Ducks vs. Geese?

[Redbeard]

If I have a field where I know I can shoot geese and a marsh where I can possibly shoot ducks, I'm going with the geese. It applies the same the opposite way too.

ok that's not an answer

[GadwallGetter530]

Geese are a blast. Especially when things really come together on a hunt. Seeing the tornado start or landing geese at your feet. But I just can't get past the sounds and sights of duck hunting. Early in the morning watching the fly back. Having ducks of all sizes land all over the place. I would have to say I'd pick ducks over geese. The different types of ducks and they all fly, work ,and sound different. Killing specs or snows is super fun and love doing it. I just have to pick ducks....." honestly I love the hunts were you get your ducks and spend the rest of the day chipping away your spec or snow limits.":mrgreen:

[WisconsinWaterfowler]

If I have a field where I know I can shoot geese and a marsh where I can possibly shoot ducks, I'm going with the geese. It applies the same the opposite way too.

ok that's not an answer

Yea I guess it isn't. I would choose a diver layout hunt over a goose hunt any day.

[Redbeard]

Ducks hands down just because of the variety. Around here you really never know what will come into your spread. Almost as unpredictable as Michigan.

I love goose hunting and have a ton invested but in the end, you are shooting the same bird every time. If ducks aren't moving good we always just go for geese since its a pretty easy limit.

variety is the spice of life

[Tomkat]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Its a different kind of fun, like banging the preachers daughter (and her sister)

I only jump snows btw.

[aunt betty]

What the fuck do you think I like shooting best?
You fucking figure it out.

[Redbeard]

If I have a field where I know I can shoot geese and a marsh where I can possibly shoot ducks, I'm going with the geese. It applies the same the opposite way too.

ok that's not an answer

Yea I guess it isn't. I would choose a diver layout hunt over a goose hunt any day.

so ducks

[WisconsinWaterfowler]

If I have a field where I know I can shoot geese and a marsh where I can possibly shoot ducks, I'm going with the geese. It applies the same the opposite way too.

ok that's not an answer

Yea I guess it isn't. I would choose a diver layout hunt over a goose hunt any day.

so ducks

Ducks it is.

[NuffDaddy]

I like duck hunting more. Just more diversity around here.
If you want to hunt geese you put out some full bodies in a field, shoot 2 geese and go home.
You can field hunt, marsh hunt, managed flooded corn, open water shoreline, and layout hunt open water for a ton of different species of ducks here. And you can get a lot more shots off in a hunt.

Plus you can usually pass shoot your 2 geese while duck hunting.

[Woody]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Rex is just an impatient little boy, cut him some slack.

[Feelin' Fowl]

There are a ton of geese around here, but you need a field to have regular success. Last season was the first time I targeted geese, and it was a good time.

With that being said, nothing compares to watching the sun come up over a body of water. Whether it's a pond, river, or lake, listening to the whistling wings of ducks at first light beats goose hunting, hands down, in my book.

[Woody]

I will say though, I think I could get used to sea duck hunting. Something about shooting birds out of layout boats in the middle of the ocean appeals to me.

Really?

That scares me almost as much as pictures of TK.

Yep, I've never done it. But I know it is something that I would enjoy greatly.

I have a desire to live, so I want nothing to do with the open ocean. A layout in shallow water in deep water

[WisconsinWaterfowler]

I will say though, I think I could get used to sea duck hunting. Something about shooting birds out of layout boats in the middle of the ocean appeals to me.

Really?

That scares me almost as much as pictures of TK.

Yep, I've never done it. But I know it is something that I would enjoy greatly.

I have a desire to live, so I want nothing to do with the open ocean. A layout in shallow water in deep water

It's so much fun.

[MNkid7]

Goose hunting is a close first for me. Plus if you're hunting geese in Nodak you're bound to have a few mallards check your spread out.

[RonE]

Ducks, ducks, ducks! But it is easy to pass up a duck hunt for a good goose hunt. Goose hunting is too equipment intensive for me. Give me 5-10 doz duck decoys a boat and a shotgun and something to eat and drink and I'm duck hunting. Give me a 4 wheeler, about 1000 rags to put out and pick up, a layout blind and I'm goose hunting, much more work.

[gila-river]

Ducks hands down just because of the variety. Around here you really never know what will come into your spread. Almost as unpredictable as Michigan.

I love goose hunting and have a ton invested but in the end, you are shooting the same bird every time. If ducks aren't moving good we always just go for geese since its a pretty easy limit.

variety is the spice of life

I tried explaining this to my wife, didn't fly.

[DeadEye_Dan]

I'd rather shoot geese than puddle ducks and I'd rather shoot divers and sea ducks in open water from a layout than either of the others.

