[alemorkam]

Behind the Okahumpka Recreation Center at sunrise.

[karostay]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Behind the Okahumpka Recreation Center at sunrise.

Reaping natures bounty How refreshing !

[Velvet]

Great photo!

[Two Bills]

I've nothing against hunting at all, and I am probably in a minority of one, but I never saw much skill in blowing birds out of the sky with shotguns.
Single shots from a rifle, or a bow and arrow, yes.
Same thing here in UK with pheasants, just a mass slaughter.
JMO.

[Taltarzac725]

I hope you had some earplugs in!

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I've nothing against hunting at all, and I am probably in a minority of one, but I never saw much skill in blowing birds out of the sky with shotguns.
Single shots from a rifle, or a bow and arrow, yes.
Same thing here in UK with pheasants, just a mass slaughter.
JMO.

Clearly you've never been duck (or dove) hunting if you think it's "just a mass slaughter".

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I've nothing against hunting at all, and I am probably in a minority of one, but I never saw much skill in blowing birds out of the sky with shotguns.
Single shots from a rifle, or a bow and arrow, yes.
Same thing here in UK with pheasants, just a mass slaughter.
JMO.

Well, "mass" might be overstating it a bit, considering that the legal limit of ducks in any one day in Florida is six. if your bag over your limit of ducks (or other game) in a day you could quite well receive some pretty hefty legal penalties.

Other than that, trying to shoot ducks on the wing with a single projectile is A) nearly impossible, B) is most likely illegal in Florida, and C) probably poses more of a danger to people and property in adjacent areas than it does to the duck. This is a pretty populated area, and a single projectile from the smallest rifle around (.22) with a weight of about 40 grains, can be lethal up to a mile away. In contrast, one pellet from #4 birdshot (a common duck round) weighs in at a whole 2.58 grains and exits the muzzle at a MUCH slower velocity than does a .22 bullet. At anything over 100 yards, you might not even notice if it hits you.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

Well, "mass" might be overstating it a bit, considering that the legal limit of ducks in any one day in Florida is six. if your bag over your limit of ducks (or other game) in a day you could quite well receive some pretty hefty legal penalties.

Other than that, trying to shoot ducks on the wing with a single projectile is A) nearly impossible, B) is most likely illegal in Florida, and C) probably poses more of a danger to people and property in adjacent areas than it does to the duck. This is a pretty populated area, and a single projectile from the smallest rifle around (.22) with a weight of about 40 grains, can be lethal up to a mile away. In contrast, one pellet from #4 birdshot (a common duck round) weighs in at a whole 2.58 grains and exits the muzzle at a MUCH slower velocity than does a .22 bullet. At anything over 100 yards, you might not even notice if it hits you.

Larger caliber rounds probably also result in less duck to eat.

There was a story a few weeks ago about a woman sitting in her back yard with friends who felt like she got hit by a soft ball sized metal object. Turned out a bullet had come down and hit her in the head where it stopped in her jaw or below it. ‘There was no warning:’ Woman struck in head by stray bullet on New Year’s Eve in Lake Mary

[karostay]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I've nothing against hunting at all, and I am probably in a minority of one, but I never saw much skill in blowing birds out of the sky with shotguns.
Single shots from a rifle, or a bow and arrow, yes.
Same thing here in UK with pheasants, just a mass slaughter.
JMO.

Shooting rife in the air for Ducks !
How reckless

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by alemorkam

Behind the Okahumpka Recreation Center at sunrise.

All is good and many here hunted ducks, but my concern would how far away is the duckblind from the TV buildings from falling bee bees or ricochet bullets from a glancing shot.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

All is good and many here hunted ducks, but my concern would how far away is the duckblind from the TV buildings from falling bee bees or ricochet bullets from a glancing shot.

Maximum Projectile Range: Shotgun

I would hope they keep safety in mind.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

I've nothing against hunting at all, and I am probably in a minority of one, but I never saw much skill in blowing birds out of the sky with shotguns.
Single shots from a rifle, or a bow and arrow, yes.
Same thing here in UK with pheasants, just a mass slaughter.
JMO.

Ever tried it? It's a lot harder than it looks...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Larger caliber rounds probably also result in less duck to eat.

There was a story a few weeks ago about a woman sitting in her back yard with friends who felt like she got hit by a soft ball sized metal object. Turned out a bullet had come down and hit her in the head where it stopped in her jaw or below it. ‘There was no warning:’ Woman struck in head by stray bullet on New Year’s Eve in Lake Mary

Good thing they don't use "bullets" for duck hunting...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

All is good and many here hunted ducks, but my concern would how far away is the duckblind from the TV buildings from falling bee bees or ricochet bullets from a glancing shot.

I'f you're more than 500 feet away (and most likely less), you're safe...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Maximum Projectile Range: Shotgun

I would hope they keep safety in mind.

I'm sure they do...