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Carl; FYI Florida is actually one of the better duck hunting states in the Atlantic Flyway. In addition to the scaup there are fair numbers of redheads. If you look inland lots of wood ducks and mottled ducks. Really large numbers of ringnecks and good numbers of pintails in places. FL is a big...

Something to whet the appetite for next Saturday’s opening day in New Jersey. A good friend suggested I share this December 2024 Facebook post about an Atlantic Brant hunt to Duckboats.net so here goes. Apologies to those without Facebook. I tried to reproduce the post directly, but could not...

Well done!

Eric, There is actually research on this topic. My recollection is that losing a hunting partner was the number one reason older hunters quit.

For the Jon boat I would use an aluminum “stick pin” with a handle on top. I find they hold well, but even in thick viscous mud they come out pretty easily if you rotate the aluminum rod to break the suction. The aluminum rod is about 1/2” diameter . You can find them online.

Are you still looking for a Duck Boss 15?

Gentlemen; I apologize for leaving you all hanging. I went to Florida for the winter shortly after these posts about Al McCormick Decoy Plans and forgot about it by the time I returned. I just happened upon them today. I am in the process of preparing for the Tuckerton Decoy show and when I dig...

I recall you late season double on Long Island, a double with a double barrel! wish I had a camera !

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Took a friend hunting in our Estuaries, now he wants one. Anyone know of one for sale? Merry Christmas 🎄

Yes, totally agree. When conditions are worst, we forego the comfort of our boat blind and take individual Sneakboxes as a safety measure.

I corresponded with the seller, it is set up to row, not a motor.

Hi Mike; Just seeing this conversation (December 24). Are you still looking for Al McCormick decoy plans? I have the plans for most of his decoys.

Thanks Anthony, appreciate you sharing your experience. Can I assume that when you slow down the bow goes back up so you can run through bigger seas safely? Sadly I will be in San Diego this weekend and will therefore miss the Tuckerton Show next weekend. Hoping to get to Long Island in...