Slowly . . . but Surely

Today, January 24, 2012, Papa, Fred & I tried the East Chuck's in rice, and while we didn't GET'EM, we did alright. Skies were clear, temps were a crisp 29 degrees, and the winds were light & variable, for the first time in a long time. It was absolutely beautiful to finally see green heads working in the sunshine. We left with 13 birds.

13 Birds
6 Mallards
3 Specks
2 Wigeon
1 Gadwall
1 Snow Goose




Monday, Jan 23, J-Hawk & I were joined by the Baker boys in the rice field on the West side of Baser. We set up a blind in the right spot, but fought 25 mph winds from the wrong direction and intermittent sun. We left with 10.

10 Birds
7 Mallards
2 Shovelers
1 Snow



Sunday, Jan 22, we tripped into Memphis for another go-round. To our credit, Johnny & I were graced with Olivia's presence. We had to leave by 8:30, and the birds just weren't there. We left with 5 birds.

That afternoon, Blake, J-Hawk, Fred & I returned to the farm to hunt the West rice field on Baser. 9 Birds.

Home: 5 Birds
3 Snows
1 GWT
1 Gadwall

Baser: 9 Birds
4 Shovelers
3 Mallards
1 Gadwall
1 Speck

Saturday, January 21, Franks, Garrett, J-Hawk, Blake & I hit Memphis. Not great, but decent enough. 20 Birds.

20 Birds
9 Mallards
5 Shovelers
3 GWT
2 Pins
1 Snow.