One of the Major attractions of duck hunting is its variety; not only in the many species of ducks available but also in the many types of habitat that can be hunted. With that in mind, Grits hunts from a marsh blind with Dick Kuchera for the October season opener in South Dakota, and then travels to New York state where he guns a tree lined pond with George Bednar. In December, in Mississippi, Grits enjoys a wide variety of duck hunting situations; boat blinds on the Mississippi River with Jimmy Presswood; rice fields with Doug Mauldin; flooded bean fields with Catfish Flautt; plus pop-up shooting from mummy boats with Fred Fortier. Along the way, Grits provides shooting tips and discusses shotguns, gauges, chokes, shot size, decoy placement, and types of duck calls. In addition, 3 time Mississippi State duck calling champion, Jerry Brocato, demonstrates his techniques for the hail call, comeback call, feeding call, and lonesome hen call, and tells when to use each.

The magnificently feathered Ringneck  has become one of North America’s most popular game birds… and with good reason. It is beautiful, challenging, and it’s delicious. Wild populations of this spectacular bird are now found in 36 states and in Canada all beginning with a few birds released in Oregon in the late 1800’s.  

Join Grits as he hunts several locations in South Dakota, then finished up at Sandanona, the oldest hunting preserve in the United States. Grits discusses clothes, accessories, shotguns, shot size, and chokes, but most of the video is about how to hunt various types of habitat. YOu’ll receive tips to improve your success and to increase the enjoyment of your time in the field.