Would you rather ????

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shane blanchard

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I'm faced with this decision all season long and I'm wondering what some of you would do. I have two different main areas I hunt. One is tidal and normally holds alot of birds. However the tide is always a factor and many other hunters also know the potential for bag limits, so it's constantly a battle to get there early and then deal with the sky busters who that shoot at anything they see. My other area is non tidal, has beautiful scenery, barely any other hunters, and unfortunately not alot of birds. So would you rather deal with all the BS for a bag limit or be all by yourself and shoot two maybe three birds a day??? I'm hoping your answers make me feel better about the choice I normally make
 
Shane--for my fishing and hunting, I decided a long time ago that dealing with crowds was no fun, no matter how many birds were flying or how big the fish were. I spend more time exploring and by myself in out-of-the-way spots now, and I have a lot more fun. I do shoot fewer birds and catch smaller fish.
 
Jeff Reardon said:
Shane--for my fishing and hunting, I decided a long time ago that dealing with crowds was no fun, no matter how many birds were flying or how big the fish were. I spend more time exploring and by myself in out-of-the-way spots now, and I have a lot more fun. I do shoot fewer birds and catch smaller fish.
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I agree. This sounds like a wiser decision.
 
Good morning, Shane~

A tough choice - especially when saltmarsh is in the mix. I love the tides, winds, seas and long views of the tidewater - and would never give it up entirely - but, I generally opt for a locale without other gunners. I sat by myself this morning. Passed on several "sure thing" stooling Woodies, but was happy to come home with a single drake Mallard. My satisfaction came from watching the Woodies swimming a few yards from me and then - after they left - inaugurating the 2017-18 season with one "dead-in-the-air" shot.

Were I you, I would generally hunt the "lonely" spot - but get out on saltwater when the weather predicts a memorable hunt.

All the best,

SJS
 
My bet is that most of the answers hero say go for the area that has fewer or hunters in pressure. I would probably mix it up especially if you have the ability to go on days when not so many other people would be out. I don't need a full bag but I do sure like one. And I invest enough time and money into the sport that I still find it rewarding to put food on the table.
 
I would hunt both areas. Why limit yourself ? Do weekdays in the area that sees a lot of pressure and weekends in the quiet spot.
 
PICK YOUR DAYS!
Weekends are usually the problem days. Find solitude, then, and you might discover that ducks driven off the pressure will go to where there is little.[whistle]
It's not always about limits, but getting out and enjoying what God has put in front of us We are blessed with only so many sunrises.
 
I would take the no BS, some solitude, fewer birds, and not think twice about it.

For the most part I'm past the other stage.


If you do your homework, you will find that many overlooked places are even better on weekends, as pressured birds are drawn to them.

The downside is to limit your shooting, or you will educate others to your area. Shoot less, and watch more. Take a few birds, then enjoy the show.


Either choice, go as many days and times that you can this season. Cuz ya never know how many more ya have.
 
I deal with a lot of the same issues every day of the season here in the wonderful state of NJ, aside from the fact it's never a guarantee you'll see a ton of birds.

I try to use days off and finagling my work schedule to get out at the more popular areas during the week (or before work, etc.) and hunt large areas on the weekend where I know I can get away from the crowd.
 
I'm with Bill on this one, hunt the tidal area during the week and the quieter spot on weekends.
 
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