Thread: Game bird diary for all

Originally Posted by Ross Nolan

A mate and I had an ok day on Sunday. A couple more Pukeko's would have been nice. Sorry for the photo quality, my new camera took a swim in the Hoteo last weekend and I'm back on the phone until I replace it.



Lauries first - an absolute horse of a bird



Lunch time



Last bird for me



A couple of happy guys and an absolutely shattered dog.

Good stuff.

Originally Posted by Ross Nolan

A mate and I had an ok day on Sunday. A couple more Pukeko's would have been nice. Sorry for the photo quality, my new camera took a swim in the Hoteo last weekend and I'm back on the phone until I replace it.

Good work by Lana, hats off to both of you (correct me if got her name wrong)

Another rough cold night at the big pond and no birds seen.

Managed a fat drake at the creek this morning

we went up the suspected parrie roost last night tho cold there was little wind .
when we,d seen them coming in earlier it had been overcast and windy.
last night they didnt come in untill almost to dark to shoot my side kick got a few off at some mallards but the bulk of the pARRIES didnt arrive till well past shooting light had gone.
over a hundred did come in when the light had gone and maybe 30 odd in dodgy light but we were in the wrong place to take advantage plus they came in so low so half the time they,d landed before we could see them. a suprising number of mallards were drawn to thier racket to so fingers crossed.
lesson learnt and after a few days to settle we,l be there on the next blow.

Just been around a couple of ponds to grab some decoys. Going to have a go at the creek tonight.

wonder how it looks to real ducks from the air??
they,d see the deeks and no swim trails thru the duckweed would they be that observent and cagey??
im thinkin probably yes

Decided to do an overnighter at the Lagoon as the forecast bad weather was meant to hit and it did horrendus wind and rain, 2 birds for Tuesday evening, one of which was a Shovler, first one I have shot in over 10years happy with that!

Wednesday was a slow start I slept in woops however despite missing the first half hour it was on. Ended up with my limit and a swan to boot pretty happy!

Rocco on look out duty.



A couple of the birds shot phone ran out of batt before I had shot my limit.

Nice dog, mawzer308...

Originally Posted by EeeBees

Nice dog, mawzer308...

Cheers mate Chocolate Lab, he is my first gundog so we are both learning. He's not too flash on the blind retrieves, but that's my fault as the trainer. He's a good companion brings most birds back and is excellent with the kids.

Originally Posted by gsp follower

wonder how it looks to real ducks from the air??
they,d see the deeks and no swim trails thru the duckweed would they be that observent and cagey??
im thinkin probably yes

No luck tonight,eels on decoys would of been fun. We never saw any birds but had to keep our wits about us with the jersey bull doing the rounds.


Back to a pond or river tomorrow night. Haven't missed a night yet this season

Big pond tonight
An un welcome guest

Soon gave it a two shot steel cartridge didn't want to share the mai mai with it.

Two parries on the pond on arrival got the hen first and then the drake with two shots fired.

Three in the bag for the night,nothing came in after.

Missed this entire thread! Anyway...

Day 1
The farm I shoot on has a small few ponds and thought I'd give it a go on opening day. Bought a Miroku MK70 multi-choke. I owned a Beretta semi-auto previously and didn't want another semi-auto, personal preference. Have never been duck hunting before, but bought a license, hide netting and some decoys and got to work.





Ended up with two greys and two parries. Was feeling a little sorry for myself, but think I did OK considering I haven't fired a shotgun for 4 years and some of the experienced duck hunters I know in the area didn't do a lot better.

Day 2
Wasn't too happy with the hide setup first time round, so thought I'd give the ghillie suit thing a go. It worked well and was better for moving from pond to pond. I hit everything I shot at which was quite pleasing and ended up with two greys and three parries.



Unfortunately for this fellow, he crossed my path on the way back to the car from the ponds.



When I got back to the car, there were two rabbits sat about 5 metres away. It would have been an easy shot, but they were on the small side and I had enough meat to take home, so left them to it. Must be going soft in old age!

Duck porn a few breasts

Can't fish river still in flood taken up bird watching bomber pool

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