11-30-11 (PM)

This afternoon I guided Vann and Ed for ducks. We got to the blind around 2:00 PM and it wasn't long before the shooting started. Right off the bat the sprig started to work and before long the guys both had their sprig on the strap. For awhile all that was working were sprig but we finally got a pair of widgeon to commit and the guys killed both of them. As the afternoon went on the mallards started to fly and the guys poked away at their limits. Ed was the first to tag out and Vann only needed 1 more duck. It was right down to the wire but we got another single mallard to come in 2 minutes before the close of hours and Vann smoked him. It was a great afternoon hunt and the guys ended with a quality strap of birds. They had 4 sprig, 2 widgeon, and 8 mallards! You have got to love the North wind!!! 

Casey

11-30-11 (AM)

Today I guided Bill Gesler and guest for ducks. We got to the blind just before shooting hours and were fogged in. I could hear the ducks above the fog and knew it was just a matter of time before the fog got blown out by the North wind. The wind finally got kicking around 9:00 AM and it was a free for all. There were birds coming from all directions and they guys were doing their best to knock them down. We finished up with 21 birds at 10:30. Hunting in the bird North wind is always a good time. I will be back at it tomorrow and the weather man says it will be another WINDY day! I can't wait.

Ultra  

11-30-11 (AM)

Today I guided Glenn and Chuck for ducks. We got to the blind 20 minutes before shooting time and could hear birds in the air but could not see them through the thick fog. As it neared legal shooting time the North wind started to pick up and a clear spot developed above us. Right at legal shooting time we had a pair of sprig come in and the guys nailed them both. Before the dog could get them both back to the blind we had 3 widgeon drop in and we killed them all. Shortly thereafter a pair of widgeon dropped in and the guys smoked them to. It was fast and furious but we were soon fogged in again and the waiting game began. Every time that a hole would open up in the fog the birds would start funneling into the field and we would put the smack down. By 7:15 we had 19 birds but got fogged in again and had to wait until 7:45 for our last pair of birds. It was a great hunt and nothing short of fast and furious. Hopefully the trend that we have going will continue!

Casey

11-29-11

Today I guided Brad, Joel, and Derek for ducks. Unlike yesterday, the weather was a socked in Tule fog. As soon as we got to the blind we could hear birds but it was just to thick to see. As the morning progressed we started killing some birds and poked away until we finally had our limits at 12:00PM. It was by no means fast and furious but a great shoot none the less. We ended up with 28 ducks and 2 specks for the four of us. Today the predominant bird on the strap was widgeon. They are calling for 30MPH North winds tomorrow so we will be back at it again!!

Casey 

11-28-11

I had to go out and move a bunch of decoys so I called my buddy Derek and suckerd him into a quick morning hunt and then helping me with the decoys. As we got to the club it was clear and still, perfect duck weather? As we got to the blind and shooting hours came there were birds all around us and they were responding to the call well. By 8:30 we had 14 ducks and 2 specks and were ready to begin the chore of moving decoys in the stomped field. Today was the attack of the gadwall and we ended up with our 4 sprig, 8 gaddys, and 2 widgeon. As we were moving the decoys the sprig just kept on pouring in. It looked to me like the last few days of fog have moved some birds into our area. The ducks are not skinny so they must have just come from other parts of the valley ahead of the fog. Hopefully the good hunting will continue from here on out.

Casey

11-27-11

The clients cancelled last minute so I grabbed Regina and Big Shot and we headed out to see if we could kill some birds. The hunting started off slow as we never even fired a shot until 7:30, but things changed quickly and we ended up having a great shoot. The fog was very thick as the day started but as it began to lift the birds started coming from all over the place. We ended the hunt at 11:00 AM with 21 ducks. The majority of the strap were big ducks and they were working great. It was a great time in the blind and I hope the 3 of us can hunt again together soon. We all had a blast!!

Casey 

11-26-11

Today I guided Dick Bradshaw and guest. We again went to Packer Rd., and had a pretty good shoot. The weather was a low fog but the teal seemed to be flying and we took advantage of them. We ended the morning with 11 ducks and should of had 8-10 more birds but they managed to zig when we zagged. It was a fun hunt and hopefully the hunting will continue to improve.

Ultra

11-21-11

Today we did not have any clients so I went on solo mission. I headed out to Packer Rd. and was pleasantly surprised with what I found. I was all alone so I took my time and ended up killing my limit of ducks and 1 speck. It has been pretty slow for the last week and hopefully this hunt was a sign of good things to come.

Ultra

11-17-11

Today I guided Michael and Matt for pigs. We headed up to the ranch and started our pursuit but all we were seeing was old sign so we made a loop back towards the truck to go and try a new area. As we were headed down the hill I looked over and spotted a group of pigs feeding on the ridge just above the truck, go figure! We quickly put a plan together and the stalk was on. As we crested the last ridge I spotted the pigs feeding a mere 75 yards away. I got the guys together and they picked out their pigs. Just as I was getting ready to do the count down I felt the wind hit my back and the pigs started to move so Michael took his shot and his aim was true, dropping the 120 pound sow in her tracks. The rest of the pigs started to move off and crested the ridge before Matt could shoot. It was getting late and Michael wanted to get his pig to the butcher so we got it skinned and they hit the road. It was a good hunt and would of been even better had that damn wind not swirled. But that is hunting, and mother nature. You just never know what is going to happen!

Casey  

11-9-11

Today I guided Eric and Jermey for ducks. We again headed back to Packer Rd. and it was game on. With the refuge shooting today the birds were really moving and we did our fair share of shooting. We finally called it quits at 10:30 AM with 10 birds. We had alot of birds come in today and alot of birds fly off unscathed. The guys shot 3-4 boxes of shells between them and had a great time. Hopefully the hunting continues to be this good, but I am sure that all good things must come to an end. Until then we will stay after them.

Andy

11-8-11

Today I guided Larry and Carl again for ducks. We went back to Packer Rd., and again had good shooting. The hunt took a little longer than yesterday but the guys managed to get it done again. It was another good hunt and I will be back at it again tomorrow.

Andy

11-7-11

Today I guided Larry and Carl Lynn for ducks. Our rice blinds finally have some water so we headed over to Packer Rd. to see if there were any birds. For a sunny day the flight was very good and in the matter of a couple hours the guys had limited out. It was another quality hunt with mostly big ducks.

Andy