When it comes to actually shooting ducks and geese over water, the action is on the small places - the inland lakes, the ponds and pot-holes, the flooding, creeks and backwaters. Day in and day out, that's where the ducks are and that's where Chris Smith takes you.
His knowledge of duck and goose hunting has been earned through both experience and education. A native of Michigan, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Management from LSSU in Michigan's Upper Peninsula which, he jokes, "was a good way to go to class in the morning and duck hunt in the afternoon". His love for waterfowl has come through in the 20-plus years painting wildlife in his "other" job, with four state duck stamp titles and two state Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print titles to his credit, as well as placing high in the national event. What sets Chris apart is his skill, his knowledge and his techniques accumulated over nearly four decades, a dozen states and a half-dozen Canadian provinces.
In a sport where more is often viewed as better, Smith weaves throughout personal hunting stories the important role ethics play for the modern-day "fowler" … how a full bag limit isn't the end goal, but rather the icing on the cake!
Softcover - 212 pages
