And we're off...

If the opening three days of duck season are any indication of how season is going to go, then it's gonna be a wild one!  So far we have been covered up with ducks.  Watching a bunch of mallards wad up and fall into your decoys never ceases to amaze me, or the times when you hit 'em with a good five note call and they turn on their side to get back to you, that's the stuff duck hunters dream about.  So far it's been a dream come true.  I know tougher days in the field are likely ahead of me, it's just nice to relish in the not-so-tough ones.  If you like to duck hunt, come spend a day in the pit blind with me at Pike's Hunting Club, I promise it'll be a hoot.  I'll keep ya posted on how the season is going.
God Bless,
Duke

Twas the night before...

Nope, not Christmas, Duck season!  That's right, my annual pilgrimage to the Waterfowl hunting club takes place in the morning.  We put the final touches on the club yesterday and as of right now we have got a lot of ducks in the field.  It looks like we're going to have one whale of an opening weekend.  I'm sure I'll make the trip home a few times for sure, so check back to see how the season is going.  You can also see how season is going by following me on Twitter @Duke_Jenkel  or if you'd like swing by Pike's Hunting Club in Marion, IL and hunt a few ducks with me.   I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!  Remember to be thankful for the many blessings we're given each day, that all too often we take for granted.  Check back, and I should have a report on opening weekend of waterfowl season.
God Bless,
Duke

Second chance at some late season doves

Southern Illinois' late season dove season came in yesterday.  So this afternoon, I'm going to give them one more shot, thanks to the fact the cornfield next to my house has been harvested.  Since then, the late migrating doves have flocked into the field pretty good.  The only issue with late season hunting is the fact the doves won't take much hunting pressure, but hopefully we'll get a few before they move to the next harvested field to avoid hunting pressure.  I'll let you know how we do.
God Bless,
Duke