{"id":6776,"date":"2026-01-29T08:56:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T08:56:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/?p=6776"},"modified":"2026-01-29T08:56:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T08:56:18","slug":"my-first-season-running-a-duck-shoot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/my-first-season-running-a-duck-shoot\/","title":{"rendered":"My First Season Running a Duck Shoot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>By Phil Taylor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-instagram  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/p.taylor217\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M12,4.622c2.403,0,2.688,0.009,3.637,0.052c0.877,0.04,1.354,0.187,1.671,0.31c0.42,0.163,0.72,0.358,1.035,0.673 c0.315,0.315,0.51,0.615,0.673,1.035c0.123,0.317,0.27,0.794,0.31,1.671c0.043,0.949,0.052,1.234,0.052,3.637 s-0.009,2.688-0.052,3.637c-0.04,0.877-0.187,1.354-0.31,1.671c-0.163,0.42-0.358,0.72-0.673,1.035 c-0.315,0.315-0.615,0.51-1.035,0.673c-0.317,0.123-0.794,0.27-1.671,0.31c-0.949,0.043-1.233,0.052-3.637,0.052 s-2.688-0.009-3.637-0.052c-0.877-0.04-1.354-0.187-1.671-0.31c-0.42-0.163-0.72-0.358-1.035-0.673 c-0.315-0.315-0.51-0.615-0.673-1.035c-0.123-0.317-0.27-0.794-0.31-1.671C4.631,14.688,4.622,14.403,4.622,12 s0.009-2.688,0.052-3.637c0.04-0.877,0.187-1.354,0.31-1.671c0.163-0.42,0.358-0.72,0.673-1.035 c0.315-0.315,0.615-0.51,1.035-0.673c0.317-0.123,0.794-0.27,1.671-0.31C9.312,4.631,9.597,4.622,12,4.622 M12,3 C9.556,3,9.249,3.01,8.289,3.054C7.331,3.098,6.677,3.25,6.105,3.472C5.513,3.702,5.011,4.01,4.511,4.511 c-0.5,0.5-0.808,1.002-1.038,1.594C3.25,6.677,3.098,7.331,3.054,8.289C3.01,9.249,3,9.556,3,12c0,2.444,0.01,2.751,0.054,3.711 c0.044,0.958,0.196,1.612,0.418,2.185c0.23,0.592,0.538,1.094,1.038,1.594c0.5,0.5,1.002,0.808,1.594,1.038 c0.572,0.222,1.227,0.375,2.185,0.418C9.249,20.99,9.556,21,12,21s2.751-0.01,3.711-0.054c0.958-0.044,1.612-0.196,2.185-0.418 c0.592-0.23,1.094-0.538,1.594-1.038c0.5-0.5,0.808-1.002,1.038-1.594c0.222-0.572,0.375-1.227,0.418-2.185 C20.99,14.751,21,14.444,21,12s-0.01-2.751-0.054-3.711c-0.044-0.958-0.196-1.612-0.418-2.185c-0.23-0.592-0.538-1.094-1.038-1.594 c-0.5-0.5-1.002-0.808-1.594-1.038c-0.572-0.222-1.227-0.375-2.185-0.418C14.751,3.01,14.444,3,12,3L12,3z M12,7.378 c-2.552,0-4.622,2.069-4.622,4.622S9.448,16.622,12,16.622s4.622-2.069,4.622-4.622S14.552,7.378,12,7.378z M12,15 c-1.657,0-3-1.343-3-3s1.343-3,3-3s3,1.343,3,3S13.657,15,12,15z M16.804,6.116c-0.596,0-1.08,0.484-1.08,1.08 s0.484,1.08,1.08,1.08c0.596,0,1.08-0.484,1.08-1.08S17.401,6.116,16.804,6.116z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever since I began game shooting,&nbsp;I\u2019ve&nbsp;dreamt of having my own shoot. Last year, that became reality on a farm where&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;been doing pest control. What started with feeding one pond to&nbsp;flight&nbsp;a few ducks grew into a small,&nbsp;friendly&nbsp;and sustainable&nbsp;shoot&nbsp;I\u2019m&nbsp;proud of. The aim&nbsp;wasn\u2019t&nbsp;to go commercial but to create relaxed days with friends, a modest bag (around 30 birds) and plenty of laughs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-it-all-began-b304ffd5-404a-4b6f-8279-19c41664c1f7\">How It All Began<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;season, I suggested putting a few ducks down. By late winter, the idea had grown into three duck ponds, plus a spinney for pheasants after&nbsp;I\u2019d&nbsp;noticed a few lingering around my deer feeders.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"planning-preparation-9ed36af0-ca60-49c2-b808-86518b202a2b\">Planning &amp; Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I sourced ducks from Charles Grisdale in Wales and, with the guidance of experienced keepers, prepared the ground. Ponds were fenced &#8211; two with electric, one requiring 200m of chicken wire plus solar fencing. Overgrown trees were cleared to open the canopy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"feeding-watering-17a7488a-0d00-49d6-8510-efbbe557ed0b\">Feeding &amp; Watering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ducks&nbsp;started&nbsp;on grower pellets, then a pellet\/barley mix, before moving to barley alone. Pheasants had King Hat and barrel feeders, plus hand feeding of maize and wheat on small rides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With no water system, I lugged up to 300&nbsp;litres&nbsp;at a time in bottles and containers. Worming meant emptying and refilling drinkers, while apple cider vinegar was added to help bird health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"tech-pest-control--d1b4e067-43ca-4ce6-a7ad-72ee638a71af\">Tech &amp; Pest Control<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/?gad_campaignid=20835743465&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz5L9n5-ukgMV7FtBAh0JUxW3EAAYASAAEgLLhfD_BwE&amp;utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D&amp;utm_content=zeiss%20secacam&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=google-paid&amp;utm_term=%7Badgroupname%7D\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/?gad_campaignid=20835743465&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz5L9n5-ukgMV7FtBAh0JUxW3EAAYASAAEgLLhfD_BwE&amp;utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D&amp;utm_content=zeiss%20secacam&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=google-paid&amp;utm_term=%7Badgroupname%7D\">ZEISS&nbsp;Secacam<\/a>&nbsp;trail cameras were essential. Instead of long hours waiting for foxes, I could check the app in minutes to see where and when they were moving &#8211; saving time and improving results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6862\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-1200x1600.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/SecaCam-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"627\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"6824\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-627x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-627x1024.jpeg 627w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-367x600.jpeg 367w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-768x1254.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-940x1536.