DC I think we need to see a pic of that scarecrow. Mergansers smart, now you might have another subspecies but the hhoded variety here are the dumbest ducks ever. I love the though b/c they decoy so dang well. ML let me know how much for the propane cannon I might be able to help you recoup the money. I guess although USFWS has authority over these birds they turn over regulation to each state. here in GA/SC permit is $100 and only allow certain numbers to be killed. This is a total joke and another example of big gov't not handling a simple as it should be handled.
