Even though some of the young'uns on here can't understand how you can stay dry and warm with Filson? and was better off than some of the Sitka wearing guys... It is true. It was extremely tough hunting. only got out in the boats 1 1/2 days. High winds from the wrong direction. I made a nice shot on the first bird down for the camp, 1 and done. Then went on a bad streak.. just couldn't catch up with them.. and they were CLOSE. I waded (thigh to crotch deep) out 30 yards to an island, that was still connected to the main island only 8 years ago, and got the to a spot that the 30 MPH winds would blow the downed birds back to us. Of course that meant we had waves breaking near to on us. I shot lights out that day. In the end, I had left over shells (2) I only took 30. Hevi Shot Duck 3" #4's STONES King Eiders. Some were close.. some, were 50-60 yards (per the guide) When I was on ? I was on. 8 shells, 5 birds. Only 1 needed swat shots, (3) when I was off... I was off.. 20 shots (3 were on cripples) and no birds.. to be fair.. the waves were making it very difficult . I missed ? I mean MISSED a cripple 2 times.. due to the boat rocking. It was a good trip. I ended up with 4 King Eiders (Non res limit) and a Harli. I did take a Juvi Drake to get things going right after the previous day. I regret that only because we had soooo many chances that day on Hens. They are quite striking as well! Oh well.. I initially didn't want a hen, and then changed my mind. I young lady in camp managed to take a BANDED king. Banded in 1995 or 96. It was an adult at the time of banding. Quite the trophy that was!!!!
It sounds as if the hunting has only gotten more difficult We didn't think we would get off of St Paul on Friday due to high winds. One of the guides told me that they could not even get to the points today as they are in a white out blizzard right now.








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***Phil (Chesapeake Boy) Nowack***
http://www.mapleridgetaxidermy.com
http://www.philnowackphotography.com
Nothing like the north wind pushing snow at your back, a bird in your hand, and chessie with ice on his coat at your side.
Birds brought to you courtesy of Nikon, Benelli, Kodi, and Otter
It sounds as if the hunting has only gotten more difficult We didn't think we would get off of St Paul on Friday due to high winds. One of the guides told me that they could not even get to the points today as they are in a white out blizzard right now.
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***Phil (Chesapeake Boy) Nowack***
http://www.mapleridgetaxidermy.com
http://www.philnowackphotography.com
Nothing like the north wind pushing snow at your back, a bird in your hand, and chessie with ice on his coat at your side.
Birds brought to you courtesy of Nikon, Benelli, Kodi, and Otter