MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM • October 3, 2021
A brace of birds banks, wheels and turns toward you, winging overhead just out of range. “One more pass,” you tell yourself. A quick feeding chuckle convinces them to turn again. Rapidly beating wings slow, then cup as the birds glide in and stall, momentarily suspended over your spread. You leap to your feet, place your bead on a hovering greenhead and fire. As the bird falls you quickly shift to another and fire two more shots at a fleeing mallard. Opening day is always special. It marks the start of another season, and hopefully many more days of duck hunting to come. ~ Bob Humphrey