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-1254x2048.jpeg 1254w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-640x1045.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-1024x1672.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-1200x1960.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Feeding-1-scaled.jpeg 1567w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 627px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"delivery-day-3483cd52-e6bf-4877-908d-b2dc35af7b6f\">Delivery Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ducks settled in quickly. The pheasants, however, were chaos &#8211;&nbsp;scattering&nbsp;far and wide&nbsp;within hours. We tried to&nbsp;dog&nbsp;them back in but mostly had to hope&nbsp;they\u2019d&nbsp;return once the weather cooled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-first-shoot-day-99dc7d6e-63df-4fb4-b111-1140d9a1546a\">The First Shoot Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>September 2nd arrived with coffee and pastries at 9am, three relaxed duck drives and&nbsp;elevenses&nbsp;in between. I was nervous, but by the end of the day we had 31 birds &#8211;&nbsp;bang&nbsp;on target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-1024x731.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6818\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-1024x731.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-600x429.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-768x549.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-1536x1097.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-2048x1463.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-640x457.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-1200x857.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/Phil-Taylor-1920x1371.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"looking-ahead-202526-season-c36736ff-940b-45cd-ba2e-8563fa03cb5a\">Looking Ahead: 2025\/26 Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve learned loads, made mistakes and already improved for the coming season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two new ponds added<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A partridge drive in the works (thanks to Joe for rearing them)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ducks delivered earlier and already flying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pheasants arriving mid-July<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A proper pheasant pen being built<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 40ft shipping container being converted into a shoot room for coffee, elevenses and drinks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The only frustration has been dry weather &#8211; over 100,000&nbsp;litres&nbsp;of water pumped into one pond. But that\u2019s game keeping for&nbsp;you&nbsp;and&nbsp;we\u2019ll&nbsp;carry on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A massive thank you to beaters, pickers-up, helpers, landowners and of course the dogs &#8211; the real stars. I&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;wait to&nbsp;get&nbsp;going again.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay safe, shoot straight and have a great season ahead!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-tricks-learned-357be625-3ddf-49eb-8c57-4bc790ba4555\">Tips &amp; Tricks Learned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bird sourcing:<\/strong> Get your duck growers early to maximise their age and performance for the start of the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fencing:<\/strong> Chicken wire plus solar fencing keeps ducks in and predators out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Habitat:<\/strong> Clear pond edges and open canopies for healthier flight lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> Use auto feeders to reduce distrubance; transition gradually from pellets to grain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watering:<\/strong> Hand-fill drinkers, worm through water, add apple cider vinegar as a tonic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trail cameras:<\/strong> ZEISS Secacams save time and reveal fox movement patterns.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teamwork:<\/strong> Lean on experienced keepers and helpers &#8211; success is a shared effort.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-822x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6870\" style=\"aspect-ratio:9\/16;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-822x1024.jpeg 822w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-482x600.jpeg 482w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-768x957.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-640x797.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-1024x1276.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving-1200x1495.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/blogs.zeiss.com\/sports-optics\/hunting\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/ducks-arriving.jpeg 1208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-advgb-button alignnone is-style-squared\"><a class=\"wp-block-advgb-button_link advgbbtn-695a7ac6-f8ed-4276-8b51-971d6971f59b\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.zeiss.com\/?gad_campaignid=20835743465&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz5L9n5-ukgMV7FtBAh0JUxW3EAAYASAAEgLLhfD_BwE&amp;utm_campaign=%7Bcampaignname%7D&amp;utm_content=zeiss%20secacam&amp;utm_medium=paid&amp;utm_source=google-paid&amp;utm_term=%7Badgroupname%7D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>ZEISS Secacam<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<style class=\"advgb-styles-renderer\">.advgbbtn-695a7ac6-f8ed-4276-8b51-971d6971f59b{font-size:18px;color:#fff !important;background-color:#1779ba !important;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px !important;padding:10px 30px 10px 30px;border-width:1px !important;border-style:none;border-radius:50px !important;}.advgbbtn-695a7ac6-f8ed-4276-8b51-971d6971f59b:hover{box-shadow:1px 1px 12px 0px #ccc;opacity:1;transition:all 0.2s ease;}.advgbbtn-695a7ac6-f8ed-4276-8b51-971d6971f59b > i {display: none !important;}<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phil Taylor shares his experiences in organizing his own duck shoot. 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