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Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« on: January 24, 2011, 11:11:25 AM »


Hunted w/ my 11 yr old son Dom this week, Max (13) was on IR with a cold, so we made the most of what remains of our fading season. This hunt was a good demonstration of what you get when you hunt the full moon, have calm winds, temperatures 10 degrees above normal, and the tail end of the season on public land where birds have been pounded for 100 days. I knew it was going to be tough when the birds that did commit took about 10 circles to decide what they wanted to do.

It may sound dismal for the hunter, but what we experienced was 100X better than what awaits us all in a week, and that is the offseason with no option to do what we love, and kill a few ducks while we can - that is, before we turn into conservationists for the next 8 months, then back to killers for 4, and the cycle continues.

Our day started slow with fog



This was Dom's hunt so I played the backup role. First bird into our hunt was a beautiful drake Greenwing teal - Dom dropped him like an opening day dove as it jetted through the spread.





Dom admires his prize.



In short order, another one commits and gets dumped as he put the flaps back and was about to drop in next to a plastic goose.



OK, an hour into the hunt in bluebird conditions and we have 2 teal - at least it's not a skunk. Dom continues to practice his widgeon calling and gets one to commit.



After a broken wing and chasing it down in the timber, Dom secures his prize.



We end the day with this beautiful drake widgeon.



We decide to pick up at noon, grateful for the experience of the day.



Dom, is now working on getting proficient in is mallard calling. His goal is to have his DR-85 wired come next season. We've got some work in that dept.... Hopefully we doesn't blow the rest of the family out of the house in his quest to hit his goal! 



Thanks, and we hope you've enjoyed the posts-




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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2011, 12:45:10 PM »
Glad to hear the season ended on a high note. Looks like a promising next season.

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2011, 12:54:26 PM »
WOW great job..What a way to end the season..

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2011, 02:47:49 PM »
Looks like that spot produced a few birds for you.  Lots around the area, just a lot of sheet water as well.
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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2011, 03:06:48 PM »
Cool. Good job!

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2011, 03:12:03 PM »
Looks like that spot produced a few birds for you.  Lots around the area, just a lot of sheet water as well.

That's a big 10-4. Lots of places for them hang out right now. We'll see what the finale produces! Hopefully more of this: :guns:

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2011, 03:53:29 PM »
That blind is awesome looks like fun.

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2011, 04:35:24 PM »
Sweet! Your boys over n under looks like a fun gun!
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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2011, 04:46:38 PM »
AWESOME!!

Looks like you also have a great retriever ;)

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2011, 07:37:23 PM »
way to go! great stories that are so enjoyable to read! thank you!
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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 04:41:12 PM »
It may sound dismal for the hunter, but what we experienced was 100X better than what awaits us all in a week, and that is the offseason with no option to do what we love,

 :'(  I hate it when the season ends!!!!!! Nice write up and pics as allways T-Rip.

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Re: Young Gun experiences late season birds - connects on a few
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2011, 06:44:59 PM »
Great photos!!  So many times we go out on the hunt but forget to take the camera along.  Even though they already are, in another 25 years those will really be priceless......

 


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