Awesome video, in a world of products being shoved in every minute of a hunting video, it’s nice to get back to straight hunting. Amazing job, keep it up.
Great video series brothers! I’m 47, been hunting ducks n geese my whole life. I’m full of pride when I see guys put this much effort into a kickass video series/adventure. Keep up the fantastic work boys, There’s a bunch of waterfowlers on this trip with y’all, in spirit.
great video, two things I really liked. One - I LOVE seeing guys who hunt with a chesapeake, no other dog on earth like em. I also loved your perspective on hunting wildlife management areas. Thanks for the video
Nicely done. My in-laws are in Sacramento and I’ve always wanted to hunt in that area in the rice fields, river valley, etc. Also nice to see an old Chessie working the water. I’m excited to follow this series on the 41 and I look forward to the 3rd show.
Loved learning about the Sacramento Valley in this video along with what the hunters have out there to do get to the birds! Thanks for sharing and creating this series!
Good video, gave a view of 3 different aspects to enjoy waterfowling in California. Couple things.....1) With California Type A public areas shown, hunting is allowed 3 days a week (Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday) "Kings Holidays" as it was initiated many centuries ago in Europe. Weekends of course will be crowded, but stick 5 days worth of hunters into Wednesdays (plus hunt all day) you will be overcrowded. 2) California is currently No.1 in duck hunting, No.1 in goose hunting, can shoot 10 dark geese a day (specks or Canadas) in most of the zones, raises 70% of the mallards harvested, and is No.3 in mallard harvest for 2017-18 season. 3) Like what Mr. Cole said....."Ducks have been conditioned to feed at night, so I take advantage of them loafing in the day". Giving birds a break in the afternoon changes that DRAMA, but gotta be statewide.
Jon you have done your research and I appreciate this info! Public areas in CA are busy in general, but doesn't mean you can find a spot to enjoy for yourself. Plus its good to see that there is a strong hunting presence in a state like CA. Our dark goose limits are pretty nuts.. Thanks again for the word!
Lived in California for 3 years and have definitely hunted each one of those areas during my time there. Loved the fact that you guys showed the rat race from the refuge aspect!!! My favorite was always in the sutter / sac valley area hunting geese
Wow!!! My new favorite UA-cam video.🦆🔫 great to see my hunting grounds Mendota represented. I got lost in those reeds for an hour one hunt there. Ate and swallowed bugs for breakfast 😂
I have a love-hate relationship with these videos. Love em because it gets me excited for the hunt! Hate em because it makes the duck depression that much worse. Hopefully we dont have to wait as long for episode 3, but for the quality i cant complain about the wait.
Y'all need to come to Maryland. Hit up Maverick Outfitters and we'll take you out into a marsh for puddle ducks, a field for geese and open water for divers and all of the above. And we can do it all on one property!
Went out there 18/19 Jan 2020.....got my first Cinnamon out there and a bunch of Ringnecks......had a great time......got to wait on the sweat line both mornings, pretty cool, very efficient, with my best friends from high school, yes we are 45 now and we had a blast.....they come out to Texas and we hunt the first or second week of December every year doing 2 a days for the week......it was a nice change to duck hunt in California......Definitely a new experience and a lot different than Public land in Texas......all in all it was awesome, got first Cinnamon, got peppered lol, and made memories......
Great video...not a fan of the background music but that may just be me. Ended up muting it every time it started. Turns out it’s a great video even muted
Absolutely incredible video and amazing storytelling! Looking forward to what y’all will be producing this upcoming season. What camera did you use to shoot this? I just picked up a Panasonic GH5 to start making duck hunting videos, I have 4 years of high school film experience.
@@HUNT41 thank you for the reply sir! I will be adding the WildEar to my wish list. Also, thank you for producing this series of videos, they are done very well and are some of the best I have ever seen.
Love the vids, but giving away location-specific information on people's favorite public hunting spots is straight amateur hour! Keep up the awesome content, but maybe keep the GPS coordinates to a minimum to respect those guys that work hard to find those spots and are already fighting crowds. Just a thought...
Hey man thanks for watching and glad you like them. Sorry I don’t think I understand what gps coordinates your referring too. Everywhere we hunted where common public hunting spots minus the Sutter basin. We would never want to ruin someone’s spot so if you feel we did sorry we didn’t mean to offend you. Thanks for following!
