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Thanksgiving Duck in a Frozen Morning Hunt
John Lawrence Hanson describes a solo goose pond hunt that morning at Goose Pond, ice on the water, a failed decoy setup, and a wood duck thawed for Thanksgiving. He reflects on success, timing, and gratitude as he shares details of birds, gear, and his outdoor writing world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Pond
Lake Wobegon
Cedar River
John Lawrence Hanson
Linn-Mar High School
Marion Tree Board
Outdoor Writers Association of America