[dainbramaged]

We used to hunt ducks on salt water near Juneau back in the 90's - scoters, goldeneyes, a few mallards and would have dead birds land in the boat on occasion. If you didn't pick up the floaters quickly, either a bald eagle or sea lion would help themselves.
The bag limits were generous and it was normal to come home with 30 or 40 ducks before noon, then the work began.

[Daffynition]

Every duck season, on the Connecticut coast we always have a few duck hunters who lose their lives; had another two, 2 weeks ago. Often they find the dog alive but rarely the hunter/s.

My son has a *system* ...just takes the breasts. So we don’t have the boiling water....feathers, big mess. UGH!

Usually we freeze the breasts until there are enough for a nice meal. This year I made a LOT of duck/goose jerky for the dogs.