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rembo
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03-22-2005 11:27
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way to go jotr…just bought a place in Parker so I couldn’t afford the spring hunt. Going Turkey hunting ON the opener this weekend and will be taking the annual trip to Canada in Sept. Later….rembo

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Jack on the rocks
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NEBRASKA 03-15-2005 21:35
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JUST A QUICK NOTE TO REMBO 2 WEEKENDS IN NE. 21 GUNS– 632 SNOW GEESE AND ROSSES.

NOT BAD!!

JACK

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glitterperegrine
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01-22-2005 23:57
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Help a little girl out everyone.

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Posted By:
rembo
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AZ 01-17-2005 16:45
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Gerald, where you hiding?

Posted By:
sdoll3
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NW Iowa 01-11-2005 21:17
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I had a buddy of mine return From NW Iowa- he said he saw mallards all over the place- Go figure-

Posted By:
Jack on the rocks
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01-10-2005 00:40
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Rembo, Took a party of six into CRIT Fri. for a Sat. Sun morning hunt. Very MUDDY as you know. Could not get around to do much field hunting as all the fields were full of rainwater. Concentratd on river activies. Been a while since I’ve seen the river that low. As you mentioned, to many gravel bars available. Lots of popcorn eaters at the at the parks and housing areas. Did manage to collect up 25 mixed birds, a few big guys, but mostly mediums and teal. Wasted our time setting up decoys, and we set big spreads at 4 different spots. Next stop for us. NEBRASKA start there on march 3. still got a few spots open march 10-13. come on along. send me a message back @ fowlplayhunting@aol.com if you have any interest. All done in Az. best of luck,

Dan Perry

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rembo
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CRIT 01-09-2005 14:30
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Hunted Crit Fri & Sat by myself for only 2 widgeon & 1 ringneck. Birds are definetly call & decoy shy, plus with the river so low , they have way too many “sanctuaries ” on exposed sandbars / islands to loaf on in front of campgrounds / trailer parks, etc… We’ll need new birds for it to improve or it will be pass shooting divers from here on out.

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salton sea man
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cibola 01-05-2005 18:47
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anyone shoot the cibola marsh lately?…the local newspaper said that there’s hunters that have been successfully setting up their decoys on the “sand bars in the river adjacent to the refuge”…isn’t this illegal to hunt the river in this area????thanks…salton sea man

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Jack on the rocks
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waterfowl 12-27-2004 16:44
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duh!
i know where you were talking about rembo ..hope ya had a good christmas ..knock em dead at topok ..good luck

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rembo
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12-23-2004 20:00
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[Edited By rembo on 2004-12-23 20:00]

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rembo
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colorado river 12-23-2004 19:59
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Hey curdawg, what’s you’re hunting schedule looking like for next week? We’re gonna hit Topock either tues-weds or weds-thurs. Wouldn’t mind meeting you there one of those days. Let me know

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Jack on the rocks
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crit 12-22-2004 00:46
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rembo,
sorry about catchen your post a little late..but mile marker 4 ?hmm ..we shot some birds down south of where i believe you are talking about ..but if your going down were going in there on the 7th 8th n 9th ..cmon join us if you wish and or gunna be around at that time ..4 miles south of the bridge you say?cali or az side ? post back well getem

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rembo
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crit 12-21-2004 23:39
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jotr
from mile marker 4 all the way up to agnes wilson…I know thats a lot of river but we’ve been moving every day trying to figure them out. We’ll be out Dec 26-31.. Probably hit Topock for a couple days then crit for the rest of the week. Did you scout the fields @ crit? we haven’t seen much in the fields all year.

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Jack on the rocks
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goose , crit ,thank you 12-21-2004 19:56
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rembo,
we went down about 2 weeks ago saw only a single ..i should say heard . there was some puddlers down there but did seem that they were on their way south ..how far down are you going? and or location ..know the valley very well .

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rembo
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crit 12-21-2004 00:44
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Jotr,
I was out two weeks ago with my son…I only got a drake mallard & a gadwall on Friday, but Saturday Am we took 10 birds between us : 4 mallards, 3 widgeon, 2 goldeneye & 1 ringneck. There are tons of divers on the river right now: buffleheads, ringneck, goldeneye, etc… but not too many puddle ducks yet. We’ve been seeing geese almost every day out for the last month…things just haven’t worked out as far as taking any though. My dad & my friend Dave were out last weekend & got 3 mallards, 3widgeon & 1 ringneck between them for 2 days hunting. There you go.

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Jack on the rocks
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crit count needed if anyone knows 12-21-2004 00:11
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anyone been down in that place shooting post a report that would be cool to have a liitle update of the birds down there

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Gerald-Curry
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TOPOCK FOR SURE ( PINTAIL) HA.HA.!!!!! 12-20-2004 12:01
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 60-65 Degrees
Saturday 12/18

Was a bule Bird weekend… Should had played golf. First one in this AM. Havn’t shot the honey hole for two weeks, was looking foward to a great shoot. Took six dozen dekes. Man was I wrong. Things started out well, droppped the very frist and second one at day break GW Teal and hen mallard, after that all spoonies, was only shooting them to shoot. Never seen so many. Brids were still flying great but not coming in the honey hole. I guess the guys have hunted it day in and day out over the last two weeks. Most of the widgen have left, all gadwall and teal and some real mature PINTAILS.

