10/07/11

I snuck out of work a little early today to try and shoot a few more ducks.  Mitch and his brother Tyler went out this morning and shot their limits in a little over an hour and I couldn't stand the thought of not getting out today.  I went with my cousin Tyler and my dad.  I somehow forgot my mojo so luckily Todd was able to bring a couple out for us. It made all the difference in the world tonight.  We ended up with 18. 

10/06/11

Had the day off and decided to go hunting out in the rain.  I normally don't hunt in the rain but I made an exception this time.  It wasn't that rainy, actually.  We didn't leave the house until a little after 10 and it barely rained after that.  Since it was raining Mitch didn't have to work and was able to come out too.  We had our limits by  2 o'clock.  All mallards except for one drake green wing.  Pretty fun day.

Opening Day

Headed out to Ogden Bay at 4 a.m. with Todd, Steve, and Darin. Hiked a little over two miles to try and get away from all the people. Ducks were few and far between. We need a little migration to start. Steve did end up shooting a goose though. It was really cool to have them bombing us out in the middle of the marsh. We ended up with 10 ducks(mallards, pintail, and gadwall) and one goose. It only took us 4 hours to walk back in. My uncles and Dad are getting old, but I'm glad they are willing to walk out there with me.

Youth Hunt 2011

I had the chance to take some boys on the youth hunt today.  I had scouted these geese for a couple days and it was looking like it was going to be a good hunt.  Ended up being a GREAT hunt.  The boys shot 11 geese. The most incredible part was that 10 of them were BANDED! Every time we would retrieve one I was shocked to see another band.  As per tradition, Mitch and I are still the bandless band hunters.  Maybe someday I will be so lucky.

West Fork Duchesne River

Took the day off and went fishing on the West Fork of the Duchesne River today.  Korey and Todd came along. This was a spot Korey had fished in the past and thought we would like it. The weather was cold and wet and the fishing was slow.  It was still a good time though.

Labor Day

Went out after doves this morning with Tyler, Darin, Todd, Jordan Peterson, Korey, Levi, and Jayden.  It was fun but we never even shot at a dove.

09/01/11

Finally, hunting of some sort is open again.  Spent the morning chasing doves with Todd and Jordan Herzog.  It was a little slow, only got a dozen.  The sand burrs were horrible. The dog didn't stand a chance against them.

After that Todd and I went up to Beaver Creek to attempt to find some grouse.  Chase flushed one pretty quick and Todd missed.  The next one I was able to get a shot on and connected.  It was way too hot though.  The dog couldn't find enough shade.  Can't wait to try again though.