Wingman, I've often referred to them as "mini" Shovelers. Audubon says: "The BW Teal, goes through an eclipse phase and molts most of it's feathers simultaneously, including it's primaries, and so is flightless until it's new feathers grow in". Also says: "that this Teal begins courting in the Sprin...

They float too?

I think it is going to require a more valiant effort by us, to try to make the difference. Rather than "paddle slapping" if someone gets too close. I suggest that we take the initiative to solve the problem constructively and equitably for both parties. I'm not saying that I am going to leave my spo...

Power trim would help. Can you add that?

I did the rubber band trick to my mother on April Fools day about 15 years ago, it was priceless.

CNBC has been showing updates of some of their antics all day long today.

What a bunch of freaks!!

Oh yes, one more thing. Just think about it. Unless they start restricting the # of the hunters in a WMA. There's only so much "square footage" to go around for all. I would sure hate to rely on a "lottery" type drawing, to determine my fate as to whether I could hunt in an area, that I knew just ha...

There was a phenomenon that occurred sometime during the 80's. Many of the "good" hunters that are being spoken of in this thread quit the sport when the duck #'s headed South. (pardon the pun) I think this occurred primarily due to the low #'s and in the surge in interest of big buck management tha...

It's a funk song by the funk band "tower of power"

If you can make a variety of other calls with your call, I wouldn't worry too much about it. I won't say most, but other calls can also produce that squeal at the end of a note. It doesn't have to be a Haydel's. Under certain conditions, I have been able to make the sound using a Greg Hood single re...

Just bend it over.

Just kidding with ya, I've got no idea.

Well I hope that DW will put up a few billboards or something that will help stymie that groups efforts.

I'd try a light modified with steel shot.

I wouldn't worry about the alligators if you are looking for something to do this weekend. You'll have your shotgun in your hand won't you???