Quinn's first goose!

Regina and I took Quinn this morning on a waterfowl hunt to try and get her first duck or goose! We got into a blind and there were quite a few birds flying but as hard as I tried I could not get them to set up right to get Quinn a good shot. With her shooting a .410 we needed them perfect and they just wouldn't do it! I finally got a speck to come in feet down and she let him have it! The feathers flew and he buckled but caught himself, so I batted clean up and she was soon holding her first speck! She did a great job in the blind and was very cautious and safety minded! She had fun and as the season goes on I am sure she will get some birds of her own!

Afternoon wood ducks

I got an invite from my buddy James to bring Cade out for an afternoon wood duck hunt in the flooded corn and I couldn't pass it up! I picked Cade up from school and we made our way out to the sink. It was clear and 70 degrees but as we approached the corn a bunch of birds came out of the corn and headed back towards the creek. Within minutes we were in the blind and ready to shoot. Slowly but surely they woodies started coming back and after a few missed opportunities Cade got it together and started putting the smack down. He had 6 birds on his strap and as hours drew to a close he whiffed on a single drake that would have gotten him his limit. He had a great time and I can't thank James enough for the opportunity.

Egg Eater Down!

While out checking water this morning I came across this coyote out in the rice. A short talk with my .17 Fireball and he will no longer be eating any of my baby pheasants or ducks! I do my part any chance I get to control the predators that are on our properties!