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About Me

General Information

General Background

Grew up in the hills and valleys of way up state NY. I have been hooked on waterfowl since the first time out. I have about 30 years of hunting, 18 of that in the Air Force I have had the chance to hunt all over the US from Alaska to Georgia and New York to Califorina

Military Background

Yes

Interests

Can Provide Hunt / Fish Trip

Yes

Looking for Hunt / Fish Trip

Yes

Contact Information

City / Town

Minot Air Force Base

Country

USA

Hunting Background

Years Hunting

30ish. Started hunting refuges about 25 years ago. I just depends on what is around and were the Air Force Sends me.

First Bird

Mallard Drake in the Adirondack Park in Upstate NY

Why Like Hunting

Hunting Public Lands is a challenge, if you have private land that only you hunt your skills will get week. If you hunt public lands it will keep you sharp and trying new things that the birds may not have seen that season in that area.

Techniques / Strategies

I think everyone does the camp out to get in, but if you look into the state of MO they are starting a new lotto system, I think this is something more states could look into.

Hunting Style

Marsh Hunting is the way to go!!!!! Up in ND we also do a lot of cut fields. I like to target one thing per trip (divers, puddlers, geese) and any thing else becomes a bonus for the trip. Any time you can get some birds on the strap it is a good day. I have never had the need to hunt from a boat but hope to go after some sea ducks someday!

Favorite Hunt

Last year, we held off hunting a roost that we watched all year until the end of October when it was FULL we spent about 1 1/2 hours breaking ice just to have a hole big enough to drop some deaks in. It was cold and crappy out the dog was half frozen and 5 guys shoot 1 short of our limit before lunch, it think it is a hunt none of us will forget anytime soon and will probably try to do again every year, I know we always use that pond as a point of reference when we scout and are just waiting for it to be just perfect before we hit it hard again this year.

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