IN THE MUD

Eight-year-old Olivia and 7-year-old Emily finished out their 2011 waterfowl season with their dad, Philip Fee, lots of mud, a four-wheeler and plenty of ducks. As Philip Fee said, “Who needs a son, anyway?”

Learn about the first duck for the blogger, "The Writing Huntress" on page two

"Getting Into It" is an online column published monthly that celebrates memorable waterfowling experiences, whether it’s your child’s first season, your dog’s biggest retrieve, your friend’s favorite hunt or your first band. To appear in this feature, please submit a good-quality digital photo of the hunter or hunt experience along with a short (100-200 words) write-up that describes the waterfowl outing to WildfowlWeb@IMOutdoors.com.

FIRST DUCK

Blogger "The Writing Huntress" went on her first waterfowl hunt this year when her state of North Carolina got hit with unexpected snow. With the ground frozen but a pond still full of water, a flock of ducks worked the pond in front of the small trio of hunters, and she took her shot. Down came a fully mature American black duck. Read more about her hunt at huntlikeyourehungry.blogspot.com.

Meet Izzy, a 14-year-old golden retriever on page three

"Getting Into It" is an online column published monthly that celebrates memorable waterfowling experiences, whether it’s your child’s first season, your dog’s biggest retrieve, your friend’s favorite hunt or your first band. To appear in this feature, please submit a good-quality digital photo of the hunter or hunt experience along with a short (100-200 words) write-up that describes the waterfowl outing to WildfowlWeb@IMOutdoors.com. 

STILL HUNTING

According to proud owner Brad Hill, his 14-year-old golden retriever, Izzy, is in the "sunset of his life," and this brazen retrieve seems to prove it. This shot was taken after a day of freezing temperatures in Arkansas during a mallard hunt.

"Getting Into It" is an online column published monthly that celebrates memorable waterfowling experiences, whether it’s your child’s first season, your dog’s biggest retrieve, your friend’s favorite hunt or your first band. To appear in this feature, please submit a good-quality digital photo of the hunter or hunt experience along with a short (100-200 words) write-up that describes the waterfowl outing to WildfowlWeb@IMOutdoors.com.