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first time coming the 29th... #11735151 01/13/17
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,037 Likes: 2 almost there L lubbockdave OP Campfire Tracker
OP lubbockdave Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,037 Likes: 2 almost there	Just booked out first duck hunt, ever-hired a guide-OK, got me a 12 gauge with modified and IC chokes, 4 boxes of #2 steel shot, a set of Magellen waders 1.5 sizes too big, and a duck stamp today. First time hunt is the 29th-guided, so anything else I need to think about getting?

GB1

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11735279 01/13/17
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,660 Central Texas E eamyrick Campfire Regular
eamyrick Campfire Regular E Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,660 Central Texas	Gallon freezer bags and a small cooler to fill with duck breasts!

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11735297 01/13/17
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,813 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger
battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,813 outside the burgh	Ear plugs. laissez les bons temps rouler

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11735503 01/13/17
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,660 Central Texas E eamyrick Campfire Regular
eamyrick Campfire Regular E Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,660 Central Texas	Ear plugs are nice. I wear the Surefire defenders at work and hunting. I don't even push them in all the way. They allow you to hear most normal sound but protect you from high volume. About $10 bucks.

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11736540 01/14/17
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,961 Likes: 1 Washington D dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter
dye7barrel Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 10,961 Likes: 1 Washington	Hot coffee

IC B2

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11737831 01/14/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,478 Where the wild things are. Sakoluvr Campfire Outfitter
Sakoluvr Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,478 Where the wild things are.	Make sure your gun is plugged. Duck stamp? I like using a leafy face mask. Faith and love of others knows no mileage nor bounds. That's simply the way it is. dogzapper After the game is over, the king and the pawn go into the same box. Italian Proverb

Re: first time coming the 29th... Sakoluvr #11738833 01/14/17
Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,257 Likes: 1 Nevada nemotheangler Campfire Regular
nemotheangler Campfire Regular Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 1,257 Likes: 1 Nevada	Headlamp for setting up before shooting time. "Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, and more money." -Tom T Hall Molon Labe

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11738866 01/14/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA kid0917 Campfire Outfitter
kid0917 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA	need 2 duck stamps... signed in ink across the face, is still required I believe... Enjoy! (4 boxes of shells, eh?) you should not run out!

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11741181 01/15/17
Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,322 Likes: 9 North Carolina W wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter
wilkeshunter Campfire Outfitter W Joined: Sep 2009 Posts: 11,322 Likes: 9 North Carolina	Duck strap, blind bag, and yes, ear plugs.

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11741903 01/15/17
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,147 Connecticut / Florida M Mike_S Campfire Tracker
Mike_S Campfire Tracker M Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,147 Connecticut / Florida	Is a state duck stamp needed, as well as a HIP permit? Ditto the earplugs. Get a sling for your shotgun to, free up your hands for the walk in and out.

IC B3

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11741947 01/15/17
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,037 Likes: 2 almost there L lubbockdave OP Campfire Tracker
OP lubbockdave Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,037 Likes: 2 almost there	took the NIB 870 out this weekend quail hunting and puddle jumping ducks-jammed 1st shot every time! took apart, dig out emptiy, try again...JAM! gonna try Remington CS this am. May have to go to the 20 gauge for the hunt on the 29th...

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11742342 01/16/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA kid0917 Campfire Outfitter
kid0917 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA	sorry you got a lemon 870. I like the older ones, even back into 1950's guns. but the old barrels were not made for steel shot.

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11743132 01/16/17
Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,660 Central Texas E eamyrick Campfire Regular
eamyrick Campfire Regular E Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 1,660 Central Texas	If you are anywhere near austin I'd be more than willing to let you take my 870 wingmaster. I have shot a lot of the new make 870s at our PD and handled countless others. The new ones just are the same.

Re: first time coming the 29th... eamyrick #11743237 01/16/17
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,037 Likes: 2 almost there L lubbockdave OP Campfire Tracker
OP lubbockdave Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 6,037 Likes: 2 almost there	Originally Posted by eamyrick If you are anywhere near austin I'd be more than willing to let you take my 870 wingmaster. I have shot a lot of the new make 870s at our PD and handled countless others. The new ones just are the same. I appreciate the sentiment but I'll made due with what I got. I can't wait to give it a try!!

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11758701 01/21/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884 D DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger
DakotaDeer Campfire Ranger D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 22,884	You need to polish the chambers on the new 870s with steel wool spun on a drill with some lube/oil. The new ones, especially Express versions, are notorious for sticking with cheap shells. Also, try a different brand of shell, as guns often work well with one and not another.

Re: first time coming the 29th... lubbockdave #11780176 01/29/17
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA kid0917 Campfire Outfitter
kid0917 Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,359 VA	OK, time for a trip report!

Re: first time coming the 29th... kid0917 #11813828 02/10/17
Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,407 Likes: 1 SW Missouri Cheesy Campfire Outfitter
Cheesy Campfire Outfitter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 11,407 Likes: 1 SW Missouri	Originally Posted by kid0917 OK, time for a trip report! He must still be cleaning birds.

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