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This duck blind public land sit on Savvi Island turned into an unforgettable hunt. We double up on two birds while calling in ducks and swapping stories about the season. As deer season winds down, we talk about shifting gears into elk season: what we’ve learned, what’s next, and why the grind never stops for The Road Hunter crew. Tune in for good laughs, duck calls, and real talk from the blind.
Decoys set, waiting on first light.
Related: duck and coot season wrap-up.
Doubling Up in the Duck Blind
This sit on Savvi Island started slow: lots of teasing ducks that circled and flared off, a couple of close calls stolen by the blind next to us, and Ryan still chasing his very first duck. Then a pair came in low, turned, decoyed straight over the spread, and we doubled up. Two gadwalls, a mated pair, both down. Not skunked anymore.
The Lottery System on Savvi Island
If you’ve never hunted Savvi Island’s west side, here’s how it works: hunters line up early, draw a numbered poker chip, and that number determines blind order. We pulled 48 out of 45 available spots: right in the middle of the pack. Get there early if the west side is your only plan, because if you draw a high number, you can still bail to the east side’s leftover draw hunt.
Deer Season Wrap-Up: Two Spikes in the Freezer
Both kids closed out deer season with spikes, not monsters, but meat in the freezer, which is the whole point. Now it’s full send into duck season, with elk and steelhead still on the books before the year wraps.
FAQ: Duck Blind Hunting on Public Land
How does a draw-hunt duck blind lottery work?
Hunters line up before shooting light and draw a numbered chip determining blind selection order. Lower numbers get first pick of available blinds; if you draw late and the good spots are gone, some areas let you move to a different unit’s leftover draw.
What gear do I need to start duck hunting?
A shotgun, waders, and a basic set of decoys covers it. You don’t need a dog or a kayak to get started, though both make retrieving easier.
Is a spike buck a good first deer to harvest?
Yes. A legal spike fills a tag the same as any other buck and is a great confidence-builder for a young or new hunter.
Thanks for listening: get out and chase some birds, even if it takes a few cold sits to get your first one.
The post Duck Blind Talk on The Road Hunter Podcast appeared first on Failed Outdoors.
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By Brad and Eli McKinneyThis duck blind public land sit on Savvi Island turned into an unforgettable hunt. We double up on two birds while calling in ducks and swapping stories about the season. As deer season winds down, we talk about shifting gears into elk season: what we’ve learned, what’s next, and why the grind never stops for The Road Hunter crew. Tune in for good laughs, duck calls, and real talk from the blind.
Decoys set, waiting on first light.
Related: duck and coot season wrap-up.
Doubling Up in the Duck Blind
This sit on Savvi Island started slow: lots of teasing ducks that circled and flared off, a couple of close calls stolen by the blind next to us, and Ryan still chasing his very first duck. Then a pair came in low, turned, decoyed straight over the spread, and we doubled up. Two gadwalls, a mated pair, both down. Not skunked anymore.
The Lottery System on Savvi Island
If you’ve never hunted Savvi Island’s west side, here’s how it works: hunters line up early, draw a numbered poker chip, and that number determines blind order. We pulled 48 out of 45 available spots: right in the middle of the pack. Get there early if the west side is your only plan, because if you draw a high number, you can still bail to the east side’s leftover draw hunt.
Deer Season Wrap-Up: Two Spikes in the Freezer
Both kids closed out deer season with spikes, not monsters, but meat in the freezer, which is the whole point. Now it’s full send into duck season, with elk and steelhead still on the books before the year wraps.
FAQ: Duck Blind Hunting on Public Land
How does a draw-hunt duck blind lottery work?
Hunters line up before shooting light and draw a numbered chip determining blind selection order. Lower numbers get first pick of available blinds; if you draw late and the good spots are gone, some areas let you move to a different unit’s leftover draw.
What gear do I need to start duck hunting?
A shotgun, waders, and a basic set of decoys covers it. You don’t need a dog or a kayak to get started, though both make retrieving easier.
Is a spike buck a good first deer to harvest?
Yes. A legal spike fills a tag the same as any other buck and is a great confidence-builder for a young or new hunter.
Thanks for listening: get out and chase some birds, even if it takes a few cold sits to get your first one.
The post Duck Blind Talk on The Road Hunter Podcast appeared first on Failed Outdoors.