tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post6932552186399774426..comments2024-03-10T01:57:38.017-08:00Comments on NorCal Cazadora: Duck hunting frenzy: The electric mallard, the pigeons, the divers and the friendHolly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-7661743048435889052010-12-21T12:38:24.570-08:002010-12-21T12:38:24.570-08:00Ha! My mom liked that one too. I just like it beca...Ha! My mom liked that one too. I just like it because there are precious few pictures of hunting couples, and this picture leaves no doubt!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-87691191105105060602010-12-21T12:26:41.955-08:002010-12-21T12:26:41.955-08:00Great post and what some fun hunts! So glad your d...Great post and what some fun hunts! So glad your doing so well this year too as I'm always rootin' for ya!<br /><br />I wasn't going to comment on this but now that Albert broke the ice here, I have to. I love the picture of you and Hank stealin' a smootch after the hunt. In a time were we're all exposed to too many of the "all so serious trophy pics," it refreshing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-47130945467400194092010-12-20T21:59:11.973-08:002010-12-20T21:59:11.973-08:00Yeah, I did a lot less calling in that spot too, a...Yeah, I did a lot less calling in that spot too, and I was very happy with it. I say if they're coming in without being called or lured, why ruin a good thing?Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-57257140743473039122010-12-20T21:25:38.809-08:002010-12-20T21:25:38.809-08:00Great paying attention to detail on where the bird...Great paying attention to detail on where the birds landing--not where the dekes were set--Holly. I started freeing myself from those big spreads for that very reason. If you get into the same situation, again, I highly recommend bringing one or two of the drake mallards from your spread with you and drop them in that water you investigate, keeping quiet with no calling whatsoever: I think you&#Cork@Cork'sOutdoorshttp://corksoutdoors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-75972999447963075722010-12-20T09:43:00.046-08:002010-12-20T09:43:00.046-08:00LOL!
I also would like to order a signed edition ...LOL!<br /><br />I also would like to order a signed edition of it when it comes out...<br /><br />I'm looking forward to getting Mr Hanks book too.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br />Best regards,<br /><a href="http://www.free-press-release.com/news-albert-rasch-and-in-afghanistan-it-s-been-a-long-road-1292793394.html" rel="nofollow">Albert A Rasch</a><br /><a href="http://inastan.blogspot.com/Albert A Raschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431765456546701021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-92047669209428038252010-12-19T20:00:14.937-08:002010-12-19T20:00:14.937-08:00Uh, yeah, I need to get around to that!
And thank...Uh, yeah, I need to get around to that!<br /><br />And thanks!Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-16087676561817684682010-12-19T16:21:56.255-08:002010-12-19T16:21:56.255-08:00Holly,
Totally awesome! BTW, I love that last pic...Holly,<br /><br />Totally awesome! BTW, I love that last picture of you kissing Hank. That is a definite picture for your book! <br /><br />(you are going to write one... aren't you.)<br /><br />Happy Holidays!<br />Best Regards,<br /><a href="http://www.i-newswire.com/albert-a-rasch-reviews-recreating/77014" rel="nofollow">Albert A Rasch</a><br /><a href="http://inastan.blogspot.com/" rel="Albert A Raschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431765456546701021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-82812702353733555402010-12-16T17:57:09.929-08:002010-12-16T17:57:09.929-08:00Ya know, Peebs, here's the interesting thing: ...Ya know, Peebs, here's the interesting thing: When I was wandering around in the dark and continuously running into other hunters, I finally decided to ask one guy for help. Where could I go where I'd be out of his way, but still get a chance at some birds?<br /><br />He totally could've taken advantage of that and sent me someplace where I'd get nothing. As I walked away from himHolly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-14572579684177161192010-12-16T17:41:39.020-08:002010-12-16T17:41:39.020-08:00Our girl Holly being modest again drop the Journey...Our girl Holly being modest again drop the Journeyman you went out into grand central(by yourself)and nearly got a limit except for a misfire. There are a lot of hunters that will not go near that area even if they don't get birds. It's bad rep. is mostly not true but kept alive by the regulars to keep the place a little open but still a lot of people. I bet you have already blown your Peebshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500696862042051077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-39198905381217110332010-12-16T17:28:06.072-08:002010-12-16T17:28:06.072-08:00His culinary skills were up to the task - he made ...His culinary skills were up to the task - he made sausage and it tastes fantastic. What he hated was the fact that it was so hard to skin those ducks. It also pained him to throw away skin and fat, because some of those ducks were fatties, but that's what you pretty much have to do with divers.<br /><br />Isn't it funny how many of us fondly remember the missed opportunities, or missed Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-44445378893664533142010-12-16T16:57:03.547-08:002010-12-16T16:57:03.547-08:00Great post, Holly.
