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.

 

[Miller]

My son and I made a little trip over the West side of the State line this past weekend

 

[bigsky2]

 

[WestKyHunt]

Another great morning on OUR public lands.
First mallard of the year!
In the last several years I've noticed a correlation between killing the first mallard of the year and the week between my birthday and Christmas.
Seems like each year fewer and fewer waterfowl stop in Western Kentucky on their way South. Success is no longer measured in birds killed, or even shots fired, but in time spent with friends and making new ones along the way.