Kayak Jump Shooting Ducks In A Marsh | Dream Bird At Last Light

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Kayak Jump Shooting Ducks In A Marsh | Dream Bird At Last Light

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Жыл бұрын

I'd been itching to get on a kayak duck hunt up here in MN so when I spotted a bunch of teal on a public land marsh I headed out for the last couple hours of light to try some jump shooting while also scouting the area for future outings. Things got off to a hot start as there were ducks and geese spread throughout the marsh and I was able to sneak in close on quite a few birds. I explored as much as I could before making a last minute attempt to get under a flight line of sandhill cranes that were returning from fields in the hopes of getting a shot at a dream bird mine. Hope you enjoy!
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@trentmckenzie343 Жыл бұрын

Dude just casually hits a Scotch double on some of the fastest game birds and just nonchalantly says “ok, I gotta slow down a second” what a legend 😂

@colbyjohnson3793 Жыл бұрын

Teal are actually one of the slowest ducks lol

@trentmckenzie343 Жыл бұрын

@@colbyjohnson3793 They’re much faster than many game birds. I never said the fastest duck. You ever seen a pheasant or chukar fly? Those things look like semis flying though the air.

@benkroll6386 Жыл бұрын

i have only done that once on teal and once on dove

@jmac5009 Жыл бұрын

Teal are pretty slow. Buffleheads are probably the hardest duck to hit

@aidanberlin2139 Жыл бұрын

You’ve never grouse hunted apparently

@daltonthompson966 Жыл бұрын

hey man i just wanted to let you know the things you do really make a difference in the hunting industry introducing kids like me and other people into this type of stuff… thank you

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dalton! I can only hope that I'm able to set a postive example for new hunters and help them learn through my mistakes and successes

@pepepepert Жыл бұрын

Beauty of a hunt. That crane at the end. I could feel your pain when it landed in the tall stuff. Luckily that unlike a duck they go down like a B-52 bomber and leave a trail.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Haha I was mainly just worried that it would still be alive when I got there. The idea of fighting a crane in thick cattails when I couldn’t use my gun (past shooting light by the time I got to it) had me a little worried. You are exactly right about them leaving a trail though. Didn’t take any time at all to track him down!

@GSmith-lm9jv Жыл бұрын

Man you continue to amaze me with the spots you find! Awesome stuff!

@jcwoutdoors Жыл бұрын

A HUGE congrats on the Sandhill!! What a great way to end a perfect afternoon on the slough.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Always the sweetest feeling when something unexpected like that happens to end a hunt

@vloggingshlogging Жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors what abt showing how u cooked it? 😉

@samlewis8183 Жыл бұрын

Thomas 5 mins into his hunt: Well, I've been out here for five minutes & shot four birds Me five hours into my hunt w/ no birds: :/ Congrats on the crane and the double! I wish I could shoot like you!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! It’s a different world up here in the prairie pothole region!

@coopernickerson7470 Жыл бұрын

That was awesome place with loads of birds. Congratulations on your first ever Sandhills. Keep up the good work with videos!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Cooper! Gonna have more coming soon!

@jamesonfay8251 Жыл бұрын

I have said this about your whitewater goose hunts, but this is one of the most unique hunt videos I have ever seen. Congrats on the crane, and just know that this would be my dream hunt, too.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I really like mixing up hunting styles like this, I always learn a lot and the change of methods is fun! The crane was definitely the cherry on top though

@leytonmoran1766 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I was doubting that you were going to get a crane when you said you could kill one. Especially when you were just paddling around. Congratulations on getting your dream bird! Keep up the great work.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Leyton! I wasn't expecting it to happen either but that made it just a little bit sweeter when it all went down

@seanlagasse4069 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Great to see you bag your first SH crane. Super cool birds!!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean! They sure are some neat birds, great eating too!

@muddycreeksportsman8574 Жыл бұрын

Hands down best video . Amazing man , coming from bird numbers in va to where you are now . Insane

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

It’s truely a different world for waterfowl in this part of the country compared to back on the east coast

@FreelanceDuckHunting Жыл бұрын

Great Video Thomas! I've been waiting for this one to be released. What a great evening you had.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elliot! Wouldn't have happened without you and Titus egging me on to go out there

@dustinbond4998 Жыл бұрын

As usual great shooting Thomas!! Really enjoyed watching!

