The Franchi Affinity family enriches its range and offers two brand new configurations among its supermagnums. The shot in waterfowl hunting is always a demanding, challenging shot that puts to a grueling test the ballistic capabilities of the hunter.Īmong the smooth-barrel shotguns, the semi-automatic is among the most used in this hunting practice, which usually requires long-distance shots. The mallard and dabbling ducks in general believe a group of decoys distributed across the surface of water more easily, while diving ducks, like the tufted duck, are mostly attracted to more compact arrangements.Ī more convincing game is one that uses live calls, mainly ducks that come from farms. The number and arrangement of the decoys can vary, even according to the different species you’re hunting. The game of decoys must be meticulously prepared: always in optimum condition, they must be positioned with the beak towards the wind, because this is how they would behave if they were real… and wild animals in flight notice even this! In the succession of tricks and devices to attract the wild animals, nothing is left to chance. Mimicry must be complete mud often becomes a second skin. Waterfowls are suspicious wild animals and gifted with a range of sight that’s wider than those of man, and for this, attention to detail is a fundamental aspect of this type of hunt. Waterfowl semiauto camo shotgun Affinity 3.5 Cobalt Walking along the river, between the reed and the silence of the water from the marsh, in perfect harmony with your dog, and in a moment, you notice a swirl of feathers and you’re ready! the shot in this type of waterfowl hunting comes all of a sudden and often at closer distances than those that happen in stalking. The walk up hunt is surely the most emotional waterfowl hunting technique… “surprise” is the keyword. It’s fixed to the depth with special supports and must be reached by boat. Called this because it’s reminiscent of the form of a barrel of wine, it’s immersed in water and blends perfectly with the environment. Many, instead, consider hunting in barrel hunting blinds the true form of waterfowl hunting. The traditional shooting hut, which may also float, often is found in lakes or along rivers, and hunters, hidden by scrupulous mimicry, await the passing of ducks lured with decoys and calls. The various types of fixed stalking depend much on the local customs. Tireless and passionate, the Labrador is surely one of the best breeds for this job, used above all in the United States. In stalking waterfowl hunting it’s opportune to not move until the hunt is done, when you’re see to the recovery of the wild animals. It can be carried as a stalking hunt, in a shooting hut or barrel blind, or walk up hunt, on foot or with a pointer or hunting dog. Waterfowl hunting calls for techniques that are different among them, specific equipment and gear, but above all great dedication. It’s often practiced with a smooth-barrel semi-automatic shotgun. A few brush strokes that already paint waterfowl hunting as one of the richest and most suggestive types of hunting that exist.Ī demanding hunt for true hunters that don’t fear the cold and the most difficult environmental hunting conditions. The barrels, the huts, the calls, the game, the sounds of nature upon its awakening, the cold dark of the morning, and then the light that reflects on the mirrors of water and gets lost in the sky. It requires sacrifice, passion, and great knowledge, but repays every difficulty with rare emotions. Waterfowl hunting is one of the most complex and fascinating hunting techniques that exist, a mix of magic and adventure that enchants the spirit.