At about 12pm all the birds got up and headed toward 5 mile and catfish (hunderds), should have know something was up because 10 mins. later the fish and game came by to check our lic. and ect. NO tickets this time!!!!!!

Leaving for South Carolina wed 12/22 and back on the 29 then to San Diego for the NEW Year. going to try to hunt those few day before going San Diego. So every one have a Merry Christmas.

Curdawg

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FLYBOY100
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LAUGHLIN I GUESS 12-17-2004 15:28
Arctic Blast – Over 70 Degrees
ANT, YOU NEED TO GET YOUR PRIORITIES IN ORDER!!!LET’S SEE, LAUGHLIN/TOPOCK LAUGHLIN/TOPOCK LAUGHLIN/TOPOCK

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RHGunner
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12-08-2004 11:00
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Curdawg-
Sounds as if Topac has been good. Drew and I hunted Lyman lake last weekend. About 150 honkers there. Had 50 or so start to set until guys next to us skybusted. They had no decoys out. Typical part timers.
Going to Northern Cal this weekend. Buddy has a private lease up by Collusa. Specs and snows have been very good. Should be a fun weekend.
Will have to get up your way soon.
Ryan

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skeeterbait
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topock 12-07-2004 12:38
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Curdawg, are the canadians workable or are most of them just passing thru or is everybody skybusting them. Where have you been hunting at in topock?

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Gerald-Curry
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PIntail/Topack 12-06-2004 08:47
Cloudy, Winds Calm – 35-40 Degrees
Sat Dec 4,

What an unbelievable display of birds this weedend… Sat up in the same place as last friday. You would think it was the last week of the season. With this many birds I felt I didn’t take enough dekes. I don’t even try to put a number on them. Ended the day with limit of (2)teal, (2)widgen, (3) gadwall, Missed two small flocks of mallards by letting them circle one too many times. The main group of birds are now widgen, by now it mainly gadwall and teal. but I’m not complaining. Its get great to have birds work the dekes and not call shy.

The geese are feeding at night with the bright moon and coming back about 8 to 9 am that should change by this weekend with the new moon or no moon. I have seen more dark geese already this year than most of the last few years combined. They are hanging around till their shot at a few times and heading south. Saw birds working for the guys at bird island. Saw three setting down in their dekes and none come out, great shooting and calling.

If you have chance get out. The birds fly till about 8:30 am and they start back about 10:00 till almost 2pm. Thats when I leave. So you have to give more than just the morning I think the birds have most of the hunters patterns. Never heard another shot after 9am in the north end and too many birds flying for no one to shooting.

Curdawg

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ffp1711
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Alamo 12-05-2004 10:35
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 60-65 Degrees
Anthony, I’m not going to be able to make it back for a few weeks. Scouting for a buddy’s coues deer hunt and the hunt opens in a week and a half. I did go yesterday and shot 1 teal. Got on the lake a little late and have never hunted ducks there before. It was just trying to feel out the lake, having only been there in spring and summer fishing. Started on the northwest side and had the blinding sun in our eyes for a few hours. Then moved in the north channel of the river, but by then the flights were done. How many decoys do you usually toss? Do you see any canadian geese? Just wondering if I should bring goose decoys next time. Anyway, it was a good trip and have a good idea on what to do. If you have anymore ideas or want to get together up the email me at ffp1711@hotmail.com im

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skeeterbait
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alamo 12-04-2004 12:09
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JIM
Hunting alamo has been good. Been there three times this year. Limited first time, fell a couple birds short the second time, we tried to hunt some of the bigger coves on the third time. I set up in one cove and my partner set up a few coves over. I shot a double on some gadwalls and those two were the only ones that came in all morning. My partner limited pretty early just a few coves over. We have normally have a pretty good shoot on the far east end in the trees if you like to shoot teal that is the place to be. If you you want mallards, gaddies, shovelers and wigeon concentrate on the bigger brushed up coves or off of a big point. Later in the day you can motor into the coves and brush up throw out a half dozen deeks and a few of the birds you kick up will come back. Make sure you have plenty of line on your deeks. We will be going out next sat. night to hunt the 12th let me know if you want to hook up. Can’t hunt this week got to help the in laws move fun fun fun! #@&^%!!!

[Edited By anthonyt on 2004-12-04 12:11]

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arustyduck
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Havsu N.W.R./Castle Rock Zone 12-03-2004 18:02
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
Well I shot terrible at those pesky ducks today and was darn near tempted to throw my shells at them!!! Isn’t it amazing when you’re a duck hunter how the thought and action of pouring a cup of joe can bring about small miracles??? Well at 10:30 a.m. that’s what happened to me. I poured, set the cup down and looked up to see 3 big Honkers rocketing in and over my 5 honker floater dekes!!! I hesitated for a few moments and waited for the biggest goose to come back out. Swinging just in front of me 4 to 5 yards out, I connected solidly on the first shot with a Winchester XPERT STEEL 1/8 load of #2’s. I then swung and shot on one of the pair of which had split off but I MISSED!!! I went for the 3rd and last shot going away at about 35 and the gun went C-L-I-C-K!!! But i’m mighty happy with the big Honker I brought home. Regardless of how the rest of the season goes for me, I can sincerely call it complete now!!! Take Care,Happy Hunting to All – Rusty and the Chemehuevi Waterfowl Boys Posse

[Edited By arustyduck on 2004-12-03 18:14]

[Edited By arustyduck on 2005-10-02 14:27]

