Back from NoDak (report, pics, and video)

  • Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    October 22, 2007 at 6:25 pm #212850

    We had another great trip to North Dakota this year. Actually one of the best in the last 7 or 8 years. Bird numbers were pretty good in our area, with ducks on pretty much every pot hole (not the case in the last couple years). Not much for migration weather, but by the way the birds acted and the info we got from locals, these weren’t all locally raised ducks.

    Ended the trip with two bang-em-up-in-yo-face mallard shoots Friday and Saturday mornings.

    I took a couple video clips on my new camera before my memory card filled up….I haven’t quite figured out how to keep them at a high quality for internet viewing, but not bad for a first attempt….you’ll get the jist of it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMkUjrJsTYQ

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TRSTHQsAZw

    and here are a few photos…

    First day….got the itch out on a pile of widgeon and mallards….done by 9:30

    Friday morning…..

    Saturday morning….

    Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    October 22, 2007 at 6:28 pm #22443

    A little Bling Bling….

    Me and My buddy tag-teamed on our first crane ever…

    Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    October 22, 2007 at 6:28 pm #618652

    A little Bling Bling….

    Me and My buddy tag-teamed on our first crane ever…

    Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    October 22, 2007 at 6:32 pm #22444

    Scenery….

    Whatch Yall doing down there???

    Mmmmm….Delicious

    Jake
    Muddy Corn Field
    Posts: 2493
    October 22, 2007 at 6:32 pm #618654

    Scenery….

    Whatch Yall doing down there???

    Mmmmm….Delicious

    Todd_NE
    Posts: 701
    October 22, 2007 at 6:38 pm #22447

    That’s a great report, looks like a fantastic trip.

    What were the keys to your success?

    Any general area you could share with us where or how you hunted?

    I’ve heard cranes referred to as “Ribeyes of the Sky” but I’ve never shot one.

    CONGRATS, looks awesome.

    Todd_NE
    Posts: 701
    October 22, 2007 at 6:38 pm #618657

    That’s a great report, looks like a fantastic trip.

    What were the keys to your success?

    Any general area you could share with us where or how you hunted?

    I’ve heard cranes referred to as “Ribeyes of the Sky” but I’ve never shot one.

    CONGRATS, looks awesome.

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    October 22, 2007 at 6:41 pm #22449

    Gotta love them green heads

    big g

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22538
    October 22, 2007 at 6:41 pm #618660

    Gotta love them green heads

    big g

    timdomaille
    Rochester Mn
    Posts: 1908
    October 22, 2007 at 6:47 pm #22451

    Great report, pictures and video Jake!! Looks like a awesome time!

    timdomaille
    Rochester Mn
    Posts: 1908
    October 22, 2007 at 6:47 pm #618663

    Great report, pictures and video Jake!! Looks like a awesome time!

    adloos
    Winona, MN
    Posts: 344
    October 22, 2007 at 6:56 pm #22452

    looks like a great time Jake. Nice clips also.

    adloos
    Winona, MN
    Posts: 344
    October 22, 2007 at 6:56 pm #618668

    looks like a great time Jake. Nice clips also.

    kruger
    Metro,mn
    Posts: 593
    October 22, 2007 at 7:33 pm #22456

    Very nice clips …… looks like ALOT of fun!!!!!!!

    kruger
    Metro,mn
    Posts: 593
    October 22, 2007 at 7:33 pm #618678

    Very nice clips …… looks like ALOT of fun!!!!!!!

    mallard_militia
    Fulton County, Illinois
    Posts: 1108
    October 22, 2007 at 7:56 pm #22134

    Awesome Jake!!!

    I am heading to Nodak in two weeks. I hope we can duplicate your success.

    mallard_militia
    Fulton County, Illinois
    Posts: 1108
    October 22, 2007 at 7:56 pm #618690

    Awesome Jake!!!

    I am heading to Nodak in two weeks. I hope we can duplicate your success.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    October 23, 2007 at 8:08 pm #18622

    Great video, Jake!!! Don’t worry about my pm, I guess I figured out why you weren’t there.

    Mark

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    October 23, 2007 at 8:08 pm #619013

    Great video, Jake!!! Don’t worry about my pm, I guess I figured out why you weren’t there.

    Mark

    mossboss
    La Crescent, MN
    Posts: 2792
    October 23, 2007 at 8:15 pm #18624

    Sweet hunt Jake, looks like a ton of fun.

    mossboss
    La Crescent, MN
    Posts: 2792
    October 23, 2007 at 8:15 pm #619018

    Sweet hunt Jake, looks like a ton of fun.

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    October 24, 2007 at 2:40 pm #18427

    Man that looks like fun! I need to get out there! Never been!

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    October 24, 2007 at 2:40 pm #619226

    Man that looks like fun! I need to get out there! Never been!

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4054
    October 26, 2007 at 1:08 pm #18326

    Awesome pictures and video! Although I’ll be out there in two weeks exclusively chasing ditch chickens, it still gets me pumped up. I don’t hunt waterfowl often, but its still fun to see all the birds out there.

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4054
    October 26, 2007 at 1:08 pm #619786

    Awesome pictures and video! Although I’ll be out there in two weeks exclusively chasing ditch chickens, it still gets me pumped up. I don’t hunt waterfowl often, but its still fun to see all the birds out there.

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    October 29, 2007 at 12:58 pm #17819

    Great report Jake
    Tell all the NoDak hunters to only shoot when facing to the East. Hopefully that will chase some over here
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    October 29, 2007 at 12:58 pm #620222

    Great report Jake
    Tell all the NoDak hunters to only shoot when facing to the East. Hopefully that will chase some over here
    Good luck
    cheers

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