Wister 11/27 Newbies

[calreef18]

My buddy and I went to Wister yesterday and had a great time! Had a reservation #69 and plenty of blinds to choose from, not sure if what we picked was a good area but figured we would give it a shot. First timers to Wister and only second time out duck hunting.

At first light was able to call and get a few birds to come in, missed some shot opportunities but was able to get my first green wing teal. Buddy got a ruddy and we hit a couple of coots we spooked up later in the day when it was slow.

We were in one of the blinds on the outer corners of the reserve, might try to get in one of the ones closer to the interior next time. Had some fliers in the first hour or so and that was about it.

Great info on this site and looking forward to getting out there again.

 

[Old Quack 49]

Congrats on your 1st teal . Glad you are getting out and trying to learn ! The more you observe and scout the better you will be at picking spots . Even a poor shoot allows you to see more and if you make a log you can go back and adjust your picks . One thing , going and jump shooting whether it’s ducks or coots isn’t good . It can mess up your fellow hunters and is against the rules . Coots fly over it’s still disruptive but better than chasing . Good luck on your future hunts , Old Quack 49

 

[calreef18]

Thanks for the advice! Will start making a log and make sure to stay put.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Nice, that's always fun and a good learning opp. I pulled #17 on Wed Dec 8th but I don't think I can go.. grrr

 

[TRICER]

You had me at coot! Good job teal are one of my favorite birds to shoot. You will hear them before you see them a lot of the time.

 

[calreef18]

Hey all had a question, do people prefer Saturdays or Wednesdays? From the counts it seems Saturdays always have more people but also more ducks, is this because more people are decoying and getting the birds working? Thinking about heading out for the sweatline, I’m guessing any day I’m able to get on is a good day? Better day than work at least, can’t get them if you’re sitting behind the computer!

 

[faciallyendowed]

Congrats on your first teal and on the learning experience!

 

[Shadowlawnskysthelimit]

Cool Surfnhunt ! If you don’t go in the 8th that makes my 18 a 17 !!
Lol !!!

 

[Old Quack 49]

Cool Surfnhunt ! If you don’t go in the 8th that makes my 18 a 17 !!
Lol !!!

That’s just cold . But we all think the same . Old Quack 49

 

[ilovesprig]

Cool Surfnhunt ! If you don’t go in the 8th that makes my 18 a 17 !!
Lol !!!

 

[Stikbrandon]

Water smack them coots at the Horn!!

 

[HATCHET1]

Man...wish I was there..bucket list for sure..the wister horn..someday..

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Cool Surfnhunt ! If you don’t go in the 8th that makes my 18 a 17 !!
Lol !!!

Haha yea man unless I can pull off a miracle at work it's all yours.