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arustyduck
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Havasu N.W.R./Castle Rock Zone 12-02-2004 17:22
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
Wow what a day at the “Zoo”!!! It was all good(even the W.A.M,’s and the missed easy shots) with Dec. 2nd quality the rule. With my 1st. prime “King Can” and “Bull Sprig” what more could anyone have asked for. Toss in 2 Drake Bluebills landing in “my” 2 Snow floaters and what do I get??? A nice 3 shot(oop,s) double. I counted about 300 ducks today total for our area. At 11:45 the haunting and distinct Her-ronk of the leader of 5 Canadas, direcly above my spread and me, was awesome. They came out of the lake heading North. They had their minds made up about where they were goin’ for sure!!! I was set up by 8:30 in Eric’s Bay and was back at the ramp by 2. Thank you Creator for these majestic days!!! Take care everyone and getcha all some feathers. Chemehuevi Waterfowl Boys Posse – P.S. Just spoke to the Cibola crew and they did a HONKER count this A.M. and it’s over 4,500 and climbing up steady!!! This past Tuesday’s harvest on the Farm Unit#2 was 31 Honkers and 11 more taken yesterday. It will be be a packed house this weekend down at the ol’ “trailer” so Good Luck to those that get “in”!!! And guys, don’t forget breakfast for our dear Mary!!!

[Edited By arustyduck on 2004-12-02 21:39]

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ffp1711
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Alamo 12-01-2004 22:10
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Heading to Alamo in a few days. Is there any new reports or tips. Never been duck hunting there yet. Wished I was i the spring when is full of Cinnamon teal. Thanks. Went to the Gila near Phoenix on 11-25. Nothing, nada. Saw 2 teal all morning. Thanks, Jim

Anthonyt–did you ever make it to Alamo??

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arustyduck
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Havazoo N.W.R./Castle Rock Zone 11-30-2004 18:38
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
And that was yesterday and yesterday’s gone!!! What a North Wind!!! I tallied about 1,000 ducks for our little marshland paradise!!! Of which 300 to 350 ducks, mostly puddlers, were in Eric’s Bay alone!!! I also saw, what I believe to be, the the biggest flock of teal I’ve ever seen. It was about 200 of ‘um!!! Also seen 7 Snow Geese flying near South Park Pt. and 0 Honkers. I set up in Eric’s, after the birds flushed and went outta sight. I threw out 9 dekes waited for about an hour and then the fun of tolling ’em in began. To the tune of 1 D.Redhead,2 Greenheads,1 D.”Robber”, and 2 D.-H. Spoonies, it was my best day hunting alone this season. Today it was cool,calm, and clear and I went to the “Eastwing” of the Horseshoe. Nailed a D. Bluebill and worked a group of 9 Mallards real well. I put the “MOJO” on ’em and coulda shoulda had a “Double”, but did slam a Greenhead on the 2nd round(Thank You Lord). AND THIS JUST IN!!! The count for HONKERS at the Cibola Refuge is a whooping 3,000 and counting!!! I called for the count as they were about to close the hdqtrs. and they told me that 20 Honkers were taken at the Farm Unit #2 today. It seems they have been pouring in since Saturday and I hope to be there next Tuesday with my Cibola Pal Rusty and my “super secret caller” named Trippy!!!??? Be “Out There” and “Be Safe” – Chemehuevi Waterfowl Boys Posse

[Edited By arustyduck on 2004-11-30 18:47]

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Gerald-Curry
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Topack 11-29-2004 09:40
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 45-50 Degrees
Only hunted Thur and Fri. this past weekend.
Thursday was OK ended that day with 4 birds, 2 gads, 2 teal. only stayed till 9:30am. Saw good numbers of birds, but not wanting to work. When leaving I went and checked out a spot in the back that I havn’t hunted in a while, but most of the brids were coming across from that driection. I came around the corner and O’man, I found the honey hole. Had a friend down from Ca. for fridays hunt. Got in and the fog was thick. Didn’t burn off till almost 9am. That didn’t matter, the brids wanted to work. Frist flock came in and dropped 4 out of five widgen. Then mallards then teal and then gadwall. Had limits by 10am. But we stayed to get a shot at some geese. Three different times we had snows work the decoys, but just out of range. While waiting on geese we still had ducks coming into the decoys and sitting. Ended the day with 4 wdigen, 4 teal, 3 mallards, 3 gadwall.

As we sat there had two different boats come and check us out. I know thoses guys were fighting over the hole for sat and sun. Thats why I didn’t go back and hunt sat or sun.

The brids are down just have to look and set out the right spread.

Curdawg

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arustyduck
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Havazoo N.W.R./Castle Rock Zone 11-28-2004 11:41
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 60-65 Degrees
Well it finally turned,the wind direction that is. Very s-l-o-w for the whole week for us here around the “Zoo”. Only bright spot was on the 22nd. Duckman Patrick and I scored 2 nice drake Redhaeds apiece out of a flock of 15 that landed in the dekes. Then 2 drake Black Jacks made the same mistake 10 min. later. On the 15th I connected with 2 nice Mallards out of a flock of 11 that ate up the “MOJO”. A half hour later, 2 “Hollywood Mallards” of the female gender bit the water together in 1 shot outta the ol’ 870 Wingmaster “12”. Well the wind is kickin harder now and maybe those “CIBLOA BOUND CANADAS” will check in soon.When I last called there was 300 or so geese. That’s not many. Be safe “out there”,”SWING THAT THING CALLED BARREL”!!!LET’S ALL LOL IN THE WIND,the Chemehuevi Boys Waterfowl Posse—–P.S. A big “BOW DOWN” to the 2 Duckmen Rusty and Erik from “5-Milelandia”” for their awesome performance last Monday(21st) posting FULL LIMITS of Widgeon and Mallards, 2 nice Snows. And I MUST mention that Rusty “kinda” blew 8 Honkers(he shot too soon)!!! Oh well Bro, you’re only human so LOL!!!