@@HUNT41 Nah, guys.. I'm not offended. But if you came to my home state and said you're hunting such-and-such lake or WMA/refuge, I would most definitely be upset. Yeah they're "common public hunting spots," but the competition is fierce enough with the people who have put in the hard work and time to figure these places out on their own, much less when people can watch a simple video and you led them straight there. Understand I'm not saying you're leading people to the exact hole you're hunting, I'm referring to the fact the video tells the exact refuge you're hunting, and yes, I know that seems broad but it looks like that parking lot is full enough without an easy cyber-scout adding to it. Seems it would have been easier to just say, "near San Franciso" or just "California" for that matter. Anyway.. Just food for thought on future vids from someone who has been burned one too many times on public land from the interwebs... keep up the great content!
Compared to what, Robert? Louisiana......Texas.......Arkansas? I hunt or have hunted in all 3, including California, and not just a time or two. Full season for 3 of the 4. Love to hear your thoughts.
I've lived in CA for 35 years and have 25 seasons under my belt here. It's a far cry from what it was. Idaho and Washington keep more and more of our ducks each year with all the corn and lack of true cold temperatures. Couple that with the rape of the Klamath basin, multi million dollar clubs/sanctuaries and our migration/hunting worsens every year.
Hey Robert thanks for watching the episode and hopefully we are not coming across as ratting each state on how productive it can be for a hunt, but more so looking to just tell solid waterfowl stories. End of the day we are all just looking to have a good time in the field no matter what that hunt provides.
@@robertwagner4375 Well, am 62 and been duck hunting since I was 11, so yeah......seen good times and bad. Washington and Idaho taking ducks from California? Ah, sorry, Hoss......70% of the mallards shot in California are raised in California and Southern Oregon. Washington has their own mallards, and so does Idaho. In fact, for 2017-18 season, California, Oregon, and Washington were No.3,4, and 5 for most mallards harvested. What about geese, Robert? Back in the day, could you shoot 10 darks per gun per day? As for big elite clubs, California has always had such....so, complain if you like, but for myself....opportunity awaits.
Awesome video, in a world of products being shoved in every minute of a hunting video, it’s nice to get back to straight hunting. Amazing job, keep it up.
Really appreciate that word! Thank you
Great video series brothers! I’m 47, been hunting ducks n geese my whole life. I’m full of pride when I see guys put this much effort into a kickass video series/adventure. Keep up the fantastic work boys, There’s a bunch of waterfowlers on this trip with y’all, in spirit.
Seeing the shot cloud hit that speck at 22:43 is probably the coolest footage I’ve ever seen
haha so crazy when you can see it all come together! Thanks
Such a badass video. I miss hunting the refuges out in the valley. California duck hunting will always be one of my favorites.
Stickiest video on UA-cam!! Great work fellas!
That last property is bananas!
Right! Mike Cole has done an incredible job with his property!
really well put together show. I wish all water fowling shows were this well done. Good vibes from the hunters involved too, my kind of vibes.
Thank you! That’s means a lot to us!
California is now officially on my bucket list hunt! Great video guys!
Thats what its all about discovering something new to get after for ducks and geese. Its a big country!
Well done. Thanks for bringing us along.
Our pleasure! We are excited to keep them coming
I have been enjoying this episode and the Utah one...over and over again! Just love your videos and hunts!
Awesome to hear! Thats the best compliment when they are worth going back to! Thank you!
Great video , love to see some one plucking birds, the only way to eat them.
great video, two things I really liked. One - I LOVE seeing guys who hunt with a chesapeake, no other dog on earth like em. I also loved your perspective on hunting wildlife management areas. Thanks for the video
Nicely done. My in-laws are in Sacramento and I’ve always wanted to hunt in that area in the rice fields, river valley, etc. Also nice to see an old Chessie working the water. I’m excited to follow this series on the 41 and I look forward to the 3rd show.
Thanks Bryan and our third episode will be on the East Coast! Those Chessies are awesome to hunt over!
Loved learning about the Sacramento Valley in this video along with what the hunters have out there to do get to the birds! Thanks for sharing and creating this series!
I’m originally from Gridley Ca. Miss my hometown so awesome seeing this episode.
Been waiting a while for this series. First video defiantly didn’t disappoint!!
Awesome to hear!
