Duck hunting on 11/30/08

[Groundhog]

Went out duck hunting on Sun, had to brake through the ice to get out to our spot (1 -2 inches thick) finally got to open water though.
Had a great hunt shot 4 mallards, 1 gadwall, and 2 geese, and both geese were banded and shot out of the same flock, I shot one and my buddy shot the other. It was the 1st bands for both of us so that was purdy sweet. On top of the fact that Shooter made about a 110yrd retreive on the goose I shot. The bird was still alive and swiming away from him thats waht made it even better.

heres some pictures

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/Groundhogs_picks/Jeep/5e2e8307.jpg
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t312/Groundhogs_picks/Jeep/999e05ea.jpg

[bellmer]

what do you mean banded goose? just curious. looks like some good birds tho nice

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

Geese that have been caught and a band put on their leg and then released. Usually when they are babies. When shot, you report the info and the number on the band for research.



Duck hunting sucks D but it looks like you had a great time! :hehe:

[bellmer]

oh thanks MP. im sure i could do some research my self. but is there ne type penalty if the bird isnt reported? and who is it reported to?

[MuddyPaws 3.0]

you report it to the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory. There is no requirement that you do it, but if you do, you get a certificate of appreciation that tells when, where, and who banded the bird. It helps with management research.

You get to keep the band and most hinters put the band on their call lanyard. My father in law is a bit water fowl hunter and has prolly 20 bands from ducks and geese.

I have never shot a woodcock or grouse with a band but they are banded.

[Groundhog]

Thanks for the explanation there MP. It is a pretty big deal in the waterfowl community ( a bit of a trophy per say)










































































P.S. MP DUCKHUNTING ROCKSSSS:cube:

[Shaker]

I bought a twelve gauge pump intending to duck hunt. But have not done it yet, one of these days I will give it a try though.

[bellmer]

oh i c. ive seen those b4 now that you say that. thanks mp

[Groundhog]

I will be heading out Fri,sat,sun hopefully I will have some more pictures for you all.....