[Edited By arustyduck on 2004-11-28 15:30]

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FLYBOY100
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topoc 11-24-2004 09:07
Cloudy, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
sorry dog, put out detour signs in topoc to my cove and a duck in my cove is a “DUCK OUT OF LUCK!!!” I’m taking my ram to tom fullers house today call if u neeed thet woody mounted.early!!!

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skeeterbait
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southern Illinois 11-23-2004 12:31
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 45-50 Degrees
Took off for a week yo go hunt Illinois on some private land. The duck hunting was unbeliveable limited every day early except for the last day only hunted an hour had to catch my flight. Hunted flooded corn and timber. Shot my first drake woodie, be sure mount that one. Snow geese were coming in thick saw about ten flights a day with 200+ birds in each flight, hopefully the same will happen down here. Good to see we are getting some birds down here. Gunna hunt Alamo this week found a nice cove the big birds were working two weeks ago. Make sure you tell all the Topock birds how to get to Alamo. GOOD LUCK!!

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Gerald-Curry
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Topock 11-22-2004 15:44
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 45-50 Degrees
Sat, Nov.20

Started out to be a good day, wind was already blowing when I got in the marsh. Set out 2 dozen dekes and 2 mojo’s. Birds were coming in but sitting wide. Think the wind was just too much for the area I sat up in. Did see some guys next to the highway SKY busting everything that came by. I bet they shot 3 boxes of shells each. The birds were still flying when I left about 12:30. Saw alot of geese even had a flock of canadas come by but just out of range. The snows that are down are new they were circling over the marsh all day. Picked up a total of 2 birds both gadwall. The marsh has mostly widgen, gadwall and widgens. Did see two nice flocks of pintails and three redheads or canvas backs, didn’t shot little to far to tell.

Three good days this week coming up…..With the snows up north we should have new ones on the way. Have a good hunt and turkey day.

Curdawg

Posted By:
Gerald-Curry
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11-19-2004 14:33
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Rembo,

I’m glad the hunt went well, the north end has always seem to hold more birds. How far back did you guys go? Sorry I counldn’t make it down, got to run the bussiness. Let me know the next time you guys can make it or maybe I can meet you guys in Parker.

As fo rthe Mojo’s I read last year the we (AZ) couln’t use them till the 18 of Nov. and I never found anything in 2004 hunting regs.this years. I called the AZ Fiah and Game and the officer said the were not allowed to hunt with them at all. BUT….. It was legal to use them in the marsh at Topac. So…. I called the California G&F and the Warden their said ” the officer form AZ didn’t know jack… that Az has no reg. on elec. decoys”.

So thats that

Curdawg

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rembo
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topock 11-15-2004 11:09
Sunny & Clear, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
Gerald, our second hunt at Topock turned out much better than last year’s initial trip there (0 shots). We took around 15 birds for 3 guys on Friday. All gadwall & widgeon. The wind came up around 8:30 & we were seeing birds every 10 minutes or so for the next three hours. What’s up with the Mojo question.I didn’t know Az had any restrictions on them.

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Gerald-Curry
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Pintail 11-15-2004 10:06
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 45-50 Degrees
Sat, Nov.13

Was out early this morning, was not able to sleep. Got in and set up and at before day break had mallards, teal and gadwall in the decoys. As the sun came up they left without even a shot. I set up north of from were I hunted the past two weekends and it made a differents. Saw really good numbers, but they kept their distance from where I was hunting. So by 10:00am having only 2 teal, I picked up the decoys and moved down some 2 to 3 hundred yards east and set out only three decoys (got 4 gadwall). Still I stayed till 1:30pm just to see the birds. Never had another teal or mallard come in to finish out the limit.

For those of wondrering about the geese. I never got to see them but heard them leave about 8am and when I moved, got to see three nice groups come in between 11am to 1pm. (all snows). Evan had a swan come about 50 yards just out of range. I only took the A5 2 3/4″. will take the 3″ mag A5 next weekend.

I think we will be about to use the mojo’s next weekend. I call and find out. Our does anyone know.

Curdawg.

Posted By:
FLYBOY100
Web Member

ALAMO 11-08-2004 12:30
Cloudy, Light Rain & Drizzle – 60-65 Degrees
2 HUNTERS, 2 LIMITS WITHIN HOUR.LIKE HUNTING A DIF. STATE, LAKE UP 30 SOMETHING FEET, TOTALLY DIF. LAKE!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Gerald-Curry
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Topoc Marsh 11-08-2004 11:18
Cloudy, Winds Calm – 45-50 Degrees
Sat, Nov 6

Got in this moring expecting to see the same as last weekend but not to be. By 7:30 was coming out of the clothes. Temps were up in the 80’s by afternoon. I had three birds work the dekes all day two were mallards, let the hen go, then one teal. I had duck for lunch. Didn’t see no were as many as last weekend. I think the temps or hunting perssure may have pushed them south or north.

