I am a public land guy too. During the freeze we had awesome hunting now that they are back in the fields, I am going fishing. I won't hunt again, until I know fresh birds are using my spots. I actually have one spot I may hunt on Sunday, it is being used now.

Parker you missed the boat if you never thought ducks taste good. A fat mallard cooked rare on the grill, is just good meat. I served "duck poppers" (duck, pepper, cream cheese, bacon, grilled) at a party over Christmas, and they disappeared faster than a lot of items on the buffet table. It is all in the preparation.