Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Slow morning. 5 blinds 17 birds. Blue wings green wings, Gadwalls, ringnecks and wood ducks. My blind didn’t fire a shot.
Welcome Guest!
2019-2020 Plantation Duck Club Thread...
- Thread starter Mexican Squealer
- Start date
Core Lokt
Senior Member
The ducks were in the area Saturday morning but not where we were. 11 yr olds first season being a shooter shooter in the boat. Made the best of it and he wacked some coots and we got 1 of the 3 ringnecks that came in.
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Congrats! I know y’all had a blast
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Well, first season was a bust. 5 hunters on the club today, one wood duck killed. Hopeful for cold weather and frustrated as it gets. Just part of it.
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Saw a few birds in a couple of impoundments this evening. 77 woodducks, 4Gwt, 1 Grey, 15 ringnecks and 7 hairy heads...not much but hopefully birds showing back up this week.
trad bow
wooden stick slinging driveler
Hope they come back in for y’all. Got to wait for deer season to go out before I can hit the river.
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Counted birds in 3 impoundments this pm. 100 or so wood ducks and three flocks of greenwings totaling about 65-70 birds. Hopeful about next weeks cold front...?
jasper181
Senior Member
Hey man, I've been gone for 2 weeks but got back yesterday. I went by my property in Scotia, we had about 100 woodies and a few ringers too. Hoping for a little push, we shall see. I still want to come check out your place.
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Dusty, I’m right there on Tin Cup, just off Pleasant Hill. Come anytime! Ol’ lady (well she ain’t that old?) got me jammed with a Christmas commitment the 13th but I’m heading to camp around 10:00pm. Planning on staying through Sunday so come on by. Gonna have a big breakfast around 10:00 am opening am then stick around and deer hunt Sat eve/sun am. Drinks and steaks Sat pm. Would love to catch up with you and compare notes. Front next week is definitely encouraging. Gimme a shout when you can.
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Never seen the snipe so thick, especially this early. I’d estimate over 2,000 on the place right now. They are safe till duck season ends. Didn’t see big numbers till I pulled boards last season.
jasper181
Senior Member
Sounds good man, I've been back and forth out of town. I've been over in SW GA guiding some quail hunts for a buddy of mine but I'll be home through the weekend. I was up today putting in a few new blinds we built, it definitely looks ducky! I'll definitely give you a shout.
Attachments
Last edited:
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Looking good man, hopefully they are on the way back down.?
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Duck numbers continue to be weak at the club.
It is very interesting to watch this thread. It goes to show that even with a massive amount of work to make an amazing place, you need the stars to align to get ducks in the south.
Hope the numbers pick up soon!
jasper181
Senior Member
Still had a great time but it's going to happen!
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Good forecast for us in the south....https://schummerlab.weebly.com/uplo..._22_december_2019_duck_migration_forecast.pdf
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Duck numbers remain weak at PDC..variety remains good. just need the numbers. Don’t see it happening this season. Had a few Pintails around on Sunday. 
Last edited:
jdgator
Senior Member
Honestly I wouldn't be discouraged. I think the birds are going to imprint on your wetland if you don't pressure them too much. Especially if you continue the moist soil management. It's a long game.
oops1
Buzzard Expert
Do you keep track of birds taken per season? Just curious
Mexican Squealer
Senior Member
Yep, we have only shot 34 birds. 4 Wood Ducks and the rest being BWT, GWT, Pintails, Greys, Ringnecks and Mallards. The place has been managed and planted for over 30 years. “Normal” seasons the former owner would kill 800-1200 birds a season. Last two years have been far from normal.
Similar threads
- Locked
