It's a cold morning with snow flurries in the air. It may be sunny and mild in the afternoon but for now it's cold — a typical day in the transition from autumn to winter. Mallards circle the decoys.

If you’re like I used to be, maybe I should have titled this article YOU EAT DUCK! Or IS DUCK EVEN EDIBLE? I used to dutifully eat duck since I’d shot them, but it sure wasn’t an enjoyable experience.