mlsoft-- I sincerly agree that ducks & geese deserve the same recipe! I found everyone was happy to accept a few ducks or a goose ready to be cooked. Could only give them to everyone ONE time. Once they found out just how good they were they would accept no more,,LOL! When my best friend & 1st mate died very young a short time back, fishing & hunting went on a cold backburner. Now that the kids are gone & I have lots of time-- I've begun again. This time it will be for the relaxation, solitude, and fresh fish and venison. Besides,, I have to be ready when my twin grandsons get old enough to ride the boat. Their father will not hunt but if they wish to (& I hope they do) then that will become my job too. I guess retirement has put a whole new outlook on many things--- and I'll take care of it,,, would not want to force anyone to take this job,, I'll do it! <GG>
My neighbor is & has been a dedicated fly guy for decades,, but if my truck is being loaded for the Lake he can smell it & drops the flyrod everytime. He never ate anything he caught for decades & did not know how to clean a fish. Now it is walleye 1st & flys second. He bought a fully loaded 18' boat for the small local lakes as he just does not have the confidence to be out miles & miles,,,,,,YET. My guess is that boat will not get to be 4 years old before he gets one more fitting to Lake Erie,, but will take the flyrod when weather has the water above 3' - 4'. He will not even go with me when it gets beyond 5' - 6'-- but that is certainly understandable. I do not go then either now as in the past I had only weekends and took the water as long as it was under 8' beyond 5 miles as 4' could be found closer to shore.
I have a little sign here that says God does not count days spent fishing in mans allotted time on earth,, so fish more!
Luck -- fishing & mkts
Cap
