12-31-12

Today I guided Kerry and Cole for Ducks. We got into the blind and it was clear and cold with a slight North breeze. There were a few birds flying and we went to work on them. The flight only lasted about and hour and we decided to call it quits around 10:30. We ended the day with 10 ducks and should have had a few more.

Derek

12-30-12

Today I guided Ken and his group for ducks. We got into the blind and there was not much going on but as the wind came up, the birds started to fly. We stayed with it and called it quits at 1:00pm ending the hunt with 21 birds and should have had 28 (we let some get away). It was a good hunt with a great group of guys.

Justin

12-27-12

Today I guided Mike and his crew. When legal shooting time came there were a few birds working and we started in on them. The flight was pretty strong today despite the lack of weather and the birds were responding to the call well. It was slow and steady, taking us until 11:00 to kill 21 birds. Had we not messed up on a few groups we would have ended up with 28. It was a good hunt and I hope it stays this way.

Derek   

12-26-12

This morning I guided Sam, Sandy, and Matt for ducks. We started the morning off with a nice long walk to the blind as the ARGO lost it's fuel pump as soon as I unloaded it from the trailer, go figure! We made the walk to the blind and after a few minutes we were in the blind and ready to shoot. We did not have to wait long as the sky was filled with birds and they were responding to the call well. We had flocks of 50-100 birds working us all morning and were patient and took the shots when they were optimal. The end result today was 28 ducks and 4 geese! It was a great hunt, the only thing I could have done without was the walk! 32 birds makes for a hefty strap to have to carry all of the way back to the truck, but I would do it again in a minute.

Casey 

12-22-12

Today I guided Frank and his son. We got into the blind and had a little action right off of the bat as a few teal were buzzing around! We took a couple of shots and bagged a few birds and then the wait began. There were birds working around and once in awhile we would get some to come and take a look. We made the best of our opportunities today and ended up with 9 birds.

Justin

12-21-12

Today we had 3 groups of hunters out and the results were mixed from RED HOT to just mediocre. It has been a weird season so far as the days we have wind and rain have not been that great and days that you think will be dead are lights out, go figure. 

Of the blinds shooting today one ended up with 10 birds for 2 shooters, another 12 birds for 3 shooters and the HOT blind ended up with 28 ducks and 6 geese! Not one of the blinds has been consistent this year so we just roll the dice and go hunting. The rest is up to mother nature.

Casey

12-20-12

Today I guided Mitch and crew for ducks. The wind was howling and the geese were in the air! Right off the bat we had a couple specks come in and the guys nailed them. There were not alot of ducks flying but we ended up killing 7 and should have had another 4-5. We stayed in the blind as long as we could without freezing to death and decided to call it a day. As cold as it is here verything must be freezing up North so we should see some new ducks any day.

Justin

12-19-12

Today I guided Mark, Randy, and Jim for ducks. It was clear, cold, and the flight was dismal. We stayed in the blind until 10:00 and killed 7 ducks before deciding to go try for some pheasants. We hunted a couple more hours for pheasants and ended up killing 6 wild roosters and letting a few get away. It was a good day with a group of cool guys.

Derek

12-18-12

Today I guided Ed and Dave for ducks. It was crystal clear and dead calm this morning but as we got into the blind the wind started to blow and it looked as if we might have a decent hunt. As the sun rose there were a few birds flying around but they were very call shy. We kept after them and finally threw in the towel at 11:30. We ended the morning with 6 ducks and 2 specks. Sorry guys but I forgot to get a photo today.

Casey

12-17-12

This morning I guided Mike and 2 of his buddies for ducks. We got into the blind and there were birds flying but they were all sprig. We stayed after it and ended up with a decent strap, and let a few get away that we should have killed. All in all it was a good day in the blind with a good group of guys.

Derek

12-16-12

Today I guided David Bonini and his daughter Cindy  for ducks. They brought along Cindy's boy friend as a observer. We got into the blind and the weather looked good but the flight sucked! I could see the birds working in the refuge but they would not come out into the rice. I knew it was only a matter of time. They started coming out a few here and a few there and we went to work on them. We ended the hunt with 12 ducks and should have had several more but that is how it goes some times!

Justin

12-15-12

This morning I guided Kerry and Cole for ducks. The birds were in the air this morning and it looked as if it was going to be a slaughter! That was until the ground fog rolled in and hosed us. We stuck in the blind and waited for the fog to lift but it never did. We ended the hunt with 10 birds.

