Hunting Washington Forum

Other Hunting => Waterfowl => Topic started by: vandeman17 on October 16, 2010, 05:10:16 PM

Title: opening day, with a band
Post by: vandeman17 on October 16, 2010, 05:10:16 PM

Just got home from our opening morning hunt. I was able to get two guys their first ducks and was also able to bring my six month old pup out for her first go around. I shot terrible today but did get lucky enough to shoot a big banded greenhead. Not a bad way to start the season.  :IBCOOL:

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 16, 2010, 05:54:04 PM

Sounds like you needed more bling to help you see the birds.
Glad that 2 new duck hunters saw success.

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: h2ofowlr on October 16, 2010, 06:09:30 PM

A good days work.  Always nice to pick up some bling.

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: WCTaxidermy on October 16, 2010, 10:44:52 PM

Don't froget to share with us the banding information when you get it.  That is always interesting to me.  Thanks.  John

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: carpsniperg2 on October 16, 2010, 10:50:36 PM

sweet dude! glad shes getting out in the field with ya :IBCOOL:

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: boots on October 17, 2010, 06:10:31 PM

thats a great start

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: duckdog98604 on October 18, 2010, 08:50:59 AM

Can't beat that on opending day!!!!  :)

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: vandeman17 on October 18, 2010, 09:54:32 AM

Quote from: WCTaxidermy on October 16, 2010, 10:44:52 PM

Don't froget to share with us the banding information when you get it.  That is always interesting to me.  Thanks.  John

I am reporting the band tonight so as soon as I get the info back I will post it up here. It was a BIG greenhead so I am betting it is at least a few years old.

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: vandeman17 on October 21, 2010, 06:48:56 PM

Update: The bird that I shot was banded 08/18/2009 in Idaho. Not as exciting as I had hoped but its still a band!

Title: Re: opening day, with a band
Post by: Phartridge on October 21, 2010, 07:45:05 PM

Nice job.  Good dog too.   :)  Congrats on the band.