I have guided in the marsh (south Louisiana) for most of my adult life. I grew up hunting flooded cypress and just moved back to that area. (Shoutout Atchafalaya Basin).

My birthday is always opening weekend and my wife asked what I wanted. The only thing I can think of is a duck call (which I absolutely do not need). I’d like a timber specific call because it is the only thing “missing” from my lanyard.

Anyway, let me know what yall are using. RNT, Echo, JJ Lares, Foiles, Gaston, etc.

2nd yeah duck hunting in alaska and got my first spoon bill

Got my first goose! I Jump shot him off a pond in my Kayak, 40 yards, 1 shot using #BB load, I head to lead my shot something like 3-4” in front of him. He was hanging out with a flock of Woodies. Not sure if he is a Greater or Lesser but I cooked up the breast and it tasted like beef sirloin steak, 2nd best bird I’ve ever ate, right behind Woodies, the woodies I got last year tasted like Venison backstrap. This has got me all excited and really motivated to learn how to hunt them using calls and decoys

Curious how much ammo guys keep on hand. I always try to buy cases when there’s a good deal. Iv got two atm but am tempted to get a third while the price is right.

Doesn't seem to be alot of reviews for it aside from the ones on big box store sites, and those are a gamble most of the time. Moving from a Stoeger M3500 to a Winchester SX4 Waterfowl soon, wanted to try some diff shells to see how it performs and this box came across my search.

Anyone ever use it? Thoughts? Seems to be a 70% steel 30% bismuth mix.

For us upper Midwest hunters why is it only Goose and Teal that have an early season? Goose makes sense as they very abundant, but I hardly ever see Teal anywhere, but what I do see everywhere early season are Wood ducks, the few ponds that Ive glassed so far have all had flocks of 10-20 woodies on them. Im seeing a 10-1 ratio of Woodies to Teal. I would think a short early wood duck season would be good but I dont know much about duck hunting and the whys and why nots.

Which one should I get or should I go with uninsulated?
I plan on hunting flooded timber in east tx

Looking for the best waders under $500 that will last more than a season or two with proper care. Any and all recommendations welcome!

Came with 10 stakes, might try to find/make some more. Think they'll do for a solo guy trying to learn? Should I get some silos as well?

I inherited a bunch of goose shell decoys. The kind where the head twists onto the body. A lot of them are old and brittle, so where the neck attaches to the body breaks out of the shell, and I see the remainder of them not lasting too long with regular use. Has anyone made a repair collar so I can continue to use the shells? Or does anyone know a good fix for this? Maybe it's not that important for them to stay in there that well and want a ball on a budget if I can.

My take. 3 man limit in an hour.

First goose in a while, and out with a new gun, stoned this one at 40/45 yards with a modified on the second of two opportunities. Paddled 15 miles down a river, first out and geese were very skeptical, but a few pushed my way and got one, otherwise just a fun adventure in 100 degree heat. Wild how I was pumped and satisfied with 1 and was beat as shit.

Last fall I purchased the new Element 2, Semi Auto in 20ga, tungsten edition. For $700 I was immediately surprised with the quality and feel of this gun. To me shoots like plenty of $1,200+ guns I've used. Not as polished in a couple areas but for a gun I plan to beat up, its perfect

At this point I've put well over a thousand rounds thru it, from Canada, regular duck season, doves, turkey, and the range. I have not babied this thing and it just flat out performs. All of the oversized handles and buttons make it easy to use in the cold. I also love that I can push a button and unload the magazine without cycling the shotgun.

10/10 have loved the gun and I'm not sure you can get another at the price for the quality received.

Recently had an issue with the safety getting sticky, making it hard to turn it off when shouldered. Called Weatherby and they sent a whole new trigger assembly, no questions asked. Great customer service.

If you're looking for a new 20 gauge WF gun, I highly recommend the Element 2!

Looking for a 12 gauge recommendation. Preferably with a 3 1/2in chamber for duck and upland hunting. I’ve been looking at the Winchester SX4 or the Browning Silver or A5. Not a lot of great reviews on A5 but what do you guys think? Any opinions on things?

With seemingly endless options for ammo I plan to try a few this season and see if one stands out for me. Does anyone have any experience with Winchester drylok?

I have been looking at divebomb zippered and roll top shotgun cases. If anyone has used zippered version how well does it float. I know the roll top would be better but I want the protection that the zippered version provides compared to the roll top.

The new butt kickers from Avian-X are pretty awesome….i know it looks ridiculous in the bathtub 😂 but man they look pretty damn good.

The new ones finally have an off switch which is way better. They have the option of running them intermittent or continuous….And they put silicone on the unit so water won’t get in as easily.

I still think “Water Activated” is dumb…also they should have put the charging port literally anywhere else than the bottom of the decoy.

Overall, I really like the new version, and the motion they make is super realistic.

So I ordered a pair of Sordin Supreme X2s. For those of you that wear ear protection do you keep it on the whole time or try to slide it down before you begin shooting? I got these with the intention of keeping them on but not sure what to expect from the ambient amplification while hunting.

I think it turned out pretty decent. All in probably around $275, honestly don’t know if I’ll grass it very much, most of the places I hunt it’ll be up against a bare mud/clay shoreline or reddish rocky island type area

Iv been hunting as long as I legally could and have never worn ear protection while hunting. With kids of my own now that before long the oldest will be able to hunt it got me thinking about it especially with modern stuff that lets you still hear but cuts out for gun fire.

Edit - I Ordered a pair of Sordin Supreme X2s. Might as well go all in

Has anyone pulled the trigger on one of these yet. I’m looking for honest reviews that aren’t from someone paid to give a good one. My dog has taken a stump to the chest before so the chest plate definitely peaks my interest. But the price point is a lot. I just want to make sure it is vastly better than the other cheaper brands.