Dave's first hunt.......success!
Dave came into San Diego late saturday night and next day on sunday, we did nihon ken walking and shooting. I just have to say that Dave is a really cool guy, he's willingness to learn new things and his ability to pick up a AR-15 and burn through a 100 rounds faster then you can count to five is super cool.
During the shooting trip, we did some last minut practice with the shotguns for the up coming morning hunt. I gotta say Dave is a crack shot with my Benelli shotgun. He was startingto make me look bad! So we got the shotgun selection squared away and went to purchase his California hunting license.
Monday morning at 0600, we met up in front of the hotel and we were off on Dave's first hunt with my trusty bird dog Hana (blk lab). We got to the hunting area and all I heard from Dave is how incredible the scenary was. The morning was a some what foggy but a great morning.
We began combing through the field in search of a Chukkar (hungarian partridge). The first few minutes were unsuccessful and I think Dave was starting to think that there were no birds in the area.
All of a sudden Hana's nose began to do the job and a nice fat Chukkar blew out of no where....boom,boom.......and the bird goes flying away. Hunter 0, birds 2. We began combing through again and another bird blew out of the wet damp grass......boom....no hit. Hunter 0 bird 3. Next bird blew out a few yards ahead from the last and I was able to nail it with one shot. The morning went on with some misses and some hits.
The final score came out as Dave:4 Chukkars, Gen:3 Chukkars, and Hana:1 Chukkars. All in all it was a great morning. After the hunt we cleaned the birds and showed Dave the basics on field dressing birds.
Enjoy the pics.
During the shooting trip, we did some last minut practice with the shotguns for the up coming morning hunt. I gotta say Dave is a crack shot with my Benelli shotgun. He was startingto make me look bad! So we got the shotgun selection squared away and went to purchase his California hunting license.
Monday morning at 0600, we met up in front of the hotel and we were off on Dave's first hunt with my trusty bird dog Hana (blk lab). We got to the hunting area and all I heard from Dave is how incredible the scenary was. The morning was a some what foggy but a great morning.
We began combing through the field in search of a Chukkar (hungarian partridge). The first few minutes were unsuccessful and I think Dave was starting to think that there were no birds in the area.
All of a sudden Hana's nose began to do the job and a nice fat Chukkar blew out of no where....boom,boom.......and the bird goes flying away. Hunter 0, birds 2. We began combing through again and another bird blew out of the wet damp grass......boom....no hit. Hunter 0 bird 3. Next bird blew out a few yards ahead from the last and I was able to nail it with one shot. The morning went on with some misses and some hits.
The final score came out as Dave:4 Chukkars, Gen:3 Chukkars, and Hana:1 Chukkars. All in all it was a great morning. After the hunt we cleaned the birds and showed Dave the basics on field dressing birds.
Enjoy the pics.
Comments
I'm still jealous that Dave didn't think to come to No. California, and if he did didn't come and see me. :-P
Shigeru one of these days you really need to make it out here. We had an absolute blast and Dave was like a kid at a candy store.
Now Gen, when you coming down here so WE can go hunting?
*so envious of Dave right* ~
My dad taught me to shoot a pistol and I've used a shotgun not sure what type for clay pigeon shooting it was fun to do. =)
I bet Lucy and Joey were a bit envious of your hunting trip.
Thanks for the pictures, Gen!
Also I am planning a large scale Chukkar and pheasant hunt on the 30th if any one is interested to come out and hunt. I have 4 shotguns available and the cost is about $50.00 per person and it includes ammo and birds.
I had a blast! You were a fantastic host and I learned a LOT from you. I have been interested in bird hunting for a while and I have to say, I'm totally hooked. Seeing Hana work was awe inspiring. She clearly LOVES to be out there and it was fascinating to see her instincts play out.
I think there is going to be a bird dog in my very near future. :-)