Actually if it is legal there should not be a discussion. Yes certain opinions can be expressed but ultimately if it is legal it is a personal preference.

I have had many a waterfowl swim in. Some when raised up will fly, others a yell added is all it took but a few maintain on the water swimming away. In these few instances yes I have shot duck on the water but at these times and distances, many if not all fly, because of their organs are protected (under water) so I still get the shot in the air. Also unfortanetly as I hope we all try to make a quick and humane kill at times it does not work as planned and at these times I have no hesitation to dispatch a crip if the opportunity presents itself. If downed in cattails or other structure that prohibits this then one of my dogs is sent. Again this is my preference but will not impose my opinion on anyone else especially if it is legal to shoot off the water. As once was stated or asked which would you prefer someone that shoots them only in the air just to throw them in the garbage or someone that shoots them off the water but feeds himself and his family with what he takes? Actually it makes no difference if it is legal, its a personal preference do not use morals or conscious or sportsman like BS it is a basic personal desicion. We as sportman need to direct are dislike to poachers and anti-hunters not debate an issue that is LEGAL. Thats my opinion!