Sunday, October 5, 2014

Opening Day 2014

Woke up way too early and headed out into the marsh yesterday with Todd and my uncle Steve. With the early start for the opener we had high hopes of lots of birds. The day didn't disappoint and our 2 mile hike was well worth it. We had our limits by 9:30. 10 mallards, 10 teal, and a wigeon. So excited for the season to finally be open. 

Youth Hunt

I had the opportunity to take 3 kids out on the youth hunt again this year. Only one of the boys had ever shot ducks before. 2 of the 3 shot limits and the other was able to get some also. The bag was mostly teal and a couple mallards. As always, the youth hunt was a blast and a great way to start the season. 

Bird Counts 2014-2015

Ducks: 7
Chase Birds Retrieved: 38

Bird Counts 2013-2014

Ducks: 21
Geese: 3
Doves: 6
Pheasants: 2

Bird Counts 2012-2013

Ducks:30
Geese:4
Pheasants:2
Swan: 1
Coot: 1

Bird Counts 2011-2012

Dove: 5
Grouse: 1
Ducks: 74
Geese: 9
Pheasants: 6

Bird Counts 10-11

Doves: 8
Ducks: 38
Canada Geese: 1
Pheasants: 5

Bird Counts 09-10

Doves: 26
Ducks: 95
Canada Geese: 16
Snow Geese: 1
Coots: 4
Pheasants: 1
Snipe: 1

Days in the Field

2012: 58
2013-2014 Waterfowl: 22
2014-2015 Waterfowl: 2