Good video, gave a view of 3 different aspects to enjoy waterfowling in California. Couple things.....1) With California Type A public areas shown, hunting is allowed 3 days a week (Saturday, Sunday, and Wednesday) "Kings Holidays" as it was initiated many centuries ago in Europe. Weekends of course will be crowded, but stick 5 days worth of hunters into Wednesdays (plus hunt all day) you will be overcrowded. 2) California is currently No.1 in duck hunting, No.1 in goose hunting, can shoot 10 dark geese a day (specks or Canadas) in most of the zones, raises 70% of the mallards harvested, and is No.3 in mallard harvest for 2017-18 season. 3) Like what Mr. Cole said....."Ducks have been conditioned to feed at night, so I take advantage of them loafing in the day". Giving birds a break in the afternoon changes that DRAMA, but gotta be statewide.
Jon you have done your research and I appreciate this info! Public areas in CA are busy in general, but doesn't mean you can find a spot to enjoy for yourself. Plus its good to see that there is a strong hunting presence in a state like CA. Our dark goose limits are pretty nuts.. Thanks again for the word!
Very awesome video quality but also thanks for showing us what each area has to offer than trying to just get one good hunt.
Phenomenal video, love the series. Can't wait for season here in Michigan.
Kayak DuckHunter thank you so much!
Love this shit it’s what this Cali boy grew up on
Awesome video, very cool series can’t wait for more 👏🏻
Very well done!
Thanks!
Good stuff fellas! One of the better hunting videos on UA-cam!
Lived in California for 3 years and have definitely hunted each one of those areas during my time there. Loved the fact that you guys showed the rat race from the refuge aspect!!! My favorite was always in the sutter / sac valley area hunting geese
You guys are living out my dream! Great videos to boot
Love the stories from these individuals
Wow!!! My new favorite UA-cam video.🦆🔫 great to see my hunting grounds Mendota represented. I got lost in those reeds for an hour one hunt there. Ate and swallowed bugs for breakfast 😂
Robert Drew dang that’s means a lot! Thank you! Yep it can be brutal out there especially when you get turned around lol
Pure greatness
Another great Video!
I have a love-hate relationship with these videos. Love em because it gets me excited for the hunt! Hate em because it makes the duck depression that much worse.
Hopefully we dont have to wait as long for episode 3, but for the quality i cant complain about the wait.
lol we approve of your dilemma. We are firm believers that less is more. Stoked to show you the 3rd episode in a few months!
Y'all need to come to Maryland. Hit up Maverick Outfitters and we'll take you out into a marsh for puddle ducks, a field for geese and open water for divers and all of the above. And we can do it all on one property!
really loving the videos
#2 didn't disappoint. Another great job. Wonder who were the knuckle heads they gave this a thumbs down.... obviously they don't get it.
Killer...Keep em coming!
Very cool.
Went out there 18/19 Jan 2020.....got my first Cinnamon out there and a bunch of Ringnecks......had a great time......got to wait on the sweat line both mornings, pretty cool, very efficient, with my best friends from high school, yes we are 45 now and we had a blast.....they come out to Texas and we hunt the first or second week of December every year doing 2 a days for the week......it was a nice change to duck hunt in California......Definitely a new experience and a lot different than Public land in Texas......all in all it was awesome, got first Cinnamon, got peppered lol, and made memories......
That's a good lookin' old Chessie. Can I bring mine out to hunt?
Thanks Jeff! You can bring your poodle if want ;) If it retrieves its welcome
I live 30 minutes away from Mendota Ca
This deserves millions of views
haha thank you!
Nice job! What kind of dog is that blond curly dude? Chesapeake?
Yes sir! Thank you
Really love this series! I was curious as to what the song is that's playing at the end.
Great video...not a fan of the background music but that may just be me. Ended up muting it every time it started. Turns out it’s a great video even muted
18:30 any chance that was Claudio Ongaro saying “it’s a drake! There you go!”
Sacramento valley and Central Valley Cali are best places to find a lot of wood duck in winter season???
Absolutely incredible video and amazing storytelling! Looking forward to what y’all will be producing this upcoming season. What camera did you use to shoot this? I just picked up a Panasonic GH5 to start making duck hunting videos, I have 4 years of high school film experience.
Great video,was that diver hunt at don Edwards?
john Torigian Outdoors thank you and out on the delta!
Yeah would love to know what earplugs you use. I've been searching for good pair of electronics, but not sure what to pull the trigger on.
REDHAWK7BRIGADE yea I ended up going with WildEar and absolutely love them. They hold up great in the rain and are custom made for your own ears.
yea I ended up going with WildEar and absolutely love them. They hold up great in the rain and are custom made for your own ears.
