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Muzzle Loader hunt 1st deer
September 2006, 9:05 am
Cold and raining we headed up the trail thinking we
wouldn't have any luck. First 2 smaller bucks then
another we decided to go after her buck. Off the trail up
the steep wet muddy mountain. After a 30 minute stalk
we spotted the buck 60 yards away. Shantlee got ready
and steadied herself, BOOM! (Dad) jumps, you would
of thought it was my first deer. The deer spun, took 3
steps fell 20 feet down the mountain dead as a door
nail, a perfect shot. My best deer hunt ever!! Dad
Cold and raining we headed up the trail thinking we
wouldn't have any luck. First 2 smaller bucks then
another we decided to go after her buck. Off the trail up
the steep wet muddy mountain. After a 30 minute stalk
we spotted the buck 60 yards away. Shantlee got ready
and steadied herself, BOOM! (Dad) jumps, you would
of thought it was my first deer. The deer spun, took 3
steps fell 20 feet down the mountain dead as a door
nail, a perfect shot. My best deer hunt ever!! Dad
September 19, 2009- 6:42 a.m.
Two of our boys and one of our girls came hunting
this morning along with Pepper and Poppy. Hunting
started right on time with the first bird down. Birds
were coming in pairs, fast and low. A lot of teal this
year so far which made for some fun hunting other
than the mosquito's. Hip shot was here living up to
his name and the second to take a bird this morning,
nice shots from both boys. The mosquito's were the
winners this morning though, I think they may have
taken a pint of blood. (We forgot the spray!) So far
the boys have the bragging with 2 teal in the bag.
Two of our boys and one of our girls came hunting
this morning along with Pepper and Poppy. Hunting
started right on time with the first bird down. Birds
were coming in pairs, fast and low. A lot of teal this
year so far which made for some fun hunting other
than the mosquito's. Hip shot was here living up to
his name and the second to take a bird this morning,
nice shots from both boys. The mosquito's were the
winners this morning though, I think they may have
taken a pint of blood. (We forgot the spray!) So far
the boys have the bragging with 2 teal in the bag.
Youth Open Hunt 2009
October 19, 2009 9:30 a.m.
The morning started out great. Ane/wife, Shantlee an I
still hunting across the draws looking for fresh sign.
Moving slowly through the top of the pines 3 bucks
stood up, walked right by us, stopped at 40 yards, a
few seconds passed. I said, "All I can see is the bucks
neck from behind the tree" when, BANG!! Bad move
with my wife! ONE shot kills, NO tracking, all down hill
for dragging, I like the way she hunts. The missus has
got the biggest buck this year with a few days left in
the hunt our daughter is still looking to fill her tag.
The morning started out great. Ane/wife, Shantlee an I
still hunting across the draws looking for fresh sign.
Moving slowly through the top of the pines 3 bucks
stood up, walked right by us, stopped at 40 yards, a
few seconds passed. I said, "All I can see is the bucks
neck from behind the tree" when, BANG!! Bad move
with my wife! ONE shot kills, NO tracking, all down hill
for dragging, I like the way she hunts. The missus has
got the biggest buck this year with a few days left in
the hunt our daughter is still looking to fill her tag.
October 30, 2009 6:00 p.m.
With Pepper and Tater we headed out for the evening
hunt, clouds high, no wind with ducks coming every 15
to 20 minutes. Not many shots this evening with ducks
flying high, I take a passing shot on a mallard, winging
it and watching it glide 150 yards down into the grass
behind us, we headed out after the bird. Tater would
get her first duck retrieve in heavy cover. Working the
pair through the grass, Tater closed the scent to an
exciting chase and grab. I would go every day just to
see one retrieve such as this one. GREAT HUNT!!
