Hunting Ducks and Geese [Hardcover]

Steve Smith (Author), David Roebuck (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1984

Covers preseason scouting, how and where to place a blind, use of decoys and calls

Identifies and corrects common mistakes made when placing and setting up blinds and decoys, timing the hunt, and waiting for waterfowl

This engaging guide covers all the how-to's of hunting waterfowl, including more advanced techniques like river hunting, flooded timber shooting, and prairie shooting. As managed areas become a fact of life for waterfowlers, Smith's advice on how to work within these systems is increasingly useful, as is his emphasis on the importance of hunting with dogs to maximize success ratios and minimize the likelihood of cripples.

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About the Author

Steve Smith has edited various outdoor publications, including Gun Dog, Pennsylvania Outdoors, and Michigan Sportsman. He lives in Michigan. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (October 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811704610
• ISBN-13: 978-0811704618
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,178,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, concise, January 4, 2007

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Don R. Pauley "drpiv" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hunting Ducks and Geese: Hard Facts, Good Bets, and Serious Advice from a Duck Hunter You Can Trust (Paperback)

Great for the beginner, really gets one up to speed on the sport of waterfowling. Well worth the cost, highly recommended. Not the end all, but a good beginning.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars For The Most Inexperienced Beginner, October 24, 2010

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EddieLevis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hunting Ducks and Geese: Hard Facts, Good Bets, and Serious Advice from a Duck Hunter You Can Trust (Paperback)

This book covers the most basic parts of hunting birds. If you already have some equipment and want to increase your success rates, look for another book as this one has very little depth. I would recommend this book to someone who has no decoys, no guns, no blinds and no experience whatsoever, otherwise find a different book because this one will disappoint you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great primer book for waterfowling, September 9, 2009

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M. Slodowy (Valparaiso, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hunting Ducks and Geese: Hard Facts, Good Bets, and Serious Advice from a Duck Hunter You Can Trust (Paperback)

While this book doesn't get into much depth, it is a fine survey of the sport of waterfowling. Though it is largely a collection of broad discussions on topics such as weather, dogs, guns, and waterfowl behavior, Smith is a great writer and his stories of experiences in the field are always engaging and entertaining. You can tell this man has spent thousands of hours out in the field and he has the knowledge to prove it. Whether you're looking for an entry-level introduction to the sport or a refresher with some pretty good tips and tricks along the way, this book is a winner. However, if you're looking for a really in-depth discussion of bird behavior, choosing hunting spots, or how to clean and cook a bird, choose another book on that topic. But overall, an informative and engaging read. I am pleased.