Derek

12-15-12

Today I guided Roland, Ken, and Cliffy for ducks. We got into the blind and the birds were flying! Right at legal shoot time we went to work on them and slowly but surely we had a pretty good pile working. There were ducks working all morning but they were very skittish, and every time that a shot would go off near or far the ducks would flare. We stayed at it and when it quieted down the birds worked in well and we made the best of each flock. We ended the morning with 23 ducks and a speck and should have had 28. It was great hunt with a great group of guys!!

Casey 

12-14-12

Today I guided Josh and guest for ducks. The flight was pretty slow but these guy made the most of it and killed just about every bird that I put in front of them. We ended the morning with 8 ducks and could have had a few more but the guys gave the spoons a pass today.

Justin

12-14-12

Today I guided Poul and Demetris. We got into the blind and there was quite a bit of action but as hours drew near the flight slowed down. We stuck it out and ended the morning with our 6 sprig and 4 spoons, and should have had a few others.

Casey

12-13-12

Today I guided Poul and Demetris at the blind on Packer Road. The hunt started out slow and steady and continued to stay that way until we finished up. Both of the guys were sure shots and were killing almost everything that I put in front of them! It took us until 12:00 to finish up but we ended up with a strap of 21 birds and almost all of them were big ducks. It was a great hunt with a couple of great guys. Hopefully the hunting will remain good for the rest of the week!

Derek

12-13-12

Today I guided Al Moore for ducks. We went to the rice South of Colusa and there was not a whole lot of action but the birds that were around listened to the call well and worked right in. Al did his part and put down 5 ducks and a speck. You cant ask for much else with the weather we are having, or lack there of.

Justin

12-13-12

Today I guided Spuds, Doug, and Eric for ducks. We decided to give the wetland a try and it ended up being a good hunt. There have been alot of ducks sitting in the wetland for a few weeks now, but they seem to have gotten used to their hiding spots and are tough to get them to work a new area. At legal shooting light there were alot of birds flying but they just did not want to work. We poked away at them one at a time and ended the morning with 12 ducks and should have had 5-6  more. While the strap wasn't super heavy it was a pretty one! We ended up with 6 cinnamon teal, a drake wood duck, and 5 mallards. Not a bad hunt for a clear day. Spuds and the gang were alot of fun as usual!

Casey

12-12-12

Today I guided Bill and Tom. We got into the blind and there was not much action right off of the bat but we were getting birds here and there as the morning went on. We had several groups of teal work today but they proved to be able to out run our shot! They seemed to know exactly when to dip and dive. We ended up bagging several teal and some other ducks that came in early. We ended the morning with 10 ducks and a cackler, but could have had limits if we could have caught up to the teal.

Casey 

12-11-12

Today I guided Mike and Kyle for ducks. We met in the morning and it was looking like ground fog was coming in so we headed North to see if we could get out of it. Right before shoot time the South wind started blowing and the fog bank thickened and pushed up towards us. As the fog started to come in so did the birds and we picked away at them until 9:30 when the fog socked in thick. We sat patiently waiting for the fog to lift and every time it did we would get some shooting at either ducks or geese. At 11:30 the fog finally lifted and we finished with our last duck. It was a great shoot and I hope to see some more fog in the near future! We ended up with 21 ducks and 4 geese on the strap!

Casey

12 Days of Christmas - Outdoorsmen Gift Guide

I always laugh when I get a phone call from a panicked wife, girlfriend or sister, asking that dreaded question of "what should I get him for Christmas?". Honestly, I laugh only because I have the same issue when it comes to thinking of something to get Casey! The problem is that most outdoorsmen, buy what ever they need or want, whenever they need or want it. More often than not, they never wait, and end up just buying it on the spot. This makes it very difficult for the women in their lives to get them something that they don't already have. I've decided to compile a list of items that I have gotten Casey in the past. Maybe this list will help instigate an idea for a perplexed woman trying to find the perfect gift or maybe it will give our guy followers a few ideas for their wish lists this year. So over the next 12 days, I'll post a new idea each day and most of these items can be easily found online, so that will make your shopping even easier! Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Day 3:

When hunting is your job it becomes difficult to view it has a sport, hobby, or leisurely past time.  Like any job, it can become mundane, ordinary and sometimes even wearisome. So when it comes to our own personal pursuits, when we take the time to head outdoors without guests, we try to liven up the occasion by pushing ourselves to our highest limits; longing for a personal challenge! Taking off on foot has been one of the most effective ways to liven up our hunting experiences. Packing miles into the deepest canyons or up to the highest peaks has enabled us to remember the joy of the hunt and our passion for the outdoors. The only hiccup with this particular style of hunting once an animal is successfully killed, when you are miles away from base camp, is the fact that you have to pack that animal all the way back...This can be more than a challenge and sometimes almost impossible, unless you have the right equipment!

