hog&deerhunter
Ten Pointer
Will Woodducks hit open water even if it has very little cover if the swamp freezes over? Have not seen the first Mallard where I hunt in Northampton.
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If my swamp freezes.....
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skydog
Guest
They'll move to find open water. That could be a nearby river or it could be another timber swamp 100 miles to the South. Just depends.
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hog&deerhunter
Ten Pointer
Gotcha. We have an open pond with a few cypress trees close (a few hundred yards) to the swamp I hunt. Was wondering if I should set up there as a plan B.
bte0816
Eight Pointer
If the swamp just froze the previous night I would try to bust a decent size hole for them before shooting time.
If it's been locked up tight a few days the pond and a prayer may be a better option. In my experience it doesn't take long being frozen for birds to move on. Maybe two days
If it's been locked up tight a few days the pond and a prayer may be a better option. In my experience it doesn't take long being frozen for birds to move on. Maybe two days
hog&deerhunter
Ten Pointer
Thanks. That is sound advice going by a different place I used to hunt without a pond and open water.
Mallard Cutter
Six Pointer
Bust a hole if you can.