duck hunting
Jan 9th, 2014, 05:20 PM
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This list may be helpful -
http://www.ducks.org/arkansas/arkans...sas-duck-links
http://www.ducks.org/arkansas/arkans...sas-duck-links
Jan 10th, 2014, 12:19 PM
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This has been a realtively bad year so far for duck hunting - at least out here on the Pacific Flyway. Either too cold up north or not enough rain/moisture to attract them, so suggest you double check in the various Arkansas area to see how they are doing and hope to do next season.
Jan 10th, 2014, 06:45 PM
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I live on the Oklahoma/Arkansas line. You will not have ANY problem finding ducks to kill, with or without a guide. I think most people here hunt on and around the Arkansas River. I don't agree with him, but my 18 year old neighbor killed 58 last Saturday.
Jan 11th, 2014, 03:09 AM
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58 dead ducks? Holy Blasting the skies. Was it a private club?
I haven't hunted ducks in a while but here is the California limit:
"7 / day, which may include: 7 mallards no more than 2 females, 2 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 3 scaup.
Possession limit triple the daily bag. "
I haven't hunted ducks in a while but here is the California limit:
"7 / day, which may include: 7 mallards no more than 2 females, 2 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 3 scaup.
Possession limit triple the daily bag. "
Jan 11th, 2014, 06:08 AM
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THAT is reprehensible, unless it is 10 people hunting.
My dear BIL is an avid duck hunter--and all it takes to make sure that hunting is continued by conservation of wetlands and everything that entails.
My dear BIL is an avid duck hunter--and all it takes to make sure that hunting is continued by conservation of wetlands and everything that entails.
Jan 11th, 2014, 03:33 PM
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And ole high school classmate/teammate of mine - who still goes back to Oregon to hunt ducks/geese/pheasants with our friends - now lives in Hot Spring, Arkansas - amd he confirmed Stutgart is the place to go:
"Duck hunting is best in Stutgart Ar."
"Duck hunting is best in Stutgart Ar."
Jan 12th, 2014, 05:23 AM
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It would seem to me that almost any guide will also be "child friendly" because they love the sport and would like to share that with a kid. Also, you are paying, so just say --be good to these boys!!
I don't have first hand info but I would think there are B&Bs or lodges that cater to duck hunters, and perhaps searching for your lodging choices would gain the name of a respected guide.
I don't have first hand info but I would think there are B&Bs or lodges that cater to duck hunters, and perhaps searching for your lodging choices would gain the name of a respected guide.
Jan 13th, 2014, 08:43 AM
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Gretchen, I've lived in Arkansas for decades and know lots of duck hunters, but they all seem to hunt on either their own property or that of a friend. I've never heard of any lodges (and definitely no B&Bs because they're all in towns) that cater primarily to hunters. Most hunters use "duck camps" that are relatively primative and hunter-owned - sometimes by a group of hunters.
Jan 13th, 2014, 11:25 AM
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Well, the reason I suggested it was because DBIL did go to Stuttgart for many years to hunt. I agree with your assessment of the usual method of hunting.
This from google might help. I sort of think the OP is overly concerned with getting a specific "child friendly" guide, but I applaud his desire to give his little ones a great experience.
https://www.google.com/#q=Stuttgart+...s+duck+hunting
This from google might help. I sort of think the OP is overly concerned with getting a specific "child friendly" guide, but I applaud his desire to give his little ones a great experience.
https://www.google.com/#q=Stuttgart+...s+duck+hunting
Jan 13th, 2014, 04:03 PM
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I agree with you on the "child friendly" guide. Actually, there are classes for young hunters to take on gun safety, etc. My son took one decades ago, and I think most of his friends did, too. In fact, they might be mandatory for getting a license for a young hunter.
