I'm a duck hunter, but not a fanatic. I get out 3-5 times a year. I love doing it, but there are so many other animals, birds and fish to go after in what seems like a very short fall season. Around here, most of the puddle ducks are gone by mid-October and then there's Ruffed and Spruce Grouse, Snowshoe Hares, Moose (5 weeks), Bear and Deer. And don't forget the Smallmouth Bass, Walleyes,Brook Trout and Pike.
So MUCH to do and so little time! I also love to take my two daughters along, and they are too young yet to sit in a blind for more than 15 minutes. I take them Grouse hunting instead. the scenery is always changing and there is always something new for them to discover.
Like someone on another board said:
"Teach your kids to hunt and you won't have to hunt for your kids."
HAve a good season