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North Dakota, Minnesota hunters talk about what they like best with waterfowl hunting
Hunters say the season is about solitude, family time and teaching children, with some valuing the challenge of drawing ducks into fields.
North Dakota's regular waterfowl season opens for residents on Saturday, Sept. 26, as hunter Brian Prince expresses concern about lower duck numbers this year.
For Prince, a lifelong waterfowl enthusiast, the hunt represents more than harvest—it's about solitude and the serenity of the outdoors, where "that's where I gravitate," he said.
Bryce Ravndalen of Roosevelt, Minnesota, shares the experience with close friends and family, including his 4-year-old child, exposing the next generation to the hunting life.
Ravndalen practices tactical patience, allowing ducks to settle in his field rather than rushing harvest on opening day, knowing premature hunting could drive birds away.
While the resident season runs through December 6, hunters prioritize the memories created with loved ones over the actual harvest, regardless of population concerns.