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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
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!
October 2, 2010 pm
Hip Shot & Short Brass were ready. Although they did
not get any ducks, they had fun shooting at them. I had
a lot of fun with the boys, who are becoming great
hunting partners with all the dogs and myself.
Hip Shot (13) got the gun to his shoulder before
shooting this year, and Short Brass (14) can now get
the gun to his shoulder. Yes, shorter but older. CS
Hip Shot & Short Brass were ready. Although they did
not get any ducks, they had fun shooting at them. I had
a lot of fun with the boys, who are becoming great
hunting partners with all the dogs and myself.
Hip Shot (13) got the gun to his shoulder before
shooting this year, and Short Brass (14) can now get
the gun to his shoulder. Yes, shorter but older. CS
September 2011
Muzzle Loader deer season,slow, not very many deer to
be seen. Get to see one buck about the size of Ane's
deer below. No shot though. We did see however, elk
(6x6), rabbit, grouse a bob cat and a moose. The elk
were screaming like crazy Thursday night, a serenade
only a hunter could enjoy. My son and I had a blast,
friends, Gods wonderful creations. What memories.
Muzzle Loader deer season,slow, not very many deer to
be seen. Get to see one buck about the size of Ane's
deer below. No shot though. We did see however, elk
(6x6), rabbit, grouse a bob cat and a moose. The elk
were screaming like crazy Thursday night, a serenade
only a hunter could enjoy. My son and I had a blast,
friends, Gods wonderful creations. What memories.
September - December Duck hunting 2011
Gunner a young pup out of Ed and Tater has been my
right hand man this season. Started out slow for us
then picked up as the weather got colder. Gunner
retrieved singles early in the season, late October when
he got his 1st double, November was the turning point
where in one evening in 40 minutes of hunting he
retrieved a single, single, double and a triple, honoring
the gun making some great retrieves for a young dog.
Gunner a young pup out of Ed and Tater has been my
right hand man this season. Started out slow for us
then picked up as the weather got colder. Gunner
retrieved singles early in the season, late October when
he got his 1st double, November was the turning point
where in one evening in 40 minutes of hunting he
retrieved a single, single, double and a triple, honoring
the gun making some great retrieves for a young dog.
November 25, 2011
I shot my 1st elk, a 5x6 muzzle loader Roosevelt. One
shot, he hit the ground. I did not hit where I was
aiming. Aimed for high shoulder, got him in the neck.
I'll take luck any day. I had a blast hunting with a good
friend in Washington, got to see some great country
and eat Thanksgiving diner with some friends and to
top it all off, duck hunting! Shot a few ducks and
headed home with a bunch of meat. What a blast!!
I shot my 1st elk, a 5x6 muzzle loader Roosevelt. One
shot, he hit the ground. I did not hit where I was
aiming. Aimed for high shoulder, got him in the neck.
I'll take luck any day. I had a blast hunting with a good
friend in Washington, got to see some great country
and eat Thanksgiving diner with some friends and to
top it all off, duck hunting! Shot a few ducks and
headed home with a bunch of meat. What a blast!!