Didn’t get to hunt up north but when I left mid morning still a few shots up north. Havn’t talked to anyone yet to see what they picked up or saw.

Rembo – will be at Pintail saturday aroud 5 to 5:15 Saturday Driving a Silver F250 with 16 foot flat bottom jon boat. Black Lab in the back.

Curdawg

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arustyduck
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Havasu N.W.R./Castle Rock-River Delta Zone 11-06-2004 20:30
Cloudy, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Well this morning saw Jr.Duckman Jared E. and I at “South Park” Point. With a light steady south breeze we waited for the sky to fill with the “Web-Foot Wonders De Los Cielos(huh)!!!And it did, for once and only once. At about 12:10 40 or so Drake Redheads came roaring in from southeast to northwest,over our Snow dekes, and I harvested 1 nice drake. Jared tried, but missed twice. Claimers???!!! Only the “Duck Gods” know for sure???!!! Good luck to all of you “Waterfowl Warriors” tomorrow – Chemehuevi Rez Waterfowl Boys

[Edited By arustyduck on 2004-11-06 20:39]

Posted By:
salton sea man
Web Member

cibola marsh 11-05-2004 17:53
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anyone know if the cibola refuge marsh is doing anything for ducks….or even seeing any geese in this area?….also, anyone ever hunt either of the two of the small lakes on the California side, about 2 miles sw of the closed zone at cibola?????

Posted By:
arustyduck
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Havasu N.W.R./ Castle Rock-River Delta Zone 11-05-2004 10:25
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Hay Hoo To All, My gosh the “Havazoo” is rewarding us with multi- species of waterfowl. And heck, Brother Rambo and I nailed our first Ki’yov(2 big Snows)of the season at the “Horseshoe”.They worked in perfect and landed in the dekes!!! He also pulled off a gnarly double on 2 “robber” Balpatous Widgeonous and all 3 of Rambo’s Lab “puppies” had a ball on the retrieves.The day before,I had 15 Snows coming in and then veer off at about 100 yards out and not come in. CULPRIT: One of 4 honker floaters drifted back and snagged up against the only Snow floater I had out. A lesson learned. Opening Day Was terrific for Duckmen Patrick,Jared E.,Son Rio, and myself up ay Eric’s Bay(when U comin back home to HUNT Eric???) Patrick did well with his first shot of the season on a nice Gadwall and the boys and I could not hit a broad side of a barn had we been inside one that day!!! Oh well, a wonderful day was had by all. I went out 5 more times with no feathers harvested. Finally last Sat., I shot my 1st Chu’uck of the new season, a fat drake Mallard. Things are really off to a good start. I was also fortunate enough to become aquainted with U.S.F.W.S. Warden Matt Sherrell and Az. State Warden Greer. These 2 wardens are polite,efficient,and seem genuinely concerned about the Waterfowl resource, Hunters and safety. Respect these men, they DESERVE it. HAPPY HUNTING TO ALL AND BE SAFE “OUT THERE”!!! Arustyduck and the Chemehuevi Rez Waterfowl Boys

Posted By:
Gerald-Curry
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11-05-2004 09:59
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Rembo,

Only saw 2 singles(WHITE GEESE), Talked with Mr. John Handcock, Handcock Farms and no birds on the farm yet.

As for hunting I have plenty of room my boat for someone and be glad to meet you guys for a hunt.

I’m hunting pintail this weekend i let you know on the birds.

Curdawg

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rembo
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Topock 11-02-2004 12:38
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Curdawg,

Sounds good…did you see any geese yet? WE’re going to try Topock again this year ON Nov 12 (FRiday). Shoot me a pm or email on the 8th or 9th with any updates you have on bird concentrations…or let’s get together that day…We’ll have a full boat, (3guys + dog), but we can work something out I’m sure. I’ll buy you dinner in Bullhead the night before if you come up. Let me know….Rob

[Edited By rembo on 2004-11-02 12:38]

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Gerald-Curry
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Topoc 11-02-2004 09:38
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 45-50 Degrees
Went for the first time saturday 10/30/04. Took the young boy with me so was out of the marsh by 8:30am and sat up late right at day break. At frist I had no expectations of seeing or even shooting. Man was I wrong. Had good variety of brids from teal to mallards. Birds working the call wanting to sit in the decoys. I can’t believe the amount of brids for this early in the season. I just couln’t keep my son from moving or talking loud. But, still I enjoyed him being with me.

I only put out 7 decoys (took 3 dozen) and spaced them about 5 feet from each other in a circle that seemed to work.

Saw some really nice flocks working the east side of the marsh but really high. Looked like they been shot at everyday.

See ya saturday moring

Curdawg

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skeeterbait
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11-01-2004 17:22
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Posted By:
skeeterbait
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YOU TELL ME 11-01-2004 17:22
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WHERE ARE ALL THE BIRDS?

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FLYBOY100
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THAT LITTLE HOLE BACK IN THERE 10-27-2004 13:50
Cloudy, Rain & Thunderstorms – 40-45 Degrees
HEY DOG, CAN U SPELL ALAMO???????????

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skeeterbait
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WORK 10-27-2004 13:41
Cloudy, Rain & Thunderstorms – 50-60 Degrees
HEY COLE JUST SITTING AT WORK LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW THIS SUCKS. I THINK I AM COMING DOWN WITH FOOD POISIONING MIGHT HAVE TO LEAVE WORK EARLY.

