This spring I'd really like to go for great waterfowl pics. Do you guys do anything special for water sets, like baiting and etc. I have noticed that many of you place cameras where there are old logs going into the water. Any tips are appreciated.

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A little corn in water in front of camera, but placed that it doesn't show on camera. Also if you can get the sun as a backdrop, makes for a cool picture.

Loafing logs are the best! you can use natural ones that the birds are using already, or put a log in the water in a good spot that has a scenic background...and the birds will come. Throw in some grain/corn in the water around the loafing log and you have a recepie for a successful waterfowl set! I've also used ploating platforms out in open water which have done realy well. and I've also done the grain/corn on the shore but so that my camera can't see it.

Putting the grain/corn in the water works good because it's normall out of site of the camera, and dabbling ducks like to eat it off the bottom.

Good luck!

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One set I've wanted to make is the "underwater flasher". Just to see if it works as a visual lure. I'd put a cheap flashlight with the flasher setting in a jar and anchor it under water near the shore. Might drive the coons crazy. But probably more work than necessary.

Awesome shot Tom! Beaver Ponds are my favorite sets, wildlife is diverse and plentiful.

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I try to make my water sets so I make the duck go into the area for the best picture by finding a narrow waterway with a good background. I don't need any bait if I choose a location where ducks travel. I try to avoid large open water, I want the duck close for the best picture. All beaver dams have a trail over them which works well for closeups. Here are 2 locations that work well for me.

Fantastic pictures. Thats the kind of shots I hope to be able to get in time. Great job. Really enjoy your pictures.

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