Author Topic: Opening morning Woody! (Read 12496 times)

Whitenuckles · « **on:** October 20, 2009, 03:03:15 PM »

We didnt have the best opener weve ever had. OK, it was terrible. We tried a new spot and it sucked. We finished the day with around 20 birds, a mix of Mallard, Teal, Widgeon, Pintail, and I got a little something special. We had tons of Woodies bombing all around us but after shooting this one we decided not to shoot any more of them. Well go back in a few weeks when they are more colored up!

Chukar · « **Reply #1 on:** October 20, 2009, 03:07:32 PM »

Sweet one!
Doesn't sound like a rough opener...buncha ducks and a early Woodie.
Would love to mount one of those...and by that I mean Taxidermy.
Congrats on the Wood Duck.

Elliott · « **Reply #2 on:** October 20, 2009, 03:16:06 PM »

alright i have to ask, where did you shoot that wood duck at?

Whitenuckles · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2009, 04:30:29 PM »

Now this is what there suppose to look like!!

Whitenuckles · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2009, 04:38:09 PM »

Quote from: Elliott on October 20, 2009, 03:16:06 PM

alright i have to ask, where did you shoot that wood duck at?

You dont really expect me to tell the world my woody hole do you?

yelp · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2009, 04:39:05 PM »

nice drake.. I am just glad you didn't name the thread "Morning Wood" LOL

Start it off..It was a hard hunt....LOL

Elliott · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2009, 04:55:26 PM »

Quote from: Whitenuckles on October 20, 2009, 04:38:09 PM

Quote from: Elliott on October 20, 2009, 03:16:06 PM
alright i have to ask, where did you shoot that wood duck at?

You dont really expect me to tell the world my woody hole do you?

when you word it that way im not sure i want to know, thought i would ask though never hurts, would it help to tell you that all i would do is just take one drake outta there for a mount?

ridgefire · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2009, 07:17:52 PM »

we shot a couple woodies on the opener as well brought one to the taxi on sunday cant wait to get it back

jordano · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2009, 08:34:15 PM »

that is absolutely awesome! I am very jealous! i would love to get a wood duck!

dp1175 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2009, 08:43:14 PM »

my wife had her pet wood ducks mounted. turned out pretty nice.

ducks55 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:38:47 PM »

i got a woody opening morning too!

teal101 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 21, 2009, 01:52:48 PM »

Got one too but the 10 gauge beat him up pretty bad.

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:31:57 PM »

does anyone want to take me and elliott out to try for a wood duck? the bragging rights i would have over my dad would be amazing after he missed 3 shots at one that was 25 yards away a couple of years back

seriously though id be willing to trade a hunt somewhere else. i know some decent spots for mallards with the possiability of canadians

Elliott · « **Reply #13 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:41:58 PM »

Quote from: ducksdoom12 on October 21, 2009, 02:31:57 PM

does anyone want to take me and elliott out to try for a wood duck? the bragging rights i would have over my dad would be amazing after he missed 3 shots at one that was 25 yards away a couple of years back
seriously though id be willing to trade a hunt somewhere else. i know some decent spots for mallards with the possiability of canadians

GoldTip · « **Reply #14 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:44:51 PM »

I', jealous as well. Have always wanted to have awood duck done up by the taxi for the wall. Beautiful duck!

270Shooter · « **Reply #15 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:56:57 PM »

Never killed a wood duck, but I don't think they are too hard to find

. Lots of places to jump shoot them.

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 21, 2009, 02:58:37 PM »

i dont know ive only seen one once and my dad was in front and got to shoot at it. he missed all 3 shoots

270Shooter · « **Reply #17 on:** October 21, 2009, 03:06:04 PM »

What kind of area where you hunting? Timbered sloughs and ponds should have a some wood in em'.

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 21, 2009, 03:08:09 PM »

usually small ponds, ditches, and rivers. the one my dad shot at was on the river but thats the only one i have ever seen

teal101 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:08:40 AM »

I know of some about 10 minutes out of town for me. I also know quite a few holes out in the potholes area with them. We usually take a few every year in the early season

twisp_river_slayer · « **Reply #20 on:** October 22, 2009, 10:18:05 AM »

good looking bird

ducks55 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 22, 2009, 08:12:27 PM »

Quote from: teal101 on October 22, 2009, 10:08:40 AM

I know of some about 10 minutes out of town for me. I also know quite a few holes out in the potholes area with them. We usually take a few every year in the early season

I know where youre talking about ten minutes outside town.

