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Carrying on Owen's theme, I had the chance to introduce my neighbors, a family of four, to hunting and shooting. The wife was the driving force, and really wanted to go. Pointing out to her husband how fortunate he was, he got both girls a Red Ryder for Christmas, and they met me out at the property this last Friday. Safe muzzle direction and straight trigger fingers were oft heard admonishments, and by and large everyone absorbed and followed an avalanche
of information. I make no apologies that there are more pics of the wife- she was very enthusiastic, and a whole lot prettier than her husband.

We did shotgun:



Here she broke her first target:




Pistol:





Rifle:






and Red Ryder




The youngest was only interested in observing



Cocoa did her usual good job of retrieving, while I had the four of them observe only while I chased a few birds:

The wife really wanted to try to shoot a pig. I told her the chances were low to have them there with what little time the family had left, but that the chances were zero if we didn't go. One hour after shooting a rifle for the first time, we walked about 500 yards to see if there were any pigs by the feeder (though not often there, this was about the best time of day to try, the last 30 minutes before sunset). The "First Hunt Planets" aligned, there being three pigs at the feeder. Having her husband hand her the rifle, I picked a safe shooting lane, and had her kneel and take her time, as they were not aware of our presence. Her 60 yd shot broke its back, and I had her finish it off with my 1911. One very happy lady and family. They are hooked for sure.

My hunting partner and I were invited up to hunt Mississippi on another friend's property last week. My son came along, actually in hindsight, I think, my son was invited to hunt and I was only there as a driver to get him and the dogs to the property. My friend's family has about 2400 acres, along the Mississippi river, that has been in their family for over a century. He is making some habitat changes to increase the woodcock on the property and wanted to check bird numbers. We tried for woodcock, but hot weather and southern winds proved to make for an unsuccessful trip with the dogs. The second morning, after a change in wind direction, 3 woodcock were seen on the trail to the deer stand, but we didn't have time to run the dogs the second day.

The property owner wanted to get my son his first deer, but my son got buck fever and didn't have a safe shot on a little buck, so we passed on a shot. The deer pictured with my son was taken by my hunting partner, my son was happy just to hold the antlers. It was a great trip...

Yesterday in the lowcountry. A few that got past dollysods up north. French 16 gauge Brun-Latrige. Gil

jeez Gil. Try to miss a few. My pup needs some bird work this spring on northern bound woodcock. Nice looking little French 16 gauge. Where are the Brits? Wouldn't they hold still for a pic?

Chad and Mike, great pictures of what had to be a great time. Great to see both of you bringing new people into the sport (whether offspring or neighbors, doesn't matter!).

Mike that just awesome about the wife getting the pig first time out.

Gil,
So that's where all our Northern woodcock went!
Karl

Karl, they are here on schedule. Rick, we missed a few that will be coming your way in a few months. My Abby and Willa hunted yesterday. They don't like being photoed. This afternoon with Floyd, Sadie and Pop. A cold day in the 'cane.

Gil,
Following the woodcock South on their flights to extend my season is on my "bucket list".
Karl

I'm giving them a go in the morning Gil