Staring at the empty sky, you're one bird short of your limit. Maybe if you stay a few moments longer that last bird might appear.

There, a pair of mallards with another drake in tow are 150 yards out and on a beeline to your decoys. No need to feed chuckle as they're locked. Your index finger hovers over the safety, with the distance shortening but time seemingly standing still. Finally, they're over the decoys and you raise to fire.

The pair flares in unison leaving the trailing drake in full view, appearing as large as a dinner plate. One shot and he folds, finishing out your day with a full bag and many great meals ahead.

Like wading in the dark, there's always that nagging thought when eating game birds. Am I going to bite a piece of shot? Now, you can help put that thought to rest by using the first tool specifically designed to help find non-toxic shot in game birds, the ShotSweeper. Incorporating a powerful magnet and for the price of about a Federal duck stamp and box of shells, when used correctly the ShotSweeper may find the pellet that keeps you out of the dentist's chair.