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Thread: Washed out Parrie Season

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    Washed out Parrie Season

    Never thought a duck hunting day would get washed out but..............YES

    Started off yesterday with giving my parrie siloughettes a touch up with redwood oil based paint.

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    They needed a second coat but it was time to set them up tonight along with my swan silos that need more paint to.

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    Anyway set up and ready for the parries to come as the pastures were dry and crops not ripe.

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    The river was the only option for day one.So with rods at hand and guns slung we were waiting for the dusk.

    I landed a nice looking rainbow jack when the heavens opened.

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    We could see debri floating down the river so yelled out to Mrs Dundee and possum trapper to get there asses back on this side of the river.

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    Once they were back the water was rising rather quickly and the silo spread was starting to get ingulfed by water.

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    Another clap of thunder and within minutes we would of been in the shit,could see the river turning to chocolate.

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    That image was taken just before the chocolate water hit we were lucky and just a great reminder to respect mother nature.

    And that view downstream is where PT and Mrs D crossed minutes before.
    Last edited by Dundee; 08-02-2014 at 10:22 PM.
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    Get the silos back?
    VIVA LA HOWA

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    Yeah Toby, were just pulling them out when the first few started lifting and floating.

    There was a bikini clad las and a fella down there when I set them up,they soon scarpered.
    "Thats not a knife, this is a knife"
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    That Redwood colour looks great. who makes it Wattyl, resene etc.

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    Well done in spotting the danger and keeping your family safe Dundee.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    That's pretty sweet Dundee that you get to fish and hunt the land your on
    Identify your target beyond all doubt !

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    Fishing rod and a shot gun, awesome @Dundee
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    Quote Originally Posted by Malhunting View Post
    That Redwood colour looks great. who makes it Wattyl, resene etc.
    Samson it must be bloody old paint.
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    "Thats not a knife, this is a knife"
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    CFD

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    Quote Originally Posted by BushHunter View Post
    That's pretty sweet Dundee that you get to fish and hunt the land your on
    Not our land but yes lucky to have great acess
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    River is a little high so will set up at 2000hrs tonight and see how we go
    "Thats not a knife, this is a knife"
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    Pity the weather turned your parrie shooting to shit but good to see you nailing a few trout & thumbs up for putting safety first
    RULE 4: IDENTIFY YOUR TARGET BEYOND ALL DOUBT


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    On the way to river possum trapper and myself spotted some parries,we were on a quad each and a dog with each of us.
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    So we ride down the track to get closer and I dropped one pretty hard to stalk in a flat paddock.

    But Mr Bolt the (hunterdor) retrieves.
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    Set up at the river again a lot higher than last night.
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    Lot of fun one bird no trout but good times with me dog and son.
    Last edited by Dundee; 09-02-2014 at 10:51 PM.
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    Good on ya Dundee. Simple pleasures. I admire your philosophy.
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
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    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
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    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms

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    Quote Originally Posted by Malhunting View Post
    That Redwood colour looks great. who makes it Wattyl, resene etc.


    Nice one Dundee hope your prep pays off.....it usually does.....was it 'Watties red' and not 'Wattyl red'....???
    While I might not be as good as I once was, Im as good once as I ever was!

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    Loving the rod holder in the 4th pic mate Sly Stallone would be impressed!
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