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September 6, 1995
Exeter area excellent for waterfowl hunting
Glen Wettlaufer and his hunting companion Jarrow get in
some early season training, pictured above. Wettlaufer and
his wife Melissa run Seg -Mar Kennels, R.R. 1 Fullarton,
where they breed golden retrievers.
Duck hunting season does not officially open until the end of
September but many sportsmen are already preparing by
scouting spots, building blinds and training their dogs.
Photo and story
by Heather Mir TA staff
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Hullett Provincial Wildlife
Area permits carefully reg-
ulated hunting
EXETER - The days are getting shorter and the
nights are getting cooler. For many this is a sad re-
minder summer is almost over and the days of fall-
ing leaves and frosty windshields can't be far ahead.
But for the sportsman, the autumn chill brings with
it a sense of anticipation.
September 5 marked the early goose hunting
opener and duck season is only a few short weeks
away. Anyone who knows a waterfowl hunter will
confirm they will be keeping their eye on the ho-
rizon for flocks of migrating ducks and geese.
For many, hunting is a tradition carried on
through generations of families and for the re-
sponsible sportsman, it requires much preparation.
Exeter Game Farm, a 200 acres hunting preserve
21/2 miles west of Exeter on Huron Street provides
many hunters, especially those with dogs, a op-
portunity to hone their skills. Angelo Fragiskaton
stocks the farm with pheasants, quail and chukar
partridge. Although these are upland game birds,
they give all bird-dogs a good sense of what they
are looking for on land or in the water. A game
fam is an excellent place to train gun -dogs skills
like flushing, pointing and retrieving in a controlled
environment. The private preserve can be hunted
year-round. seven days a week.
A good dog is an essential tool for both upland
and waterfowl hunters. Seg -Mar Kennels. R.R.
Fullarton, specializes in breeding golden retrievers
from a long line of field trial champions. Melissa
and Glen Wettlaufer find golden retrievers to b.: ex-
cellent all-round sporting dogs, comfortable on land
and in the water. To follow up the purchase of a
pup, Melissa offers obedience training for dogs with
their handlers.
Besides training dogs and sharpening shooting
skills, most hunters are preparing for the upcoming
season by scouting favorite spots and building
blinds. A good blind provides sportsmen with cam-
ouflage at a strategic point where they can wait for
flocks to come in.
A popular hunting spot in Huron County is Hul-
lett Provincial Wildlife Area, managed by the Min-
istry of Natural Resources. Hunting is permitted
daily at Hullett with all provincial and federal regu-
lations in effect. During opening week of water-
fowl season, hunters may be required to participate
in a daily draw. Draws ensure an equitable alloca-
tion of hunting opportunities and a sate hunt for
everyone.
The marsh at Hullett provides habitat for a variety
of plants and animals and is an excellent place to
see wildlife. Canoeing is the most efficient trans-
portation in the marsh since motorized vessels of
any kind are prohibited. The trails and dyke tops
are good for hiking and bicycling and viewing
stands attract many bird watchers.
Duck with Honey
This recipe is from the cookbook Gourmet Game by
Philippa Scott
This recipe has never failed me. The duck is tender and juicy, and the fat is somehow transformed by the
honey into an intense, delicious juice. 1 prefer buckwheat honey for this: it has a distinctive taste which
blends well with the spices. A slightly different emphasis can be given to the flavor with a hint of cin-
namon (a piece inside the duck, or a little ground cinnamon rubbed into the skin). or with a little fresh gin-
ger.
Ingredients
1 large duck
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
twist of lemon peel
juice of I/2 lemon
I teaspoon cumin seeds
I small onion
salt and black pepper
2-3 tablespoons clear honer
Prick the duck all over, then leave it in a bowl of hot water for 30 minutes. Grind the fennel and cumin
seeds together.
Pat the duck dry. then rub in the ground spices all over. Put the lemon peel and small onion inside the
duck, sprinkle with salt and pepper, lay it on foil, then dribble the lemon juice and honey over. Wrap tight-
ly with several layers of foil, so the duck is completely sealed in, place on a baking tray on its side. Roast
at 220 C/425 F for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, turning to other side halfway through cooking.
Serving is a bit tricky. 1 cut the foil open, turn it hack and serve it like that on a large platter.
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