09-24-2012, 04:25 AM
Took my 12 year old bro out on the youth opener ( he's 16 years younger than I). We did really well. Didn't see as many ducks as usual but we were just hunting a little out of the way spot not one of the main marshes. First duck he killed was a banded drake mallard. How's that for luck. Ended up with 3 gaddys 2 mallards 1 blue wing teal and 1 green wing. After my dad took him home I went for a seven mile slog through the marsh scouting some of my favorite spots. My go to spot from last year has less water and more growth. There were about five hundred resident mallies, but absolutely no other ducks. Last year it had thousands so hopefully they'll show up after they see some pressure.
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