Duck Feast

Saturday night my hunting buddies and I along with our families got together for a duck feast. We all brought the last of our duck which totaled about 30 birds. It was made into two casseroles (one with wild rice and the other with lentils) and served with cooked carrots, turnips, rolls, and salad. For those who didn't care for duck there was rice and meat balls.

Miss KJ, our cook, busy preparing the feast. Thank you for all your work preparing the duck and making the meal. You did a great job! It turned out well and everyone enjoyed it.

KJ read that turnips go well with duck. I haven't had them very much but they were very good!

Some of the decorations for our duck party.

Phil eating his goose leg which was prepared especially for him with the foot still attached. He had left it on when he cleaned and put it in the freezer.

Duck Hunting in the Snow

Jacob's first duck and my Mallard.

Duck

Saturday night I tried duck for the first time. I've been a little hesitant about pulling some out of the feezer to cook, afraid I might cook it wrong and have a bad first expirience. Finally I got some out and with the help of some good friends decided how to prepare it.

I'm not sure of everything she did to it but Kelsie cooked some fine duck. I was quite surprised and really liked it.

Mr. Weese did a good job cutting it up and arranging it on the silver platter.

Finish product. We figured out the current price after all the gear, license and shells was around $50 for the one duck. That doesn't include one's time either. Adam reminded me I forgot for figure in gas cost as well as some other items. I realize maybe we could do better on that price but hunting definantly is more for the experience then being a cheaper way to eat. I think I'd rather farm my food.

Another Goose

Saturday morning I was hunting again with my friend Jacob and shot another goose. It was a lone flier and I was able to call it back even with out the decoys. One shot put it down and I had to chase it about 50 yards before I caught it. Shooting a big bird is quite exciting!

Winchester 12 Gauge 3-1/2" Xpert High Velocity 1-1/4 oz BB Shot

It's not very forgiving. My shoulder hurts.

We got Geese!

Opening Day Duck & Goose

Opening day wasn't as beautiful as pictured above but hopefully it will on later dates. It was pouring rain and dark. We didn't see any ducks and the geese were all out of range. We did find a good blind and got it ready for next time.

I got a new duck call and goose flute which I tried and have been practicing with today.

We have high expectations for the upcoming hunts in the next few weeks. As the fields flood more we'll see lots more ducks hanging around. I'm earger to shoot my first duck! A goose would be a lot of fun!