Kayak Jump Shooting Ducks On The River

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2 жыл бұрын

An early season kayak jump shoot for wood ducks is something I've wanted to try during the Virginia October duck season for a couple years and we finally got the chance to make it happen this year! Drew and I hit a stretch of river we had floated for geese during September in the hopes of being able to sneak on a few woodies and catch a few fish on the way down too. The float didn't go exactly to plan but we still had a blast and learned a lot about this style of hunting while it's still warm out. Hope you enjoy!
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@tims.5995 9 ай бұрын

I liked that you picked up your empty shells, that shows much respect for the outdoors. Great video and thanks for sharing.

@HokeOutdoors 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Tim! I appreciate you watching!

@shoresoutdoors2908 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing like shooting woodies!! Mighty fine eating and love the river videos especially when throwing in a little bassfishing !! Awesome job man 👏🏼

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! I think these ones had been eating those grapes and we're extra sweet as a result! Wish the bass fishing had been better but hopefully they'll be biting better next time

@veizii6096 2 жыл бұрын

Love the fishing and duck hunting at the same time !!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know! Planning on doing a few more later this season if the weather lines up

@reelfishin6019 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! Your the only video on youtube I could find that does kayak duck hunting and fishing all in one video. Thanks for sharing and God Bless

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Planning on doing a few more like this soon hopefully. God bless and hope you have a great season!

@ksoutdoorsports 2 жыл бұрын

The perfect day right there! Nothing better than a cast and blast!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

A 5lb smallmouth would've capped it off nicely but you won't catch me complaining about a day like this!

@anthonylacorte5811 2 жыл бұрын

Muscadine grapes. Most well known in NC we use them to make wine here and I personally recommend making a reduction sauce for your duck or venison with some if you get the opportunity. Enjoyed the video!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips Anthony! I thought about trying to save a few at the time but they tasted so good that they were gone in a flash. Next time we will definitely have to collect a few more

@MichiganOutdoorsUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY LOVING THE RIVER FLOAT VIDEOS MAN!!!!! SOOOOOOO MUCH FUN.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! They're some of my favorites to go on

@MichiganOutdoorsUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors sure look like a blast!!!

@kraigkaatz6858 2 жыл бұрын

These hunts are really fun to watch... good work

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kraig!

@colinwalsh7596 2 жыл бұрын

Best produced duck hunting videos on KZfaq, more catch and cooks!!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Got a couple more in the works

@ericc8790 2 жыл бұрын

Blast and cast… you are living the dream.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir it was something I’ve been wanting to do for a while now!

@ivanwagurak942 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos are awesome! Always a blast to watch lol, I haven’t been back out since the last time I commented on a video I’ll try your suggestion on the improved modified choke and see how that does our first season has ended so I’ll have to wait till the second season opens up till next time keep up the good work and keep them cameras rolling!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ivan! Let me know how the IM choke treats you once you're able to get back out there

@jimbo4460 2 жыл бұрын

Want to do the exact same thing with my kayak up here in Ontario. I was hunting on around Nov 5th this year up around Ottawa. We went for mallards thinking they would be into their migration. To our surprise the woodies had not left the area yet. I have shot only one wood duck in November here prior to that weekend. My friend and I got 17 in two days of hunting. We don't have a limit on woodies here either. Six birds in total is the limit and they can be all woodies too. There are restrictions on other species and limits though; Thanks for some great entertainment, really appreciated the watch.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim! That is really cool that y'all get to bag six woodies and that they were still hanging around that late in the year. Hope you can get the kayak hunting to work for you up there!

@bobgiles2971 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 like the float trips and wood ducks are good eating.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bob! The best eating duck in my opinion!

@jamesmadison4176 2 жыл бұрын

That’s really cool you guys picking up you ammo. Good job and great video !

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James!

@DewaSenapanIndonesia 2 жыл бұрын

it's amazing to be able to fish and shoot grouse, this must be fun, greetings to friends from Indonesia 🙏🙏🇮🇩🇮🇩

@LuRanOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome!!! Another great one!!! Thank you!!! 👍

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@americanfisherman9781 2 жыл бұрын

Muscadine and Wood ducks sound like a great time!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It was a nice mix!

@user-tt1yk2jo2m 2 жыл бұрын

I follow you from Iraq as long as your hunting is my dream to come to a country that loves duck huntin😍🥰❤️

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Can you hunt ducks in Iraq??

