With time running out on the puddle duck season of 2010, I chose to strike a salt marsh with an ebb tide in hopes of taking a black and a bonus mallard or two.
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| A solo hunt photo with my take... |
In just about one hours time, I convinced one duck to swim around the bend with a barrage of responsive quacks. As I put the call down and lined up the shot, the duck took a sudden turn. I took the shot and then witnessed the rise of at least twenty more black ducks. The impressive showcase went without fire as the black duck limit was met with the single bird.
To my surprise, the duck did not cooperate and it took several more shots to dispatch the tough animal. Finally, I went into the woods and around the marsh to where the hen black duck chose to relent.
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| A beautiful hen black duck with my Xtrema2... |
In a perfect world, the duck would have drifted along with the ebb tide and northern wind directly to my blind. However, I am more than pleased to begin my vacation with one of the more difficult ducks to take. With hours not days left in the puddle duck second split, I hope the weather holds well and allows for some serious sea duck action. I haven't nearly been out as much as I would like. Stay tuned...
Take care and Merry Christmas,
DEDH
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