GreenDrake

Good shoot today in the snow. Birds decoyed fairly well. We managed 75 in a couple hours.

Was 6 degrees when I set out the dekes for crows this morning

It is strictly pest control for the farmers. The pigeons are city/bridge birds that fly out to the dairys to feed. I won’t eat them. And Crows...tried it once...never again.

Had a decent shoot this morning of 23 crows...had to use hand calls bc the wires to the battery holder on the New Foxpro decided to snap off the solder...NOT HAPPY. Afternoon pigeon hunt at a local dairy was tremendous. Killed 35 in an hour and a half. Had most of them not fkown over the feed bunkers it would have been insane. There were swarms of 150-200 bird flocks all afternoon.

7mm Mag at 160 yds met this one during a deer hunt

Hope that deer wasn’t licking salt in the road. Wouldn’t that be baiting?

You do not have to explain yourself to anyone. You made the best decision that suited your situation at the time. Had this been a deer you shot and didn’t want to take out of the woods thats a different story. The fact you salvaged anything from it shows you are a responsible person.

God rest his soul. If your sister does not hunt, maybe it is time she starts with you. Great way to keep the connection and traditions going forward

Finally broke out one of the Sweet 16s for the hunt. They haven’t received the attention they deserve. Use the 12s most of the time for crows and pigeons as the ammo doesn’t break the bank.

Grouse hunting is my favorite of all hunting. Unfortunately I don’t go as often as I could. Damned crows and pigeons have reveived my recent attention.

That dark male is a sinister looking bastid

Nice day for grouse. Got 2 and my nephew got 1 in a 45 minute hunt in one of our litte honey holes. Flew 8 but nockear shots on the others.

Have yet to get out but scouted the last 2 mornings. Thankfully the birds are back to their normal feed runs in the morning at 3 of my primary spots. Saw several hundred at each location. Can’t wait till Friday morning!!

Otis

As I got heavily into pigeon hunting last summer....my family sll kicked thanks to my beautiful wife. Added 2 more Mojo pigeons...8 mojo Pigeon flock a flicks....a lucky duck pigeon carousel.....and another decoy bag. My pigeon spread is gonna look like a NYC parking garage.

Spent the morning and afternoon scouting. My one trusty spot had about 1000 crows feeding. Got the blood pumping. Got the dekesreafy..fresh batteries in the Foxpro...and waiting to get on em.

My wife bought a small airhorn which is now in my pack. Hope we never need it but it just may be what saves a life.

Like most law enforcement officers, they prefer some sort of confession or corroboration for whatever evidence they may already have to ensure conviction of the alleged offender if it should proceed yo a trial.

Why not a 6.5 Creedmore??

KC Masterpiece Honey Teriyaki. Marinate for a couple hours then brush some on top of the cooked side once you flip it on the grill. It tastes amazing and gives a nice glaze on the too side. I use it on chicken and fish as well.

I have been patiently waiting to go out and hit the crows and pigeons but do not usually hunt them until deer season ends. I promise the farmers I will not disturb their deer hunting. Others don’t care but I do not want to ruin other deer hunters hunting. If it keeps up like this it will be very difficult to hit some of my fav spots.

A woman was also shot in the hip a couple weeks ago in Northern Oneida county.

Beautiful story and a testament to a life well lived and loved. In 2011 I lost my father at 85 years old on December 5. He hunted the northern zone with us, and the opener of southern zone. That year my nephew decided to share his box blind with my father as he wanted to enjoy the morning sitting with him. I sat in mine across the road. Before we split up my dad told me to hunt for "you" for once and put one on the ground as I am usually more concerned with him and my nephew getting a shot. I saw 23 deer that morning, and killed a big 6 with no brows. He kept calling me on the 2 way radios laughing at how they saw nothing and I had all the deer on my side. The next day dad sat it out and my nephew connected on a respectable 8 pt. The next day he wasn't feeling well and we took him to the clinic for a basic checkup. He was hospitalized with kidney issues. He died peacefully on the 5th. I will never forget that season nor will my nephew ever forget sitting with him on his last opening day. I thought I would never hunt again but it was those moments that kept me going for life. God bless you and your family.

Went to a new farm in Northern zone tonight. Owned by a client I was able to get her the farm in an estate proceeding. She knew I was a hunter and said if she got the farm it’s exclusively mine to hunt for her lifetime. Incredibly beautiful property. Back side has 13000 feet along a great trout stream. Unable to scout it at all this summer my nrphew and I went there for a change of scenery. We sat on the edge of cut corn and not ling after 7 doe come out. All if tge sudden they bolt. I look to my right and here comes a guy storming at us. He comes unglued asking us if we have wrtiiten permisdion etc...yold him no the owner gave me permission shes ip the house. He then tells me to get the F..k out of there...i nicely tell him i sm not going anywhere and the use of foul language is unecessary and childish...he doesn’t knowhow to react bc I am not engaging him...he then says well im gonna stay right here behind you...andI aslk why? He says to PROTECT MY F...king property...and I say from what? He gets more unglued and starts talking to himself...says I feed these fking deer and you aholes come in and blast them..and that I must be 300 feet from his property line...i educated him on how far one must be ftom a dwelling or roadway...he said im Calling the DEC...i said please do as they would love to see your feeding station and perhsps write you a citation for Harassment Our night was ruined but hes will be really upset next year when the4 box blinds go up around the cornfield! I am leasing it for 5 years with a right of first refusal yo purchase it...beautiful house and all. 230 acres...HUGE pond covered in geese and ducks...and plenty of grouse and turkey. I hate people!!

My rifle is antsy