2012 Warrior Tribute Duck Hunt in Santee Delta

David Ingle and Rico C. at 5 a.m. before hunting

Warriors and guides at a productive duck blind

United in purpose, the hunters warm up by the fire

The 2nd ever duck hunt in the Santee Delta to honor U.S. servicemen was held December 15 at private impoundments in the area. After a welcome oyster roast the night before, the duck hunters were up at 5 a.m. to get ready to head to their duck blinds. Each visiting warrior would be paired with a hunting guide to make sure that they have the benefit of experience along with them during their hunt. Wounded Warrior Rico C. from North Carolina was paired with Charleston's David Ingle for his hunting guide. Ingle volunteers to help out on this hunt, on top of his other demands as President of his duck hunting club, because he believes strongly in thanking these visitors with his best efforts. The same formula played out in twenty-five duck blinds across the Santee Delta, and most hunters found success in the form of a legal limit of six ducks. The mixed bag of ducks included green-winged teal, wood ducks and northern shovelers. It takes a broad effort to lodge, feed and hunt these visitors and the Georgetown Chapter of Ducks Unlimited serves as the leader, working with the Wounded Warrior Project and the Patriot Hunts organization.

Ken Barnard and David Hubbard of Patriot Hunts,
with caterer Ben Moise and organizer Dan Ray

To view past blog entries from the 2012 Warrior Tribute event click here.