Yard Hopper goose hunt 6. :( :( :(
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From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
OK, OK, I have to confess to making a rooky mistake. Not just one but two this morning! And to add to that, I also lost an arrow!!!!!!!!!!
Well, lets start from the beginning.........................................................
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
Great morning to go goose hunting with the bow. 22 degrees with a light wind from the west.. I decided to hunt the large blind at the far end of the pasture, facing back towards the big lake.
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
I set out 24 decoys in two bunches at 15-20 yards.
I set out 24 decoys in two bunches at 15-20 yards.
Mr. Crow was interested in what was happening
Mr. Crow was interested in what was happening
as were this herd of mule deer does on the adjacent property
as were this herd of mule deer does on the adjacent property
Full moon two days ago
Full moon two days ago
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
Geese were flying around 7:45, heading SE toward town and beyond
Geese were flying around 7:45, heading SE toward town and beyond
Wait, five geese coming in from behind the blind. Wings set and down
Wait, five geese coming in from behind the blind. Wings set and down
A slam dunk for sure, Picked out the big one. Only 15 yards away. Bow in hand, Drew back. Release! WHAT! shot over?
A slam dunk for sure, Picked out the big one. Only 15 yards away. Bow in hand, Drew back. Release! WHAT! shot over?
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
Off they went. I thought I might have shot through one but not, as I watched them all fly out of sight.
Off they went. I thought I might have shot through one but not, as I watched them all fly out of sight.
THe geese continued to fly over in good numbers, and later this lone goose gives me a good glance but flies on.
THe geese continued to fly over in good numbers, and later this lone goose gives me a good glance but flies on.
I never heard or saw the goose land less than 20 yards way and to my far left. OK, OK, another Slam Dunk and a goose for Teal. Bow up, Draw back, single adjustable pin on target. Smooth release.
I never heard or saw the goose land less than 20 yards way and to my far left. OK, OK, another Slam Dunk and a goose for Teal. Bow up, Draw back, single adjustable pin on target. Smooth release.
A miss again. Shot over the goose like the first one. Back in the blind, I check the pin setting and sure enough, set on 30 yards. Rooky Mistake x 2.
A miss again. Shot over the goose like the first one. Back in the blind, I check the pin setting and sure enough, set on 30 yards. Rooky Mistake x 2.
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
I find one arrow but lost the other. I gather Teal and head home. Across the street from my house, I see this. Tomorrow might be a better day. :)
I find one arrow but lost the other. I gather Teal and head home. Across the street from my house, I see this. Tomorrow might be a better day. :)
From: hawkeye in PA
08-Jan-23
How did Teal take it?:). My pup just gives me a blank stare on a miss. Lol
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
Teal did not have a clue as he was in the truck box. He still thinks I am the greatest! Little does he know! Just a rooky! At least for today.
From: Bow Bullet
08-Jan-23
Wow, he's human! LOL I'm sure you'll make up for it Paul.
From: Stoneman
08-Jan-23
Some days are diamonds and some days are “stones”. Still hard to beat a day in the field with your buddy Teal.
Always enjoy your adventures Paul!
From: Supernaut
08-Jan-23
Great pics and recaps as usual Paul and thanks for sharing them!
You'll get em next time.
From: hawkeye in PA
08-Jan-23
LOL Paul
From: JTreeman
08-Jan-23
I’ve never done that Paul. Except of course the times I have ;)
Get ‘em tomorrow, nice of you to give them a fighting chance anyway.
—Jim
From: ND String Puller
08-Jan-23
Thanks for the honest update Paul. You could have easily edited it out LOL ! Looking forward to hunt 7!
From: Paul@thefort
08-Jan-23
Hey Jim, it is called a '"warning shot across their bow"'. :)
From: Jim McNamara
08-Jan-23
Ahh the agony of defeat! No goose burgers tonight. Hope the arrow turns up Paul. Yard Hopper hunt 6 is in the offing. Teal will always wag his ( I stand corrected :):) ) tail for you, no matter what. Jim
From: bowhunter24
09-Jan-23
Teal still got his treat?
From: deerhunter72
09-Jan-23
Even the best of the best can have an "off" day! I appreciate the honesty. Keep after 'em!
From: bowcrazyJRHCO
09-Jan-23
The deer are looking tasty to me.....
From: Inshart
09-Jan-23
Well in your defense, it was most likely a bit dark in the blind ---- hard to see where the pin is set ......... LOL
Never get tired of the pics tho.
From: Paul@thefort
09-Jan-23
Hey Bob, just forgot to change the pin setting from last week's goose kill at 30 yards. I will try to redeem myself shortly. Paul
From: Paul@thefort
09-Jan-23
Bob, " never get tired of the pics tho!" Here is a recent picture you might like.
From: Vonfoust
10-Jan-23
Still a great day. Thanks for taking us along again Paul. Hope for more outings this year yet?
From: INbowdude
11-Jan-23
Paul, care to share your favorite recipes for the goose? Maybe a different thread?
From: Inshart
11-Jan-23
Two thumbs up, thanks.
