Duck and goose hunting is a sport like no other.
Enduring the early morning hours, physical exertion, brutal weather, and the sometimes empty skies for extended periods of time is not for everyone. Many call it a sickness. They just may be right.
In the end, the hope is the plan comes together and the reward is a great hunt. It doesn't always turn out that way, but it is this undying sense of optimism that brings you back, day after day.
Sometimes, it all works out right. The spread looks good, the blind is invisible, the weather cooperates, the calling is dead on, and the birds love it all. Oh yes, the birds. It's magical.
On other days, the pickings are slim.
You sit patiently hour after hour, hoping for a turn of events. On these days, it may be a one bird, one shot, one kill day.
In either case, no matter how many birds you bag, welcome the hunt. It's not every day you get out into the field.
And in memory of those hunts, from time to time we showcase a photo from a fellow Refuge Rat. Check them out.
Got Photos?
Got a sweet duck or goose hunting photo from public land? One that captures the moment? Maybe it was an outstanding bag? Or a great portrait of a friend, family member, or hunting dog? Perhaps a striking wetland habitat or landscape photo?
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