Game bird diary for all

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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.

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Lauries first - an absolute horse of a bird

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Lunch time

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Last bird for me

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A couple of happy guys and an absolutely shattered dog.

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Good stuff.

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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.

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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.
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Managed a fat drake at the creek this morning
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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.

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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 :O_O: 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.

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

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Nice dog, mawzer308...

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Originally Posted by EeeBees

Nice dog, mawzer308...

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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.

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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

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

Big pond tonight
An un welcome guest
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Soon gave it a two shot steel cartridge didn't want to share the mai mai with it.
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Two parries on the pond on arrival got the hen first and then the drake with two shots fired.
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Three in the bag for the night,nothing came in after.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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!

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Duck porn a few breasts:D
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Can't fish river still in flood taken up bird watching http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...73a084e774.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...8fe6aa2f2c.jpg bomber pool

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Thats kool sideshow do u eat them,not that i would.

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Originally Posted by mrs dundee

Thats kool sideshow do u eat them,not that i would.

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Yes pigeon Brest is really nice. There not feral but wood pigeon. I just take the Brest no plucking

Green pond last night.
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Two swans seen but quite high
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A mild 14 degree night
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No ducks seen thankfully as old dog was cold even thou she was dry.
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She can rest up now in her retirement been a great 12 years hunting with her.

Dundee you are a bloody legend mate. Look after that K9.

My swan silloughettes work a treat.
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Had three fly in last night, they make good decoys.Never shot them as the last swan patties weren't that great.
After my birds are breasted the carcuss goes to a maori lady who uses the feathers to make a cloak.But I wasn't going to shoot the swans just for feathers.
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no pigs yeaterday and the promised consistent souwester faded to nothing at 3 ish.
consequently all birds arrived aT ''HARDLY SEE EM ''TIME ONE DROPPED BUT LOST IN THE SHITE SCRUB.

speaking of feathers -any shooters in CHCHImhappy to take em off your hands -the maori health dept at Hillmorton hospital need feathers for a ceremonial cloak and i said i could source em.been a bit tardy but im gonna get it sorted so guys if youve got feathers please PM me and ill take em off your hands.
if youre a mte of gadget massive or GSPfollower etcetc theyve got my contact details so give me a bell.
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Another two fat mallards on the deck

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Below the pond is a creek but now a swamp.
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Nothing heard or seen.
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Dark before 1800hrs
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that swamp looks as ducky as hell dundee.

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Originally Posted by gsp follower

that swamp looks as ducky as hell dundee.

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A few drop in there occasionaly while I'm at the big pond.You can't win sometimes.

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A few drop in there occasionaly while I'm at the big pond.You can't win sometimes.

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aint that the truth.:Dbut the occasional win makes it worth while otherwise it wouldnt be hunting.

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Originally Posted by Dundee

A few drop in there occasionaly while I'm at the big pond.You can't win sometimes.

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Maybe you should take the hint and set up on the flooded grass, you might shoot a few more than the odd one or two.
Half a dozen full body's and a mojo works very well.

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Originally Posted by kawhia

Maybe you should take the hint and set up on the flooded grass, you might shoot a few more than the odd one or two.
Half a dozen full body's and a mojo works very well.

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kawhia will gratiously cover the pond for you just in case:ORLY:;):D or i will volunteer:)
as ive had days when you switch the cheeky buggers drop in where you where last night not where they supposedly wanted to be last night.
pairs and singles seem to love the less open water swampy bits.

Its quite a big area to cover,and setting up down there you would go out of site.;)

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Originally Posted by Dundee

Its quite a big area to cover,and setting up down there you would go out of site.;)

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6 swans and a dozen ducks were at bomber pool this arvo plus a brown trout

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We went forth...no pheasants, saw a pair of Paradise Ducks and that was about it, really...so neat being out with the little one...she is a great worker and is very methodical and takes the initiative to seek out what she thinks could be birdy...

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Eeebees you should a went fifth. Ha ha ha ha.

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Sat at this frozen shallow pond it has been productive before but the neighbour started up a concrete mixer and jack hammer tonight.:(
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Big pond got stock out of paddock tomorrow but will see what time we get back from the bloody city.

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Sat at this frozen shallow pond it has been productive before but the neighbour started up a concrete mixer and jack hammer tonight.:(
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Big pond got stock out of paddock tomorrow but will see what time we get back from the bloody city.

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Are you going to the smoke Dundee? Look out city slickers, here comes a real Kiwi bloke. You do know you can't take the .22 to pop pigeons on the Beehive lawn.

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Originally Posted by Rushy

Are you going to the smoke Dundee? Look out city slickers, here comes a real Kiwi bloke. You do know you can't take the .22 to pop pigeons on the Beehive lawn.

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Can hardly class Dannevirke as a city :P

Palmy:pissed off:

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an unproductive meander again...brought home some wild marjoram and mint...he worked his usual way but nothing...foto out of focus...:( seems we are in for another frost after it clouding over for a bit earlier on...

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Ducks beat me again 7 mallards landed up stream of swamp,couldn't stalk them.