@Williamcrabb711 Жыл бұрын

Thomas, great footage. Congrats on that crane. I love the sunset shots!

@zachthompson4395 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely fantastic video as always brother! Was a pleasure to watch

@myronhigh3527 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME job man!!!! That was a REALLY cool float/ jump shoot! Best of luck on the next one, and God Bless!!!👍🤗🙏

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Hoping to get back out in this marsh very soon!

@Constable_Bob Жыл бұрын

That was a really great hunt to watch, thanks for the helpful info and great content

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

@jamesfreda1903 9 ай бұрын

Just watched this, and I was rooting for you on the Sandhill. Nice hunt!

@johnbelusko6347 Жыл бұрын

Man u make me very envious of u bud. U are always getting to and finding amazing spots like this marsh to hunt. Around where im from here in North Central Okla theres nothing like what u are hunting. Honestly not only that but this time of yr there is NO BIRDS what so ever. I actually seen the first flock of geese yesterday….Sept 1st. Amazing hunt here bud. Hope your luck stays with u throughout the rest of the season.

@TheBkalan Жыл бұрын

Dude this was sick, especially on a solo hunt! You won’t forget this one

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@Dieseloutdoors Жыл бұрын

So awesome man. What a cool spot and great experience. That's so cool your out there

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! It was a blast getting to check out that marsh for the evening

@aaronsnatic2446 Жыл бұрын

Nice sunset shot with the cranes talking in the background!!! Congratulations on the crane.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Aaron! Was on of the most incredible sights I’ve seen in a while!

@stonesingletary3252 Жыл бұрын

Love the vids man keep doing the kayak jump shoot videos they’re my favorite

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Hoping to do a few more while I'm up here in MN

@benschmokel6350 Жыл бұрын

This is why you go scout!! That looked like some serious fun!

@garrettboothe4053 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely legendary video just found your channel I’m gonna binge watch all of it great shootin man!!!!!!!!

@davemuli2711 Жыл бұрын

Awesome hunt!! Always enjoy watching your vids.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave! I appreciate you watching!

@OneMinuteGospelTruth Жыл бұрын

God bless you brother. I've never watched this type of hunting before but totally did enjoyed it.. Your shooting was great but I loved the beautiful views

@dariostino Жыл бұрын

First time watcher, totally enjoyed, I like the kayak idea, a bit of a problem here in Northern Australia, we have some pretty big crocs in here!! Found a new subscriber 🤘

@RyanB-gi2fj Жыл бұрын

This is exactly how I want to hunt ducks. I can’t have a dog and access to land can be difficult but there’s tons of swamps like this I can get out on in my area and very few other people on them. Really enjoyed this video thanks and great shooting. Too many other channels come with a bunch of ego and it’s annoying as hell.

@oaktreedreams282 Жыл бұрын

Dude that’s awesome man!!! Congrats can’t wait to get my own Widgeon this year

@vloggingshlogging Жыл бұрын

Good shooting man! Shooting siting in a kayak and a reflexive shot taking is not easy to do. Also love your enthusiasm about hunting and yes its wailway high being all alone on a hunt.

@HighPrairieSportsmen Жыл бұрын

I'd be excited to get wigeon thinking they were gadwall too 😂. Great video Thomas!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy!

@Drblood6721 Жыл бұрын

That cattail complex looked amazing. A shit ton of ducks, ha. Great hunt!!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! Was more birds than I'm used to! Never had a hunt like this back home

@bobgiles2971 Жыл бұрын

Looks like you found a new area great video congrats on the limit and the Sandhill

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! Heading back up to that spot tomorrow I think!

@danielfuller1212 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just WOW!!! Great shooting! Awesome video

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@vikahunting Жыл бұрын

Congrats for the first crane! 🍺 Awesome video again!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! Got more stuff coming out soon!

@ricktaylor3196 Жыл бұрын

You remind me so much of myself when I was your age... love the videos!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick!

@H.B.Fishing. Жыл бұрын

Great job kid. If I had a kayak when I was younger it would have been awesome. Thanks for the cool video. Them Whitedevils were my favorite to shoot here in Texas.

@NVGUY4732 Жыл бұрын

Super cool Kayak Float. Thanks for sharing.

