12-31-11

This morning I did not have any client's so I took Regina and Big Shot out for a hunt. We got into the blind and almost immediately the action started. There were tons of sprig flying and every once in awhile something else would sneak in with them. The birds flew pretty steady and we ended the hunt with 18 birds for the 3 of us. It was a fun hunt and it is always nice to get Regina out to the blind for a good shoot.

Casey

12-30-11

Today I guided Miguel and his 8 year old son for ducks. We got into the blind right before shoot time and there were quite a few birds flying. There were tons of sprig flying, but not many other birds. We poked away at them and ended up scratching together 13 birds for the 3 of us. We should have had a few more, but that is how it goes some days.

Casey

 

12-29-11

Today the weather was a bust so we switched our focus from ducks to pheasants. I did a 20 bird plant for Randy, Brad, Ken and Landon and they had a blast. Out of the 20 birds the guys ended up killing 13. It was alot of fun watching the dogs work, and it beat the hell out of staring into the blue sky looking for ducks.

Casey

12-28-11

Today I guided Dick and guest for ducks. The weather was clear and calm but there were a few birds flying. We poked away at the birds and ended up killing 14 for the 3 of us. Not a bad shoot for another sunny day!

Casey 

12-24-11

Today I guided Paul and Miguel on a duck hunt. It was clear and calm again but I was optimistic as the refuge would be shooting. At first light the refuge began shooting and within 30 minutes the sky was full of birds. We were all having a case of the bent barrel today but we stayed after it and ended the morning with 14 birds. We should have had 3 limits but just couldn't get it done today. It was another good shoot for the weather that we have been having.

Casey

12-23-11

Today I guided Dan, Cam, Bob, and Corey for ducks. We got to the blind and the whole pond was frozen so I broke up the ice and waited to see what would happen. The hunt started out slow with very few birds flying but as it warmed up a few birds started working and we made the best of it. We ended the mornings hunt with 19 birds and should have had 6-8 more. Not bad for a clear, calm day!

Casey

12-22-11

Today I guided Chuck on a duck hunt. We got into the blind and had a 15 MPH North wind and birds were flying all over. The bulk of the birds flying were sprig but we stayed at it and would get a group of widgeon to follow in the sprig ever so often. We had a good shoot and ended the hunt with 10 birds, and should have had our 14. It was another good shoot.

Casey

12-21-11

Today I guided Jeff and Adam Fischer for ducks. We got into the blind and there were alot of birds flying as shooting time neared. Right at legal shooting light the birds started coming in and the guys started killing. It was fast and furious for the first hour and then the low fog blew in and all of the ducks stayed above it. We stuck it out hoping the fog would lift but by the time it did the birds were done flying. We ended the hunt with 13 birds. We should have finished with 3 limits but we just could not catch up to the teal as they were dipping and diving.

Casey

12-19-11

The North wind was blowing when I got up this morning so we headed down to the Davis Tule to give it another try. When we got to the blind it was evident that the ducks that were around yesterday had disappeared but the geese were flying and we poked away at them. We ended the morning with 6 specks, 5 snows and 4 ducks. Not red hot but it was pretty damn good for a quick morning hunt.

Ultra

12-18-11

The clients cancelled last minute so I figured I would head down to the Davis Tule and see what was going on down there. I wasn't expecting much as the weather was some low fog and it was dead calm but boy was I wrong. The hunting was fast and furious as balls of teal and wigeon sucked right into the decoys. It wasn't long and we were limited out. We ended the morning with 21 ducks, and 3 cacklers.

Ultra

12-17-11

Today I hunted with Max and guest. They had purchased a hunt that we had donated to the Valley Waterfowl dinner last year. I had expected the North wind to blow through the night, but instead it died and we had clear skies and zero wind. We got into the blind and waited to see what the morning would bring. The flight was pretty dismal but we poked away and ended up killing 10 ducks, and should have had a few more. For the weather that we were dealt it was a pretty good hunt.

Casey   

12-16-11

Today I guided Les and Phil for ducks. We got to the ranch and had a lite North wind blowing and had high hopes. The hunt started out slow but picked up as the morning went on and we ended up having a great shoot. We ended up with 19 ducks and 1 speck for the morning and should have finished up with limits had we not let a few get away. It was another good hunt!

Casey   

12-15-11

Today I hunted with Kent and Dave from Sportsmans News. We are working with them to film some of our hunting and fishing adventures and then turn them into a DVD. The hunting was pretty slow for the first couple of days that they were here but turned out pretty good on their last hunt. The hunting wasn't fast and furious but we did manage to get 16 ducks and a speck, before we had to get out of the blind. It was a good hunt and we got some great video footage.