@jeremy28135 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see some duck hunting Thomas!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeremy! Feels good to be getting back into the swing of duck season

@michaelengren3563 2 жыл бұрын

I love the content man great work!!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! More coming soon!

@fishhardcharters 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. Good work guys.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jonah! Have you done any duck floats yet this season?

@CS-xo4kh 2 жыл бұрын

Great way to hunt. I float in a canoe to hunt too. Nice way to spend the day and I usually never see another person.

@jameswaterman8445 2 жыл бұрын

Love it keep them comin

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Got more coming soon!

@Drblood6721 2 жыл бұрын

Bangin' em out T hoke! Great job my man. We really gotta get a hunt trip swap planned soon!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It's was a pretty good early season considering some of the low water levels we are dealing with in areas we typically hunt! We'll get that setup soon! I'm sure you'd see a lot of stuff down here that y'all dont get up there

@Drblood6721 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors My dad, uncle and I do leases down there for deer sometimes (hunted pittsylvania cty area before) but would love to go back! Saw a shoveler up here for the first time ever which was nuts!

@HighPrairieSportsmen 2 жыл бұрын

Next time on Hoke Outdoors: I Got Food Poisoning from Wild "Grapes." 😂. Good vid buddy

@justinjacobsvacs 2 жыл бұрын

More collaborations with both of you! Love both of your channels, would be a good vid to see you guys do a challenge or something like a 6 shot or a 2 decoy challenge.

@HighPrairieSportsmen 2 жыл бұрын

@@justinjacobsvacs might have some collabs coming soon...

@RyanMOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Lol! I thought the same thing too.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

No sickness to report yet luckily 😂

@stevenquirk4502 2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit this is smart, wish I would have seen this video a few months ago. I'll have to save this gem for next year

@pennsylvaniawaterfowlhunte9644 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, great job guys

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@roybullis8101 2 жыл бұрын

looks like a fun hunt. love the videos. keep em coming. thanks

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roy! Got another hunt coming in a day or two!

@RBaca 2 жыл бұрын

I build wooden wood duck calls I like to send you 2 of them I like the way you guys hunt

@akseli654 2 жыл бұрын

Quality video once again:)

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@donloughran5180 2 жыл бұрын

Send realize you change your channel’s name . Well I finally found it again! On that note I don’t understand everyone’s at version two shooting hens. Most species are abundant these days. Particularly Wood ducks. Follow your states harvesting guidelines. All I like to see is a fair Chase. No water Swating. Grew up duckhunting in the 1980s. Bird numbers were low. At the time new steel shot regulations made knocking down and killing a bird very challenging. We never killed birds on the water. Except cripples. Duck hunting was still an art. We made our own decoys. Made our own boats. Trained our own dogs. Are camouflage was WWII army surplus. Cold weather clothing was bulky wool or useless cotton. Sport has changed to an industry. Not to say the new hunters are not artist. Many of you are and bring a lot to the industry. I enjoy watching you hunt. Look forward to more episodes. Thank you!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Don! I absolutely agree with you about duck hunting being an art, although I think we have a little different perspectives on water swatting. I hope to get into making more of the gear I hunt over here in the next couple years since I'd like to have a personal connection to my decoys, calls, boats, and such!

@gojoe36 2 жыл бұрын

BLAST & CAST...like it 💪😎👊

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@landismusic634 2 жыл бұрын

Fun times. I did the kayak thing here in PA n bagged a few . It definitely is a fun time

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it was productive up there! Never know what you're see or find along the river which is my favorite part about these floats

@talhabaghoor91 7 ай бұрын

Big fan sir❤️

@douglasgomes531 2 жыл бұрын

Top top demais 👏🏻👏🏻 parabéns 👏🏻👏🏻

@russellkasprzyk4934 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t hunt, but it’s good to see someone picking up their shells!! They are littered everywhere some of the spots I used to fish it’s crazy, hunters are supposed to be acting like you, conservation is key.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir I've seen some spots that hunters and fisherman have trashed around here and I want to do everything I can to keep the areas I frequent looking natural

@charliedunn77 2 жыл бұрын

Badass video man. Been wanting to float my section of upper Potomac just a pain figuring out the logistics with the Maryland stuff. (Me being a Virginia resident).

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank's brother! Those MD non resident laws are definitely tough to get around. Hope you can get it figured out for a late season float!

