I understand MLDS. As that is what I really miss about my dad, just spending time with him. I didn't care for the firearm deer season starting about 30 years ago after I was filling the other guys tags (shot 10 deer in 3 yrs time) and frankly that took the enjoyment out of deer hunting for me. But I went occasionally after that as that is what my Dad wanted to do. I have no regrets doing adventures that were at best just OK adventures for me, but it was his thing, so went with it. I have no regrets.
Most all the Woodies and BWTeal are now gone locally, like in I have not seen a single one loafing on a pond in a few days time. But I did see some Ringbills, Buffies, and Scaup though on the bigger ponds.