Episode #260 The Truth About Missing Birds (Most Hunters Get This Wrong)
From The North American Waterfowler by Elliott Snider
March 26, 2026 · 1h 29m
About this episode
This episode discusses shooting techniques and common mistakes hunters make when trying to hit birds.
This episode turned into a full blown shooting breakdown with Scott Vix. If you’ve ever struggled hitting birds, especially that first shot, this one is for you. We get into the fundamentals most hunters never actually learn. Proper gun mount, where your eyes should be, how to move with the bird, and why so many guys miss even when they’re doing everything they think is right. I also walk through my own shooting struggles this season and where things started falling apart, especially when hunting in groups. Scott gives real world advice that applies directly to duck hunting, not just the clay range. If you want to become a more consistent shooter this season, this episode will help. Partners: Flight Day Ammunition → https://www.flightdayammo.com (Code: NAW10) Shotty Gear → https://www.shottygear.com (Code: FDH10) Weatherby Shotguns → https://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates → https://mammothpet.com (Code: GUARDIAN15) TideWe → https://www.tidewe.com (Code: NAW18) Patreon: Want to join live recordings, ask questions, and be part of the conversation? Join here → patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Elliott Snider
Guest: Scott Vix
Topics covered
- shooting techniques
- duck hunting
- hunting tips
- gun mount
- shooting struggles
Keywords
- shooting breakdown
- hunting advice
- first shot
- gun mount
- duck hunting
Sponsors
Flight Day Ammunition, Shotty Gear, Weatherby Shotguns, Mammoth Guardian Dog Crates, TideWe
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