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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: Dustin07 on November 08, 2009, 11:34:38 AM

Title: first exploration on the salt
Post by: Dustin07 on November 08, 2009, 11:34:38 AM

no pics, but yesterday after an unsuccessful day on the flats we went out to patrol the salt and get a feel for it. I hadn't yet printed my sea duck card so I couldn't shoot at much anyways, but guess what... on the way home I stopped at Wal-Mart to print it because I missed my opportunity. A beautiful drake Harli buzzed right by me at no more than 10-15 yards! That's the first harli i've seen in the wild, what an awesome bird. My only real goal for this season was to get my harli, now I know where to go!

Title: Re: first exploration on the salt
Post by: Whitenuckles on November 08, 2009, 12:55:15 PM

 :brew: now that u know where he likes to hang out, you'll have shouldnt have a problem getting him!

Title: Re: first exploration on the salt
Post by: Dustin07 on November 10, 2009, 04:45:58 PM

I took this friday and next friday off, trying to get out there when there are less peoples... wish me luck!

Title: Re: first exploration on the salt
Post by: Whitenuckles on November 10, 2009, 06:11:42 PM

 I wish the best to you! If it doesnt work out, Ill take you out in early Dec..

Title: Re: first exploration on the salt
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 10, 2009, 06:24:48 PM

I saw a flock of brant today in the salt.  It seems early, but maybe not.  There were about 20 birds in the flock.

Title: Re: first exploration on the salt
Post by: Dustin07 on November 11, 2009, 10:22:09 AM

Whiteknuckles, I will glady pack your decoys for you!

H20, do the brant stay in WA or continue migrating down? Brant season doesn't open till Jan right?