Red Dawg · « **Reply #22 on:** October 22, 2009, 08:17:44 PM »

nice duck, I know the yakima has hundreds of them. I cant even remember how many of those little suckers I have killed. I know this they dont taste very good. I may try and get some more now that I would like to fill my house with mounts. Back then I hardly have enough money to buy shells let alone get duck mounts done. Congrats though I know they can be hard to find.

RailRob · « **Reply #23 on:** October 22, 2009, 08:20:28 PM »

great job! I missed a opprotunity to shoot at a redhead last season

Elliott · « **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2009, 09:45:23 PM »

Quote from: RailRob on October 22, 2009, 08:20:28 PM

great job! I missed a opprotunity to shoot at a redhead last season

that sucks, wanna here something really lame??? i still havent shot a drake mallard, this is my third season

plenty of mallard hens and drake widgeon and hens and teals but no drake mallards, i will break the curse this year though

Dustin07 · « **Reply #25 on:** October 23, 2009, 08:35:08 AM »

Quote from: Elliott on October 22, 2009, 09:45:23 PM

Quote from: RailRob on October 22, 2009, 08:20:28 PM
great job! I missed a opprotunity to shoot at a redhead last season

that sucks, wanna here something really lame??? i still havent shot a drake mallard, this is my third season plenty of mallard hens and drake widgeon and hens and teals but no drake mallards, i will break the curse this year though

lol i didn't know there was anything else to shoot

jordano · « **Reply #26 on:** October 23, 2009, 10:59:39 AM »

Quote from: ducks55 on October 22, 2009, 08:12:27 PM

Quote from: teal101 on October 22, 2009, 10:08:40 AM
I know of some about 10 minutes out of town for me. I also know quite a few holes out in the potholes area with them. We usually take a few every year in the early season

I know where youre talking about ten minutes outside town.

Yessir! I just have never gotten any there.. which sucks... I need a dog.... shoot!!!

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 23, 2009, 11:27:34 AM »

i love wood ducks i have only killed one to have it mounted they are so cool

Dustin07 · « **Reply #28 on:** October 23, 2009, 11:32:32 AM »

i used to be head over heels for the wood ducks, and I'd still like to get one mounted, but they aren't my favorite duck anymore after learning about Old Squaws and Harlequins.

http://www.bayhundreddu.com/images/old%20squaw.jpg

http://www.1000birds.com/gallery_Harlequin-Ducks.htm

ducksdoom12 · « **Reply #29 on:** October 23, 2009, 12:16:08 PM »

ya those are very cool lookin ducks as well

pjb3 · « **Reply #30 on:** October 23, 2009, 03:46:29 PM »

For those that are looking for a woodie, I can get you on them as I know that spot Knuckles goes to but won't take you there.
In return, I want to go for redhead or get me on a black bear

teal101 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 23, 2009, 04:31:37 PM »

Quote from: ducks55 on October 22, 2009, 08:12:27 PM

Quote from: teal101 on October 22, 2009, 10:08:40 AM
I know of some about 10 minutes out of town for me. I also know quite a few holes out in the potholes area with them. We usually take a few every year in the early season

I know where youre talking about ten minutes outside town.

Usually overrun with barneys and mexicans too

teal101 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 23, 2009, 04:32:14 PM »

Quote from: Elliott on October 22, 2009, 09:45:23 PM

Quote from: RailRob on October 22, 2009, 08:20:28 PM
great job! I missed a opprotunity to shoot at a redhead last season

that sucks, wanna here something really lame??? i still havent shot a drake mallard, this is my third season plenty of mallard hens and drake widgeon and hens and teals but no drake mallards, i will break the curse this year though

I went 2 season without shooting a single mallard. All about them divers and wigeon!

Whitenuckles · « **Reply #33 on:** October 23, 2009, 05:50:27 PM »

Pete or "PJB3" ill kick your azz if i find out you gave up any spots!!! And you know i can put you on a Bear or a Redhead. Heres the proof. For those who dont know my family like PJB3. This is my Dad and my brother. I took both of them for these animals.

ducks55 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:30:15 PM »

Quote from: teal101 on October 23, 2009, 04:31:37 PM

Quote from: ducks55 on October 22, 2009, 08:12:27 PM
Quote from: teal101 on October 22, 2009, 10:08:40 AM
I know of some about 10 minutes out of town for me. I also know quite a few holes out in the potholes area with them. We usually take a few every year in the early season

I know where youre talking about ten minutes outside town.

Usually overrun with barneys and mexicans too

Haha so true!

