Interior Color
Interior Color
This guy stuck out like a sore thumb, which was his undoing :). Saw another as well today. Can't recall a previous season where I saw this much color this early. Usually it's into October in my neck of the woods. He's not 100% fully plumed but darn close.
Just got back from scouting for tomorrow mornings hunt and I can't believe how much water has froze. Even big water has all but froze up with the exception of some edges. This may be the last weekend of open/free water with temps expected to keep dropping. On the other hand, there's limited...
I took this Goldeneye yesterday and noticed that there was some "jewlery" attached to the webbing of a foot. Looks to be a clasp of some sort and has only the number 214 on it. I'm going to give ADF&G a call tomorrow to see if they have any information regarding. Thought maybe someone else...
Looking for some info on how the conditions are right now and if the birds are around. Thinking about heading down from North Pole tomorrow to give it a try.
Just curious how many folks use motion decoys mixed in with their dekes? I've hunted many years with and without them and the difference is phenominal.