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If you are an avid duck hunger, this product can be a first step in teaching your little one about shooting ducks. Also, if your child isn’t quite ready to go out and try this adventure on his/her own, the Duck Hunter Extreme can approximate the experience for them so they can pretend they are having the same experience as dad.

This choice of kids toys comes with a radio-controlled transmitter that can also act like a charger. The radio control mechanism can also be activated to make the duck move like it is trying to avoid getting hit. The “gun” utilizes a safe, infrared beam to bring down the duck. When the beam is focused on the duck three times, the duck will come down.

The Duck Hunter Extreme is designed for safe use indoors or outdoors. This is a two-person game as one can control the movement of the duck, while the second participant tries to shoot it. The duck flies around seemingly effortlessly and can go inside and then outside the house until it gets caught by the infrared beam. It has a reputation for being a durable toy, and replacement wings are available in case the originals get damaged in rough play.

This is one of the best toys for Christmas 2010 for teaching the aspects of hunting, especially when used outdoors. Although the wind can sometimes be a factor, on calm days it works really well. The gun works similar to a shotgun in that the hunter has to cock the handle under the barrel. When the gun is aimed at the flying duck and is hit with the infrared beam once, it pauses for a moment and then continues flight. When hit three times, the wings lock and it glides to the ground. All you have to do is turn the power off and back on, and the duck is ready to rise in flight once again.

When used indoors, the Duck Hunter Extreme can be a little less challenging that outdoor use because the infrared signal from the gun can ricochet off walls and, generally speaking, it’s not that hard to hit the duck. Another note with outside use is that the infrared beam works better in shaded areas than direct sunlight. This, however, is not a problem; just consider it an additional challenge.

The player operating the radio-controlled remote has the opportunity to master the duck’s maneuverability, while the shooter can master aiming and hitting the duck with the beam. This is a great adventure for parent and child to enjoy together, as well as friends. A degree of skill is required to become proficient at this game and both participants will be able to appreciate that.