2024 Minnesota Duck Opener

Matt Buckley · Today, 03:01 PM

Jim Beilke and I along with another non Parker enthusiast friend shot a limit of ducks for opening day here in Minnesota, a total of 18. The bag included 2 wood ducks, 14 blue wing teal and 2 green wing teal. We had a fun morning shooting our Parkers. Jim shot his 30" 16 Gauge Trojan and I shot my new to me 32" 10 Gauge EH. Jim ran some of my handloaded ITX shot through the Trojan and I shot some black powder Bismuth hand loads. It's fun making smoke with these old barrels.

Jim Beilke · Today, 04:04 PM

s the air would be full of white smoke and confetti from his handloads. We found a place where the ducks wanted to be. The little water spaniel found every duck as most landed in 2' high grass.

Jim Beilke · Today, 04:07 PM

Not sure what happened to the post. But I meant to say one had to be upwind of Matt and his blackpowder handloads to escape the white smoke and confetti from his wads.

mobirdhunter · Today, 05:03 PM

What a wonderful start to your season. Save some for us South of you!

The weather forecaster said our skies might be a bit hazy from Northern smoke. I did not realize it was you guys. It did smell good, though.