@wtrojanowski Жыл бұрын

I went on a Sandhill Crane hunt with my brother in Texas last year and when I went to bed all I kept hearing was the rolling squawk of cranes. Awesome hunt man!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne! They definitely had a tendency to get stuck in your ears! How was the crane hunting out in TX?

@wtrojanowski Жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors We got a guided hunt up in the panhandle and it was -4 degrees that hunt. My brother and I were the only ones in the group to show up so I think the guides just took us to a field they had access to and nowhere near the X because we watched 100s of cranes fly past us. Later that day we found some public land and had a much more enjoyable time. I definitely want to do it again, but you definitely need to be in their flight path.

@chucksmith5002 Жыл бұрын

Thomas that was a great hunt with a Limit plus a Dream Bird. You guys need to take out more of them Sandhill Cranes them Birds tear my yard up here in Florida there Protected. Enjoyed it

@mngregoutdoors9564 Жыл бұрын

Nice hunt! Northwestern MN is the only place you can shoot the rib-eye of the sky but they are everywhere.

@mikemcedward6218 Жыл бұрын

Nice hunt thanks for taking us along

@hardwaterfreaks1828 Жыл бұрын

Great hunt buddy. It’s far harder to jump shoot than it is to sit and wait.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! This was a pretty laid back jump shoot in comparison to the river hunts

@The_cast_frontier 8 ай бұрын

What a freakin cool place to hunt. Amazing!

@kjc9293 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful spot for a jump shoot!! Congtats on the "Stork"!!!!!!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! It was one of the coolest spots I've ever had the pleasure of exploring!

@RichOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Great video! Looks like a bunch of fun

@Dreamometry Жыл бұрын

Just a heads up... Jump shooting in Minnesota is only legal on rivers and streams less than 100yd wide. Marshes, ponds, lakes, etc unfortunately you have to be partially hidden in vegetation.

@j.j.clingman4083 Жыл бұрын

Awesome shooting buddy!! That second group of ducks and you two with one shot!!! That’s a good way to save some money on shells for sure!!! I absolutely love that!!! Now your new goal is three birds with one shell!!! Lol!!! Well remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!!!

@mitchdroese84 Жыл бұрын

That was amazing!! Subscribed!

@alexwestbrook1963 Жыл бұрын

good shit man from new zealand and ofc i stayed to the end!! keep it up!!!

@RaulCPena Жыл бұрын

Wow that was an amazing jump hunt. I’m going to have to find places in North Texas :-)

@pure_shenanigan Жыл бұрын

Outstanding video, congrats on the crane !

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@j.j.clingman4083 Жыл бұрын

Definitely an awesome awesome hunt for sure!! It seemed as if you had your limit of birds really quick also!! I’d definitely like to see a cooking video with the crane to see how to cook them!!! I’ve also herd that they are really delicious to eat but not exactly how to cook them??? Well I subscribed to your channel and look forward to seeing plenty more videos from you to come!!!! Remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!!!!

@FkHunting07 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyble hunt and one of best place marsh

@dillonwhitehead69 Жыл бұрын

I love your kayak hunts keep it up

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dillon! Got another one coming out tomorrow!

@dillonwhitehead69 Жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors hell yea! Your videos have inspired me to try it out here in Idaho, I just have to wait until October 19th for season to open, I like your videos a lot more than other KZfaqrs that have big names and just sit in blinds, it’s more entertaining to watch you float the river and take the chance and the risk

@victornonnya 7 ай бұрын

Congrats on your first sandhill!

@onepumpchump09 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, looks like so much fun.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dustin! It’s always a fun time when you get to explore a new marsh

@huntmoss Жыл бұрын

Love the MN videos man!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@akseli654 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you shoot some ducks again. I have been doing good here in Finland finally. We don't have a limit but I have a personal limit. I shot 7 ducks in couple hours in saturday and decided to quit that morning. Hundreds of widgeons, teals and some pintails in that morning. Decoys worked perfectly. I am a newbie in decoying birds but I try to learn from you and other people like you.

@akseli654 Жыл бұрын

On sunday I stayed much longer because not as many birds flying but some of them decoyed perfectly again. Shot 4 pintails and a teal.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear the migration is starting to pick up out there! Were you hunting out of your boat or from shore this weekend?