Chukar · « **Reply #35 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:41:18 PM »

Killer Redhead and amongst the basalt...Classic. Only here in WA.
Looks like a monster under that bear skin...better shoot it twice

Elliott · « **Reply #36 on:** October 24, 2009, 11:44:49 PM »

Quote from: teal101 on October 23, 2009, 04:32:14 PM

Quote from: Elliott on October 22, 2009, 09:45:23 PM
Quote from: RailRob on October 22, 2009, 08:20:28 PM
great job! I missed a opprotunity to shoot at a redhead last season

that sucks, wanna here something really lame??? i still havent shot a drake mallard, this is my third season plenty of mallard hens and drake widgeon and hens and teals but no drake mallards, i will break the curse this year though

I went 2 season without shooting a single mallard. All about them divers and wigeon!

ended that streak today

i also took part in bringing down a hen pintail.... though we should have had all of them a flock of 4 or 5 were circling our decoys and responding super well to our calls, but 3 of us unloaded and only brought down 1

wish it was a drake though oh well

Dustin07 · « **Reply #37 on:** October 26, 2009, 08:52:06 AM »

I didn't hunt this weekend and i'm regretting it!!

that redhead would make a great mount!

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #38 on:** October 27, 2009, 08:59:43 PM »

Saw a dandy drake woody today that landed in the decoys. It sat there talking to the decoys for a while and the dog was freaking out because I decided not to shoot it. Don't know what got into me today. I enjoyed watching it swimming around carrying on a conversation with every decoy and let it swim off.

Elliott · « **Reply #39 on:** October 27, 2009, 10:35:50 PM »

i love talking with the birds when they are circling the dekes, it really helps my patients and my calling

Dustin07 · « **Reply #40 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:16:22 AM »

Quote from: h2ofowlr on October 27, 2009, 08:59:43 PM

Saw a dandy drake woody today that landed in the decoys. It sat there talking to the decoys for a while and the dog was freaking out because I decided not to shoot it. Don't know what got into me today. I enjoyed watching it swimming around carrying on a conversation with every decoy and let it swim off.

when my brother and I saw our first wood ducks on the west side (pierce county) we opted against shooting them. we had waited for years and finally found what appeared to be a breeding pair. opted to let them continue to do their thang. Nothing wrong with good conservation

Gobble · « **Reply #41 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:26:17 AM »

I shot one several years ago in Enumclaw, I got it mounted and it sits in my den, cool looking birds

Dustin07 · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2009, 08:27:47 AM »

knock on wood, if I get another chance I'll likely take a good drake. since Al Gore invented the internets I've found that there are far more wood ducks in Washington than I thought at the time.

teal101 · « **Reply #43 on:** October 28, 2009, 03:49:28 PM »

I seen around 50 of em this weekend. Didn't have any shots but i found a new honey hole for em. Managed 7 teal saturday and 2 teal and a wigeon sunday in this spot.

Nice looking redhead. We always shoot a few every year, can't wait for this year. I got the diver fever already!!

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #44 on:** October 28, 2009, 05:24:22 PM »

There are a lot of woodies in Washington. I have been building wood duck boxes for a long time. If you see wood ducks in the area, you should all take some time and build a few boxes. The hens will usually lay 9-15 eggs in a batch. A good way to boost the population along with giving you some opportunities at some great drakes. I have been able to shoot a lot of them over the years, but this last time was able to enjoy watching them. If you need plans or would like to build some, let me know. I will post them.

Birdguy · « **Reply #45 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:12:14 PM »

h20 post the plans. Most hunters are conservationists first. Wood duck boxes benefit lots of animals not just wood ducks. I have never hunted a duck but may someday with my son. We have built and put up between 50 and 75 boxes just because we can. We usually build them in the winter when the weather is too wet or dark to be outside. We have even put some up with one of the cubscout packs a few years back. You never know when you will benefit from a good deed.

Shannon · « **Reply #46 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:16:13 PM »

Post the plans if you would. I have a hidey hole with a few that I would like to increase there numbers in.

h2ofowlr · « **Reply #47 on:** October 28, 2009, 09:21:53 PM »

If this doesn't work I will try some other options.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/wlm/game/water/woodduck.pdf

Dustin07 · « **Reply #48 on:** October 29, 2009, 08:22:55 AM »

I had printed out that exact page a while back and lost it, thanks for posting. maybe I'll whip up a couple boxes this winter. would be easy enough to put up in a couple places in King County and Pierce that I duck hunt.

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