Jeff Says, "Lightning Strikes Twice"

I was looking for a picture of a wild turkey to post and send along with our Thanksgiving greetings when Jeff and Mitch showed up with a slew (or is it a gaggle?) of ducks - 8 gadwall, 1 ringneck and 1 blue wing teal (which should be in Mexico, Jeff says.) Word is that the ducks worked real well this morning. Jeff is in charge of Thanksgiving dinner at his house - better get going!

Again, Happy Thanksgiving to all!

LIKE A LUCKY RABBITS FOOT

Hunting with Jeff is like carrying a lucky charm. . . Mitch hunted and Jeff guided (well, come on, Jeff WAS hunting backup) this afternoon at the new levy pit and bagged 4 mallards and 2 ringnecks!! Go guys! Unfortunately, Doug James brought 2 guests down yesterday afternoon with no success in the mallard arena either then or this morning. Well....then there IS that lucky charm... Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

Three's The Charm

We LOVE Gary Fitzgerald for his photos! Without his expertise and conscientiousness, all our photos for the last 14 years would be in a shoebox. Show your appreciation by being my friend! Many congratulations to Pat, Rick (oops, he is double dipping in the photos & kudos!) and Troy. Nice, nice trophy deer.

Good times in the Lodge following a productive first day.

If these photos make you feel like you are missing all the fun, YOU ARE!

Rick scores big this morning. Raging debate going on right now about whether this deer qualifies for the 8 point pool. Stay tuned.

SCENES FROM PRE OPENING DAY EVENING - I think Matt was trying to duck out of the picture. And David is practicing rattling the big one in! What a happy night.

It may be the opening day of the 2009 deer season, but Will James and his Dad hit the duck pit instead. This was Will's first duck hunt ever and what a great one it was! For the record, it is a beautiful, sunny day -- not exactly the kind of day you would expect to shoot ducks. And, no Will is not playing hookey - no school today! Way to go Will!