I guess it all boils down to adventure, and there's just no excitement in pulling a trailer loaded full of decoys into a feed field and waiting for sunrise.

[Eric Haynes]

I'd rather shoot geese than puddle ducks and I'd rather shoot divers and sea ducks in open water from a layout than either of the others.

I guess it all boils down to adventure, and there's just no excitement in pulling a trailer loaded full of decoys into a feed field and waiting for sunrise.

Yep. For me its also a bigger challenge shooting ducks than geese. I'm damn near RMFC when it comes to field goose shooting.

[Redbeard]

Ducks, ducks, ducks! But it is easy to pass up a duck hunt for a good goose hunt. Goose hunting is too equipment intensive for me. Give me 5-10 doz duck decoys a boat and a shotgun and something to eat and drink and I'm duck hunting. Give me a 4 wheeler, about 1000 rags to put out and pick up, a layout blind and I'm goose hunting, much more work.

I'm with ya here Ron. The simplicity of duck hunting is appealing. As is, as stated above, watching the sun rise over the water

[Redbeard]

I'd rather shoot geese than puddle ducks and I'd rather shoot divers and sea ducks in open water from a layout than either of the others.

I guess it all boils down to adventure, and there's just no excitement in pulling a trailer loaded full of decoys into a feed field and waiting for sunrise.

Yep. For me its also a bigger challenge shooting ducks than geese. I'm damn near RMFC when it comes to field goose shooting.

so you're the best at it then. Those are big words Eric. Chose them wisely

[AKPirate]

Each one has its time and place. Just like big game hunting, love it all!

[R. Chapman]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Its a different kind of fun, like banging the preachers daughter (and her sister)

I only jump snows btw.

Red, it's the funnest thing when you jump 200 ducks off a little pool in a creek. That's excitement.

[Eric Haynes]

I'd rather shoot geese than puddle ducks and I'd rather shoot divers and sea ducks in open water from a layout than either of the others.

I guess it all boils down to adventure, and there's just no excitement in pulling a trailer loaded full of decoys into a feed field and waiting for sunrise.

Yep. For me its also a bigger challenge shooting ducks than geese. I'm damn near RMFC when it comes to field goose shooting.

so you're the best at it then. Those are big words Eric. Chose them wisely

I said damn near. I will never be RMFC.

[MNkid7]

Ducks, ducks, ducks! But it is easy to pass up a duck hunt for a good goose hunt. Goose hunting is too equipment intensive for me. Give me 5-10 doz duck decoys a boat and a shotgun and something to eat and drink and I'm duck hunting. Give me a 4 wheeler, about 1000 rags to put out and pick up, a layout blind and I'm goose hunting, much more work.

I'm with ya here Ron. The simplicity of duck hunting is appealing. As is, as stated above, watching the sun rise over the water

You haven't experienced simplicity until you drive into a field, set out the decoys and blinds and you're good to go. Plus the sunrise can be just as good out of a field.

[GadwallGetter530]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Its a different kind of fun, like banging the preachers daughter (and her sister)

I only jump snows btw.

Red, it's the funnest thing when you jump 200 ducks off a little pool in a creek. That's excitement.

Kid. Its funner to land 200 ducks.

[R. Chapman]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Its a different kind of fun, like banging the preachers daughter (and her sister)

I only jump snows btw.

Red, it's the funnest thing when you jump 200 ducks off a little pool in a creek. That's excitement.

Kid. Its funnere to land 200 ducks.

Nope, 200 flying right up in your face 10 yards away is just cool.

[Tomkat]

Tricking a flock of honkers is always a good time. When you get them in close and they are near the deck they are vulnerable. Its great to see them rain down.

[3geese4me]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Its a different kind of fun, like banging the preachers daughter (and her sister)

I only jump snows btw.

Red, it's the funnest thing when you jump 200 ducks off a little pool in a creek. That's excitement.

Kid. Its funner to land 200 ducks.

Decoying birds > jump shooting birds.

[aunt betty]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Its a different kind of fun, like banging the preachers daughter (and her sister)

I only jump snows btw.

Red, it's the funnest thing when you jump 200 ducks off a little pool in a creek. That's excitement.

True but imagine sitting or standing by a tree kicking water to make little ripples while flat out wailing on your duck call and getting the 200 to land within gun range.

[Woody]

Ducks definitely. I've been on a few goose hunts were we all limited out in half an hour. That's alright but but jump shooting ducks is just fun.

no way jump shooting is more fun that decoying

Red, it's the funnest thing when you jump 200 ducks off a little pool in a creek. That's excitement.

Kid. Its funner to land 200 ducks.

Decoying birds > jump shooting birds.

I bet Rex would enjoy a tower shoot.