Casey

12-14-11

Today I guided Bill and Tom for ducks. The weather was clear and calm but as the refuge began shooting a few birds started working our way. Slowly but surely we scratched away at them and by 11:00 AM both Bill and Tom had their limits. It was not fast and furious but it was good enough! Hopefully this is the end of the rut that we have been stuck in for the last 5-6 days.

Ultra 

12-11-11

Today I guided Rhy's Panero and his family  for ducks. The hunting was slow with the pathetic weather that we are having.The highlight of the day was when Rhy's Jr. bagged his very first drake mallard. It came in picture perfect and he smoked it!

Ultra

12-11-11

Today I did a 20 bird pheasant plant for Rick and Chris Bailey.We met at noon and unloaded my trusty pointer Toby and went to hunting. Toby is a blast to watch work and he did great as usual, putting up all of the planted birds as well as a few wild ones. Both Rick and Chris had a great time and managed to bag 10 birds for their Christmas dinner. The bulk of today's entertainment was when Toby and the local raccoon population had it out. It was a hell of a fight but Toby came out on top.

Casey

12-10-11

Today I guided Chris and Corey for ducks. As sson as we got to the blind we sat and watched as wave after wave of birds left the rice and headed back to the refuge. It was apparent that with the clear nights and the full moon the birds were feeding all night long. As soon as shooting light came around the flight was pretty dismal but we stuck it out and ended up killing 9 ducks. By 10:00 AM the flight was done, so we packed up and headed into town for breakfast. It was not fast and furious but it's about all we can ask for with the current weather.

Casey    

12-9-11

Today I guided Chris and Corey for pigs. We hit the hills at first light and hunted our butts off all day long. With the clear nights and the full moon the pigs had gone nocturnal but we stayed after them and finally caught a break. Right at last light we spotted a small group of pigs and Chris was able to get the job done. He made a great 1 shot kill, hitting the 150 pound sow right behind the ear. It was a long day in the hills but we got the job done. There is a ton of fresh rooting all over the ranch but we need a change in the weather to keep them out during the day.

Casey 

12-7-11

I guided Bill and Bob today for ducks. The weather was clear, calm and cold and we were not expecting too much but the hunt turned out good. Fortunately Bill and Bob were on their A game when it came to shooting and they were able to scratch out their limits. We ended the morning with 2 mallards, 2 teal. 2 widgeon, 2 sprig, 5 spoons, and a trophy sized merganser! It wasn't necessarily quality but in weather like this I will take it.

Ultra 

12-3-11

Today I guided the Jamie's for ducks. We got into the blind before shooting hours and watched as wave after wave of ducks headed back into the refuges after feeding all night. That is never a good start to the morning but the guys stayed optimistic and at legal shooting hours we went to work. The morning started out slow but there were a few birds flying and the ones that were came to the call. The guys were shooting really well and at 11:30 we called it a day. We ended up with 21 ducks on the strap today and the majority of the birds were mallards. We had alot of fun and the guys all got to shoot a couple drake mallards of which they had never shot before. Hopefully the hunting will stay this way throughout the remainder of the season.

Casey 

12-3-11

I guided Derek and guest today for ducks. The morning started off pretty slow but as time went on the birds started to fly. Again, there were tons of pintail and we made short work of them. Then we would just sit and wait for some other ducks to join the party. We poked away at the birds and ended our morning with 12 ducks and 3 geese. Not the best hunt of the season as far as quantity of birds goes but I would take 12-15 birds all season long and be happy!

Ultra

12-2-11

I guided Dan, Chuck, and Bob today for ducks. The wind was blowing and the birds were flying. Again,it was mostly sprig but we would pull in some other birds now and again. We poked away all morning and called it quits at 11:00 PM. We ended up killing 16 ducks and a pair of honkers that made a nice addition to the strap.

Ultra

12-1-11

I took Ed and Vann out for ducks this morning. We got to the blind about 15 minutes before legal shooting hours and there were quite a few birds flying. At legal shooting light we started poking away at them and although it took longer then expected we ended the morning with 19 ducks for the 3 of us. The majority of the birds that were flying today were sprig, and we sat and watched as group after group worked the decoys. It sure would be nice if they would up the limit to 3 sprig again!!

Ultra  

12-1-11

Today I guided Ken and Andy for ducks. The wind was howling and I figured it would be red hot, but it ended up being slow and steady. There were not alot of birds flying but the ones that were seemed to be listening well. We hunted until 11:00 AM and ended the morning with 18 birds. We had our sprig, a few widgeon and the rest were mallards. It was another good hunt and we all had a blast.

Casey