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A quick walk this afternoon and took pup. He's getting the idea,stalked and pointed a hen so was stoked with that https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...9b7f5daa57.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...aa04361cbf.jpg
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how old is "the pup" ??Quote:
Originally Posted by hillclima
6 months
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Practicing last week. (No birds harmed), not sure if I have put these up before
Our pup found both, held the point till other dogs turned and did their thing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCVi...ature=youtu.be
and
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Awesome footage, rock solid pointing. How old is your pup?Quote:
Originally Posted by mikee
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9 months, trying not to rush things, not really planning to hunt her this season just practiceQuote:
Originally Posted by hillclima
that first pics the definition of hopeful dundeeQuote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
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From these
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Into these. Couldn’t cook them quick enough for the vultures that were lurking.
Bo pulled up another cracker retrieve on a black swan.
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He got out way down by the little willow on the left.
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Carried it up stream from my shooting position.
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And jumped back into the water for the float back down 50 metres upstream.
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With the current and his knowledge of the river landing him right at my feet.
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Had a good shoot this morning on a wild wet Waikato day. The ducks certainly lose a bit of caution when its a wet dark day.
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jesus be careful dundee i almost lost a dog in a flooded river and did lose one in a flooded rdrQuote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
Ducks all finished here in Eastern F&G, and NOW we get the wind and rain!!
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Last weekend ducks
Last weekend was the last weekend for me had some good shoots and managed 2 bands for the season. Last hunt of the season was on the Waikato river and right on dark I could see two mallards fly upstream to me. Was a pretty long shot(probably around 50 meters) that I wouldn't normally go for but last chance and I gave about two and a half duck length lead aiming at the front Mallard and pull the trigger and watch as two ducks drop stone dead. The dog did two great long retrieves and they were both Mallard drakes surprisingly. First time getting two with one shot I bet I won't forget that anytime soon.
Here's the stack for closing weekend.
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Still into it here
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River has dropped a bit and Bo got another retrieve.
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Always take the collar off the dog for a water retrieve.
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Looks like he has turned into a really good alround dog @Dundee I like the flood pickup. Showing his smarts! I like that feeling when it all comes together like that:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dundee
He's an awesome dog alright @Sideshow. My brother and both my lads breeds labradors and I was lucky enough to get one from the blood line. I have seen some of the pups grow into useless furr babies.Training and commitment certainly brings out a good dog.
Another drake off the river at home tonight
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Got a couple on the deck.Last day for ducks here tomorrow..
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had great couple of hours paddling my old blind cocker spaniel around in yak....3 feral geese and 5 mallards was the final talley...not too shabby for an old fat fella and his blind dog.Id almost forgotten the magic spell Wainono casts upon a fella. swans by the gozillion and scaup buzzing past from all directions makes life interesting.
Few more this morning
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Nice one @Nathan F
Just looking at how you have prepared the birds for the table. Very nice.
I do a very similar job, pluck and gut and then blow torch to take off the down.
But with my gut. I cut out the anus and then above the pubic bone I cut across to gut. This leaves a small strip of skin so that I can then tuck the legs in so that when cooking the legs don't get over done. as they are closer to the body.
Works a treat. Saves on trying to tire them.
When or season starts here Ill try to remember to post a pic of how I do this.
We have nothing left in the freezer after lock down:(
Nice one. I do mine like that because I stuff them then roast in oven bags. I then cut the bag away and put them under the grill for the last ten minutes on a high heat. Works a treat
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Teri see where you are going and looks good!
But if you tuck the legs in as I suggested you don’t get that burnt look on the bone and it looks more Appetising to the eatter:thumbsup: also not as dry as it’s tucked in!
Just my opinion
Try it in an oven bag . the skin is crispy but inside tender and moist. Doesn,t dry at all. Just spray with oil before you grill
All over for me and Bo.Will go back and collect empty shells,wads and decoys.50 birds all up for season.
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Got 3 last night and went out again this morning. Another dozen between us. It was old school cold in Southland this am. Had to smash ice for decoys and for the dogs to retrieve. About -5.
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Penultimate weekend was spent at in-laws on the coast the moons aligned and my eldest got a duck ( finally) and a puke , smiles say it all.Attachment 145439 the retired lab and the rest of the family got in on the action too when we jumped a couple of ponds and I bagged a couple Saturday arvo.Attachment 145440Attachment 145441
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go the mighty .410....rapped to see young fella is on the board.
went for wee wander with good mate this arvo...managed a pukeko and a parrie.... good wee walk ,wet to the knees but happy chappies.
Explored some new country today and picked up a couple so a good afternoon out
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spent an afternoon at ellesmere
never seen so many teal
everything else was a bit sparse
Got a few this afternoon. My 6 year olds hooked.
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Another waterfowl season done and dusted. Didnt do as much as I usually do thru a season but had a reasonable last morning. Dog was perfect
On to the quail for the next month [emoji106]
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Ducks all over every region now?
Shouldn't be to hard bloody quail are everywhere nowQuote:
Originally Posted by R93
Had another afternoon out today, mint day and good result.
Also bumped a sambar at one point, didnt get a look at him but then saw his print, must have been a big boy passed on his tracks!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...bbf01a7047.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...ed55b5d705.jpg
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One last go last night with whole family in tow after clearing the estuary traps. The youngest had a giggle to see what goes on.Attachment 146022
Low and behold the boy gets his first green head, which he’s been going on about since may!
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All business :cool:
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The sun sets on another season...... until next year fellas. :thumbsup:
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Closing weekend here in southland. Destruction of the old mai mai begins in the next couple of weeks. Digger in for renos and driving in new poles then construction. Looking forward to next year.Quote:
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