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What are the pros and cons of acrylic and wood calls?

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Question Archive:

● While field goose hunting, is it important to retrieve downed birds before more come in?

● Could you recommend the best ways to label decoys of assorted materials (rubber, foam, plastic, cork etc)?

● How can I have success of public lands? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● Should I use diver duck decoys in my puddle duck spread? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● I plan to hunt light geese this spring - do you need all those decoys and electronic calls? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● Is it always better to have more than one person calling when trying to call in ducks?

● Are there times when one shouldn't call to ducks and geese?

● Why are ducks so weary on cloudy days?

● Is it a good idea to have a mix of decoy sizes in your spread? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● Do all ducks have keen eyesight?

● Do you recommend using a flag when hunting geese? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● Can you use a call on diver ducks to bring them in or is buying a call for these ducks a waste of money? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● Do too many hunting dogs in the spread make the geese more weary?

● Do you recommend leaving decoys out over the course of the season? FREQUENTLY ASKED

● What would by your choke tube of choice for long range waterfowl?

● Which shooting sport would be best for a young hunter?

● How do I get my puppy to bring the dummy back to me?

● What effect do tides have on a duck's and a goose's movement throughout the day?

● Early season geese seem hard to pattern. How do you get on the X?

● What is a good decoy setup for late season wary birds?

● When calling at mallards do you only call at their sides and their butts, and when their coming straight at you?

● I have always heard if you shoot woodies on a roost pond they will leave and relocate to a new area. Is this true?

● Can kayaks be used for effective sneak boats or layout boats?

● Is it a good idea to set up in different places to keep the ducks guessing?

● Do fewer decoys work better in the late season?

● What is the best way to gang rig decoys?

● Should leave my dog at home late in the season for his own safety?

● Do you have any suggestions to persuade ducks from their pattern?

● When if at all is the mallard drake whistle effective?

● What are some of the best types of "confidence" decoys?

● Do you have any tips on an inexpensive home made rig?

● How can I help my dog with water entry?

● When if at all is the mallard drake whistle effective?

● Can one be successful hunting at dusk?