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Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: SilkWWU on November 24, 2009, 12:49:30 PM

Title: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: SilkWWU on November 24, 2009, 12:49:30 PM
So...I almost didn't post this because the rants at Shillapoo are endless.

But...this weekend topped all weekends.

We set up on the backpond and literally didn't see any ducks after first light.  No big deal we had a great time.  The problem was when some ducks at first light went into a guys set on the middle pond and he literally shot right at us.  The bee bees skimmed in front of us and hit our decoys. 

NOT OK

Then about 830, some geese were coming in low and fast.  They were 40 yards over our heads and were obviously all Dusky's.  So we passed.  Our esteemed shootist behind us had no problem shooting at them though and dropping one.  Of course those birds were also on a direct line towards us and the beebee's rained down on our heads, covering our eyes and the dogs.  We left after that.  I had some choice words for him when we walked out and he said "oh I didn't know."
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: jordano on November 24, 2009, 01:03:45 PM
these are the people that do not deserve to have a hunting license.... that is just ridiculous....
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: Planeguy4 on November 25, 2009, 05:25:21 PM
That's a pretty popular spot and you see all kinds of hunters there. Some I would not even classify sportsman. I would rather have a peacefull relaxing day in an out of the way field or pond and get a couple of ducks, than subject myself to some of the craziness that goes on just for "a few ducks more". Hay wasn't that a Clint Eastwood movie???
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: chester on November 25, 2009, 05:27:37 PM
Duck commander movie
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: lostcat on November 25, 2009, 05:51:01 PM
I used to hunt down there all the time, always wore safty glasses and a hat never took them off till i was in the truck.
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: bowhiker on November 25, 2009, 08:01:07 PM
That's a bad morning I must say. I hunt there often, but on the other side, and usually only have to worry about pheasant hunters popping shots off near me. I just get frustrated when other hunters are out near me setting up decoys at shooting light. Sometimes I get the occasional pheasant hunter who will work his dog right down the pond edge and then ask how I'm doing.
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: ADAMS on December 16, 2009, 11:05:36 PM
Do you guys ever see rabbits around there?  I live in Vancouver and am trying to find a place for cotton tail. 
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: Tealer on December 17, 2009, 12:06:51 AM
Happens a lot out there. I know it has happened to me more then once. I usually can't wait till the end of the hunt to say something.
Title: Re: Another Shilapoo Rant
Post by: h2ofowlr on December 17, 2009, 11:47:32 AM
Shoot back.  T's and some old school F shot are good for return fire.  Don't use the Dead Coyote.  It goes to far, you might have problems then.   :P
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