Sea ducks 2018

[nickl42]

Anybody found any scoter this year? I’m in the western sound (Fairfield-Norwalk stretch) and have had a few decent shoots with the old squaw this year. Saw a group of about 8 scoter off Bridgeport earlier this week, but that’s about it.

[Mike the Fox]

I have but not in Connecticut


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[nickl42]

Ran into 10 white winged scoter at the secret spot. Plenty of old squaw and broadbill with some bonus goldeneye. It’s cold out there ... but worth it.

[Nogis]

I've never seaduck hunted before but feel like I should give it a shot next season since I'm more coastal and wouldn't have to travel far to get on some ducks. Not asking for any spots but what advice would you give to someone trying to get into the sea duck game; what to look for in locations, good dekes to bring, calls(?), hide, etc.? I'm planning on getting a safer kayak next season for the salt marshes, would that be necessary for sea duck too or can you mostly wade hunt the shore for them? Thanks for any help/advice!

[Major Woods]

Norwalk islands, plenty of birds and pretty much protected from wind/waves.

[capt. ken]

I've never seaduck hunted before but feel like I should give it a shot next season since I'm more coastal and wouldn't have to travel far to get on some ducks. Not asking for any spots but what advice would you give to someone trying to get into the sea duck game; what to look for in locations, good dekes to bring, calls(?), hide, etc.? I'm planning on getting a safer kayak next season for the salt marshes, would that be necessary for sea duck too or can you mostly wade hunt the shore for them? Thanks for any help/advice!

My, limited, experience with seaducks is that they aren’t real smart. I had a group of 10 damn near land on me when I was out in my dekes the other day


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[thewingmaster]

For what it is worth, a friend told me that he and his buddies have been getting into scoter and some eider in eastern Long Island sound. They said shooting has been unbelievable the last few weeks. Sorry I can't reveal the spots, but not too difficult to see if you get out and scout. Good Luck.