YARD HOPPER HUNT 9 :)
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From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
Crisp morning temp this am. prior to the hunt. I had left the goose pasture go for two days and when I walked the dog there yesterday afternoon, there were 32 geese on the ice of the pond, two geese on the other side of the barn and , get this, 6 geese within 10 yards of the goose blind. The geese eat the Russian Olive trees seed on the ground. Actually Chase like them also. So I thought this might be a good morning to hunt and kill a goose as it had been a few days doing so.
From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
7:45 am goose flying farther to the south west. A few flocks but then nothing for the next hour. Very quiet morning, per geese in the sky.
7:45 am goose flying farther to the south west. A few flocks but then nothing for the next hour. Very quiet morning, per geese in the sky.
a pair at 9 am flies past, and then nothing. What gives?
a pair at 9 am flies past, and then nothing. What gives?
9:30, I hear goose coming and they are looking. I give two honks and then a few goose hums on the call. That did it.
9:30, I hear goose coming and they are looking. I give two honks and then a few goose hums on the call. That did it.
one more circle down wind
one more circle down wind
From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
final approach, wings set, feet down. Look like B-52 landing
final approach, wings set, feet down. Look like B-52 landing
on the ground and at 33 yards. Chase is whining his head off. Geese on alert.
on the ground and at 33 yards. Chase is whining his head off. Geese on alert.
set the sight at 33 yards, draw back, pick out the largest one and closest one. Arrow on its way. I swear , the goose ducked the arrow. Well I think it did. Miss!
set the sight at 33 yards, draw back, pick out the largest one and closest one. Arrow on its way. I swear , the goose ducked the arrow. Well I think it did. Miss!
geese are moving farther out to 40 yards. I grab another arrow. Chase still whining. I think I hear him say, "you better kill this one".
geese are moving farther out to 40 yards. I grab another arrow. Chase still whining. I think I hear him say, "you better kill this one".
From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
OH hell, I shot one of the local deer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
Whack! Chase said, "well its about time".
Whack! Chase said, "well its about time".
time for Chase to earn his treats. I line him up, Dead Bird, and send him off with a Fetch.
time for Chase to earn his treats. I line him up, Dead Bird, and send him off with a Fetch.
got it!
got it!
From: Beav
08-Feb-21
Sweet!
From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
You bet, Sweet as sweet can be. Fun stuff. Paul
You bet, Sweet as sweet can be. Fun stuff. Paul
From: Supernaut
08-Feb-21
Way to go Paul, congrats to you and Chase on another successful hunt! Great pics as usual and thanks for sharing them.
From: BOWNBIRDHNTR
08-Feb-21
Nice job to you both!
From: Drnaln
08-Feb-21
Congratulations...Got to love that dog!
From: Dale06
08-Feb-21
Keep em coming. And you’ve probably said, but what BHs do you use?p
From: drycreek
08-Feb-21
You still got it Paul ! Chase is glad you’re earning your keep........:-)
From: Heat
08-Feb-21
Nice work Paul and Chase!
From: paul@thefort
08-Feb-21
Dale, I have killed over 100 geese and over 60 turkeys with NAP Shock Wave mech. Many times reuse after cleaning and sharpening tip and blades.
Dale, I have killed over 100 geese and over 60 turkeys with NAP Shock Wave mech. Many times reuse after cleaning and sharpening tip and blades.
From: Dale06
08-Feb-21
Thanks, may try those on turkeys this spring.
From: Shuteye
08-Feb-21
Good job to both of you. Glad Chase got his snack. Many years ago my neighbor had a big pond on his property. We would go to his goose/duck blind before light in the morning. He had two rat terriers that always went with us. They could retrieve ducks but I had to wade out to get geese, especially is they weren't dead.
From: Inshart
09-Feb-21
Two thumbs up for the "gray muzzle" team. LOL
From: SlipShot
09-Feb-21
Get it done before the cold! Thanks for sharing.
From: Mt. man
09-Feb-21
FUN FUN FUN!!!
From: BigOk
09-Feb-21
Congrats!!!
From: TD
09-Feb-21
You clean em?
=D thanks Paul. Bet you were about to pack it in just before they came in. Amazing how often in bowhunting.... just that last bit of effort and perseverance pays off and gets it done. Congrats once again.
Chase? Man... you know he's got yur back, no matter what he says.....
From: paul@thefort
09-Feb-21
Sure I de-breast every one and turn the meat into great tasting jerky. Tomorrow night we will bake the breasts covered with sauerkraut and strips of bacon. I 'll let you know how it comes out.
