Yard Hopper goose hunt 8,9,10, 11
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From: Paul@thefort
27-Jan-24
Tried 4 more times last week to kill a goose but with the freezing temp, lakes and ponds frozen, the geese seem to have hibernated or left the area. Very few around until three days ago and now they are back but tough to hunt. More migratory geese than local geese. Hunted the blind at the far end of the pasture but the geese were shying away and not landing at all or out of bow range.
From: Paul@thefort
27-Jan-24
Yesterday a flock of 9 geese landed out of range and then drifted over to the adjacent property where they fed for the next hour.
From: Paul@thefort
27-Jan-24
was not long and geese showed. Teal was not happy to be in the truck. They landed within bow range.
was not long and geese showed. Teal was not happy to be in the truck. They landed within bow range.
Time to change tactic and move and set up the blind and decoys just behind the house next to the pine trees. as I did this morning
From: Paul@thefort
27-Jan-24
aim small, miss small, One Down, the other goose moves off to 30 yards.
aim small, miss small, One Down, the other goose moves off to 30 yards.
I pick out another and let fly
I pick out another and let fly
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! two down
Ouch!!!!!!!!!!!!!! two down
Ok, Yard hopper hunt 12, geese landing out front, bow in hand and ready to draw.
From: Altitude Sickness
27-Jan-24
Look at that pup searching the sky. :>)))) love it
From: Mpdh
27-Jan-24
Good shot Paul. That dog of yours sure has a beautiful shiny coat.
From: Paul@thefort
27-Jan-24
Learning how to hang on to the big geese. Doing better each time.
Learning how to hang on to the big geese. Doing better each time.
Time to get Teal from the truck to do his job. I send him after the closest one.
From: Paul@thefort
27-Jan-24
There you have it, 12 hunts, 9 geese, a couple of misses but all a great time. Maybe tomorrow morning with be goose 10. Paul and Teal
There you have it, 12 hunts, 9 geese, a couple of misses but all a great time. Maybe tomorrow morning with be goose 10. Paul and Teal
From: Jim McNamara
27-Jan-24
Been tough here in NW Ohio. You're doing great on them. Teal is looking like a well oiled machine, humming right along. You've done a good job training here sir!
From: spike78
27-Jan-24
Soon we are gonna see Paul nailing geese out of the sky lol. Nothing is safe from this man!
From: hawkeye in PA
27-Jan-24
Thanks for posting , and congratulations to the both of you.
From: sitO
27-Jan-24
Good boy Teal!
From: Insheart
28-Jan-24
Nice to see a few geese are still "cooperating " with your Teal training. 2 thumbs up.
From: deerhunter72
28-Jan-24
I was hoping you guys weren’t done with the yard hoppers this year. Happy to see that Teal is still getting worked out!
From: Supernaut
28-Jan-24
Way to go Paul and Teal!
Outstanding as usual and thanks for taking us along.
From: Paul@thefort
28-Jan-24
Thanks guys for following along for the past year (s). It has been a pleasure to bring this Yard Hopper series to you. With 9 geese in the bag this year, I hope for one more goose this season, especially one more for Teal.
Next week I will start grinding goose meat for burger and jerky and chunk up for crock pot goose. The weather here around Ft. Collins CO has been warm and the geese are staying around. Todays temp was 50 degrees. See ya in the field. Paul and Teal
From: Mint
28-Jan-24
Congrats!
From: Beav
28-Jan-24
Thanks for always sharing your hunts Paul!
From: Vonfoust
29-Jan-24
Awesome Paul! Teal is looking great!
From: JTreeman
29-Jan-24
I’ll be looking forward to hunts 12 & 13
—Jim
From: Iowa_Archer
29-Jan-24
Great thread, as usual. Congrats and thank you for sharing.