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FLYBOY100
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TOPOC 10-27-2004 11:29
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
NOT ANY BETTER BUT THEN AGAIN I WAS W/ YOU! MY ADVISE ON THE SPREAD IS TO KEEP THEM THE SAME SIZE AS IN YOUR DREAM AND SET THE ALARM CLOCK FOR NOON!!!!! BY THE WAY, ONE OF YOUR SHORT STRING PINTAILS FLOATED AWAY SO IF ANYONE FINDS IT PLS. CONTACT ANTHONYT. SEEYA {OlO} ( )

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skeeterbait
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topock 10-26-2004 18:52
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Shot 3 honkers, 3 snows, 7 drake mallards and then my alarm clock went off. Hunted Saturday shot a mixed bag for 7 total 1 wig, 1 shoveler,5 teal had to hunt all day to get those. Hunted Sunday morning and did not fire a shot, a few birds landing out in the open water and the refuge, some high flyers but nothing would come within shooting range. Hope it picks up soon. Don’t know if I should try to put out a huge spread or keep it small? Did any body else have any luck at Topock?

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Jack on the rocks
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wheather for ya guys 10-23-2004 15:24
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live here in vegas the last week as horrible …but picture perfect for a duck hunter aint many geese north of us so youll be waiting for a little while … sad to say the blew out of the south all week ….cmon north wind ……jotr

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arustyduck
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OPENING DAY 10-22 at Havasu N.W.R. 10-21-2004 04:07
Cloudy, Snow & Rain Mix – Over 70 Degrees
Hay Hoo Mr.Curry, That’s a thumps up read for our local area. 3 Honkers were sighted going north over the tribal housing area on Monday. I ment to walk over to Catfish Bay(now yesterday)and see if our 50 or so Redheads were back in but I was too busy. I checked on Tuesday(11a.m.) and still no sign. C.B. was real busy over the past wknd., I’m gonna check this a.m..Just got done stringin’ some dekes. I can’t sleep, I’m just too darn excited and my huntin pals are too!!! May the Snow Gods Pile it on 10 feet or more from Reno to the Boreal Forests this Winter!!! Son Rio and my “adopted” son Jared(D.U. Greeenwings)and I should be greeting you “out there” soon. Now let’s all get out there and get some feathers!!! The Chemehuevi Rez Waterfowl Boys

[Edited By arustyduck on 2004-10-21 04:19]

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FLYBOY100
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TOPOC 10-20-2004 19:58
Arctic Blast – Froze Out
I DONT KNOW ABOUT TOPOC YET DOG BUT I’LL KNOW B4 YOU DO!!!! SEE YA ROUND 3ISH. LOL

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skeeterbait
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topock 10-20-2004 18:10
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How is topock looking? Any birds? Anybody been out there yet?

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skeeterbait
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crit 10-20-2004 15:46
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Hunted crit sunday, had 15+ mallards fly by us 10′ off the water 15 min before shoot time and several teal landing in our setup.
Only shot 1 ringneck 4 teal between 2 hunters. From 9am till about 1pm did not see any other birds. Wish this weather would hang around till the weekend. Hope everybody has a sucessful opener this week, see ya out there

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rembo
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CRIT 10-18-2004 14:34
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Anthony,
We hunted CRIT Sat & Sun for 1 duck between 4 hunters…very poor…Goose opens there Oct 23.. didn’t see any geese though!
saw some ringnecks , redheads & a few pintail, but you can’t take any pintail this year per the CRIT regs. try their website for more info / maps
http://www.geocities.com/critfishngame/

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Jack on the rocks
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bird quality? 10-16-2004 21:55
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anthony t ,, were your birds decent? went up tp hiko and nailed em . but the birds seemed to be sick . they fly over about twnty yards and just fall out of the sky .. must be a new avian type desease .. callleedddd steel ventilation syndrome ..or modified steelieosis …any wyo shot some grenheads no honks (yet)and a cinny drake (wallhanger).
arizona wetlands still under construction i hear but opener is a nada.

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skeeterbait
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suunyside 10-16-2004 16:22
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 50-60 Degrees
Never made it up to scout the Virgin river decided to go further north and hunt Sunnyside for Nevada openers. Lots of birds shot a limit the first day, sounded like a war zone for the first two hours. Second day 30mph + winds birds piled up in the middle of the open water, only shot 3 birds. Hopefully we pushed all the birds down south towards us. Going to try CRIT sunday but don’t know where to go, nobody is willing to give up any spots. When does goose open in CRIT?

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Gerald-Curry
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10-12-2004 19:33
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Rustyduck,

Saw the same flock Canadians down by Havasu Springs on the Bill WIlliams River last week!!!!!!!

As for scouting the the River in Havasu and Topock, I have seen a lots of divers and a good few size flock of widgens, over the past few weeks. A lot more local Green Heads than in the past, We really had a good hatch this year. (I think the brids know that ELNINO is back.)The temps are still in the upper 90’s to low 100’s, but the weather is cooling off up north and the water temps have dropped some 10 to 12 degrees in the River (WINTER IS COMING), and season opens real SOON.