There are no if, ands or buts about it! We could not meet this challenge without the help of two very important tools: (1). Our Eberlestock Packs and (2). Our Bull-Pac Pack Frames! Both are the best on the market if you ask me! The Eberlestock Packs help us carry all of our gear, including our rifles or bows, in the most comfortable way possible and the Bull-Pac frames are the easiest way to pack our game out of the field. Either one of these would make a great gift for any kind of big game hunter!!! 

http://www.eberlestock.com

http://www.bullpacs.com/ 

12-12-12

This morning I hunted with Les and Phil. The weather was clear and calm but there were quite a few birds flying. Right at legal shooting light a drake canvasback came in and Les put the hammer down! Not long after Phil went to work and before we knew it we pieced together a good shoot, ending the morning with 11 birds and letting several others get away! Not bad for a no weather day!

Derek

12 Days of Christmas - Outdoorsmen Gift Guide

I always laugh when I get a phone call from a panicked wife, girlfriend or sister, asking that dreaded question of "what should I get him for Christmas?". Honestly, I laugh only because I have the same issue when it comes to thinking of something to get Casey! The problem is that most outdoorsmen, buy what ever they need or want, whenever they need or want it. More often than not, they never wait, and end up just buying it on the spot. This makes it very difficult for the women in their lives to get them something that they don't already have. I've decided to compile a list of items that I have gotten Casey in the past. Maybe this list will help instigate an idea for a perplexed woman trying to find the perfect gift or maybe it will give our guy followers a few ideas for their wish lists this year. So over the next 12 days, I'll post a new idea each day and most of these items can be easily found online, so that will make your shopping even easier! Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Day 2:

Anyone who knows Casey, knows that he is hard on equipment. This statement is especially true when it comes to his knives. He uses a knife, a lot and for many reasons, so I can't really get on him too bad for always wanting a new knife or a sharper knife or a better knife. Then one glorious day we were introduced to Piranta Knives by Havalon!! These knives really are an Outdoorsman's dream come true. Honestly, I wish I had thought of such a concept as removable blades. Yep, you heard me, removable blades! That is the beauty of the Havalon knives. You never need to worry about a dull blade again. These knives are always sharp because you just replace the blades and go!

This really is a great gift for anyone who spends time in the outdoors!

www.havalon.com

12-10-12

We had a good hunt this morning, spite the weather or lack there of! We got into the blind and there were alot of birds moving and they were responding to the call well. It wasn't fast and furious but the birds that were around  came in great. We ended the day with 14 ducks and 3 geese and should have had a few more. We had a ton of fun!

Derek

12-10-12

Today I guided Brett and Greg for ducks. The North wind was howling when I went to bed last night, however, I woke to blue skys and not a breath of wind, Great! We headed out to the blind and there were alot of birds moving around but as shooting time cam the flight ended. We had a few ducks working around but they just did not want to commit. We stayed after it and soon had a few ducks working in to the decoys. We hunted until 11:30 and decided to call it quits. We ended up with 7 birds and should have had a few more! The highlight of the day was watching as Greg killed his first ever duck, a big bull sprig!

Casey

12 Days of Christmas - Outdoorsmen Gift Guide!

I always laugh when I get a phone call from a panicked wife, girlfriend or sister, asking that dreaded question of "what should I get him for Christmas?". Honestly, I laugh only because I have the same issue when it comes to thinking of something to get Casey! The problem is that most outdoorsmen, buy what ever they need or want, whenever they need or want it. More often than not, they never wait, and end up just buying it on the spot. This makes it very difficult for the women in their lives to get them something that they don't already have. I've decided to compile a list of items that I have gotten Casey in the past. Maybe this list will help instigate an idea for a perplexed woman trying to find the perfect gift or maybe it will give our guy followers a few ideas for their wish lists this year. So over the next 12 days, I'll post a new idea each day and most of these items can be easily found online, so that will make your shopping even easier! Good Luck and Merry Christmas!

