• Claim your hunting spot with the tag that comes with your licence. •Fix any leaks, rotten boards, seating and finish camouflaging the maimai with camo net or vegetation. • Make sure vegetation isn't blocking your firing zone or where the ducks will land. • Make sure your access path is cleared and safe to use.
Check your gear:
• Clean and rig decoys. • Ensure your shotgun is in tip-top condition and your magazine complies with the rules. • Check and double-check that you don't have any lead shot ammunition in your duck hunting bag. • Make sure your boots and waders are still waterproof. • If you are using a kayak or rowboat, ensure it's shipshape. • If you are hunting on open water, check your lifejackets.
Hunting away from home? Check the regulations for the region you're going to.
Do:
• Carry hunting and firearms licence at all times. • Be safe with firearms and on the water — know the seven rules for safe firearms. • Be an ambassador for hunters — hunt ethically and responsibly. • Clean your game bird harvest quickly to ensure the best quality meat for your table. • Bury waste after cleaning your birds.
