OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Varies by state. Georgia quail season, Nov 12 to Feb 28.

Pudge Factor Loc: Texas

Yep we are Oct.29-Feb.26, but my experience deer hunting South Texas, Thanksgiving weekend, 32° and by ~8:30 a Blue Indigo crossed my path, scared the crap out of me.
Don't know about Jaw-Jah but w/the WX you can never depend on.

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

We were cutting a road through a south facing hill. Got about 4 ft down, hit a den of snakes about January. An i can tell you it is a very stinking experience. It flat stunk.

They were all different colors .

shells Loc: Chicago

If it's good I will ! Thanks. Going to rent a 70-200 and take my 35mm. I will be out several different times.

shells Loc: Chicago

Thank you!

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

Have fun. Be sure get some of the dogs in action an interacting with the hunters. Hunters love pictures of thier dogs on the wall. An of them pulling up to shoot.

Bring plenty sd cards and batteries.

shells Loc: Chicago

Will do! Thanks

dirtpusher Loc: tulsa oklahoma

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BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

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MJKilpatrick Loc: Cape May, NJ

Hi shells, It is to your advantage that you will be out several times. There are a few additional thoughts for you that I did not include in my previous reply. It pays to visit the hunting location and do a bit of scouting before the hunting event. I usually will visit hunting locations before heading out the morning of the waterfowl hunt so I am aware of the blind location in relation to the surroundings. It helps to take account of where the sun rises and falls, wind directions (very important in waterfowl hunting), and anything unattractive in the surrounding background so you can anticipate where to be, and get the shots you want, prior to arriving for the hunt. It helps you get right to the spots that match your vision quickly when arriving versus trying to figure it out when the hunting party gets busy setting up. As mentioned previously, it pays to be in front of the hunting party's activity coming and going and during set up. I often use a separate boat and to get out before the party and wait to get shots traveling to and from the location by boat, walking across the marsh, setting decoys, etc. ahead of the party. Most times when I do this type of photography the hunting locations and blinds are well known to me as so it is easier to know exactly where to be for a certain shot. But, if visiting the blind sites for the first time on that first morning, much will be learned that first day, you may find yourself more precise on the successive days of the hunt than on the first. Also, if you do attach a go pro, or other type of camera to a gun barrel you get a lot of shots of waterfowl coming in and then being taken in mid air........not a lot of outlet for these types of shots........I fashioned a mount on a hard hat that I sometimes wear in the blind with a go pro or a regular SLR and moderate wide angle lens. I view through a wifi connection and take the photos watching the action on a smart phone app. This can give you more of an over the shoulder shot of action. Something to think about, perhaps not for this trip, but in the future if you find yourself bending to this type of photography. Good Luck and enjoy.......I think you will find it exciting.....if conditions are right, the amount of action can be fast pace......sometimes tough to keep your focus on the photographing when ducks are cruising in/by........ especially if it is a new experience. I would also suggest you take a look at some older issues of Ducks Unlimited Magazine, it will have numerous examples of photos that take in all aspects of waterfowl hunting. It might give you some ideas of how to work with some of the subject matter.

shells Loc: Chicago

MJKilpatrick, I value your advice and thank you!

MJKilpatrick Loc: Cape May, NJ

It's my pleasure, anytime.