Hunting stimulates the economy, at scale. Both smaller rural communities and the national economy both receive significant influxes of money thanks to the efforts of sportsmen.
When winter rains flood pastures and grainfields, draw ducks in by leaving scattered piles of tall grass or brush for them to get used to. Set up layout blinds, completely camouflaged with grass to match the surrounding cover.
Flocking full-body decoys requires attention to detail and patience and is the perfect off-season decoy project. It is essential to disassemble the decoys to facilitate an even and thorough flocking process.