Agreed. Bad mouthing duck hunters on-list because you think they don't 
share the same conservation views as yourself is unproductive.

And you beat my record! I had an hour long walk once in weather like 
this and only had 3 or 4 species. Now I don't feel so bad! :)

Good birding (err.. better birding next time then),
Chris.
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> And note that, for a change, I am not getting involved in the recently
> started hunting debate. Having gotten into these in the past and been
> advised not to, would all of those who wish to get involved in it, please
> keep the discussion off line? I knew that somebody would answer Mr. Boyle's
> comment as there are a number of hunters on here - but please keep it off
> line. We don't need to read everybody's two bit opinions about this
> over-rehashed topic again. Thank you.
>
>     Jerry Tarbell
>     Carroll County
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