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You ever had one of these mornings? Part II & III
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:06 am
by Deadeye
Made it to my little hole this morning, busted ice the whole way. At 6:17, the first good groups of ducks landed in the decoys, mostly gadwall. I didn't shoot. Few minutes later, next good group of ducks landed in the spread, mostly gadwall with a couple of greenheads mixed in. Still no shots fired. Dog is starting to whine loud.. I correct him and he's just watching the ducks swim around and feed 25 yards from us. Next group comes in and same thing, no shots fired.
I hunted this blind Tuesday morning and limited in 15 minutes. Could have easliy done the same this morning.. but for whatever reason, I didn't pull the trigger.. just got caught up in watching them land and swim and eat. At 7am, I decided to pick up and leave.. so I ran them up and got out.
I will not be so "gracious" in the morning. Will be all business, just like Master Guide.
Deadeye... was an admirer of God's creation this morning.
Re: You ever had one of these mornings?
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:09 am
by D1
Deadeye wrote: was an admirer of God's creation this morning.
sometimes thats what its all about
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:19 am
by jtdumallard
bet your dog was like, IS you crazy
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:21 am
by Ducks be us
Im afraid Ida been using my barrel as a hand warmer... sounds like ya had fun though
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:24 am
by quakwacker
did you forget your bullets or something?
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:27 am
by camlock
jtdumallard wrote:bet your dog was like, IS you crazy
I bet your dog was making very rotten and dirty suggestions about your manhood under his breath!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:39 am
by stitch
Been there...it ain't about the killin' to me. Half the time I go with buddies, especially if I'm taking someone new, I'll just prop my gun up and call, watch the dog work, etc.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:47 am
by astorey
camlock wrote:jtdumallard wrote:bet your dog was like, IS you crazy
I bet your dog was making very rotten and dirty suggestions about your manhood under his breath!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:04 am
by Deadeye
quakwacker wrote:did you forget your bullets or something?
Nope, had everything I needed.
I imagine every time one of those chunks ice hit my dog in the nuts on the way out, he wasn't real happy with me. But I think we both enjoyed the view and he learned a great lesson.... patience.
I did give him an extra scoop of dog food this morning for his good behavior.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:09 am
by camlock
Seriously though, sounds like a great morning! I, on the other hand, enjoyed the frosty morning sunrise from a freaking office window!
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:14 am
by velcro
you're a better man than me
I bet your dog is thinking you're a bigger tease than some of the girls I dated in college
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 10:42 am
by Jeff
When I try to do something like that, I have to scrape dog hair off the surrounding marsh as my dog gets so excited, she literally blows up. I then have to go pick the pieces up and put her back together until the next hunt. She is still and quiet until they hit the water, after that ya' better shoot soon or she starts to sound like a beagle.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 3:45 pm
by teul2
Dan??!?!?
Is that you???
hehe
Good story.
Sounds like one of the "religious" moments that you will never forget.
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 4:02 pm
by gator
Jeff wrote:When I try to do something like that, I have to scrape dog hair off the surrounding marsh as my dog gets so excited, she literally blows up. I then have to go pick the pieces up and put her back together until the next hunt. She is still and quiet until they hit the water, after that ya' better shoot soon or she starts to sound like a beagle.
you steal gauge?
gator
Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 6:05 pm
by J.Luke
better keep the dog outside tonight. he'll prob piss in your waders.