Early goose season

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 3:07 pm

Been doing our part to thin the flock since the 7th ...... had a few good morning shoots ..... My springer Sally is 10 years old this year but she still hustles the long necks !!

This is a picture of her from a set up we had this a.m.

The early season closes this Friday ..... only 14 days to go till the archery opener here in Ontario !

Good luck all ........

GREY OWL · Post by **GREY OWL** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 3:11 pm

R.J. how you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Looks like you were successful. Did you go it alone? You likely went with your buddy Mike, another guy that been busy. Keep the pictures coming RJ.

Grey Owl

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:08 pm

Looks like you had a good time RJ

Nice pic too!

Regards,
Robin

RJ not logged in · Post by **RJ not logged in** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:19 pm

Grey Owl : Been out with a few different friends since the early opener . Mikey V. was along for a couple shoots . Had good weather , lots of fun .... just nice to get out !!

Been busy getting my gear in order .... got my extra deer tag in the mail yesterday , picked up my pheasant licence a few weeks back .... lot's of things to prepare..... I've got lot's of vacation booked in Oct , Nov .... just counting the days before the safari begins !!

It's been hard to juggle work , home , scouting , and outdoor play lately ..... it is defineatley the busiest time of year for me !!

RJ not logged in · Post by **RJ not logged in** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 4:22 pm

Robin : Yep ..... had a couple of good shoots .... the weather has cooperated !

How are your ribs holding out ? We might be doing the rounds on Sunday .... if you are available PM me ....

Red Label · Post by **Red Label** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 5:38 pm

Ricky - thanks to you guys for a really fun morning out.

If it weren't for you that goose pile would have been considerably smaller though.

Sandman · Post by **Sandman** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:19 pm

R.J. - Ribs are coming along pretty good. Spoke to the bodyshop about my car they have not finished their estimate yet but so far they are up to $17,000.00 in damages.

Got some bad news though....I have been put on the injured reserve list for the moose hunt (I'll send ysa a PM).

I will have to make up for it during the deer hunt!

Regards,
Robin

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 6:37 pm

Mikey : No problem .... glad you had a good time !

Robin : Yikes !! ..... too bad about the moose hunt disabled list .... I'm sure you will be in shape for Oct 1st ..... even if we have to prop you up with your shooting rest !!

DesertRat · Post by **DesertRat** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:26 pm

RJ, is that one of those decoy seats?

mdcrossbow · Post by **mdcrossbow** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:38 pm

RJ , looks like a good morning , how many decks do you put out ?

R.J. · Post by **R.J.** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 7:48 pm

DR : Yep , that is one of those pop up chairs .... they work good since you can get right out with the decoys in the middle of a field ......

DH : This set up was small .... 24 standard shells with 6 magnum shells and 2 magnum shells on the seats ..... this field was scouted the evening before , so we were sure it was active .... it had been just tilled over and the geese had been picking at seeds and grit .

Red Label · Post by **Red Label** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:24 pm

RJ not logged in · Post by **RJ not logged in** » Thu Sep 16, 2004 8:29 pm

Man I need some sleep ...... she's 8 going on 9 ..... no wonders she has so much spring in her step !!

These 2 1/2 hour sleep nights ..... hunt ... then go to work are getting to me !