[gslaker]

Praying for a good last chance. Im a veteran and I got two boys that are begging for a good blast off. Fingers crossed...

 

[Antonio Zoli]

Praying for a good last chance. Im a veteran and I got two boys that are begging for a good blast off. Fingers crossed...

Don't forget the veteran's hunt on Sat. Feb. 4!

 

[Mossyhorn]

53 years of duck hunting I've yet to take a wall worthy Can... BUT- Table worthy, on the other hand... If you decide not to put it on the wall, pluck it clean and SLOW roast it, like 275* for 2-3 hours. It will be done when you can pull a leg easily from the hip.

Thanks for the tip! I’m shopping for a taxi right now. I don’t have a big frame of reference to go off of Since I’ve only shot one other that was immature. But this one seems to be as mature as I’m gonna find? Good plumage/coloring. It’s in great shape, no real damage. Might be a long time before I’m lucky enough to get another and it was out of a favorite and memorable place to hunt with good friends. Plus my wife gave me the ok! 😉

 

[gslaker]

Don't forget the veteran's hunt on Sat. Feb. 4!

Ive already got the dd-form 214 in the blind bag!

 

[blackdog]

Thanks for the tip! I’m shopping for a taxi right now.

J-Herman taxidermy would be worth a call.

 

[358norma]

Yep, the vet day is pretty fun. Geese over here are paired up and on the little ponds and creeks. Makes for some exciting jump shooting.

 

[Flatfish]

Took the regs off my desk today.

Same for the front of the pickup.

Pickup is shockingly clean (By my regular end of season standards). I mean, it's a mess. But less horrifying than it would have been if I had 40 more muddy dog days out there in last 3 months. I have as many days in setup and takedown as I do in hunting.

Sad to see it end. Looking forward to next year already.

 

[CKthumper]

Thanks for the tip! I’m shopping for a taxi right now. I don’t have a big frame of reference to go off of Since I’ve only shot one other that was immature. But this one seems to be as mature as I’m gonna find? Good plumage/coloring. It’s in great shape, no real damage. Might be a long time before I’m lucky enough to get another and it was out of a favorite and memorable place to hunt with good friends. Plus my wife gave me the ok! 😉

There's a good one in Forest Grove. I don't have the # on hand but I can get it if you'd like.

 

[Mossyhorn]

There's a good one in Forest Grove. I don't have the # on hand but I can get it if you'd like.

I talked to Jeremy at Uplanders, over in Pendelton, yesterday. I’m gonna use him. I’ve heard lots of good things about him over the years and it’ll cost me a little extra in shipping but not too worried about that. I appreciate the offer though, thank you!

 

[the-next-one]

I talked to Jeremy at Uplanders, over in Pendelton, yesterday. I’m gonna use him.

I'd highly suggest sending your bird with a picture of exactly what you want your mount to look like.

The best mounts I have, were done with an image of a real bird to use as reference.

 

[Mossyhorn]

I'd highly suggest sending your bird with a picture of exactly what you want your mount to look like.

The best mounts I have, were done with an image of a real bird to use as reference.

Thank you, that’s good advice. The taxi suggested I do the same thing.

 

[Stlhdlver]

So my stepson has a draw for Hunt Unit on the Island this Sunday. Looking for a little help on which blinds are shooting best right now. Feel free to PM me….thank you .

 

[garyk]

So my stepson has a draw for Hunt Unit on the Island this Sunday. Looking for a little help on which blinds are shooting best right now. Feel free to PM me….thank you .

What number is his pick?

It's no secret that blinds 6 and 7 are the most sought after.
I understand 5's floor boards were sitting in water on Monday...something to consider if you have a retriever that won't sit on the bench to get out of the water.

 

[Stlhdlver]

What number is his pick?

It's no secret that blinds 6 and 7 are the most sought after.
I understand 5's floor boards were sitting in water on Monday...something to consider if you have a retriever that won't sit on the bench to get out of the water.

He has pick 2. I knew 6 and 7 tend to shoot the best…just wasn’t sure if 5, 8, or 9 have been doing well lately. Thank you for the info

 

[BowTaco]

Anyone have plans for the Veterans Day hunt this year? Thinking about driving up to the island myself.

 

[garyk]

He has pick 2. I knew 6 and 7 tend to shoot the best…just wasn’t sure if 5, 8, or 9 have been doing well lately. Thank you for the info

With a #2 pick, you can definitely scratch 9 and 8 off your list

 

[garyk]

He has pick 2. I knew 6 and 7 tend to shoot the best…just wasn’t sure if 5, 8, or 9 have been doing well lately. Thank you for the info

You likely know this...at this time of year the blinds really stick out. Consider bringing in your own concealment, and/or a tool to cut some corn stalks far from your blind to add additional cover.
Good luck.
There's no shortage of ducks....they're just well educated.

 

[andymac32]

He has pick 2. I knew 6 and 7 tend to shoot the best…just wasn’t sure if 5, 8, or 9 have been doing well lately. Thank you for the info

Go to 7.

 

[Stlhdlver]

Thank you all for the info

 

[JWKeller]

You already know to take #6 or #7. I was there Wednesday in #6, and I did better than the average (got 3 birds). #6 has good open water, and has the best cover left. Some guys weren't covering their face (mask or paint), and stood out like a beacon.