XMAS Ducks

I went out with Ron on 12/24 in a Tidal River and had a fantastic day. We paddled the Bathtub(Square back Canoe) out to a remote section and set up with a mix of Mallard and Diver Decoys.
Within 45 minutes we had on Malard hen in the boat. We also missed a few lol.

The Mallards then dissapeared and we where then buzzed constantly by Sea Ducks. Buffle heads and the Mergs came in. Many were just out of shooting range. A few did make it into the boat though. I got one beautiul Hooded Merganser. The other four we harvested were hens.
Conditions were perfect, 20 deg. Good stiff NW wind with overcast clouds most of the morning.

A nice Xmas present for us.

Double Band!!

My buddy Jimmy went out Brant hunting a couple of weeks ago in RI. they had an awsome day with Brant coming in all morning. The filled the boat with their limit and even managed a DOUBLE band. Very rare occurance. The bird came from NW Canada just south of the Artic Circle. Nice!!

SKUNKED

Went out last Sun for more Geese. Very quiet, not many birds flying at all. A very high west wind was blowing over a decoy or two. We had two flights go by us, no bites.
High sun, no cloud cover at all.

Try again Next Sat