Snow Goose Hunt...

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Pat Gregory

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Yesterday, we did our part to save the tundra. 8 of us shared a pit in Southern Illinois. Great pit, great company and the birds cooperated. I took lots of shots from the pit, both inside and out. Nice spread, 3,000 decoys and, we had nice groups work in, not huge, perfect size. First time I've ever shot a bird at 6:15pm. Kudos to our guide Zack and Snows Unlimited http://www.snowsunlimited.com/ in Jonesboro, Illinois. The good Lord blessed us with a great day of fun, fellowship and shooting... Lots of pictures. Enjoy...
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Wow, that's a lot of decoys Pat! This is the fist year in several that I have not gone out on the marsh for a couple of little snow goose outings. It's just been too cold and the marshes have been locked up for most of the last month and a half. I haven't even been able to go out and get oysters this winter. That looks like a great time.
 
Yep George, shot near your old stopping grounds in Ware, Illinois near Carbondale. There is a ton of them goes through there these days... Pat
 
Looks like a great hunt Pat. Thanks for the post. Were you happy with the outfitter? We hunted Kansas a couple of weeks ago. Southern Illinois would reduce our drive time from NE Wisconsin. Appreciate your thoughts.
 
Jim - We were. Typically, the snows get to Southern Illinois early like, the first 3 weeks in February. They did a nice job. If you go, do want you can to hunt over their water pits and, if you own a retriever, take it. If you hit it right, your dog will get a heck of a work out.

Sarge - I'd like to say you were correct on the cell phone call. Reality is, it was probaly his wife calling to tell him he forgot to let the dog out... :) Pat
 
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