Day 1:

Sitka Gear! It does not matter if you are a bird hunter or big game hunter. Sitka Gear is the ticket and well worth the investment. It is pricey! I admit it. However it is the best cold weather / waterproof / breathable gear on the market and best of all it is comfortable. Our garage could easily be considered a mini Cabela's store. There are totes of hunting gear and clothing stacked to the ceiling, but now that we have discovered Sitka Gear, we really only keep one tote in easy access reach!

My best advice when purchasing any of this gear is to check out a website called www.camofire.com. This website has daily deals on some awesome gear and almost once a week features a deal on something Sitka!
I know that Casey would recommend any Sitka product, any day of the week. He lives in this stuff everyday and most recently purchased their Waterfowl System! I am pretty sure he is in love with that jacket! Check this stuff out. You can find a Sitka Gear product that will fit any budget too! www.sitkagear.com.

Don't forget to check out Day 2's suggestion tomorrow!

Regina

12-9-12

The blind near Delevan is dry and back in action! Today I guided the Parla's and we had a good hunt. The flight was mediocre but the birds that were flying worked well and listened to the call. We ended the hunt with 13 birds but should have had sevearal more! It was a good hunt and hopefully we can expect new ducks any day!

Derek

12-8-12

Today I guided Derek and guests on a duck hunt. We hunted the blind near the Colusa refuge and the flight was ok. We hunted until 9:00 and ended the morning with 7 ducks, and should have had a few more. On the way back to the truck we hunted a couple of ditch banks and picked up four wild roosters to end the hunt.

Derek

12-7-12

With the rice blinds out of commission I decided to give the wetland a shot today. We got into the blind and had a slight North breeze and there seemed to be quite a few birds flying. As the morning wore on we picked up a bird here and there ending up with 12 ducks on the strap and letting a few others get away. It was a nice change from hunting the rice and the clients were happy campers.

Casey

12-6-12

Today I guided Mitch and Scott for ducks. We had full intentions of hunting ducks but mother nature had other plans for us. We got into the blind just before shooting time and the birds were flying but as legal shooting time approached the 2047 canal decided to come out of it's banks and within an hour we had a blind full of water! We scratched out 5 ducks before calling the duck hunting quits and heading out to shoot a few pheasants. The last few storm have made a mess down here and hopefully the water will recede soon.

Casey

12-5-12

This morning I guided Jeff and Adam for ducks. We got to the blind and there were a few birds working before shooting light, and I was hopeful that the flight would continue. The birds kept flying but the bulk of them were sprig so we sat patiently and tried to pick the other ducks out of the sprig. We ended the morning with 9 ducks and a speck.

Justin

12-5-12

Today I guided Bill, Bob, and Jack for ducks. We headed to the blind near Delevan and it proved to be a good decision. Right at legal shooting time we had birds working and they continued to work most of the morning. There were tons of birds up high and we had several groups of widgeon come down from the heavens and work right in. There looked to be new birds around, weather they are new to our area or new arrivals form up North I am not sure, but they worked well today. We ended up with limits of ducks, mostly widgeon and gadwall.

Casey 

12-4-12

Today I guided Bill and Bob for ducks. We got into the blind and ready to shoot but there was not much flying for the first 45 minutes. As the sky got lighter the birds started flying and they were working well. The guys ended up with limits!

Derek

12-2-12

The client's that Casey had set up for me today cancelled so I grabbed my buddy Jake and we headed up to the blind in Richvale to do some scouting. At legal shooting light there were birds all over but they just wouldn't work. They were flying every which direction, it was amazing! Around 8:30 the birds started to mellow out and we ended up limiting out with widgeon, sprig, and teal by 10:00. It was a good hunt and hopefully it will stay this way.

Justin

12-2-12

This morning I guided Arman and his 2 buddy's again. We went back down to the blind near the Colusa Refuge hoping for the same results as yesterday but the birds just were not there. We had quite a few birds around that just did not want to work but the ones that listened cam right in and we ended up with 10 birds and should have had 4-5 more. Not as good as yesterday but I will take it.

Derek

12-2-12

Today we had one hell of a storm right up until shoot time! We made our way to the blind this morning in pouring rain and 20+ mph wind. As soon as we loaded up approaching shoot time the rain quit and the wind totally stopped! We all looked around at each other in total disbelief. Right at shoot time the birds were all over and the guys went to work on them killing 12 birds in the first 20 minutes and then the flight just stopped. We stared into the empty skies for awhile as a few birds were still flying but as it neared 9:00 the flight picked up and it was game on! We hunted until 11:30 and ended up with 28 birds. It ended up being a great hunt!

