Annual Nodak Trip

Going Deep · 10-25-2009, 12:14 AM

Another successful journey on our annual trip out west. This completed my ninth year and as usual the people, landscape and birds leave a lasting impression... I think I look forward to visiting more every year.

The small cabin we rent overlooking a federal refuge...nothing fancy but serves as a fine base camp...no phone, no TV

Prior to our arrival they had two solid weeks of below normal temps with several days of rain/snow which delayed harvest of most crops in the area which resulted in some addtional window time scouting. Past experience in the area helped greatly and resulted in quality hunts.

The last morning of our trip we awoke to the sound of a steady rain. From the evening before scouting trip we had found a steady flow of mallards hitting a cut cornfield. Due to the rain a drive into the field was out as we didnt want to jeopardize rutting up the field or sevvering the relationship with the farmer. The walk in carrying all the gear was gonna be a hike along with ten pounds of mud on the bottom of our boots. After setting up and a short wait.......... the mallards starting coming in waves and rewarded us for our efforts which resulted in full limits for all.

A fine way to end the trip and another great memory burnt in the back of my mind to carry me thru the year until our next return.

pitch bait · 10-25-2009, 09:25 AM

Dude Great pictures and good job on your hunt.

gottaflylee · 10-25-2009, 09:36 AM

Great pictures and reports. That gave me the itch for this season...

weekender · 10-25-2009, 12:35 PM

totally awesome pics, congrats to all, thanks for taking us along

NY Bearhunter · 10-25-2009, 02:57 PM

HUNTING THE DAKOTA'S IS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR SURE, I DIDN'T MAKE IT OUT THERE THIS YEAR AND I REALLY REGRET IT. IT SEEMS YOU HAD A GREAT TIME AND A GREAT HUNT.

thoffman · 10-26-2009, 11:37 AM

Dead hens don't lay eggs Mike

. Like the matching shirts. All kiddin aside great trip guys. Urtz says he was on the birds, not sure what he was implying!!!

urtzie · 10-27-2009, 09:55 AM

Thom-you know the story!

WAHOONBOX · 10-28-2009, 01:03 PM

GREAT PICTORIAL STORY HERE! THANK YOU!

LOOKS LIKE A PLACE I WOULD LOVE TO DEER HUNT

10-25-2009, 12:14 AM	#1
Going Deep Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 397 Credits: 1,796.4 Home Port: Beaufort Inlet Occupation: Electrical Contractor	Annual Nodak Trip Another successful journey on our annual trip out west. This completed my ninth year and as usual the people, landscape and birds leave a lasting impression... I think I look forward to visiting more every year. The small cabin we rent overlooking a federal refuge...nothing fancy but serves as a fine base camp...no phone, no TV Prior to our arrival they had two solid weeks of below normal temps with several days of rain/snow which delayed harvest of most crops in the area which resulted in some addtional window time scouting. Past experience in the area helped greatly and resulted in quality hunts. The last morning of our trip we awoke to the sound of a steady rain. From the evening before scouting trip we had found a steady flow of mallards hitting a cut cornfield. Due to the rain a drive into the field was out as we didnt want to jeopardize rutting up the field or sevvering the relationship with the farmer. The walk in carrying all the gear was gonna be a hike along with ten pounds of mud on the bottom of our boots. After setting up and a short wait.......... the mallards starting coming in waves and rewarded us for our efforts which resulted in full limits for all. A fine way to end the trip and another great memory burnt in the back of my mind to carry me thru the year until our next return.

10-26-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
thoffman Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 160 Credits: 832.9 Boat: 29' HydraSport Home Port: MHC	Dead hens don't lay eggs Mike. Like the matching shirts. All kiddin aside great trip guys. Urtz says he was on the birds, not sure what he was implying!!!

10-28-2009, 01:03 PM	#8
WAHOONBOX I'M SPEECHLESS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 Posts: 17,754 Credits: 99,355.0 Boat: "RUN-OFF"-"WILD GOOSE"-"SEA SPLENDOUR CM"-"FOOLISH PLEASURE" IR Home Port: MOREHEAD CITY, NC Best Catch: PONEYTAIL Occupation: OFFSHORE MATE VIDEOGRAPHER	GREAT PICTORIAL STORY HERE! THANK YOU! LOOKS LIKE A PLACE I WOULD LOVE TO DEER HUNT __________________ Advertise NOW on SportFishermen.com - Text Ads

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10-25-2009, 09:25 AM	#2
pitch bait I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape May N.J. Posts: 1,725 Credits: 6,345.6 Occupation: Marine Surveyor	Dude Great pictures and good job on your hunt.

10-25-2009, 12:35 PM	#4
weekender I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,352 Credits: 3,163.4	totally awesome pics, congrats to all, thanks for taking us along

10-25-2009, 02:57 PM	#5
NY Bearhunter Hide- My Wifes Logged On Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 157 Credits: 793.2	HUNTING THE DAKOTA'S IS A SPECIAL TREAT FOR SURE, I DIDN'T MAKE IT OUT THERE THIS YEAR AND I REALLY REGRET IT. IT SEEMS YOU HAD A GREAT TIME AND A GREAT HUNT.

10-27-2009, 09:55 AM	#7
urtzie Sail boats suck Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 5 Credits: 535.5 Boat: 29' Hydrasport Home Port: MHC	Thom-you know the story!