What is your special goal for the season?

1. Safety is now becoming paramount for me.
2. Enjoy the confines of my duck blinds for at least 75 days
3. Take as many pictures as humanly possible of my dogs retrieving ducks
4. Soaking up every ounce of my environment and being thankful that I can still do this marvelous thing called duck hunting. I love listening to the whistling of wings, the yips and howls of coyotes, the hooting of owls, watching a marsh hawk hunt,
catching a glimpse of a bobcat, seeing a phenomenal sunrise, and maybe shooting a duck or two. That is why I am out there.
Al

Make a mental note to "Take Notice" or life will pass you by.


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4. Soaking up every ounce of my environment and being thankful that I can still do this marvelous thing called duck hunting. I love listening to the whistling of wings, the yips and howls of coyotes, the hooting of owls, watching a marsh hawk hunt,
catching a glimpse of a bobcat, seeing a phenomenal sunrise, and maybe shooting a duck or two. That is why I am out there.
Al
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Al

I think you forgot the rattle of the snakes and the roar of the mountain lion?

Chuck
 
I lost my son 5 years ago; he was 16.

I haven't duck hunted since.

My goal is to just get out.

My Chessie, Tucker, is now 6 years old and only has one season under his belt. Waste of a good dog. He's my third Chessie, as duck hunting used to be a way of life for me. I need to find the courage to go again and feel what I used to feel.
 
Have fun, be safe, enjoy the outdoors, relax and watch the birds work. I really enjoy meeting new friends in the field as well. It beats the heck out of sitting on a couch watching TV. A few days ago I had four ducks fly over my decoys at the end of the day and my friend asked why I didn't shoot. I don't really know the answer other than I had a big grin on my face and joy in my heart and that seemed like enough at that moment.
 
Keep your chin up Charles. I feel for you. I have a terminally ill child and it sucks waiting for the inevitable. I dont envy were you are in the process now. Good luck on the season, a cold, bright sunrise and hot coffee is better for the soul than any therapist ever could be.
John
 
Get out to central Ks and hunt with Mr. Bell;)

Enjoy it is always my main goal
Laugh a lot
Hear wings cutting air from upon high
Watch a beautiful sunrise and sunset over decoys
Hunt with some folks I have not hunted with in a couple years
 
My deepest sympathy Mr. Hunsdorfer. Heartbreak and loss are heavy burdens to carry. I pray that you muster the strength to get Out There....again.


My goal is to hunt as many days as possible, and pull the trigger when I want to - but mostly soak in the experience. Birds in the bag aren't that important to me anymore. I've had more than my share,
as this is my 48th season. My entire Life has been centered around waterfowl & waterfowling, thank God.

Good luck to All, be Safe & Have FUN!
 
4. Soaking up every ounce of my environment and being thankful that I can still do this marvelous thing called duck hunting. I love listening to the whistling of wings, the yips and howls of coyotes, the hooting of owls, watching a marsh hawk hunt,
catching a glimpse of a bobcat, seeing a phenomenal sunrise, and maybe shooting a duck or two. That is why I am out there.
Al
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Al

I think you forgot the rattle of the snakes and the roar of the mountain lion?

Chuck
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Chuck, I just wanted you to know that what you brought up was under a different category; Things that scare the crap out of you.
I guess since that is part of duck hunting down here, I should have included it. Good memory, sir.
Al
 
I lost my son 5 years ago; he was 16.

I haven't duck hunted since.

My goal is to just get out.

My Chessie, Tucker, is now 6 years old and only has one season under his belt. Waste of a good dog. He's my third Chessie, as duck hunting used to be a way of life for me. I need to find the courage to go again and feel what I used to feel.
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I am hoping that through time and God's peace, you have begun to heal a little. Maybe this year you can take that step and try duck hunting once again. Having Tucker by your side might be a big help. My condolences to you. Good luck with your decision making.

Some day if you have the time and want to do it, I would really like to see a picture of your Chessie, Tucker. Thanks
Al
 
I just want to have a good season with my buddies and make more memories so i can have some stories about the good ol days.

I would also like to take a bird over my own decoys and finnaly take a bird with my sneakbox. But this would be one in the same since my hand carved rig is for my sneakbox. So i guess im killing two birds with one stone, literaly and figuraly
 
My goals for this year are pretty simple, to get out as much as i can, and to learn as much as i can to get abit better.
It would also be nice to limit out time, but that might be pushing it.
 
After reading this thread, I see my "first reaction" was mentioned by others. I'm 72 and hunt pool 13 on the Mississippi River......alone with just the "dog of the day". My top goal is to make sure no one has to come and get us. After that, anything else is a bonus.

Last Saturday was the Iowa "Second" Opener (they have a split season). With "nasty" weather on tap, it turned out to be quite a challenge.

I really savor the returns. That's the primary reason for going.
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Since I retired in May my goal is to hunt every day I can and just simply enjoy every day with dogs and friends. I need to just make the best of every trip and day out. BTW So far it is working!!!!!!
 
Have fun, be safe, enjoy the outdoors, relax and watch the birds work. I really enjoy meeting new friends in the field as well. It beats the heck out of sitting on a couch watching TV. A few days ago I had four ducks fly over my decoys at the end of the day and my friend asked why I didn't shoot. I don't really know the answer other than I had a big grin on my face and joy in my heart and that seemed like enough at that moment.
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+1

I only hunted a few times last year and my trip to St Paul Island was way too serious.
I look forward to a few nice relaxing hunts smiling as the last birds of the day fly by off into the sunset.
 
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