Opening Day,,2010
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Slo-Ride
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Not a good report here.
My brother knocked down what he said was 6 or 8 point. Claims it was good hit but he got in the water and crossed swamp.
I was shutting down anyways for the weekend and went to help him look. 6 hours later after walking thru acres of cattails and 70 degree temps we gave up
On a better note,, I took a turkey yesterday morning
My brother knocked down what he said was 6 or 8 point. Claims it was good hit but he got in the water and crossed swamp.
I was shutting down anyways for the weekend and went to help him look. 6 hours later after walking thru acres of cattails and 70 degree temps we gave up
On a better note,, I took a turkey yesterday morning
Slo-Ride
Veteran Expediter
Must not be allot of Bow hunters in here?? Actually I haven't heard anyone getting one either.Hope it isn't a sign of the year to come yet.. just getting back to work last night after a weekend of duck hunting,,Had a Great time other then the heat,,way to hot for that kinda work..
Dogs worked great,,2 of us limited out opening morning with all others getting several birds. Now I need a few fast loads before the weekend,,We are heading to the U.P. Saturday morning for a week.
Not the best camera but it works in the mud..
Dogs worked great,,2 of us limited out opening morning with all others getting several birds. Now I need a few fast loads before the weekend,,We are heading to the U.P. Saturday morning for a week.
Not the best camera but it works in the mud..
Slo-Ride
Veteran Expediter
Our U.P. trip was a complete bust other then the cold beer and camp fires. We had very lil shooting and it was Very Poor shooting at that.
May as well have taped 500 1 $ bills to the truck and just drve aroundtown untill they blew off the truck
All other hunters we came across where just as disappointed as us, We came across 1 group o hunters running the Layout boats near Sugar Island and they seem to have had the best luck of anyone..They had 6 birds for 2 days of hunting.
This trip tell me no fresh birds in the U.P. yet and maybe late gettig here down sate unless the weather changes fast..
Was still a good get away
Still havt seen or know anyone bagging a deer...
My son has been out lot and coming up emptyhanded
May as well have taped 500 1 $ bills to the truck and just drve aroundtown untill they blew off the truck
All other hunters we came across where just as disappointed as us, We came across 1 group o hunters running the Layout boats near Sugar Island and they seem to have had the best luck of anyone..They had 6 birds for 2 days of hunting.
This trip tell me no fresh birds in the U.P. yet and maybe late gettig here down sate unless the weather changes fast..
Was still a good get away
Still havt seen or know anyone bagging a deer...
My son has been out lot and coming up emptyhanded
Our U.P. trip was a complete bust other then the cold beer and camp fires. We had very lil shooting and it was Very Poor shooting at that.
May as well have taped 500 1 $ bills to the truck and just drve aroundtown untill they blew off the truck
All other hunters we came across where just as disappointed as us, We came across 1 group o hunters running the Layout boats near Sugar Island and they seem to have had the best luck of anyone..They had 6 birds for 2 days of hunting.
This trip tell me no fresh birds in the U.P. yet and maybe late gettig here down sate unless the weather changes fast..
Was still a good get away
Still havt seen or know anyone bagging a deer...
My son has been out lot and coming up emptyhanded
It is still VERY early for the bulk of the birds to reach where we hunt. The traditional peak is Oct 31- Nov 5. Sorry you missed them up there. Where were you hunting?
Slo-Ride
Veteran Expediter
Sorry Layout I didnt see your post...I took a few days off from the internet..
We started at Indian Lake near Manistique then moved over towards Neebish Is. just south of Sault Ste. Marie and set up on the north edge of Munuscong Lake.
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No problem. Ever try Little Bay de Noc? I have always wanted to hunt there. I here that there are a lot of bluebills and redheads on Saginaw Bay.
Slo-Ride
Veteran Expediter
You know how I feel bout the BIG WATER,Thats not far from Indian lake where we always go up there,and we do run down there from time to time just scouting around and goofing off talking to guys...Some seem to do good.
But here again thats a whole new ball game and learning curve out there..Something we just ain't set-up for.
We blew it this year by moving to the east,, We should have headed west to the rice fields near Watersmeet in the Ottawa Forest.
Thats not far from Indian lake where we always go up there,and we do run down there from time to time just scouting around and goofing off talking to guys...Some seem to do good.
But here again thats a whole new ball game and learning curve out there..Something we just ain't set-up for.
We blew it this year by moving to the east,, We should have headed west to the rice fields near Watersmeet in the Ottawa Forest.
I keep telling you, one good day with us and you to LOSE your fear of big water and you would be changing your entire rig over to a layout rig. You would be leaving the march forever!! LOL!!
Slo-Ride
Veteran Expediter
By leaving the marsh???
How do ya get that smell or taste of mud in your thermos of coffee tho
By leaving the marsh???
How do ya get that smell or taste of mud in your thermos of coffee tho
That is ANOTHER PLUS!!!! LOL!! The ONLY mud we ever deal with is when pulling up boat or decoy line anchors. MUCH easier on your knees too!!
Maybe we can get out this year. I may be home early due to all the truck problems I am having now. Layout hunting is work, just not as hard on knees that are getting older.
That is just a WEAK excuse!! We never get within a mile of those big boys!!