Super random, what did you use for the 4 way connector on the panel blind bracket?
Any details on the custom panel blind holder fabrication?
Dude... Where's the next one???
When do the new episodes for this past season come out?
Hey sorry for the delay! We will have 3 more episodes coming this June, Augusts, and November!
Awesome can’t wait
It's cool to be courteous to other hunters. It isn't cool to set up 100 or 200 yards from them. I still like the video though.
Oregón soon?
What brand boat is in the intro of the videos with the surfaces drive?
what kind of earplugs are those?
Gavin Call yea I ended up going with WildEar and absolutely love them. They hold up great in the rain and are custom made for your own ears.
@@HUNT41 thank you for the reply sir! I will be adding the WildEar to my wish list. Also, thank you for producing this series of videos, they are done very well and are some of the best I have ever seen.
Where can I buy the spinning wheel. I NEED that!
22:39 what a camera
CANA shoots on a Red Epic W for the most part
When are more videos coming!
I would say that goose was cooked! ;)
Standing around on the meadow out in the open shooting ducks like reservation boys
Love the vids, but giving away location-specific information on people's favorite public hunting spots is straight amateur hour! Keep up the awesome content, but maybe keep the GPS coordinates to a minimum to respect those guys that work hard to find those spots and are already fighting crowds. Just a thought...
Hey man thanks for watching and glad you like them. Sorry I don’t think I understand what gps coordinates your referring too. Everywhere we hunted where common public hunting spots minus the Sutter basin. We would never want to ruin someone’s spot so if you feel we did sorry we didn’t mean to offend you. Thanks for following!
@@HUNT41 Nah, guys.. I'm not offended. But if you came to my home state and said you're hunting such-and-such lake or WMA/refuge, I would most definitely be upset. Yeah they're "common public hunting spots," but the competition is fierce enough with the people who have put in the hard work and time to figure these places out on their own, much less when people can watch a simple video and you led them straight there. Understand I'm not saying you're leading people to the exact hole you're hunting, I'm referring to the fact the video tells the exact refuge you're hunting, and yes, I know that seems broad but it looks like that parking lot is full enough without an easy cyber-scout adding to it. Seems it would have been easier to just say, "near San Franciso" or just "California" for that matter. Anyway.. Just food for thought on future vids from someone who has been burned one too many times on public land from the interwebs... keep up the great content!
Cowboy CRNA I’d normally agree with you but mendota is the largest and most heavily hunted public land in the state. They didn’t give any spot away.
@@Killdux11 I can get behind that. Hopefully the trend doesn't continue!
Y’all boys scared to come down south?
Hahaha. No sir! Where are you from?
@@HUNT41 I’m totally just messin with ya. I’m in Tallahassee FL.
id like to see them eating the goldeneye amd bufflehead..yuck..
Good series but the music is obnoxiously loud and played too often
Na, its overrated in CA.
Compared to what, Robert? Louisiana......Texas.......Arkansas? I hunt or have hunted in all 3, including California, and not just a time or two. Full season for 3 of the 4. Love to hear your thoughts.
I've lived in CA for 35 years and have 25 seasons under my belt here. It's a far cry from what it was. Idaho and Washington keep more and more of our ducks each year with all the corn and lack of true cold temperatures. Couple that with the rape of the Klamath basin, multi million dollar clubs/sanctuaries and our migration/hunting worsens every year.
Hey Robert thanks for watching the episode and hopefully we are not coming across as ratting each state on how productive it can be for a hunt, but more so looking to just tell solid waterfowl stories. End of the day we are all just looking to have a good time in the field no matter what that hunt provides.
@@robertwagner4375 Well, am 62 and been duck hunting since I was 11, so yeah......seen good times and bad. Washington and Idaho taking ducks from California? Ah, sorry, Hoss......70% of the mallards shot in California are raised in California and Southern Oregon. Washington has their own mallards, and so does Idaho. In fact, for 2017-18 season, California, Oregon, and Washington were No.3,4, and 5 for most mallards harvested.
What about geese, Robert? Back in the day, could you shoot 10 darks per gun per day? As for big elite clubs, California has always had such....so, complain if you like, but for myself....opportunity awaits.
Wearing Sitka and trying to tell people that the spot of waterfowl is dying😅 What a joke. Posers.
Such a badass video. I miss hunting the refuges out in the valley. California duck hunting will always be one of my favorites.