2020 first duck
Got my first duck of 2020 today. Its an interesting story.
Was setting up decoys in the water, when I heard a LOT of water movement 100 yards to my left. I thought, "Is that another hunter?" I did a feeding call with my duck call to see if it was another hunter. No response. Then, more movement. Wings flapping on the water. I was like, "WHAT IS GOING ON OVER THERE?"
I snuck over quietly, and discovered it was a flock of 12 mallard ducks. I got as close as I could, and aimed for a greenhead.
Shot one missed the greenhead, but hit a female close to it. In my state you are allowed 7 ducks a day, but no more than 2 can be female mallards. After they started flying, I fired shots 2 and 3. Both missed.
I waded over carefully and retrieved the female I hit.
I was hoping to get a male, but its okay. I guess I need to practice my aim, though.
Picture attached,
Jared