Shooting ducks on the water? :)

Every time I hear 22 and waterfowl I think of that case of the poor guide killed in a blind from someone shooting one across a field at some birds or maybe it was decoys I cannot remember not even knowing they were there hunting
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That sounds tragic! Fortunately that would never be an issue for me.
 
I say it's not within fair chase hunting ethics.

So, and not busting your chops here, is sitting in a full camo blind with a camo outfit and a semi automatic shotgun while waiting for a 2 pound bird to fly by so you can shoot it more sporting?.... Very interested in seeing where people draw the line....

I know and have expressed my view....
 
Here we are plucking ducks, with the little WInchester 22 pump action on the right side of the table.


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Frying up some duck hearts for a snack!

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Every time I hear 22 and waterfowl I think of that case of the poor guide killed in a blind from someone shooting one across a field at some birds or maybe it was decoys I cannot remember not even knowing they were there hunting
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His name was Jocelyn Leger. Took a single shot with a .22 in the temple and was killed instantly
 
Hemifoot, shooting a rifle bullet at the surface of the water can be dangerous because of a ricochet. Shooting round shot does not have the same effect. The water seems to trap the shot.
 
In most areas of Canada, it is illegal to hunt migratory game birds with the use of a rifle, a shotgun loaded with a single bullet or with a crossbow. However, exceptions to this regulation do exist maybe where you are it is Ok not here for sure
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I can't recall? Is that not written on the detachable regulations that comes with the Migratory Bird Permit? I thought that law was Federal?
 
I can't recall? Is that not written on the detachable regulations that comes with the Migratory Bird Permit? I thought that law was Federal?

You are right Spank It is for 99% of us including BC but not all. None of my business but I think I would be deleting some pics posted here

15. (1) Subject to subsections (4) and (5) and section 23.1, no person shall hunt a migratory bird
(a) except with a long bow and arrow or with a shotgun not larger than number 10 gauge;

the rest
4) A resident of the Northwest Territories who is not required to hold a migratory game bird hunting permit may, within the Northwest Territories, hunt a migratory bird by the use of
(a) a shotgun, loaded with a single bullet; or
(b) a rifle of a calibre of not more than 0.22 inches.
Same for Quebec

A resident of the Province of Quebec who is not required to hold a migratory game bird hunting permit may, within that portion of the Province lying north of the 50th parallel of north latitude, hunt a migratory bird by the use of

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I can't recall? Is that not written on the detachable regulations that comes with the Migratory Bird Permit? I thought that law was Federal?

Yes, you are correct. But apparently in some corners of the country, certain tactics are allowed. And while most hunters who abide by the migratory game bird act will refer to these tactics as poaching, others simply say its custom. And so far it appears as though the trolls making these posts are doing so to raise controversy, then simply disappear when asked where these events are taking place.
 
I put two pellet holes through my Robo -Duck shooting a duck back-pedaling down beside it. Another time I put a hole through the aluminum pole it was mounted on shootng at a cripple swimming past it. :redface: This past season a fellow shooting at a crippled goose in our field spread put a few BBB's into one of my Real Geese silos......it happens. :(

My Herter's solid foam deke's all lean left or right...
 
I prefer wingshooting ducks but I have no issues shooting a duck on water if thats what the situation calls for. But shooting ducks at night under a moon is not just the most unsporting and discusting act, its down right criminal.


You, and many others, only think this way due to brainwashing by modern laws and the blind sheep that believe the reasons given for said laws. Night hunting is allowed in North America, Canada as well, sometimes even using dogs, is that immoral as well?

Legal does not mean moral, and morality does not make you law abiding. I wish more people could understand that distinction.

Have you ever tried to get a duck at night? Unsporting my arse, lol.
 
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You, and many others, only think this way due to brainwashing by modern laws and the blind sheep that believe the reasons given for said laws. Night hunting is allowed in North America, Canada as well, sometimes even using dogs, is that immoral as well?

Legal does not mean moral, and morality does make you law abiding. I wish more people could understand that distinction.

Have you ever tried to get a duck at night? Unsporting my arse, lol.

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You, and many others, only think this way due to brainwashing by modern laws and the blind sheep that believe the reasons given for said laws. Night hunting is allowed in North America, Canada as well, sometimes even using dogs, is that immoral as well?

Legal does not mean moral, and morality does make you law abiding. I wish more people could understand that distinction.

Have you ever tried to get a duck at night? Unsporting my arse, lol.

I dont think this way because Im brainwashed. I think that way for many other reasons. First off, I refuse to discharge a firearm in the dark when I cannot see well enough to know whats in the backdrop. For me thats a safety concern. Secondly, I have an ability to limit out on ducks and fill a freezer while wingshooting during legal hours. So I have zero need to go blasting away at roosting birds in the dark. Thirdly, what I love about hunting the most is knowing where my food came from and how it was obtained. I wouldnt feel good about taking advantage of the hunting opportunities that Im blessed to have by tainting them with what I feel is highly questionable practices. As for hunting at night, you are correct in that there are situations that its allowed and there is also a good reason why dogs are needed. But I would love for someone to show me where its permitted to shoot waterfowl at night in North America...and more specifically in Canada
 
Yes, you are correct. But apparently in some corners of the country, certain tactics are allowed. And while most hunters who abide by the migratory game bird act will refer to these tactics as poaching, others simply say its custom. And so far it appears as though the trolls making these posts are doing so to raise controversy, then simply disappear when asked where these events are taking place.

if you are thinking about me i never said it was in North America ... im not a troll but you lost me after your reference to christians killed and ducks in the same sentence ...

that way of traditionnal hunt happened in France look for youtube and chasse au gabion ... there is not one way to hunt and your way is not the only way. thinking like that is putting you above the others like an elite.never did that way in Canada as i know this is not legal.

hunting at night doesnt mean either ducks are sleeping ...

btw if you are using a call there is lot of juridictions around the world that didnt approve calling ducks and geese and call that poaching .....
 
How about just plain old fair chase. If any ones so desperate for a meal they hunt in a questionable manner go to the food bank.

In a perfect world. Unfortunately some people prefer to work hard and others prefer to steal. Sometimes some people prefer fairness while others prefer to cheat. Some individuals like being within the law, others prefer to break the law. Only each individual has the choice to decide what side he/she wants to be on no matter what the topic of conversation is. Its just unfortunately that some people have to be associated with the others....regardless of what side you choose. But I guess thats what life is all about.
 
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