My buddy and I shot a pair of Swans with our bows this morning. Its a boat load of fun, and they sure were challenging targets in the 15-20 mph winds. Enjoy.
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It was Windy today. Congrats Mitch. Where'd yall go? Pungo?
Yeah, near Pungo. I was worried that it was going to be too hot, but they flew well for about 90 minutes. I think the high winds helped as most of the flocks flew lower than normal. I took my Dad, Brother, Nephew and son last Monday and they all tagged out with the bang sticks. I shot 11 or 12 times but didn't hit one. Came mighty close several times though. The wind had them slowed up some so they were a little more in my wheel house this morning. My buddy killed his on his first shot. He is a absolute beast with that Zipper, or his Hill, or his Kodiak Mag. A natural I guess you'd say. I had to work a little harder for mine. :)
Awesome!!
That is cool!
Congrats to you and your buddy.
Bisch
Very neat, thats some good shooting for the both of you!
Jake
Congrats to both of you.
Congratulations!
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Those are some impressive trophies!
Enjoy the feast - and - maybe a mount!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Very nice :thumbsup:
Cool, don't see that every day! Congrats!
Great stuff, congrats.Cant hunt them in NY yet but Im starting to see quite a few in eastern NY along with sandhill cranes. Maybe one day.
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That is super cool.
Beautiful birds. Congratulations.
Have you tried using their feathers for fletchings? If so, how do they do?
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Beautiful birds. Congratulations.
Have you tried using their feathers for fletchings? If so, how do they do?
I don't have the knowledge or tools to make my own feathers, but I'd be glad to send the wings to anyone that would like to try it. I'm new to the whole do it yourself traditional archery stuff.
Way to go! :clapper:
That must have been a blast!
Pretty Cool stuff. How do they taste?
Congrats to both of you.
I've plucked them, roasted them (tightly wrapped, low and slow), let them cool, and sliced thinly. Very good and addresses the fact that they can be tough and dry.
I didnt put in for a permit last year because I was new to the area and didnt know how it worked. Definately going to try this next year though. Do you hunt private or public land? Can you elaborate on your setup?
I was pleasantly suprised by the quality of waterfowl hunting here in NC after reading so many horror stories from people on other waterfowling forums. Definately different than what Im used to, and I have a small fortune in diver decoys now, but its definately worth it.
That's awesome! I really want to shoot a goose out of the air (I've got them and ducks off the water with a compound, but that's not the same!)
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I didnt put in for a permit last year because I was new to the area and didnt know how it worked. Definately going to try this next year though. Do you hunt private or public land? Can you elaborate on your setup?
I was pleasantly suprised by the quality of waterfowl hunting here in NC after reading so many horror stories from people on other waterfowling forums. Definately different than what Im used to, and I have a small fortune in diver decoys now, but its definately worth it.
I hunt private land in wheat fields. We use 6 huge canada shells painted up like Swans and a couple dozen snow goose decoys. That is usually all we need to get some shooting. If you had good diver hunting in NC, consider yourself lucky if you got them on public water. I sold all my stuff several years ago. I hate fighting the crowds. The only thing I didn't sell were my 12 dozen Herters decoys. They are too nice to sell.
Awesome!
That looks like to much fun.Congrats.
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Now that is cool! Congrat!
good shooting fellas :clapper:
Neat trophy for sure.
Wow! Good shootin'.
That looks like something I need to try......
,,Sam,,
What did you use at the business end of your arrows? Other details you care to add?
Thanks -
Kris
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Very cool. pretty birds didn't know you could shoot them.
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What did you use at the business end of your arrows? Other details you care to add?
Thanks -
Kris
145 grain Bear Razorheads
Congratulations guys! :thumbsup:
Congratulations! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very cool - congrats!
WOW! Great shooting. I bet this was a lot of fun.
Awesome. That's what I love about TradGang. You never know what your gonna come across! Nice shooting.
How does swan taste, like chicken? Don't believe I've ever tried it. Congrats on the great shooting!