Waterfowl, let’s see them!

[KDOG247]

It was a good day birds decoyed real good.

 

[MT Super Puncher]

First outing for geese near home this year, with the best hunting partner!

 

[Mica Man]

Had a great day with @275Rigby doing a little jump shooting here in the balmy 54○ North Idaho weather.

 

[Keep on]

Had a great morning in Montana. Enjoyed two of my favorite things in this world, ducks and mountain views.

 

[jrabq]

Went back to the pintail spot hoping to shoot better but didn't. Had a chance to get the new pintail limit (3) but missed several and was lucky to get 2. Also missed my only shot at a mallard. Widgeon were decoying well so I took it out on them, and even got a banded one (on the left). I typically shoot a banded mallard about every other year or so, I think this is the first widgeon. The last duck of the day was the 2nd pintail, and he sailed out into the lake about 500 yards I thought I hit him pretty good but he lit like he was ok. I watched him for about 10 minutes then decided to go paddle after him. Maybe he would just jump out of range but I had to find out. I carry a few rounds of TSS turkey loads for special occasions, and this was one of them, if I got close enough he was gonna get one. When I got within 100 yards he was actually not looking well, so that was a good sign. Soon as I hit 40 yards I finished him off, so the day ended on a positive note.

This spot is a long drive, and a 40 minute paddle each way, tough for an old guy, damn I'm sore today.



The last duck of the day, what a pretty bird.

 

[corndog1]

I have seen lots of geese over the years but never one with a wing like this.

 

[bowhunter_82]

Had a great morning in Montana. Enjoyed two of my favorite things in this world, ducks and mountain views.

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Awesome Pics!

 

[bowhunter_82]

Finished with my heaviest pintail of the year. A full pound heavier than my bird from yesterday. Had a much better season than I deserved with some really beautiful birds.

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big boy

 

[bowhunter_82]

Wyoming post New Years hunt
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Awesome Pic.

 

[SC Living Outdoors]

Went back to the pintail spot hoping to shoot better but didn't. Had a chance to get the new pintail limit (3) but missed several and was lucky to get 2. Also missed my only shot at a mallard. Widgeon were decoying well so I took it out on them, and even got a banded one (on the left). I typically shoot a banded mallard about every other year or so, I think this is the first widgeon. The last duck of the day was the 2nd pintail, and he sailed out into the lake about 500 yards I thought I hit him pretty good but he lit like he was ok. I watched him for about 10 minutes then decided to go paddle after him. Maybe he would just jump out of range but I had to find out. I carry a few rounds of TSS turkey loads for special occasions, and this was one of them, if I got close enough he was gonna get one. When I got within 100 yards he was actually not looking well, so that was a good sign. Soon as I hit 40 yards I finished him off, so the day ended on a positive note.

This spot is a long drive, and a 40 minute paddle each way, tough for an old guy, damn I'm sore today.

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The last duck of the day, what a pretty bird.

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Heck of a good day right there. Congrats.