@jamesedwards6269 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Thomas. I have a scenario question, on this hunt if you have hooked into a 5lbs small mouth, a flock of pintails get up one with four 12” long sprigs on it fly to you. Do you drop the rod and potentially loose that big ole smally and shoot at that stud sprig or do you let them go and fight the fish?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! That's a good one, I'd honestly let them go, hoping Drew would shoot one and just fight the fish. I was blessed to take a couple pintails in Texas last season but I haven't put my hands on a 5 lb smallie in quite a few years

@kyleschreiner8645 2 жыл бұрын

Very difficult style of hunting. However the difficulty makes the fun!!!!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yessir the challenge of it is one of my favorite parts!

@chucksmith5002 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Thomas I tied a piece of Para Cord to my Paddle so I can just drop it in the water . That way I don`t have to take my time laying it quietly down on the Yak .

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea Chuck! I typically have an elastic lease connected to mine but I broke it last season and haven't ordered a new one yet

@Isaac-gt3yv 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to float down the river this next split, love these videos

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Hope you get on them out there!

@vinhphamsanong3491 2 жыл бұрын

Anh đi săn bắt nhìn thú vị vá 👍 phong cảnh đẹp vá, cảm ơn anh đã chia sẻ líp ❤️👍👍

@joshuaeck2712 2 жыл бұрын

Cool hunt

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josh!

@warrenferdinandsen4974 2 жыл бұрын

Good hunt.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Jimtom933 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@marylandoutdoorsman7269 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the invite

@leandro.angler Жыл бұрын

Vídeo top parabéns, 🇧🇷

@TALHA0632 2 жыл бұрын

Great...

@abdullahmujahid3911 2 жыл бұрын

supper hunting bro

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@sanglier3342 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video 👏 that a dream fish and hunt in the same time. But we can't do that in France

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! Sorry to hear that, is it against the law?

@sanglier3342 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors Yes. In France the anti hunters are suppressing everything To prohibit our hunts. Little by little we are losing everything. This year we lose 2 type of hunt.

@po_boy_outfitters9529 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I have a question I might be going to float the river in a creek boat with my dad this next season in nc so is it hard to stay balanced or is it not that bad?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It definitely takes some practice but once you get the hang of it then it's easy. I would definitely go out during the summer to practice shooting shooting out of your boat

@po_boy_outfitters9529 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors THANK YOU 🙏 I have been nervous about it but hopefully we will stay safe and shoot some ducks!!

@HuntinginLebanon94 2 жыл бұрын

Hello nice videos

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@HuntinginLebanon94 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors i hope to watch my hunting videos and subscribe my channel

@coopernickerson370 2 жыл бұрын

The wild grapes, that is where you should put your dekes there and sit down little way on the riverbank. Be careful and on the boat. Wear life jacket.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I think we may try that for next October if we can locate some during September! They were quite plentiful in a couple spots

@MichiganOutdoorsUnlimited 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of gun do you use? Wanting to switch to semi auto but on a good price.

@tblcville 2 жыл бұрын

What rive are you on my friend and i wanted tk try this on the james river

@thomaslamb2987 Жыл бұрын

Hey Hoke, what choke do you use for those high shots?

@WanKer03 2 жыл бұрын

This is fucking badass. Awesome vid.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@mikemcedward6218 2 жыл бұрын

Found a area yesterday gonna give a try later in the season here

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! What kind of habitat is it in this area?

@mikemcedward6218 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors in the cascade mountains lots of timber flows into on of the big lake Wenatchee floated it a little didn't see much other then some merserg that were young normally don't see to many ducks up in that area till it gets colder

@mikemcedward6218 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors bummer thing only able to hunt geese in my area on sat,sun,wen nice size group up river from my house

@fullstrapoutdoors9154 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! What shells are you using?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I was shooting 3 inch #4 Rios on this hunt

@jamaljalal9717 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@gregorymartin3504 2 ай бұрын

Nice man!! Was the the James, the nottoway or the Appomattox?

@lammundang9440 8 ай бұрын

Thiên nhiên! Địa hình đẹp quá

@tombeckett4340 2 жыл бұрын

Do you think hunting out of a canoe is better than the kayak? Thanks 🇨🇦👍

@jeffreym5304 2 жыл бұрын

What shoot size and choke were you using on your gun brother? nice shooting

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I'm shooting 3 inch #4s through a Carlons Improved Modified choke

@jeffreym5304 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors 🙏

@rundukgelap9144 2 жыл бұрын

Those 'pop' sounds is awesome.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@starklandoutdoors2832 2 жыл бұрын

What shot cam and go pro setup do you use

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I've got a Shotkam on my barrel and then wearing a GoPro Hero 10

@davidtennant505 18 күн бұрын

what you using to float in? Is it a pi rogue or a canoe?