Casey

12-1-12

Today was another good weather day, but again not much of a flight. I hunted near the Delevan Refuge and we ended up with 7 ducks, before calling it quits! Derek took a group to the blind near the Colusa refuge and they ended up with 21 ducks and a goose for the 4 of them. It was not red hot, but better than yesterday! I am sure it will change for the better soon as these storms are sure to move the birds around the valley and should send some new ones down from the North.

Casey 

11-30-12

Today was the weirdest day of duck hunting that I may have have ever seen! The weather was great with wind and light rain but the birds just wouldn't fly and the ones that were would not cooperate! We had 3 blinds shooting today for a total of 6 ducks. I am not too sure what is going on, as we have had a great week up until today, but hopefully it will change tomorrow.

Casey

11-29-12

This morning we did not have any clients but I had to go any how, so I called up my buddy Rock and we headed to the blind. When we got to the field the conditions were great, but the flight sucked! We had overcast skies and a 12 mph South wind, which is some of my favorite weather to hunt in, but this morning looked to be slim pickings. As it got light a few birds were milling around and the first to meet their maker where a pair of mallards. After the first pair it was pretty slow but a few birds were coming into the rice and we capitalized on our opportunities. We hunted until 10:30 and then called it quits a few shy of our limits. We ended the hunt with 4 specks, 2 snows, 4 mallards, 4 widgeon and 2 sprig. Of what we shot at this morning we only let 4 get away! It was a great hunt with a good friend and I hope we can hunt together again before the season is over, we had a blast. We got so busy laughing and having a good time that I forgot to take a final kill photo but have attached one that I took prior to getting the last few birds. They say a big storm tomorrow morning, so I will be out there again trying to get it done. Good luck to everyone hunting in the morning!!!

Casey

11-28-12

Not fast and furious, but a great shoot. Today I guided Matt, Pat, and Brad on a duck hunt. We got into the blind and the wind started to blow and then the rain came as legal shooting time approached. Right off the bat we had birds working and within the first 30 minutes had six in the tank and let another 6-8 get away. The action continued but was pretty slow given the conditions as we would have a bird work in every 20 minutes or so. This went on until around 10:00, when the rain started pouring and then so did the ducks out of the refuge. Flight after flight left the refuge and came out into the rice resulting in plenty of action! We killed our last bird at 11:00 to round out our limit of 28 birds. We had a nice strap of ducks of which almost half were mallards, a couple sprig, a couple gadwall, a couple teal, 3 spoons and the rest were widgeon. The birds that actually worked came in beautifully and acted like new ducks, while the sprig continued to play hard to get. It was a great hunt and we had alot of fun. Hopefully the Northern birds are headed this way, but I am a little reluctant to think that these warm storms will move the new ducks down. If nothing else the next few days of weather should stir up the birds that are already here and result in some more good hunting.

Casey    

11-28-12

Today I guided Louie on a duck hunt. We got into the blind and had overcast skies and a slight breeze. There were a few birds leaving the rice and heading back to the refuge but the flight was pretty dismal. Right off the bat we killed a couple teal and got back doored by a few others and then things went quiet. We sat patiently and when the rain came so did the birds, but when the rain stopped, so did the flight. We stuck it out until 10:00 and then called it quits, ending the hunt with 7 ducks and a speck. Not exactly what I had in mind but that is how it goes sometimes. Hopefully the Northern ducks are on their way down!

Derek    

11-27-12

Today I guided Arman on a duck hunt. We got into the blind a little before legal shoot time and there were a few birds milling around. As shoot time came we watched as flight after flight of birds left the rice and headed straight back to the refuge. With the skies being clear and calm and the big full moon it was evident that the birds had been out all night and the flight was going to be dismal. As legal shooting time came a pair of teal came in and Arman smoked them. A short while later a pair of gadwall came in and he put those down as well. After a short lull a pair of widgeon came in and down they went as well. After that we had quite a few more birds take a look but just would not commit. We kept after it and before long we had a suicidal bull sprig come in and Arman smoked him, ending the hunt at 8:30 AM. All though it was not fast and furious it turned out to be a decent hunt with a nice strap of birds.

Casey

11-24-12

Today I guided Jim and guests on a duck hunt. The weather was clear and calm but we managed to scratch together a decent looking strap. We ended the hunt with 8 birds! Not red hot but it is typical for the November doldrums!

