Trick and Treat

Had been seeing a few geese flying around work in the morning so we decided to set up and give it a shot. Todd, Ryan Stratford, and Steven McFarland came along.  Only had one flock work us good.  They set up behind us while we were under burlap.  We didn't look until they were right on top of us.  Todd and I were the only ones to get shots and we each knocked one down.  I was lucky enough to get a band though.

 

Deer

I got a couple depredation tags from one of the farmers who lives down the street.  He has been having problems with deer in his corn and hay fields.  A little scouting and talking to neighbors and the hunt was set up.  It took 4 00 buckshot and 30 minutes and we had 2 deer in the truck.  It was a blast shooting them with shotguns.  Its amazing what damage that buckshot will do at 30 yards. 

 

Some Guys Have All The Luck

Todd and I headed out for a quick hunt tonight after work.  We only had one flock of 7 come by.  They presented us with a crappy shot and we decided to try it.  Todd knocked one down and it ended up having a collar! I was shocked to say the least.  What a way to end the first part of the split. Once in a lifetime!  

Nothing Spectacular So Far

The title says it all.  Ducks have been hard to come by for me this year.  Here is a little shot of the dog though.

First Geese 2012

Got an invite from Mike Ballard to hunt some geese in North Ogden with him, Jeff Hill, and Clint Costley.  It was an awesome hunt.  Ended with 12 birds, 4 bands, 30 minutes.

2012 Opener

I have been so busy that I haven't had the chance to do any preseason scouting.  Todd and I decided that our best bet was just to head out to the same place as the youth hunt.  I knew that my buddy Ken would be out there so a call was placed and the hunt was set up.  We left way too early, and packed way too heavy; but we had a good time.  The hunting was average and the bag mixed, which is what was expected.  I'm excited that hunting is finally open now!