In a duck blind with KVD

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Kevin VanDam has become quite fond of duck hunting in Kansas while he's in the state for deer hunting. He even joins friends in the Duck Dynasty ritual of painting his face.
Kevin VanDam has become quite fond of duck hunting in Kansas while he’s in the state for deer hunting. He even joins friends in the Duck Dynasty ritual of painting his face.
John Paul Morris sometimes joins VanDam where their shared passion for hunting is a constant topic.
John Paul Morris sometimes joins VanDam where their shared passion for hunting is a constant topic.
VanDam, Morris and Russ Campbell pose with a morning stringer of mallards.
VanDam, Morris and Russ Campbell pose with a morning stringer of mallards.
Dan Radlund and Campbell gather up decoys before moving the group to a different area.
Dan Radlund and Campbell gather up decoys before moving the group to a different area.
Bear, a black Labrador Retriever, watches intently as ducks circle above.
Bear, a black Labrador Retriever, watches intently as ducks circle above.
He never take his eyes off the birds.
He never take his eyes off the birds.
And almost appears as if he's using the foliage as camouflage.
And almost appears as if he’s using the foliage as camouflage.
John Paul Morris keeps a watchful eye to the sky.
John Paul Morris keeps a watchful eye to the sky.
While Doug Henzlik calls to circling mallards.
While Doug Henzlik calls to circling mallards.
And Russ Campbell rises to shoot.
And Russ Campbell rises to shoot.
After the volley, VanDam watches Bear retrieve the downed birds.
After the volley, VanDam watches Bear retrieve the downed birds.
While Henzlik kicks back with a satisfied look on his face.
While Henzlik kicks back with a satisfied look on his face.
As does Rodlund.
As does Rodlund.
The day's hunt was successful.
The day’s hunt was successful.
And like every hunt with VanDam there were a lot of photos taken.
And like every hunt with VanDam there were a lot of photos taken.
VanDam helps put out the decoy.
VanDam helps put out the decoy.
Sloshing through water to get everything set just right.
Sloshing through water to get everything set just right.
And during the slow times, VanDam serves as
And during the slow times, VanDam serves as “duck blind chef.”
Dropping bluegill filets in grease.
Dropping bluegill filets in grease.
And preparing a meal like no other on a cool, day in the duck woods of Kansas.
And preparing a meal like no other on a cool, day in the duck woods of Kansas.