Justin   

11-24-12

Today I did a 20 bird plant for Chuck and his crew. The guys knocked them down as Tripp put them up and it was not long until we had flushed all of the birds and the guys ended killing 18 of them. It was a great day for pheasant hunting and all of the guys had a great time.

Derek

11-23-12

Today I guided Rick, Chris and Melissa on a pheasant hunt. We hunted the natural cover along the slough and had a ball. Tripp did a great job getting the birds up and has now learned to point the birds. It was a lot of fun watching the group as they knocked the birds down. We ended the hunt flushing over 20 birds and they took 11 of them home.

Derek 

11-20-12

Today I guided Jim and Mike for ducks. We headed to the blind over by Delevan with the expectations of a big storm, but it never panned out. It seemed to be raining all around us but not where we were at! The wind was blowing and we stayed at it until 11:30 when we decided to call it a day. We ended the hunt with 10 birds and should have had a few more. For the weather being what it was I sure expected a better flight but it is what it is! We had a good time and ended up with a decent strap!

Derek 

Story Behind the Smirk!

I think it is safe to say that every hunter has a "bucket list" of game animals that they would like to successfully harvest in their lifetime. Maybe its a beautiful black bear, a perfect limit of green heads, a trophy class mule deer buck or a combination of many. I personally dream of the day that I can successfully take a tom turkey with my bow. I have been blessed enough to kill many nice trophy animals, but for some reason I think that a successful take of a tom turkey is the ultimate challenge for an archer. 

Each season I work diligently to hone in my shooting skills, I spend hours patterning several flocks in our area and even more time in the blind or propped up against a tree in full camo. I'll even admit that the hour I spend driving to work and home each day makes for a great opportunity to slip a diaphragm call in my mouth and practice my clucks, purrs and cackles, without an audience of any kind (now you know what I'm doing if you ever pass me on the road). Regardless, I have yet to check this task off my bucket list. I've come painfully close a time or two, but haven't been able to seal the deal quite yet.

Now that you have a little bit of background on my ultimate pursuit, I will also let you know that I am extremely competitive (I wish I wasn't, life would be a cake walk) and a tad bit ornery, which is not always an ideal combination. My Dad has fallen victim to this almost-lethal combination once before when we he shot a mule deer buck from across a canyon right underneath me. He, regretfully didn't 1. know that I was there and 2. realize that I had watched that buck bed down almost 2 hours before that and was waiting patiently to capitalize on a shot! My own Dad shot a buck right out from under me!!!

-that story has become somewhat of our hunting group's main inside joke. They all love to tease my Dad and I about that particular hunt.

Even more recent, however, my Husband became a victim as well. After a long weekend vacation, I offered to drive the two hours to my parents house alone to pick up the kids when we returned home. I knew he had a lot of work to do and plus he hates the drive, so I headed over the hill by myself. After a quick visit with my Mom, I loaded up the kids, and began the drive back home, calling Casey to let him know we were on our way. I was tired and had been fighting a flu bug (plus the competitiveness and orneriness mentioned above) and was not thrilled at all when he proudly told me, as soon as he answered the phone, "Man Babe! Your gonna wish you were checking water with me today! I bagged myself a beautiful Tom right out of the rice field!" At first I thought about just hanging up on him, but I had to know why he thought it would be cool to kill a bird that he has not one ounce of desire to kill! I calmly explained to him that my thoughts were either 1. He killed it out of spite. A Haha type moment to show me just how easy it was or 2. He killed it just because he could without any regard to his Wife's feelings!!! No difference either one, he was sleeping on the couch for sure! Of course my reaction was comical to Casey and completely laughable, which also didn't win him any points. So before I lost my wits, I calmly told him that he would be eating every last bit of that bird for dinner every night for the next week!!

So now you know the story behind the smirk! Hey at least I was nice enough to take a picture for him!

I've also included a recipe for one of the "Wild Turkey Dinners" we had that week!

-Regina

Easy Crock Pot Turkey Burritos

Breast Out and Wash thoroughly the Breast Meat from Your Gobbler

Cut Into Quarters

Place Cuts into Crock Pot

Pour in 3 Cans of Rotel Canned Tomatoes, 1 small can Diced Jalapeños and a half of a packet of Taco Seasoning.

Cook on Low for 8-10 hours. Until Turkey Meat is tender enough to spoon shred.

Spoon Meat into Warm Tortillas, Roll into Burritos, Top with Shredded Cheese and Sour Cream

Yum!