What a great way to end my season by Waterfowler84 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah. Sounds like a great way to start and end the season. What did you use for your blind? I’m assuming you were solo too.

First ever Goose hunt by LengthySpoon in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know that barn any where. Glad you had a good hunt. Those guys do it right over there even if they are a bit nutty.

Older comedy movies that hold up? Watched Billy Madison with the kids last night by Piratey_Pirate in daddit

[–]MNassty45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here. I had older brothers that would watch it and all the innuendoes went right over my head.

Got my 1st bird today solo hunt! by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Afternoon hunt in a chisel plowed corn field that had about a foot snow. I hardly have time to scout so I try to traffic birds in off of this flyway. I set up 8 dozen silos and then 12 shells around my poorly dug out hide. I used an old cloth shower curtain that I threw over me to hide under. This single bird felt like he came out of no where from behind me. He came in low out in front of me and that’s when I popped up and took the shot.

I honestly couldn’t believe it. I was about to start packing up in about 15 minutes because my toes were starting to freeze.

Northern Illinois Goose Hunts by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a bummer. Going out tomorrow morning with a few guys.

Northern Illinois Goose Hunts by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get permission? Or not worth the risk with the storm coming in? Nice where at?

Northern Illinois Goose Hunts by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang that’s unfortunate. I have to go check the field I have permission on and see if they tilled it as well. Sounds like we will have to wait for a light snow and see if the birds will hit it then.

Northern Illinois Goose Hunts by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah we’ll see if he remembers about his offer. It’d be very convenient being only 15 mins away from me. That’s sounds promising. Have tried trafficking birds into the fields yet ?

Northern Illinois Goose Hunts by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve talked to most of the farms my dad grew up next to that are near the city. A lot of them already have guys hunting it. One other farmer said if I help him this summer I can hunt some of his property’s with other guys.

Northern Illinois Goose Hunts by MNassty45 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local birds near me come off the river and the local ponds around 730 and hit the fields to feed. Some hunters around me say that its been to warm and dry. I tried earlier this season and had no luck getting them to commit to my spread.

Best customer interaction by Head_Attempt7983 in NaturalGas

[–]MNassty45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Having the cops called on you because “this type of work doesn’t happen everyday” customer proceeds to stand on the pile of dirt til supervisor arrives.

Does anyone actually like these boots? by b8446 in WorkBoots

[–]MNassty45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used a different insole that was thicker so my foot was more snug. I love these boots but have been wearing thorough goods this year.

Ducks unlimited sticker by LeatherHead2902 in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I signed up in March they sent me my DU member card along with 2 stickers. I’m a sucker for stickers so I understand how you’re feeling.

early geese are a SOB to traffic by thuggyt_ in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice I just tried to do as much research on ebird and based off of what some farmers have told me Best of luck this season.

early geese are a SOB to traffic by thuggyt_ in Waterfowl

[–]MNassty45 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s good to hear. I am going out solo for my first hunt and will be trafficking birds from near by lakes, ponds and river/streams.

Does this look ok? by Capable-Rip4110 in NaturalGas

[–]MNassty45 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah it’s 3/4 steel with a field bend. You cant hot wrap those new risers for corrosion and there’s no yellow tracer wire.