Oh, yea, one way to go after the eating is to get some different recipes and try them out. Some of the ones that folks have written about here sound great. I also have searched some of the internet and come up with some new ones every year. Have one old friend who limits his take every year now to a few ducks. But he still goes out with us, and by himself and shoots poppers (he's a good enough shot, it's kind of catch and release). He also figures he is doing some "educating" of the ducks, decoys, calls and shoots poppers at them. Lot's of ways to still enjoy being out in the brush. Have a great New Year!!!