I like duck hunting, have only been doing it for two years. But then again we have only called in 1 goose and a huge flock that was driven away by a decoy that was laying on its side from some low flying wood ducks early in the morning. I have only hunted on the water too. Any weekend would work for me. I have the same work schedule as my roommate would more than likely be going with. we get off at 4:30 in the morning on fridays and don't have to go back until 4:30 in the afternoon on monday. depending on how far away it is, I could maybe use some vacation time too.