maconbacon
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Went out to a spot yesterday AM in west central MO I’ve had good success on all season long, including early season even when it’s warm.
Despite the thermometer saying temps in the 60s and an unfavorable for where I had to set up wind, the teal put on a show. There were gadwall, ring necks, and even a few mallards around which we typically don’t get in numbers until December. Only geese were a couple of flocks of high specks, not in season until next week anyways. I actually shot very well despite not picking up my shotgun since turkey season. We were done in an hour despite missing out on several flocks that veered wide due to the wind and some real birds loafing on the other end of the pond. The pup did great too, his worthless trainer (me) only got him out training a handful of times in the off season. He broke on the first flock which I expect on hunt one. After that, he was rock solid. Finished the hunt up on two drake green wings in one shot.
Great way to start the season! The rest of the season will certainly be colder and limits won’t be had every hunt, but we can’t wait! Bring on the geese!
Despite the thermometer saying temps in the 60s and an unfavorable for where I had to set up wind, the teal put on a show. There were gadwall, ring necks, and even a few mallards around which we typically don’t get in numbers until December. Only geese were a couple of flocks of high specks, not in season until next week anyways. I actually shot very well despite not picking up my shotgun since turkey season. We were done in an hour despite missing out on several flocks that veered wide due to the wind and some real birds loafing on the other end of the pond. The pup did great too, his worthless trainer (me) only got him out training a handful of times in the off season. He broke on the first flock which I expect on hunt one. After that, he was rock solid. Finished the hunt up on two drake green wings in one shot.
Great way to start the season! The rest of the season will certainly be colder and limits won’t be had every hunt, but we can’t wait! Bring on the geese!