walt1980 Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Local farmer where I shoot rang to say he's seen quite a few ducks on one of his fields which is flooded at the minute, not deep but covers most of it. Wants them thinned out, seeing more year on year, says he shot the odd one or two but never many. My question is can I decoy on the water for them? And more importantly is it likely to bring them in? He also said I can use lead as I'm not on the shore? To be honest I've got some steel carts anyway but just wanted to double check. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Use decoys and steel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry_o Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Are they causing damage if he wants them thinning out? If you have a go I'd advise steel. Also, are they roosting and resting there all day, or flighting in to feed? If flighting in you'd do alright with deeks in my experience. Hope it goes well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 It is illegal to use lead on Ducks in the uk wherever they may be . Yes decoys such work very well in such conditions , you need to be set up an hour and half or so before dark . and well hidden. I cannot see why the farmer thinks they need thinning out as they will be doing less damage than the flooding ! But at least it gives you the chance to bag a few . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt1980 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 I think it's the amount of poo that bugs him! But like you said, I don't mind at all! I thought it was non lead everywhere, think some of the older farmers have their own rules lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudpatten Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Gentlemen, Is there a clue in the name "Walt"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt1980 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Only that it's part of my surname, Walters! And I've not really had anything to do with duck shooting, wondered if they'd decoy in on a flooded field or not?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 It is illegal to use lead on Ducks in the uk wherever they may be . Yes decoys such work very well in such conditions , you need to be set up an hour and half or so before dark . and well hidden. I cannot see why the farmer thinks they need thinning out as they will be doing less damage than the flooding ! But at least it gives you the chance to bag a few . Completely agree, We have some land that floods a bit during winter and the ducks decoy well at dusk and into darkness. It provides me with a nice little inland flight and a few ducks for the table. As said the water there will be around long enough to kill corn growth and more than the ducks are grazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbyduck Posted November 26, 2015 Report Share Posted November 26, 2015 it may be that some one would like to get a bit of inland duck shooting! , perhaps the green eyed monster is awakening ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Well good luck to you get the times right and you could have a good do Many Saltings are devoid of duck this year due to all this inland flooding that offers great feeding to duck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako751sg Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 It is illegal to use lead on Ducks in the uk wherever they may be . Yes decoys such work very well in such conditions , you need to be set up an hour and half or so before dark . and well hidden. I cannot see why the farmer thinks they need thinning out as they will be doing less damage than the flooding ! But at least it gives you the chance to bag a few . Since when has the law changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonepark Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 In scotland. Cannot shoot duck over wetland or standing water with lead, but over dry land is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Free fertilizer! Not sure how ducks are a nuisance on flooded cut fields but shooting them to eat is perfectly fine. Not sure why you would decoy to thin out numbers..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Free fertilizer! Not sure how ducks are a nuisance on flooded cut fields but shooting them to eat is perfectly fine. Not sure why you would decoy to thin out numbers..... There is a parasite they can pass to sheep but then again they also hunt the main host a snail I was once asked myself but it's not a point to dwell on with some members looking for excuses to kill unsporting birds and at breeding times In the instance I was asked another reason not to was brought up involving the owners of the sporting rights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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