Hank's culinary skills wil...Great post, Holly.<br /><br />Hank's culinary skills will be put to the test on those golden eyes. I'm curious to hear how he prepares them. My perfect moment this year was watching three wigeon seemingly float above my decoys, five minutes before shooting time. My brain took a picture of them, wings cupped, feet out over the bull rushes. The mist over the icy pond and the red and purple Ryan Sabalownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-74744457076574012082010-12-16T14:52:47.705-08:002010-12-16T14:52:47.705-08:00I said it on Sunday... "I don't want to m...I said it on Sunday... "I don't want to make a habit of saying 'At least it's fun to hang out in the blind with friends' but it really is". At least I've had some good days in between this season including finally having to break out my previously unused duck strap... :)<br /><br />p.s. If you did get your pigeons on video, you can quickly add the theme music here: DarrenMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292236956207462996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-72591120342714720862010-12-16T09:39:51.240-08:002010-12-16T09:39:51.240-08:00Holly,
First off, beautiful post. NC duck sea...Holly, <br /> First off, beautiful post. NC duck season opens Saturday and we're just shaking with excitement- maybe I'll bag my first one!!<br /><br /> Secondly, I agree with how delicious pigeon is. I had it in Egypt in a nameless place where business men and prostitutes smoked shesha. The sheesha was fantastic but nothing will ever compare to how tender and amazing the pigeon'The Writing Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14181071753190437889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-87361804513874626842010-12-16T08:53:43.320-08:002010-12-16T08:53:43.320-08:00Outfitterlife, thank you! I slept in a little, and...Outfitterlife, thank you! I slept in a little, and once I pour my coffee, I'm headed for the gunsmith. Cross your fingers for me, because I know what the problem is: Rust in my spring. Probably bad. That'll be another story.<br /><br />Shewee woman, I was just saying yesterday I feel like I'm a journeyman huntress now.<br /><br />Walter, I actually bypass the end-of-season depression Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-79534207447466859092010-12-16T08:02:00.744-08:002010-12-16T08:02:00.744-08:00Great stories! I only wish I was along for one or...Great stories! I only wish I was along for one or more of them.<br /><br />Speaking of geese, I've got your dekes, and I've got a good spot to use 'em, too.<br /><br />Your first story reminds me of a story my Dad recently told me of his greatest moment hunting. Two doves came in, he raised, and everything is still as vivid as it was in that second. He pulled, fired, missed... and Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409883521642115031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-22506762538999328022010-12-16T07:06:09.244-08:002010-12-16T07:06:09.244-08:00We've had similar problems with geese this yea...We've had similar problems with geese this year. Flying high and no interest in stopping. Luckily it's been a banner year for rabbits in KY. We're loading up the freezer and I am anxious to try some of Hank's recipes. <br /><br />On an un-related note: That is one good looking lab. I thought you stole mine for a second. They could be twins:<br /><br /><br />http://Mike Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741136015944133141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-44218893178296251192010-12-16T06:12:17.728-08:002010-12-16T06:12:17.728-08:00Somehow, I'm still not sure one long post make...Somehow, I'm still not sure one long post makes up for the absence of posts lately... but I'll take it, especially when it's as good as this one! <br /><br />Seriously, nice job Holly! You guys are really living the life now! And I can still picture the last mallard that lifted, unscathed past my double barrels... it's a great picture and your post brought it back with real Philliphttp://www.hog-blog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-87576762175167765622010-12-16T06:05:23.914-08:002010-12-16T06:05:23.914-08:00Yup, I'm hooked, and haven't even taken my...Yup, I'm hooked, and haven't even taken my first shot this season. I've been concentrating on getting my school work done, dealing with a death in the family, and hunting quail. However, I have all the equipment, got a buncha choke tubes for my shotgun, steel shot everywhere, and a range shoot scheduled for this afternoon...I love the duck hunting life, and will plunge into it full Richard Mellotthttp://mrmellott1003.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-10732450333235291172010-12-16T05:35:02.472-08:002010-12-16T05:35:02.472-08:00Yep. Terminal case--duckosis of the brain. No cu...Yep. Terminal case--duckosis of the brain. No cure. Serious depression the week after season closes. Then periods of euphoria planning next year's assaults followed by scheming on how to buy those new boots and the duck call of all time--Happy Dan's Mallard Mauler--calls 'em in from 200 yards every time.<br /><br />You'll survive. Isn't it great?benedict1https://www.blogger.com/profile/17987873464187634970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-61544432643084587442010-12-16T05:18:13.435-08:002010-12-16T05:18:13.435-08:00Holly you are becoming a very mature hunter. The ...Holly you are becoming a very mature hunter. The good days are overtaking the bad days. Love to read about your hunting excursions. Keep em coming!Shewee womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831306969117088982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-81622805869120404482010-12-16T04:57:48.522-08:002010-12-16T04:57:48.522-08:00Ahh, Holly! Such great hunting stories to read wh...Ahh, Holly! Such great hunting stories to read while I sip my coffee and prepare my day. The view you paint of hunting is a magnificent one. You are a terrific representative to the hunting community! :)<br />~MiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com