With Pepper and Tater we headed out for the evening
hunt, clouds high, no wind with ducks coming every 15
to 20 minutes. Not many shots this evening with ducks
flying high, I take a passing shot on a mallard, winging
it and watching it glide 150 yards down into the grass
behind us, we headed out after the bird. Tater would
get her first duck retrieve in heavy cover. Working the
pair through the grass, Tater closed the scent to an
exciting chase and grab. I would go every day just to
see one retrieve such as this one. GREAT HUNT!!
Tater's first mallard retrieve.
October 24, 2009 2:30 p.m.
We headed out mid day, the mallards were coming into
heavy cover in shallow flooded grass openings. The
wind was cold and blowing hard with birds setting in
before we even got set up. Missing the first few birds
as they lifted strait up, Ed stayed focused on all the
birds coming in with not much cover for the two of us,
Ed did great, holding still and watching while standing
in cold water. A couple of ducks on this hunt, quite a
few misses, some disappointing looks from my
partner. Invaluable experience and a great hunt with ED!
We headed out mid day, the mallards were coming into
heavy cover in shallow flooded grass openings. The
wind was cold and blowing hard with birds setting in
before we even got set up. Missing the first few birds
as they lifted strait up, Ed stayed focused on all the
birds coming in with not much cover for the two of us,
Ed did great, holding still and watching while standing
in cold water. A couple of ducks on this hunt, quite a
few misses, some disappointing looks from my
partner. Invaluable experience and a great hunt with ED!
November 14, 2009 4:00 p.m.
On an afternoon pheasant hunt, Butter hit scent hard
making a quick turn to the right through the fence hot
on the birds tail. Hearing a sharp yelp, I thought she
got spurred or wing slapped by the bird. Not missing a
step she continued after the bird picking up the pace.
Butter covered a lot of ground, needless to say, the
rooster busted out of range! Next time girl, and we
headed back home. Arriving home my son noticed this
nice two an half inch long gash. Ah, the yelp, a rooster
and some staples. Thanks Dr. Johnson!!
On an afternoon pheasant hunt, Butter hit scent hard
making a quick turn to the right through the fence hot
on the birds tail. Hearing a sharp yelp, I thought she
got spurred or wing slapped by the bird. Not missing a
step she continued after the bird picking up the pace.
Butter covered a lot of ground, needless to say, the
rooster busted out of range! Next time girl, and we
headed back home. Arriving home my son noticed this
nice two an half inch long gash. Ah, the yelp, a rooster
and some staples. Thanks Dr. Johnson!!
Nice Staples Butter!
January 3, 2010 1:10 p.m.
Poppy and I headed out with weather and temperature
cooperating to get her on some pheasants. Poppy
pointed 3 of 5 roosters. Birds were running on top of
the snow that was 6 to 8 inches deep and bust. With
cover pushed down from the heavy snow this also
made it easy for Poppy to spot the birds sooner. Poppy
has begun to come into her own now with quite a point.
Very tenacious on the wild birds, she did great with the
conditions. A bit more wind would have made the day.
A great outing with our youngest Duckpup, Poppy!
Poppy and I headed out with weather and temperature
cooperating to get her on some pheasants. Poppy
pointed 3 of 5 roosters. Birds were running on top of
the snow that was 6 to 8 inches deep and bust. With
cover pushed down from the heavy snow this also
made it easy for Poppy to spot the birds sooner. Poppy
has begun to come into her own now with quite a point.
Very tenacious on the wild birds, she did great with the
conditions. A bit more wind would have made the day.
A great outing with our youngest Duckpup, Poppy!
More pictures of this session.
February 1, 2010 10:30 a.m.
November, 2003 Sutch Family Turkey Hunt. Finding
this picture brought such (ha, no pun intended) great
memories back that I wanted to share it with all our
new friends who visit our family and home.
Gotta be thankful for family!
November, 2003 Sutch Family Turkey Hunt. Finding
this picture brought such (ha, no pun intended) great
memories back that I wanted to share it with all our
new friends who visit our family and home.
Gotta be thankful for family!