Diver Duck Hunt--unedited all hits and misses. Redhead, scaup, Mallard , Pintail and Two Lawn Darts 

99% of my shots are under 30yds, so it's not overly difficult. Most leads are not more than 2 or 3 bird lengths. Best advice is concentrate on beak of bird, get in front and keep the gun moving. You can use different forward allowance techniques to get there, pull away, sustained lead, or pull through method, which is probably best for game that can change direction easily.

@@warrenhicks6120 that maybe Warren but some of those ducks are motoring on and you still got to put the shot in the right place it ain’t like shooting slower birds dropping on decoys

Merganser....looks like a lawn dart nose

@@warrenhicks6120 I'm guessing you are referring to the common and not the hooded. Common meganzers often present the most challenging dog retrieves if they are still strong after the shot.

I could see most of the birds on the water, not moving. No current or appreciable wind. I had two birds land out of sight, but my walker game ears detected no movement or splashing. I had them all picked up within a few minutes. If they are obviously winged or crippled, then I chase them down. It was much easier when I was hunting with my dog....and more fun.

I also attempt to target head and neck. You can tell those hits by the way the birds react when hit. Instant kill. I try to watch each bird after its hit to see if they rag doll down.

@@warrenhicks6120 thanks for your thorough explanation…..thanks again for taking us along with you on this hunt!