Good Hunting and see u in the marsh.
Curdawg

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arustyduck
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Catfish Bay, Havasu N.W.R. 10-08-2004 16:00
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Hey Hoo All waterfowler.com’ers, I’m real excited to report that 25 big Canada Honkers flew over our house,located near Catfish Bay, at 11:30am today!!! In talking to my cuzin in law, she saw them on the water whie fishing near Havasu Landing Resort on Wednesday. They were heading back north towards Castle Rock and hopefully my Son Rio and I will get a crack at them opening wknd..As for our season past, it was great. January ’04 was the best hunting I ever experienced here in 24 years!!! Memories of old glory days were rekindled with lots of Drake G.W.Teal and Greenheads!!! A final wknd. season tally of 14 ducks and that final friday, I harvested my first limit day of the season. Most important to me, I shared most of these thrilling times with my Son Rio. With one Ross’s, One Honker, and 65 ducks, we were very blessed by God, my father Chris Sandate, and my Dear Hunting Pals up in the “Great Marsh In The Sky”. May this Waterfowl season be a safe and fruitful one for you all!!! P.S. Rio and I are dedicating this season to the memory of our dear and good hearted(5 Mile Landing Rusty) friend’s yellow Lab “Doc”, who went to that “Great Marsh in the Sky” this past spring. A great retriever that we miss too much, Doc’s memories will endure all the rest of our hunting days ahead!!!

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rembo
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crit 10-08-2004 14:42
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anthonyt:
crit opens Oct 16.

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Jack on the rocks
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avid waterfowler 10-06-2004 20:55
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. interested in boat but .. works got me pinned. maybe ill find some time to meet up with ya . but love to help out on the killin status .i go to overton wma 15 times a year and have never been on the virgin side would charish some info on and about areas open to hunting and a way to get in . have seen thousands upon thousands of migrating mallards come through that area while hunting overton . especially in late nov . good on opening day ?, would love info if possible.only 1200 for the boat huh? hmmmm .

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skeeterbait
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nowhere yet 10-06-2004 17:42
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Hello Brock, I don’t know the year of the motor but if I had to guess I would say mid to late eighty’s. Starts every time. Does not matter what I hunt as long as I am hunting. Going to scout out the Virgin river/lake mead area thursday afternoon did well there a few years back.

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Jack on the rocks
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crit 10-04-2004 17:20
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hello,
anthonyt, how old is the motor on the 14 footer ? . and was in crit valley this weekend looking good for waterfowl boys only about a month to go . got a few spots picked out guys . gunna hafta let me know what ya wanna kill and if you are from cali. brock perry,
greenheads say id rather be a pintial

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skeeterbait
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nowhere yet! 10-02-2004 18:52
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need to find a place to hunt crit, never hunted that area before can anybody give up any spots. I also have two boats for sale mama told me the garage is getting to full of toys. One is a custom made 12′ layout boat set up for outboard or troller, no trailer will cut loose for $1000. The other is a 14′ glass full camo, cage, 9.9 johnson w/trailer $1200. Intrested call 928-279-7628. Can e-mail pics.

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FLYBOY100
Web Member

mountain zone????? 09-27-2004 13:57
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Due to the mountain zone opening on the 8th vs the 22nd, Does anyone have any opener hunting info in that area like lake mary, ect.that is not too far from kingman, az. Or does anyone know crit open date?????????

thanx

[Edited By JHCOLE100 on 2004-09-27 19:58]

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rembo
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CRIT 09-13-2004 17:09
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – Over 70 Degrees
Since I had a new dog & my son with me, I opted out of hunting the “hot” fields this year in favor of a small field very close to town where we limited on the first three days by 7:30. Only 2 other hunters seen in 3 days. There was a full canal nearby for the dog & some shade trees for my dad & father inlaw, so it worked out great. Didn’t make it out again though. Will be out for the duck opener in October.

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Jack on the rocks
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09-04-2004 22:34
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REMBO,

HOW’S THE OPENER AT CRIT? HAD A COUPLE OF PALS GO DOWN AND FILL IN 15 MIN. BOTH MORNINGS THEY WERE THERE. AND THEY ARE HORRIBLE SHOTS. BUT THEN AGAIN THEY ARE FAMILY TO FISH AND GAME AND HAVE FAMILY IN THE VALLEY. WILL BE IN PARKER THURSDAY THROUGH SUN. WIYH 50 SHOOTERS. STOP BY KOFA FOR LUNCH ON SAT. IF YOUR THERE.

DAN

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Jack on the rocks
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08-08-2004 03:40
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Rembo,
Haven’t seen the CRIT regs. yet, but won’t be there until the 9th. I usually don’t get into Parker area until right after Thanksgiving as I’m in South Dakota from Oct 1 until Nov. 10 chasing upland , hit the waterfowl after Halloween. Usually have a few hundred thousand geese and 50 or 60 thousand misc. ducks hit about then on their way through. I’m headed to Alberta mid Sept. for waterfowl. I’m going to try and buck the weather on the Sea of Cortez one more time for big blue Marlin on Aug 17-20. Small group of 8 or so. If your bored, come on along. If not, hope to see you Dove season. Always enjoy meeting new outdoor guys.

JOTR

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rembo
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az 08-06-2004 10:34
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JOTR,
I may be there that weekend…will definetly be there on the 1st…a couple of my pastors at church want to go hunting, but I don’t have room for them on the opener so I may bring them out that weekend. Did you see this years waterfowl regs for CRIT yet? Sounds like a good spring hunt, we may be interested in going with you this year. Nebraska, right?

