Duck Hunting

Well Duck Season has been open for the past 3 weeks, and Steve has taken any opportunity he could find to go out and shoot ducks.  The opening weekend he went up to Strawberry Reservoir w/ Zach and Rob and "camped" in the ATV trainer next to their "spot."  They got up pretty early the next morning and were ready to go when it was shooting light.  They shot 8 the first time and 5 the next time, and missed a few sounds like.  Steve said it was pretty crowded up there since there were both duck hunters and deer hunters.  Overall they had a good time though.

Steve w/ the ducks they shot.

Dave was up at the cabin and had to come check out how they did.

Steve enjoys taking Nyles out w/ him hunting, and Nyles enjoys it too, so we were wanting to find him a nice camo coat.  Ironically while I was at Savers a couple weeks ago, I found a Cabela's duck hunting coat that looked like it had only been worn a few times.  And it was only $15 instead of over $100.  Score!  Even though it's REALLY big, we figured it'll keep him warm and he can grow into it.  Nyles was so excited about his new coat he had to wear it over to Grandma's house to show her.  It's a little more like a dress at the moment, but that's ok.  :)

   

  Steve went and got a new hat.  Nyles wanted to try wearing it also.  

Steve and Nyles at Farmington Bay.  The weather has been so WARM though ducks haven't been flying much.  They've been enjoying getting outside and spending time together though.  Nyles thinks it's fun to ride in the wagon as well.  It's been a great investment said Steve.  Not only to carry Nyles but all their gear too.

Nyles helping Steve call the ducks.

 Zach and his dog Jesse out w/ Steve and Nyles as well (Farmington Bay).  

 

   Beautiful scenery though.

This past weekend it was actually raining so Steve thought the ducks would be flying but they didn't really.  Steve said there was a lot of people out hunting as well, so everyone was shooting at any duck that would dare fly too.  Again, even w/ the rain, Nyles and him had a good time.

Nyles getting ready w/ his gun to shoot.

Nyles was helping Steve w/ their jerk rig, while eating a sucker :)  

The coat at least covers him and keeps him dry.  Good times!