RE: getting into duck hunting
To add to that good info, regarding your dog. If you havent worked him in around gunfire the right way, he could become gun shy in a hurry. Also you should do as much reading as you can find on the net regarding dog training and put in the time in the off season. ducks.org has some good stuff. If it were me inviting you, Id tell ya to leave the dog home for now. Btw be careful, waterfowling is alot of fun and can get addicting. You've been warned!