crockett
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...whistling wings in the dawn sky, the buck and roar of a fine gun swung true...
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Post by crockett on Oct 14, 2010 13:26:36 GMT -5
With very wet weather on the way I woke this morning to the weatherman on the radio saying that it was -5 Celsius in upper Stewiacke. Even in the city it was dry and clear and there was a good frost down. If there was ever a day cut out for hunting pheasant over a flushing dog with a good nose this was it. Hmmmmmm….what to do? Booted up the computer, logged on at work and booked the morning off. I did not regret it… Ruby hunted beautifully and put up a good number of birds for me. After a few that did not present safe shots (low over the dog, then crossing towards the farmhouse) I was rewarded for my patience with enough great flushes for me to pick out my finest pair of roosters to date. What a morning! Ruby is right on the money this year - only took me 5 years! lol!  -Croc |
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Post by Mike N Riley on Oct 14, 2010 16:34:32 GMT -5
Nice work Croc and Ruby...My limited time is being spent lugging apples and sitting in a tree stand so far this season. Thats gotta change! Nice pic man!
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take'em
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Post by take'em on Oct 15, 2010 12:16:04 GMT -5
And not to be outdone..... Jake and I headed out this morning for a rooster hunt following on the heels of my hunting partner's success. We only had an hour before the sky opened up and we hit the best cover we could find. Jake put up 8 hens and 2 big roosters in less than an hour. He worked great with a strong SE wind in his face. The pheasants were hunkered down in anticipation of the storm and were holding VERY well. One of the best upland hunting hours of my life!  |
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Post by croc as guest on Oct 15, 2010 14:05:35 GMT -5
WTG Take'em, but I GOT MINE FIRST! LOL!
Another pair of MONSTER roosters - nicely done! Glad you found the hens too. I was a bit worried yesterday when it was nothin' but roosters. Always nice from a hunting point of view but makes me worry about next year if there aren't any hens around. Guess we'll have to leave a few roosters though - lol!
-Croc
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take'em
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Post by take'em on Oct 15, 2010 16:11:26 GMT -5
Got some better pics when the rain stopped for 10 minutes.....   |
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Duck
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Post by Duck on Oct 15, 2010 18:41:44 GMT -5
Congrats guys, I can only imagine the excitement in bagging one of those beautiful birds!! Seems a shame to pluck them!!
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Post by Mike N Riley on Oct 16, 2010 9:43:20 GMT -5
Glad to see the renaissance preforms as good as it looks!!
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take'em
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Post by take'em on Oct 16, 2010 17:30:41 GMT -5
Glad to see the renaissance preforms as good as it looks!! Ha, I wish! I took my semi because of the rain. Turned out I didn't see a drop the entire time I was in the field. Oh well, the Franchi will have its time, I have no doubt. BTW, the rooster count for 2010 is as follows: Croc 4 Take'em 2 M&R ? |
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Post by Mike N Riley on Oct 16, 2010 18:46:52 GMT -5
Glad to see the renaissance preforms as good as it looks!! Ha, I wish! I took my semi because of the rain. Turned out I didn't see a drop the entire time I was in the field. Oh well, the Franchi will have its time, I have no doubt. BTW, the rooster count for 2010 is as follows: Croc 4 Take'em 2 M&R ? Pretty sure you could use saran wrap on the Renaissance next time it rains...too nice a gun to sit in the cabinet!! My rooster tally is nonexistant so far.I've been spending my Saturdays freezing my nuts off in a tree stand watching squirrels eat my apples. Rileys getting pissed and I don't blame em. |
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crockett
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...whistling wings in the dawn sky, the buck and roar of a fine gun swung true...
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Post by crockett on Oct 17, 2010 19:05:23 GMT -5
Pretty sure you could use saran wrap on the Renaissance next time it rains...too nice a gun to sit in the cabinet!! Hey hey Mike take it easy. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a really debilitating disease and we should not make fun of those who suffer from it............................... All that I can say is this - I hope for a few sunny days in November with some nice soft grassy cover and we may just get to see the renaissance in action! lol! -Croc |
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take'em
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Post by take'em on Oct 18, 2010 7:02:33 GMT -5
OK, OK! I get it. I'll take it with me next time I go. Now, I just need to make a list of things I'll need...
12g Boresnake............... check
silicone gun cloth.......... check
Rem oil..................... check
cleaning rod................ check
cleaning patches............ check
solvent..................... check
compressed air.............. check
Am I forgetting anything???
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Post by croc as guest on Oct 18, 2010 7:45:16 GMT -5
ATTA-BOY! Go pop the cherry on that thing! One thing to add to your list:
-one of those umberallas that straps to your head - great for sheltered hands-free shooting if it happens to rain! lol!
-Croc
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