NH Waterfowl - A good days take
 

Six geese (I lost count), one banded, all taken with Short Ten's, two Parkers (1 hammer gun and 1 hammerless) and my Lefever 10ga.

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An excellent blind retrieve on a hen wood duck (1 of 5 taken by the three of us today). He is really responding well to voice commands this year :rotf:

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Todays tally was brought to you by Frank Cronin, Scott Kittredge and myself.

that is one good looking retriever, bet he ( it is a he?) shoots good. Frank picked up another woody after lunch so 6 geese 6 ducks :)

Wish I was there!

What a great day!






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That's right six geese, I lost count when they fell like rain. :)

You're right Pete, it was a great day! Couldn't ask for better weather and great shooting.

Here's a few additional pictures.

Short 10 gauge Parkers and Lefever.

Parker 34" D grade 5 frame hammer gun; Parker EH; and Lefever G grade.

While sitting in the blind, all morning we saw quite a few crows in the sky. After the goose hunt, we figured it was also a good day to give those crows some Parker and Lefever medicine too....

We didn't manage much luck busting crows although Scott did hit one while we were walking out from our Woodie hunt.

All 20 gauges were used. Scott was equipped with his 30" VH, I used my LC Field grade with 30" barrels ejector gun, and Pete used a 20 gauge with a unusual barrel orientation....:eek:

Been a long time since I shot a duck with my Miroku Charles Daly 20 ga o/u. A gun I have had for 32 years. It was a wood duck killing machine back in the day with 1 ounce of lead #6. They are a lot of gun for the money.

so didn't I Dean :)

Have you guys called in the band number, yet? I love hearing the back story on those.

Just about 7:30PM, I am going to bet that Frank is fast asleep for the night. I think we wore him out, then again none of us are the kids we used to be. What a great day!

Frank called it in while we were there, if I remember what he said correctly the bird was banded in 2011 near Farmington NH.

wow...you fellas donemighty good with the short tens...good hunt for sure....charlie

Yep... Pete's right.

After my earlier post, I went to lay down to take a nap. I was exhausted. Alarm was set or 3AM and on the road by 3:45 to meet Scott at his house at 5:00AM.

Long day for anyone but all worth it.

John: I logged on the USGS website via my smartphone and entered the information. I had no choice since Scott and Pete were both curious too!

Here's what it said.

INFORMATION FROM OUR FILES:
Species: Canada Goose
Date banded: 06/21/2011
Banding Location: FARMINGTON, STRAFFORD COUNTY, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA
Age: WAS TOO YOUNG TO FLY WHEN BANDED IN 2011
Sex: FEMALE

Thanks again for reporting bird bands.

Were they factory shells or reloads in the Lefever G?
Thanks
John

They are reloads, a Sherman Bell recipe in a Federal hull, 32 grains of SR7625 and 1 1/4 ounce of bismuth.

My Lefever G 10ga has the thickest barrels walls from breech to muzzle of my short tens. They are extremely stout. I have no fear when shooting any nitro load I put through it.

The New Hampshire boys and "NH Adopted boy" got it done in a fine way, congrats.................................

Well the NH Adopted Boy did shoot a banded bird out from under us so we may put him in a brief time out for that one. :)

I have a heavy Damascus Lefever G built in 1891 or '92. I'd like to use it pass shooting geese here in Indiana. I'll have to locate some bulk Bismuth.

Very cool!

I fully agree on the Miroku. I have C. Daley 500's in both 12 & 20 by Miroku and both are great guns, never any problems. They can still be had at very good prices and are almost identical to the BSS Brownings made by Miroku. I guess the " made in Japan " still bothers some folks.

I've got one of those Miroku 500's as well. Hardly ever use it, but its nicely made, shoots any 2 3/4", and double triggers too. If I had a choice I don't think I'd use a non selective single trigger gun anymore.

You know...if the picture of your hunt with the old 10-s was in black and white....it could have any date attached to it......1900....1905....1910 These are the good ol days... Sweet SXS ohio

Nice hunt guys! That bearded retriever may need some correction with the shock collar, wouldn't want him to get distracted.

And for heaven's sake - DON'T feed him before the hunt - Look how lethargic and confused he looks. Always feed him after he has performed well. Treats now and then during the hunt are okay, but nothing more than just an enticement to do well.





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But look at the fine lines and the way he works. He works hard to please his hunting partners. :rotf:

Will someone kindly ask the "Retriever" when we're going to see that Sterly
32- incher in action???

Regards,

Bert Popowski

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Steve , it has been in action, it does kill the tall ones!!!
i will get some pics this weekend, but with that said ,it's still not a parker:whistle:

Great hunt fellas. The short tens are awesome game getters and you all are the experts

I just saw this thread. I have been in Maine hunting grouse for two weeks.
Congrats to my NH buddies. I am jealous.

And you did how good in Maine? :corn:

I don't want to hijack your thread with my lack of prowess.
Thanks for asking.
I did get one. Shot on the wing with a Parker, the Governor's DHE20 and RST 2.5 inch 71/2 loads.
Not shot in a tree or on the ground.
I didn't take many shots because the leaves are all still on the trees and green to boot.
Charlie Purple had fun and got lots of practice finding and retrieving my bird and some other donated carcasses.

I'm no umpire "Kitt," but that sounds like the count is now
2 & 0??...:rotf::whistle:

[QUOTE=George M. Purtill;179534]I don't want to hijack your thread with my lack of prowess.

I did get one. Shot on the wing with a Parker, the Governor's DHE20 and RST 2.5 inch 71/2 loads.

So let's run the numbers:

Food & lodging…….2345.00
Gas…………….590.00
Non-Resident license…..140.00
New hunting garb and GPS at Cabela’s……265.00
Dog Food…………92.00
Damage to hotel desk a.k.a. Charlie Purple’s chew toy…..200.00
2 Flats RST ammo……170.00
Opportunity cost to Firm (lost billable hours)…..9700.00
Spa day and outlet shopping spree for the Mrs. (i.e., grouse hunter's penance)....1100.00
De-foliation of the Maine woodlands.......275.00
One grouse that looked like hamburger and tasted like pine nuts…$14,877 :bowdown::bigbye::bowdown:

Tool Man
I wish there was some mechanism to thank you twice for your post!!
I am still laughing.

Nice to see the price of grouse has not changed.