A couple pics.

The Bit Runner. · #1 09-11-2013, 08:24 AM

I was one of the members on this site that quit posting pictures but after reading Pixel's Tread I will give it a try again. I am like every one else who loves to see the pictures so here are a few of the last couple days of hunting. It started off Sunday morning on a goose hunt up by Clyde Alberta. This was the first time I have ever bird hunted in my life and what a great experience It was. We were up at 4:15am drove out to the spot and set up our decoys and we were ready for action by 5:45. It was a very foggy morning so the geese were late getting in the air but once they started the fun began. There were 5 of us in total and it never took long and we had 35 geese and a bunch of mallards on the ground.Oh ya always make sure your shotgun is against your shoulder when you hit the trigger and not on your bicep cause it hurts right away when that happens but things happen so fast. I guess its my Badge of Honor.

The next morning I was up at 4:45 am and off to chase some elk around. I got to my spot and started my hike in and I was only 3/4 mile in on my journey when I heard a bugle

I headed towards it when I spotted a Young cow elk out in the barley field by her self. Hmmm now what to do. Knowing I only have 5 days too bow hunt and I need the meat more than I need the horns I make a sneak on the Cow Elk. My papa always said you cant eat the horns son. I crawled and slithered along from the bush edge to the edge of the barley field and continued up along the side of the field for another 200 yards. The whole while having about 25 head of cows and calves following me and in my face sometimes only 10 feet from me. I thought they were going to ruin the hunt but it turned out ok. I finally get to where I am 60 yards from her and I wait to see her next move. I wait there another 10 min as she slowly get closer and closer and finally at 25 yards I bring my new Hoyt Spyder to full draw and send a 125 gr Ulmer Edge on its way. I hit her a bit high of where i was aiming but she runs out 60 yards and falls over. I go over and give her another one and the hunt is over. All in all a couple real good mornings with some much needed fresh meat in the freezer. Now to try get me a Dandy Whitetail in the next few days.

Mike Rae · #2 09-11-2013, 08:34 AM

Great job on the elk and geese, congrats!! Like you said its nice to see the pictures and hear the stories, I completely understand agree with what you wrote.

Thanks for posting.

Stinky Buffalo · #3 09-11-2013, 08:38 AM

You made out well! Congrats!

I know how you feel - sometimes I feel reluctant to chime in on discussions and post pics. I'm glad you posted the pics and story of your success!

kstats · #4 09-11-2013, 08:52 AM

Well done! ANY bow kill that is ethically done is one to be proud of!!!

martinnordegg · #5 09-11-2013, 08:55 AM

Thanks for posting! Nice pics!

Roughneck Country · #6 09-11-2013, 08:56 AM

Nice pics!

Huntnut · #7 09-11-2013, 08:57 AM

Nice going!! Congrats

newguy · #8 09-11-2013, 08:58 AM

wow, nice work!! great pics and story.

livinthedream · #9 09-11-2013, 09:00 AM

good work! thanks for sharing

mxer117 · #10 09-11-2013, 09:09 AM

That's an awesome start to your season right there! Thanks for posting and good luck on your whitey!!

dshaw · #11 09-11-2013, 09:29 AM

congrats! your off to a good start

DEAD ON · #12 09-11-2013, 10:11 AM

Congrats cool pics, stating the fall off right. CHEERS

CutEm214 · #13 09-11-2013, 10:14 AM

Nice pile of birds! Sounds like you had a great first waterfowling experience...hopefully one of many to come. Congrats on the elk!

Ryry4 · #14 09-11-2013, 10:24 AM

Excellent. Not bad for a first goose shoot!

huntin · #15 09-11-2013, 10:33 AM

Good work congrats.

KegRiver · #16 09-11-2013, 11:10 AM

I love that first photo. I'm hoping for a few hunts like that this fall.

Only problem is too often I run out of light before I can take any good photos.

At least I get to enjoy your photos. Happy hunting!

Rather Be Hunting · #17 09-11-2013, 11:28 AM

Great job.

Well done.
RBH

Stop Staring at my Rack · #18 09-11-2013, 11:47 AM

Looks like you had a great hunt!!!!

Pep · #19 09-11-2013, 12:29 PM

That is quite the 2 day adventure/hunt/story. Great stuff. Thanks for taking the time to write it up and post the pics!.

PS love the badge of honour

Pixel Shooter · #20 09-11-2013, 01:17 PM

Simply doesn't get any better lol! Luv the badge of honor. We have all been there. Sure you will be paying more attn in future. Careful birding is addictive mass some job and thanks for taking the leap of faith 😊

Wapiti88 · #21 09-11-2013, 01:33 PM

Hey Bit, great job on your hunts!!

I see all that shooting at MOAS in the spring paid off huge!!

Well done and good luck with your Whitey hunt.

live to hunt · #22 09-11-2013, 05:13 PM

Congrats on the hunts looks great. Wondering how you like the spider am thinking about getting one. Is it the turbo?

Alberta Bigbore · #23 09-11-2013, 05:17 PM

Niiiiice!!

scooter123 · #24 09-11-2013, 06:03 PM

congrats on the great hunting....and great pics!!

The Bit Runner. · #25 09-11-2013, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by live to hunt

Congrats on the hunts looks great. Wondering how you like the spider am thinking about getting one. Is it the turbo?

It is the Turbo. I love it. I would shoot one for a bit prior to buying one. But it fit me very well

GunnerySgtJackson · #26 09-11-2013, 06:36 PM

Great story and pictures. What's up with the copper band? What is written on it?

Hunter1602 · #27 09-11-2013, 06:44 PM

Great pics, congrats

The Bit Runner. · #28 09-11-2013, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by GunnerySgtJackson

Great story and pictures. What's up with the copper band? What is written on it?

It was on a Canada it says King ma. We have know idea. We goggled it but came up empty.

bdub · #29 09-11-2013, 07:13 PM

Nice. Looks like you got a full freezer. Congrats.

Bearbreath · #30 09-11-2013, 07:21 PM

Elk or goose or both for supper!