Duck Hunting Clearwater FL

Duck Hunting is explored in this website. Everything you need to know about duck hunting is explained in 9 points.


1. Local Companies

Foster Maxie Capt
(727) 442-6339
1405 19th St Clwr Marina Slip 34
Clearwater, FL
Charterboat Two C's II
(727) 797-0784
Clearwater City Mari
Clearwater, FL
Phantom Sport Fishing
(727) 442-1786
45 Causeway Blvd
Clearwater, FL
Charter Boat Gypsy
(727) 461-4882
Clearwater Municipal
Clearwater, FL
Lone Shark Charters
(727) 536-1985
2902 Roosevelt Blvd
Clearwater, FL
Charter Boat Fanta Sea
(727) 446-2899
25 Causeway Blvd
Clearwater, FL
Ultimate Charters
(239) 542-9315
Cape Coral, FL
Hooked Up Marine Inc
(954) 764-4344
801 Seabreeze Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Captain Jim Guinn
(850) 234-9841
Panama City Beach, FL
A Anglers Best Choice-Lindajoe Sportfishing Charters
(407) 249-0472
8617 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL


2. Duck Hunting Overview

Hunters of my generation grew up believing we were heirs to a wasted legacy. By the time we were old enough to shoulder a gun, all that remained of the golden age of duck hunting were vintage tales by Gordon Mc Quarrie and Nash Buckingham.

Throughout our youth, drought and wetland drainage continued to take their toll on duck numbers. The number of duck hunters thinned, too. From an all-time high of 53,100 in 1977, Missouri waterfowl hunter numbers shrank to 22,500 in the early 1990s.

Then, something miraculous happened. Ducks Unlimited and other citizen conservation groups, together with state and federal agencies, restored millions of acres of wetland. When rain returned to drought-stricken nesting areas, duck numbers rebounded. Several duck species now are at or above their historic levels. Suddenly, the golden days of duck hunting are back.

3. Essential Gear

Any general-purpose shotgun 20 gauge or larger is practical for duck hunting. Modified or improved cylinder chokes are preferred.

Because lead shot poisons waterfowl and birds of prey, including eagles, waterfowl hunters must use ammunition with non-toxic shot. Steel is the least expensive alternative. It isn’t quite as heavy as lead, so it has a shorter effective range. However, years of experience have demonstrated that steel is effective at reasonable ranges. Other choices include bismuth/tin, tungsten/iron and tungsten polymer, all of which are ballistic ally superior to, but more expensive than steel.

The choice of shot size depends on type of shot, the size of the ducks you hunt and your average shot range. Experts recommend using steel shot two sizes larger than you would use if you were shooting lead shot or the ballistic ally comparable nontoxic shot alternatives. If Grandpa always used No. 4 lead shot for mallards, trade up to No. 2 in steel.

Many hunters find No. 3 steel shot a good all-purpose load. For decoying ducks at short range, No. 5 or No. 6 steel shot can provide excellent results.

4. When and where in Clearwater, FL

The most obvious question facing beginning duck hunters is, "Where can I hunt?" The question that bedevils beginners and graybeards alike is, "When should I hunt?" The Conservation Department can help you answer both questions.

Missouri has dozens of wetland areas where you can hunt ducks. Thirteen have managed duck hunts with limited access to ensure hunting quality and safety. These are listed in the annual Migratory Bird Digest, available wherever duck stamps are sold. Half the daily hunting slots at these areas are awarded through a reservation process in September. The other half are awarded by drawing each morning.

Hunters who show up for daily drawings run the risk of being turned away, but the process provides access to Conservation Department personnel who may know about good spots and can tell you how to get there. You can get information online about which areas have the most ducks.

5. Featured Local Company

Aerogreen LLC

941-351-3636
1743 Independence Blvd. D-5
Sarasota, FL
http://www.aerogreen.com

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