New ducker/upland/general hunter

[ampersat]

I've been fishing for a number of years now. Aquired a number of rods and lots of gear. Even bought a boat. Lucky for me it's already camo.

A buddy of mine likes to blast things that fly. He's been after me to go duckin' with him. He doesn't particularly like the taste of duck; I've been warned aplenty about this but was turned on to the idea of duck sausage, then spent some time researching recipes here. Short story: I'm in.

I will be aquiring a shotgun in the near future. (Don't worry about putting on your kevlar vests; I've hunted before but it's been a while. I even tagged along on a deer hunt recently and didn't manage to even knick anyone in the party.) Figure I'll be duckin' some times in the boat, doing some jump shooting, maybe turkey, probably grouse. Depends on how far, how cold, how wet and how motivated I get.

I own (besides the boat) no camo. In addition to birding, I also plan to hunt deer. So I'm looking for the most flexible setup I can get. I was thinking of getting camo raingear since most hunting takes place in the wetter period of the year. I can layer beneath it for warmth. I'm sure in time (if I stick with hunting), I'll expand my camo wardrobe, but right now I'm looking at a reasonable expenditure of funds for something that won't fall apart after three trips yet is still considered entry level and the most versatile set of togs I can find.

[Tilla]

You know duck hunting just might be your thing. It is an art that requires some mastering. Hmmmmm!

[SImudBogger]

good luck and have fun! check the sunday paper for good slaes at GI joes and fishermans marine supply. this is oregon so camo rain gear is always on sale somewhere. if your gonna duck hunt the first thing you need is a good set of waders (whether you hunt in a boat or not) 2 dozen or so dekes, good friends, and your set!

[Hookset]

I was at Sporstman and GI Joes today looking at camo rain gear, nothing on sale, but Joes has some quiet camo rain gear made by Hodgeman for $40 each. That's pretty inexpensive for $80 for both a jacket and pants set. Normally you'd have to spend at least $100 a piece for quality rainwear.

Gregg

[StickFish]

Don't dare waste that duck on sausage - stuff the cavity with a wedge of apple and onion, take a piece of bacon cut in half and lay cris cross on top - 450 in the oven (I think it was 20 minutes) oh my! I don't eat the skin but some do. One of these years I may have to blow the dust off one of my scatter guns

[baltz526]

duck makes great stirfry. for your first purchase, buy camo waders. they will keep you dry to the chest. then cabelas for a hunting coat.

[Ryan Pultz]

Hey amp ya got any questions give me a ring some time rp