Ducks alive this time of year are pretty adept at spotting trouble. To bag a daily limit now, look toward a high-tech advantage: motion decoys to draw wary birds, a drone to scrutinize your setup from high above and the HuntStand Pro mobile app to find new spots you overlooked months ago.
Logic dictates we play the tom to kill him. However, riling up the dominant hen may be the more attractive option. Here’s how to draw in a gobbler’s main squeeze so you can squeeze the trigger.
Primarily hunted in September, dove seasons generally extend well beyond those for popular big-game species. To maximize your chances of success, however, you’ll need to reconsider your gear and techniques.
Show a gobbler too much for too long, and he’ll get suspicious. Make that bird put in some work—and come in range—before he gets a glimpse of your decoy.