Cappy,
BassPro and Cabela's are way too close... both are only 20 minutes away. I can't go there, way too dangerous.
I've never been much of a duck hunter... I've always loved deer hunting, and have recently become hooked on spring turkey hunting, as well. Fact is, I bought my farm mainly for hunting 8 years ago, and am just now getting into the pond and fishing stuff. I recently had one of my ponds re-done (September last year). It is only half full (half empty?). I'm messing around with the two 1/4 acre ponds just for fun, but I'm really looking forward to the big pond, once it is full and ready to go. It should be between 1 and 1.5 acres when full... big enough for some big bass.