@akseli654 Жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors Im hunting really up in the shores of baltic sea. Its really shallow bay so you just need waders but I had a boat. Most of the time I just walk to a good spot to setup

@Cervus_Venator_Official Жыл бұрын

Epic solo hunt, bloody brilliant 🤟

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed!

@After5Outdoors Жыл бұрын

I think next year Im going to get a Kayak and do some river floating and try some of the marshes in my area. Great video

@rileyhebert8264 Жыл бұрын

love these kind of vids would love to see more

@tylerrobinson9747 Жыл бұрын

Most insane hunt I’ve seen!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

One of the craziest I've ever been on!

@jameskinsey7866 Жыл бұрын

Sandhill Crane: rib-eye of the sky!

@clintezell3298 Жыл бұрын

AWESOME FLOAT!!! GLAD YOU GOT A CRANE!!!!

@larrytroyer7428 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I enjoy watching your videos...

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! I appreciate you watching!

@kalman9517 Жыл бұрын

Another great adventure thanks for sharing.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@raleighmarti9513 Жыл бұрын

Bro that double got my follow then a sandhill yo end it wow well done

@dalenesbitt 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on the sandhill!

@HokeOutdoors 10 ай бұрын

I appreciate it! Doesn't get much better eating than the ribeye of the sky!

@outdoorsjamaicaadventures723 Жыл бұрын

Nice little evening hunt i really enjoy it well done

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@josephmoravec8146 Жыл бұрын

As usual Thomas amazing shooting and a great video. I’d offer for you to come down closer to Minneapolis and hunt with me but honestly up by you looks like a lot better hunting right now hahaha.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph! I do want to get down that way at some point this season but the hunting is pretty good up this way right now! Do you mainly hunt ducks or geese down that way?

@Growbrojay Жыл бұрын

I wish we had more spots like this up in Northern Minnesota. Its all big water lakes up here and not many marshes or swamps.

@karlwendell6177 Жыл бұрын

Nice job I love hunting out of my kayak

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Karl! It's definitely my preferred style of hunting in most situations

@kevinmartin2096 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video man!

@DuckGunChronicles Жыл бұрын

Congrats Thomas that was fun to watch

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordo!

@josephskulj8643 Жыл бұрын

Insane hunt brother, congrats

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joseph!

@shotgunaaron Жыл бұрын

Holy cow what a hunt!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Way better than I expected!

@user-fy7zo3mf3y Жыл бұрын

Well done everything you do is learning from you

@rodnrifle Жыл бұрын

That 2 for 1 was greasy!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Nothing better than a scotch double!

@deerseeker3475 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@braydenedwards10 Жыл бұрын

Dang man what a hunt. Hope to get on some this year

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy! I’m sure you’ll have a great season down there

@braydenedwards10 Жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors hope too

@rjohns10 Жыл бұрын

Great video man!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@nolanminor6761 Жыл бұрын

12:24 an entire month of september goose hunting prepared you for this moment

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Haha that’s a truth!

@romeoalphafoxtrot9517 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit Man! What a hunt! WOW! Subscribed!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@nota_verygood_huntingchannel Жыл бұрын

Looks like such a fun way to hunt. Like upland game! Unfortunately, where I am you can't hunt from a boat that is moving.

@coyotesnper Жыл бұрын

Amazing video, reminds me of my younger days.

@calvieandhobbes Жыл бұрын

Nice sandy bud!!!

@chrischee4888 Жыл бұрын

This looks exactly where I imagine "Where the Crawdad's Sing" is set in.

@starhomesteadindia8999 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed it

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kraigkaatz6858 Жыл бұрын

excellent video .... nice shooting too. sandhill was great.. Blessings

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kraig! How much longer till y’all kick off duck season down there?

@kraigkaatz6858 Жыл бұрын

October 22nd

@jcmackenzie6387 Жыл бұрын

great to see u in a marsh!!!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Felt great to get back out there!

@huntermckinney18 Жыл бұрын

Nice 2 for one at the beginning!

@fra0026 Жыл бұрын

beautiful, greetings from Italy

@seanwatson55 Жыл бұрын

Awesome buddy!

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean!

@mikeremillard275 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!! I let the bugs clean my crane skull and bleached it afterwards and placed it in a shadow box along with the shells to take it down. It makes a great trophy.

@HokeOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Wish I had seen this sooner cause that's a great idea, I'll have to do that with the next one that I get