@HokeOutdoors 10 күн бұрын

Basically a kayak/canoe hybrid. I call it a kayak, most people think it's a small canoe

@sauceLegs 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, super fun to watch. What shotgun is that?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! It’s a Franchi Affinity 3

@Gulfsideoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

If your going to wear your waders on a kayak like that make sure to wear a life jacket! You can sink like a brick! Not sure if maybe it’s very shallow but be careful. Wack’ em and stack’ em!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It is a very shallow river and pretty flat water through most sections which is why I left the life vest off. Later in the season once the water gets cold I'll keep it on for the whole float

@2birddogsandawolfdog945 2 жыл бұрын

Neoprene floats

@DuckalopeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Nothin like a good cast and blast! Sorry bout the rod!

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Luckily just a cheap walmart combo so no biggie, just wish I had got that part on camera 😂

@DuckalopeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors definitely hahah

@bradleybarnette9352 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thomas where can I find information on hunting the rivers in Virginia? I live in NOVA and I’ve got 2 rivers nearby but I’m not sure if I’m allowed to hunt the Potomac or Shenandoah rivers. Found some conflicting information and don’t want have the cops called on me lol

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

The Potomac is weird because of the way it's split between MD and VA, best to call the GW and inquire about specific stretches before you float them. The Shenandoah should good as long as you're not in city limits where you're floating

@bradleybarnette9352 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors Thanks for the quick response!

@gunzdown6651 2 жыл бұрын

What is the cam u got on your shotgun

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

ShotKam

@austinling1320 2 жыл бұрын

What river are you on?

@davidholliman786 2 жыл бұрын

What kayak are you using?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I'm using an old town discovery 119 solo sportsman

@brighamwillis4682 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of waders are those?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

High N Dry waders (bit.ly/3jnstwp)

@courtlandbenoit38 2 жыл бұрын

What boat are in during this video?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

It's an old town discovery 119 solo sportsman

@coltonchafe4191 2 жыл бұрын

What model gun are you using

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Franchi Affinity 3

@tylerrobinson9747 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man can you make a video on river jump shooting ? For geese too? I’m not familiar with it and it seems very fun but I don’t know where to go or how to do it. Great video man!

@danielainsworth2557 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video be careful wearing those waders in that boat bud. In that deep water its very dangerous. not trying to tell you what to do just trying to be helpful.

@robertgm4569 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. God bless you.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, God bless!

@tannerhuss13 8 ай бұрын

What kayak is Drew using?

@HokeOutdoors 8 ай бұрын

I believe that's a tamarack angler

@edmobrad765 2 жыл бұрын

What’s next in line ?

@willmcalister2226 2 жыл бұрын

Are you shooting a franchi? Pretty sure we got the same gun

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I'm shooting a Franchi Affinity 3

@willmcalister2226 2 жыл бұрын

@@HokeOutdoors nice! I shoot a franchi intensity. I don’t think they make them anymore but they look the exact same

@nerdydad8544 2 жыл бұрын

what river was this? it looks familiar.

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Nothing personal but I don't name drop spots online

@140PatrolWaterfowl 2 жыл бұрын

Yak attack

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

The best way there is

@Broken-Nation 2 жыл бұрын

bro what river is this? Just subscribed.

@micahbelt799 2 жыл бұрын

You should have titled it “Cast and Blast on the river”

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I will next time!

@browningmaxus5360 2 жыл бұрын

What shotgun is that?

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Franchi Affinity 3

@caydencolvin482 Жыл бұрын

Those are muskedimes

@outdoorrn2980 2 жыл бұрын

Total fail...camouflaged clogs in Drew's canoe.... LOL

@lucasgrotton9386 2 жыл бұрын

You ever consider setting up on birds instead of jump shooting every video

@HokeOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, we actually tried that for the geese this season. Unfortunately these river birds don't fly much and often hangout a long ways from the launch so it would be quite difficult to make the trek downriver in the dark to setup. We will try it again sometime this season I'm sure though, I'd rather decoy birds than jump shoot them but I'm not gonna die in a rapid just to do it