What do i need to start duck hunting?

what kind of shot gun which ones better.what kind of dog if i need one do i need a blind?do i need a boat?thanks.What do i need to start duck hunting?
Basically you need: a shotgun,a duck stamp,non toxic shells and a pair of boots.What do i need to start duck hunting?
Duck hunting is very expensive. First you need a gun. I would recommend a Remington 870. You will also need some shells. Make sure that the shells that you are using are steel shot not lead. If you are hunting a small pond or a slew like I do you will need a pair of waders. Duck calls are helpful. I would get a mallard hen call a mallard drake and wood duck. Those are basic calls. Decoys will also help bring in ducks.





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ADDITIONAL DETAILS......If you are going to get a dog you will need a labordor retriver if you have a pair of waders and can touch the bottom you will not need a dog. Also you will need a duck stamp.
Depends on the kind of duck hunting you will do.


But a nice 10, 12 or 20 ga shotgun with interchangeable choke tubes made for steel shot.


Non-lead shot shells; steel, bismuth or heavy shot shotgun shells. Some good rain gear and rubber boots or hip waders, Warm under garments and socks.


A well trained lab retriever.


Good shooting glasses help in low light.


A small light weight boat about 10 to 12 foot long with oars or small outboard motor is nice for inland waters. Or a nice duck boat.


Some decoys and calls are helpful if you know how to use them. Lots of practice at trap or skeet.





With a dog you can puddle jump. Meaning you walk along ponds and have the dog retrieve the ducks you shoot.


Some build a sunken blind and camo it well and set the decoys out in front of it and have the dog retrieve or use the duck boat.





Be sure to study photos of ducks in your area and be able to identify them it may save you a fine. Then make sure you have your hunting license, state and federal duck stamps before you go. Go over the regulations until you know them well and know what land you are on by referring to maps.





If you haven鈥檛 plucked a duck you may want to buy a machine for that, they save lots of work, although you will still have to deal with some feathers.
If you are on a tight budget you can jump shoot, this is where you walk up a river and spook ducks into the air and shoot, for this you will need a pump 12ga shotgun (i use a Remington 870 super mag, waterfowl.) http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/shotguns/model_870/model_870_express_super_magnum_waterfowl_camo.asp You can see it at that link. you will also need a box of 2 3/4, 3, or 3 1/2 inch shells ($5-20), you will want neoprene waders made for duck hunting that wont make noise ($30-400). Then you will need a waterfowl license and a Federal duck stamp.
Do u need the food?