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Post by 1ranger49 on Sept 6, 2007 18:07:07 GMT -5
It takes a true man to admit his mistake to everyone here in the public forum. I commend you for that. Like everyone has said, keep your nose clean and this is a good lesson for you and many others that may read this topic.
Good luck.
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Post by firstwd on Sept 6, 2007 21:09:00 GMT -5
Mistakes happen. I have dropped a young hen woody out of a pack of teal myself. You didn't try to hide them and you are accepting the consequences. Fair enough. This exact reason is why there has been arguments for a long time about opening wood ducks during teal season or not having teal in September at all. Just wait until you shoot a hen pintail in October and don't now it till it hits the blind.....the pucker factor is quite large until you double check everything already there.
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Post by kyle on Sept 7, 2007 7:36:30 GMT -5
Thanks for explaining im sure it was an honest mistake
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Post by hoosierhunter2 on Sept 7, 2007 8:35:27 GMT -5
Well said Stillwater, and Michael good to hear from you on this topic also! Like said, it is easy to get confused on the two, I had a guy that I know that hunted for several years that shot some immature woodies thinking they were teal, and he was busted for it, it was on state FWA property. It definitely happens! Hopefully all will get straightened out for you!  We are capable of mistakes, definitely can't take anything for granted, like stated you sure do learn from your mistakes!! |
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Post by duff on Sept 7, 2007 11:18:42 GMT -5
... like stated you sure do learn from your mistakes!! Expeciailly when caught ;D Keep it up it takes time. Watch out for spoonies in teal season too. We saw a few this weekend and untill they are right on you it can be hard to tell, they fly simular, have blue patch on the wing like a teal, just the spoonbill gives it away. |
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Post by maestro402 on Sept 7, 2007 11:25:29 GMT -5
... like stated you sure do learn from your mistakes!! Expeciailly when caught ;D Keep it up it takes time. Watch out for spoonies in teal season too. We saw a few this weekend and untill they are right on you it can be hard to tell, they fly simular, have blue patch on the wing like a teal, just the spoonbill gives it away. I have just made a vow not to shoot ducks til they are in. Maybe in a couple years I'll be MUCH better and I'll try it again. I'm sticking with Geese til October. |
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Post by duff on Sept 7, 2007 12:18:50 GMT -5
Expeciailly when caught ;D Keep it up it takes time. Watch out for spoonies in teal season too. We saw a few this weekend and untill they are right on you it can be hard to tell, they fly simular, have blue patch on the wing like a teal, just the spoonbill gives it away. I have just made a vow not to shoot ducks til they are in. Maybe in a couple years I'll be MUCH better and I'll try it again. I'm sticking with Geese til October. Took me quite a while to feel good about IDing birds in flight. I'm decent with most puddlers but still like to confirm before taking the shot. divers I am clueless  |
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Post by surfox on Sept 7, 2007 12:55:07 GMT -5
Expeciailly when caught ;D Keep it up it takes time. Watch out for spoonies in teal season too. We saw a few this weekend and untill they are right on you it can be hard to tell, they fly simular, have blue patch on the wing like a teal, just the spoonbill gives it away. I have just made a vow not to shoot ducks til they are in. Maybe in a couple years I'll be MUCH better and I'll try it again. I'm sticking with Geese til October. watchout if you waterswat em' you'll get harrassed by your buddies also |
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Post by maestro402 on Sept 7, 2007 13:32:11 GMT -5
I have just made a vow not to shoot ducks til they are in. Maybe in a couple years I'll be MUCH better and I'll try it again. I'm sticking with Geese til October. watchout if you waterswat em' you'll get harrassed by your buddies also Alright ... I have to ask. What is WaterSwat? |
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Post by duff on Sept 7, 2007 15:10:27 GMT -5
It is what it sounds like, swimmers are shot off the water, let em land then shoot em.
Some don't think it is right others think it is fine, and others could care less.
Same with spinners, jump shooting, blah blah blah. Just have fun and hunt how you want, as long as it is legal...
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Post by snakeeye on Sept 7, 2007 16:30:43 GMT -5
Just don't shoot any pied billed loons!
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We are capable of mistakes, definitely can't take anything for granted, like stated you sure do learn from your mistakes!!