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nate26
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08-04-2004 23:28
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Mr. Curry,

Yeah, I have to say it seems to be getting a little hotter. I can’t complain though. Can’t weight I think it is down to 59 days till the opener in North Dakota. I have 24 Decoys sitting in my garage, the rest are up north with my boat. I plan on bringing it down here to get over to Topoc and give that a try. Just wondering if the cheaper plastic decoys will get damaged with all the heat? The only problem I have is hunting up north was on smaller marshes, only needed a little 3.5 horse. Will that work over at topoc. Just want to get the dog and my father out enjoy the morning and get a few shots in and hopefully some birds. I can’t say how excited I am. The daughters get bigger each day. I don’t know when they will fit the camo outfits we got them so they can come with. Have to make it a family thing. Well good luck fishing.

Nate

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Gerald-Curry
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Lake Havasu City 08-03-2004 13:52
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Nate,
Good to hear that things went well with the twins. I hope your able to get this way this year. Didn’t book any trips to the great northwest but am going on a 8 day trip on the excel. I have to get one of those 200 lbs TUNA.

YES, I’M ALREADY WORKING ON THE DECOYS AND GETTING THE BOAT READY. BUT WITH 112 degrees today I don’t know if its fever or just plan HOTTTTTTT !!!

Curdawg

[Edited By Gerald-Curry on 2004-08-03 13:54]

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nate26
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07-09-2004 18:28
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Well this is all new to me. Last year I didn’t get to hunt since my wife was pregnant with twins(2 little girls, 9 weeks old.) 1st season missed in 32 years of life. But, was given a green light to get back to what I love by my wife. I have two 5 day trips to north dakota planned in October and a 4 day hunt in Arkansas end of November 1st December. We moved down here last September from Minnesota and I am looking forward to getting to hunt down here as well. I can’t wait to see the sun come up and hear wings cutting air. So how good will the hunting be down here? Mr. Curry has been good enough to give me some pointers but a new spot is hard to figure out. Just looking for imput i guess.

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Jack on the rocks
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07-08-2004 22:04
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Rembo,
took almost 400 snows in Ne. early March in two weekends. Superb! Just booked Alberta for mid Sept. Been in Mx. fishing for 5 weeks, heading back to East Cape tonight. Last trip. Outstanding big game fishing this summer in Sea Of Cortez. Looking forward to maybe hooking up with you this fall. I’ll be in Parker with 50 dove hunters on Sept. 10-12 at the Kofa. Stop by for lunch on the 11th at noon at Kofa Inn. Should be a good crowd of 50 or so.

Dan Perry aka Jack on the Rocks

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rembo
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saskatchewan 07-02-2004 23:42
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Just booked our flight to Canada in late Sept….yeah I’m starting to think about it.

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FLYBOY100
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topok 06-18-2004 19:41
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anyone have the fever yet?????????????

Posted By:
AzSBE
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Arizona Delta shoot 03-16-2004 09:53
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This will be tons of fun !

When: Sunday, March 28th, shooting starts at 10:00 am, Lunch @ 12:00

Where: Ben Avery Sporting clays facility

What: The day will consist of 100 rounds of Sporting clays (35.00) and a lunch fit for a king. The cost will be $15.00 per adult, kids are free. We have many raffle prizes that have been donated by local businesses and national call makers and decoy makers. A shotgun has been donated and Sportsman’s warehouse came though for us. There will be goody bags for all the kids and your wives are encouraged to come.

All proceeds will be donated to Delta waterfowl for the adopt a pothole program and all participants will receive a certificate from Delta with the adopted pothole information.

Please e-mail me to RSVP or feel free to call @ 623-326-3195

RJLAWR2003@YAHOO.COM

Alright all you Zonies, lets make some cash for the ducks !

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Gerald-Curry
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Lake Havasu 02-11-2004 08:50
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Was out playing golf this past weekend and from the time we tee off till the fourth or fifth hole we had a ton of dark and lite geese flying over heading north. It seems that the weather up north is still to cold and snowy for them to move this soon. Since this past weekend I have not seen them, But have been out side at like 9pm having a smoke and hear brids honking over my head, but not as big as the flocks were Saturday.

Curdawg

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Gerald-Curry
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Catfish 01-28-2004 08:51
Sunny & Clear, Winds Calm – 60-65 Degrees
Got out of bed early to beat the traffic in. Put the dog in the back of the truck and went back in the house for one reason or another and came out the dog was gone, the day was starting out great. looked for him for 45 min. or so and left without him. last day of the season. frist time in 3 years I hunted by myself. did ok got 2 teal and 2 gadwall, should of had more but i felt I would have lost them in the reeds. But all in all not a great season but not a bad one either. scale of 1 to 10 an I give it a 6. Hope to see you guys in texas for the spring hunts.

Curdawg

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rembo
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crit 01-25-2004 20:28
Cloudy, Winds Calm – 50-60 Degrees
Ended the season with 2 dr mallards, 2 goldeneye, 2 widgeon & 1 dr ringneck. so-so year.

curdawg, sorry we didn’t make it up your way, maybe next year.

[Edited By rembo on 2004-01-25 20:29]

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Gerald-Curry
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01-22-2004 08:34
Cloudy, High Winds – 50-60 Degrees
Rembo,
Man, I was set for your call and this morning was just like saturday, high winds, few clouds, should have went, but I will be in the masrh this afternoon for sure. If you can’t make it down let now this afternoon, My cell phone is working now so try me on it. I’ll give you a min. by min update in the blind, lol.

May go to San Diego for Golf tournament. If you can’t make it. I havn’t told my buddies if I was coming or not yet. No big money it’s just for fun.

Curdawg