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SSPhone
10-07-2004, 04:07 PM
I live in Lakeland and would like to hunt Merritt Island NWR. Any suggestions or advice on places to camp near by and areas to try.
SSPhone
10-08-2004, 08:26 PM
Holy cow Duck hunters are more tight lipped than Bass on a cold front.
I didnt want to sit in your spot. I just wanted some guidance so I didnt sit in your spot.
duckmanJR
10-09-2004, 04:04 PM
As far as a place to stay..There is a KOA that has" kampin' cabins" and it is off SR 46 which puts you between both entrances to MINWR. As far as spots....unless you call in and get a spot on area 1 or 4 you will have to hunt area 2 or area 3(if you have a boat)
Jason
10-22-2004, 01:56 PM
no matter where you sit you will be in "somebody's spot" most days that place is a zoo

good luck and shoot strait
duckmanJR
10-24-2004, 10:25 PM
SS..Plan on scouting alot since Merritt took a hit with the 'canes. Area two is your best bet access wise with a small boat/canoe till after the first of the year.
RutnNStrutn
10-25-2004, 09:33 PM
I'd check out Blackpoint if I were you. It always is holding birds!!! :D
Seriously though, without a permit for the impoundments you are stuck with the the open areas or the river, and both require lots of scouting. Good luck.
uncle D
10-26-2004, 06:47 PM
Rut and I know them greenheads are around, even if we got to get them next to the marina.:D

As for MI, spend some time w/ maps and scouting. Then you'll be more in the know. There are still some fellows that have been gunning it 50 years and they are kinda quite. Careful not to set too close, and keep your quacker in your pocket.

Use light coloured decoys and plenty of 'em.

Duke
SSPhone
10-26-2004, 09:02 PM
Originally posted by uncle D


Use light coloured decoys and plenty of 'em.

Duke

I guess I have to leave the 20 dozen Ringer deeks at home :D
uncle D
10-27-2004, 05:39 AM
You can use 'em if you want to shoot Chet's delight.

Duke
SSPhone
10-27-2004, 08:44 AM
Is this area open now to go look around? Any volunters to show a fellow hunter around the area.
Jason
10-27-2004, 11:41 AM
I may run out there this afternoon to just take a look have to see if i can get out of the office like to look at the st johns out by puzzle also
RutnNStrutn
10-31-2004, 09:21 PM
Jason, forget about Puzzle. I drive by the St. Johns at 46 every day. It is still in the flood stage, and is just now starting to recede, very slowly. I'd wait until a little closer to the season to scout there. The St. Johns is just one giant lake right now. :(
DUCKWHACKER
11-01-2004, 03:54 AM
I went by the St Johns over the weekend at Astor and there was still some serious water. It was up to the tops of some of the docks still. Had a little flooded pond about 40 yards from my stand in some oaks on Saturday. Woodies started flying just after daylight and a mess of em dropped in and put on quite a show for me.