“A punt gun is a type of extremely large shotgun used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for shooting large numbers of waterfowl for commercial harvesting operations. These weapons are characteristically too large for an individual to fire from the shoulder or often carry by themselves, but unlike artillery pieces, punt guns are able to be aimed and fired by a single person from a mount. In this case, the mount is typically a small watercraft.” Those were the good old days, when a guy could kill an entire flock sitting on the water with a single shot.
My boyhood memory of duck hunting in Minnesota is shivering while drinking my rapidly cooling hot chocolate as my uncle drank from his hot coffee and whisky thermos.
Several young men went on what was to be a week long hunting trip. Everyone was supposed to bring some food for the common meals. They came back early as their supplies consisted of only potato chips and beer.
This strip reminded me of a time back when I first started getting into birding, got all excited when I saw a group of goldeneye ducks swimming and started clicking away with my camera. Bunch of hunters in a nearby boat were laughing but I didn’t know why ’till later when I zoomed in on one of the pics and realized they were decoys!
My mom came from a family of hunters: true Texans, hunting blinds, NRA,… the whole thing. She didn’t object, but believed that hunters should be required to dress like their prey, with fur and antlers. That does level the playing field and make it more like a sport.
marilynnbyerly about 4 years ago
Real hunters only drink beer.
Bilan about 4 years ago
Well, looks like we got ourselves a Mallard standoff.
wallylm about 4 years ago
Elmer Season! (a day after Bugs Bunny’s 80th birthday)
I Mad Am I about 4 years ago
When Nature fights back… the arrogant and ignorant will be doomed.
hariseldon59 about 4 years ago
Reminds me of Guard Duck from Pearls Before Swine.
Superfrog about 4 years ago
If it looks like a pinot and quacks like a pinot, it may be a decoy.
in.amongst about 4 years ago
Dang, no bang.
boneroller42 about 4 years ago
Methinks that these ducks need some “stupid human hunting” advice from the Wiley Bears!
sandpiper about 4 years ago
The duck who said dang better check his tail gunner’s aiming point.
rdav1248961 Premium Member about 4 years ago
I am opposed to duck hunting, but support duck hunters. Go ducks!
Dani Rice about 4 years ago
To quote fellow-Baltimorean Ogden Nash:
The hunter crouches in his blind
’neath camouflage of every kind.
This full-grown man,
With pluck and luck,
Is hoping to outwit a duck.
Aussie Down Under about 4 years ago
This is not going to end well. The ducks outgun the hunters.
dflak about 4 years ago
It would have worked on me!
franki_g about 4 years ago
You goin’ down, duck
down in the duck down
you may feel drake but they’re comin’ for you
you just don’t know hen.
mikehamm about 4 years ago
That has to be a nod to Gary Larson. Love it.
pheets about 4 years ago
The Bears are due for an appearance. NOW looks like a good time…
saltylife16 about 4 years ago
These mama’s boys need to go back to the office.
Whatcouldgowrong about 4 years ago
“A punt gun is a type of extremely large shotgun used in the 19th and early 20th centuries for shooting large numbers of waterfowl for commercial harvesting operations. These weapons are characteristically too large for an individual to fire from the shoulder or often carry by themselves, but unlike artillery pieces, punt guns are able to be aimed and fired by a single person from a mount. In this case, the mount is typically a small watercraft.” Those were the good old days, when a guy could kill an entire flock sitting on the water with a single shot.
thelordthygod666 about 4 years ago
My boyhood memory of duck hunting in Minnesota is shivering while drinking my rapidly cooling hot chocolate as my uncle drank from his hot coffee and whisky thermos.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member about 4 years ago
It’s quiet. To quiet.
well-i-never about 4 years ago
Don’t give up yet! There’s your shot right there.
Markus Wünsch about 4 years ago
Wiley ducks! :-)
oldlady07 Premium Member about 4 years ago
Several young men went on what was to be a week long hunting trip. Everyone was supposed to bring some food for the common meals. They came back early as their supplies consisted of only potato chips and beer.
AutumnLeaves1 about 4 years ago
Three against two . . . love those odds! Hilarious, too.
gbars70 about 4 years ago
Two glasses, looks like they were hoping for a double kill.
mistercatworks about 4 years ago
“When I yell ‘duck’…”
ERBEN2 about 4 years ago
Three against two , it might not go too well for hunters .
Squoop about 4 years ago
This strip reminded me of a time back when I first started getting into birding, got all excited when I saw a group of goldeneye ducks swimming and started clicking away with my camera. Bunch of hunters in a nearby boat were laughing but I didn’t know why ’till later when I zoomed in on one of the pics and realized they were decoys!
Jeffin Premium Member about 4 years ago
Great big gun. Tiny little pinot.
the lost wizard about 4 years ago
I find hunters to be a little too gamey.
Packratjohn Premium Member about 4 years ago
Reminds me of “Deer Hunter Revenge”, a PC game from long ago, in which the deer used beer and naked women to lure the hunters.
Rabies65 about 4 years ago
My mom came from a family of hunters: true Texans, hunting blinds, NRA,… the whole thing. She didn’t object, but believed that hunters should be required to dress like their prey, with fur and antlers. That does level the playing field and make it more like a sport.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
I’ve long advocated arming the animals. Seems only fair.
Space Man Spiff about 4 years ago
One of the best of the day!
KEA about 4 years ago
I always thought hunting would only be fair if the quarry were equally-armed
BluBuddha about 4 years ago
I always thought “Real Hunters” drank the blood of their kill
Linguist about 4 years ago
SHOOT, duck, SHOOT!!
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member about 4 years ago
That’s a fowl move.
willie_mctell about 4 years ago
Damn humans.
Another Take about 4 years ago
Their version of a duck call is a recording of “IT’S MILLER TIME!”
dtdbiz about 4 years ago
Tasting a hint of Gary Larson here.
Ham_Gravy about 4 years ago
It’s funny because it’s true.
Mike about 4 years ago
Chilled in the pond
PaulKmecak about 4 years ago
Turnabout is fowl play.
einarbt about 4 years ago
And thought it was rabbit season.
tee929 about 4 years ago
Duck’d again!
bakana about 4 years ago
So, how much Pinot do you have to let the Ducks drink before the flavor of the meat gets just right so you can wring their necks?
RC5 about 4 years ago
Lol