Along with picking your bird - take your time. If you have birds work in close like you should, make sure your draw is perfect and don't rush a shot. You have alot more time than you think when it's time to shoot
Great tip. I figured this out a while back myself. It's a great way to go hunting when you can't actually go hunting. It is amazing when you are watching a duck hunting video, focusing on one bird and following it all the way in, how often it is the one that gets shot first. Your mind's eye knows which one is presenting the best shot. Of course like Josh said if you are actually hunting with more than one dude you follow the bird that is on your side.
Excellent advice. Before I learned that I would blast away in the middle of the birds and couldn’t understand why no birds would fall. Since I’ve tried what you just talked about I’ve been able to hit multiple birds in one flight. Great thing to be aware of!
Good video Josh. Can you do one where you take several of your shots with shotkam and talk about the lead you take, why and how. Narrating the thought process of shots from different angles and considerations. This would really help and be appreciated by many. I watch all the guys in the Coop and I wish they would all do a shooting tip video breakdown from time to time.
This is explained perfectly. Now I know what they mean by picking out your bird. Thanks for dumbing it down to the root. Heading out tomorrow for some goose and to try this tip!
Second year duck hunter this really helps.. I’m teaching myself to duck hunt ok shooter but always wanting to improve I’m still thinking about my shots how can I I great better when many times the birds don’t show up and not getting much practice in
Great advice. My misses usually come from me rushing the shot. Tell us about that hat…looks like a ‘Goose Busters’ hat I got from an outfitter on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay back in the early 80’s!!!
Absolutely fantastic tip on the subject at hand. I haven’t shot much lately training wise because of the lack of ammo. Well on the first hunt up in Alaska for brant, lessers and ducks with Bobby Guy and Preston that I won on a giveaway I used 13 rounds before getting my limit of 2. But later on it was much easier whether on the bank or in a layout boat to pick one bird. Even more important when you have a small limit of 2.
Another tip, shoot birds based on blind position. i.e. if your on the left shoot the left side of the flock. Secondly if you start with the higher birds in the flock for first shot, the lower birds are still in range for 2nd or 3rd shot.
* That's important to always pick just one bird, but realize you must switch to another bird if the bird you have targeted moves out of your designated shooting area.
It's not always realistic to watch birds from that far out. Often times when we invite guests, we'd rather have them who arent calling to keep their head down. They can watch the person(s) calling to be able to tell where the birds are. Agreed once you raise up, it's important to pick a bird in your lane and squeeze away. Having everyone in a blind prairie dogging it will most of them time flare birds. Just another perspective on the topic.
Pick your bird, wait til the bird is at its easiest shot. (Close, and wings expanded, moving slow, and focuse) than aim small miss small baby. Follow through too!!
Along with picking your bird - take your time. If you have birds work in close like you should, make sure your draw is perfect and don't rush a shot. You have alot more time than you think when it's time to shoot
Great tip. I figured this out a while back myself. It's a great way to go hunting when you can't actually go hunting. It is amazing when you are watching a duck hunting video, focusing on one bird and following it all the way in, how often it is the one that gets shot first. Your mind's eye knows which one is presenting the best shot. Of course like Josh said if you are actually hunting with more than one dude you follow the bird that is on your side.
Excellent advice. Before I learned that I would blast away in the middle of the birds and couldn’t understand why no birds would fall. Since I’ve tried what you just talked about I’ve been able to hit multiple birds in one flight. Great thing to be aware of!
Good video Josh. Can you do one where you take several of your shots with shotkam and talk about the lead you take, why and how. Narrating the thought process of shots from different angles and considerations. This would really help and be appreciated by many. I watch all the guys in the Coop and I wish they would all do a shooting tip video breakdown from time to time.
Great advice Josh! I've done my share of "flock" shooting and this strategy is exactly how to harvest more birds.
Great advise! Love the clips too. Cora is getting big!
This is explained perfectly. Now I know what they mean by picking out your bird. Thanks for dumbing it down to the root. Heading out tomorrow for some goose and to try this tip!
Spot on advice! Focus so hard on your bird that burn a hole in it! Makes the first shot much easier and more productive!
Good advise, hopefully I can follow it next hunt
Make sure you pick the banded bird 🙃
Thanks. This is really helpful!
That was some good Tips Josh
Second year duck hunter this really helps.. I’m teaching myself to duck hunt ok shooter but always wanting to improve I’m still thinking about my shots how can I I great better when many times the birds don’t show up and not getting much practice in
Good tip
Thanks very good tip.
Great advice. My misses usually come from me rushing the shot. Tell us about that hat…looks like a ‘Goose Busters’ hat I got from an outfitter on the eastern shore of Chesapeake Bay back in the early 80’s!!!
I believe the hat is based off of Rogers line of layout field blind.
Great advice!!!
Best video I’m not sure on the hunters haul though
Good info
Great video. Aim small miss small.
The patriot
Simple, but often overlooked.
When hunting ducks in a field with goose decoys mixed with duck decoys and mojos do u call with just duck calls or both
Absolutely fantastic tip on the subject at hand. I haven’t shot much lately training wise because of the lack of ammo. Well on the first hunt up in Alaska for brant, lessers and ducks with Bobby Guy and Preston that I won on a giveaway I used 13 rounds before getting my limit of 2. But later on it was much easier whether on the bank or in a layout boat to pick one bird. Even more important when you have a small limit of 2.
Good video.
Another bit of advice shoot the same speed shell everytime if possible. The lead doesn't change for it.
Another tip, shoot birds based on blind position. i.e. if your on the left shoot the left side of the flock. Secondly if you start with the higher birds in the flock for first shot, the lower birds are still in range for 2nd or 3rd shot.
I shoot clays really well, my pheasant shooting was awesome also this season, my duck shooting leaves a lot to be desired.
That's amazing advise! I bet a very wise man taught you that. Great job!!
*wise old man
This is my second season. Going on my first solo hunt this Saturday any suggestions?
What's your opinion on both eyes vs only dominant eye open?
Always both eyes fir safety reasons
Hey man… at what wind speed do you call it?
My dad and I bowed out when it was 30mph today. I’m now home and wish I was out in the blind 😂
Always pick the brightest bird or the most color
Great tip but doesn’t explain me missing singles!
good video
* That's important to always pick just one bird, but realize you must switch to another bird if the bird you have targeted moves out of your designated shooting area.
Thanks to this tip i shot 568 ducks today
What up love your videos😁👌🏼🦆
I’m in Washington state and opening day was last Saturday. Got a 4 man limit. And also shot my first banded bird.
It's not always realistic to watch birds from that far out. Often times when we invite guests, we'd rather have them who arent calling to keep their head down. They can watch the person(s) calling to be able to tell where the birds are. Agreed once you raise up, it's important to pick a bird in your lane and squeeze away. Having everyone in a blind prairie dogging it will most of them time flare birds. Just another perspective on the topic.
Agreed. 🦆
Pick your bird, wait til the bird is at its easiest shot. (Close, and wings expanded, moving slow, and focuse) than aim small miss small baby. Follow through too!!
Lot of guys don't do this. Then it's sky busting time.
What about us bow hunters we can't flock shot
Just take your time lol.
Again I'm in the bathroom... People work ya know it ain't all RUclips and rainbows.
90 percent of the time haha!
just dont be on the far left