It's amazing that the woodcock hen and her nest had over a foot of heavy wet snow on top of them just four days earlier...

Larry, that is one nice mature bird!! Have you weighed it yet?

Calvin, I favor the diaphragn calls for their versatility. I have three favorites but keep five with me for more variation. I have been known to use a glass and stick but I am not as good with one as with the diaphragms. I also use a shock-gobble to pull in those far-away birds.

Dean: Thanks for the pics. Every day afield is a pleasure and a bird is a bonus. Does this mean your table will be graced with a store bought turkey or .......

Cheers,
Jack

Come November 25th I hope to have a nice venison roast on the Thanksgiving table of plenty as the Vermont deer season opens Nov. 13th.

Dean I secretly had hoped you would have dropped a gobbler with the 410...just because it's a 410 (I know you would have used slugs but I wouldn't have told) and everyone thinks there not a field gun...rubbish I say:corn:

Maybe next time Rich. The places I sat required more firepower so I toted the heavy twenty-eight. The .410 is for 25 yds. or less and I didn't expect to bring one in that close. Give me credit for at least bringing it to camp :D

Dean,

If I'd have found a woodcock nest I'd have considered it a red letter day in life. Always wanted to see some of those little wooly heads but have never had the chance.


Destry

That's exactly how I felt Destry. What a treat to see that nest of chicks. I don't know if I said so earlier but both Andy and I each saw woodcock nests. I didn't have a camera so didn't get a picture. The picture I posted was from Andy's cell phone camera.