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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!
June 26, 2010 pm
Training, water, Poppzilla, Sugar and Marcie.
Another great day, but, Marcie had the best retrieve.
We put barriers up to help with cheating around the
pond. She got the bumper stuck and ended up bringing
back an old tomato cage with her. The cages are 16" in
dia and 60" tall, and awkward, she not only brought it
back with bumper, but into the blind, to heel, to hand.
David, my son who is 14 deserves all the reward. He
has taken over with her training and doing great.
Training, water, Poppzilla, Sugar and Marcie.
Another great day, but, Marcie had the best retrieve.
We put barriers up to help with cheating around the
pond. She got the bumper stuck and ended up bringing
back an old tomato cage with her. The cages are 16" in
dia and 60" tall, and awkward, she not only brought it
back with bumper, but into the blind, to heel, to hand.
David, my son who is 14 deserves all the reward. He
has taken over with her training and doing great.
July 2, 2010 pm
Rusty in the field on point. This was his second point,
his first was the evening before on his first intro to the
birds in the pen.
More work in the field with a lot more birds! CS
Rusty in the field on point. This was his second point,
his first was the evening before on his first intro to the
birds in the pen.
More work in the field with a lot more birds! CS