shot.

Alex T. · 09-14-2007, 06:39 PM

OBG,
Shooting a dove off a powerline or anything for that matter is illegal.

Alex

09-14-2007, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
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09-14-2007, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
south of 41 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sea monster Posts: 2,222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	I will let them take flight before I shoot. Have had to wave or yell at a few to get them flying and dont see anything wrong with that. But to swat them on the sit would do nothing for me. Some folks are REAL hungery for meat I guess... Now if its a cripple that is a different story. __________________ The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving. Eighty percent of success is showing up. RECOVERING NICOTINE ADDICT SINCE April 6th 2008

09-14-2007, 03:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Scotty Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Grand Island Posts: 247 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Any legal method that avoids cripples getting away is ethical in my book!

09-14-2007, 04:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
fowl fever Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: omaha Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	shoot 'em, period.

09-14-2007, 04:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
Patrick Olson Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Omaha/Lincoln Posts: 302 Thanks: 2 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Didn't arkansas my first duck, so I don't see why I would ever arkansas my X duck. Good Hunting, PATRICK OLSON

09-14-2007, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chen rossii Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Platte River Posts: 285 Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nothing wrong with it in my book. Heck I will occassionally keep a wiper to fry up. So to Arkansas a duck is no big deal.

09-14-2007, 05:40 PM	#10 (permalink)
platteriverhunter Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Depending on the size of the flock and the number of shooters I try and take them about 5' above the water when they are backflapping on the way down. If it is a large flock or if I have some novice or young hunters with me I might let the first half of flock land. I think that it takes away from some of the "rush" when you land the birds and then shoot them on way up. I do agreee that landing birds is the true test of a hunters skill but I have never liked shooting at them after they landed. A lot of times if a bird lands in my spread I consider give it a free pass and dont shoot it.

09-14-2007, 05:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
James Watson Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NE Posts: 297 Thanks: 10 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	you mean you guys shoot birds in the air?

09-14-2007, 05:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Keith S. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Blair, NE Posts: 116 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For everyone saying that they don't do it, how many of you have jumped snow geese? __________________ I'm not in high school anymore!

09-14-2007, 06:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
AnglerX Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where the shad are.. Posts: 2,499 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 12 Posts	Just curious and to derail the thread for a moment. How many would spank a rooster running down a corn roll? or a rabbit out of plum thicket, or a squirrel in a tree? I think I'd rather see someone shoot them on the water assuring a good quick kill then someone sky busting at 60 yards and seeing some wangers flying away. __________________ Keeper of the Blue Bucket ...

09-14-2007, 06:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
south of 41 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: sea monster Posts: 2,222 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 5 Posts	Rabbits And Most Squirrels Cant Fly. Nope To The Running Rootie ..... Unless It Had Been Hit Already In Flight __________________ The advantage of a classical education is that it enables you to despise the wealth that it prevents you from achieving. Eighty percent of success is showing up. RECOVERING NICOTINE ADDICT SINCE April 6th 2008

09-14-2007, 06:28 PM	#16 (permalink)
Alex T. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: does it really matter??? Posts: 3,192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	Rabbits don't fly?? Man,I've hunted rabbits before and never bagged one cause I waited for them to take flight first. Alex __________________ waiting to see jimbosan's deer pic.................

09-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Posts: 5,321 Thanks: 43 Thanked 100 Times in 53 Posts	Other than the size shot you're using and angle you're pointing the gun, how is shooting a duck off the water different than shooting a dove off a power line? __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

09-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
muddy river Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blair Posts: 380 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with south of 41. Scare 'em up and knock 'em down. To say I've never Arkansas'd a bird would be a lie. But certain situations call for certain measures such as the situation Keith S. pointed out. Hey Keith, met your new neighbors yet? That house is HUGE!!!

09-14-2007, 06:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
LundLover Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 3,844 Thanks: 29 Thanked 15 Times in 14 Posts	If I only go hunting once in a while? Bang Bang. If I can choose to be picky, then I would probably wait for the more exciting shot. __________________ A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-14-2007, 06:39 PM	#20 (permalink)
Alex T. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: does it really matter??? Posts: 3,192 Thanks: 0 Thanked 34 Times in 21 Posts	OBG, Shooting a dove off a powerline or anything for that matter is illegal. Alex __________________ waiting to see jimbosan's deer pic.................

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