Duck band info bitter sweet

[Glenn W]

During the Early October season this year, son #1 kiiled his first banded duck (Woody) here in Va. I just got the banding info in and the bird was banded in June 2008 in Pee Dee NWR, NC.
What is bittersweet to me is that in 1973, the Federal Government condemed and took away our family farm (going back to the late 1700's) as part of the formation of Pee Dee NWR.
Although some good has come of it (I guess), for my family, this is the most expensive duck ever killed.

[birdhunter]

That would be a tough to cope with. I am sure not many people consider the sacrifice of some for the benifit of many.

[WAHOONBOX]

I LEFT A COUPLE ARROWS LOST IN THE PINE NEEDLES AT PEE DEE WLR BACK AROUND '75 OR SO

[netman9]

Wow! Always interested in band info. Would add comment about bands I've recovered but that will be a different day considering the history of your band. Congrats to son #1 on his hunt.

[clt_capt]

Congrats to your son.