Bob, what the heck did or do you do for a living ? From all your posts you have been hunting from Hell to High Water and every where in between. Did you ever have time to work ? If so, let me know. From the looks of it, I need to change careers.
Those photos were taken in the 1980's when it was still safe to hunt in those areas in Mexico. I had a job working for the Cessna Fluid Power Division back in those days. Made a decent living where I went to Mexico in late January when the crow hunting was starting to slow down. They had some pretty good duck hunting in those days.
I went into business for myself in 1991 and the rest is history. When my wife passed away 7 years ago I retired and now hunt all over.
Here are a few big game photos that you might like.
And you wonder why we can't kill a limit of ducks these day's LOL!!! My favorite part of the pic's is the one with the old DU hat. Them were the coolest hats, lasted forever,,,, American made too,,,,probably had something to do with the durability!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Looks like you had some Fulvous tree ducks hanging there Bob. I saw a bunch in south TX back in the 80's but they would have gone to Mexico by the time season started.
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You are right, they are Fulvos tree ducks. I hunted some of there relatives (White Faced tree ducks) in South America and Africa. They also call the Fulvos tree ducks "Whistling Ducks" in Mexico.
Bob A.
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We were hunting on Choke Canyon Lake in south TX during the Sept teal season. We would see tons of Tree Ducks but couldn't shoot them. By the time the normal season started, they would all be gone south. Cool looking ducks and I loved their call.
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In the area I used to hunt ducks in down in Mexico they had lots of blue winged teal, cinnamon teal, pintails, hardly any mallards, fulvos tree ducks and spoonbills. The spoonbills were just target practice when the other ducks were not flying.
So, you doing ok?
Bob A.
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Doing fine. Spoonbills were like shooting blackbirds back then. So easy to decoy. LOL
Been helping a hunting club with their hog problem this summer. Have taken out 113 since April 1st. Mainly spot and stalk but a bunch trapping as well.
Here are a few pics. You can see I am spending alot of time at the skinning rack.
The photos of those hogs looks like they would be very good eating size. What are they, around 80 to 90 lbs each? I'd say you have a hell of a hog problem in your area. My pal Dick hit a 90 pound hog a few years back with his pickup and since the hog was not very big it hit right under the grill guard. A couple of Mexican fellas asked if they could have it when they stopped at the scene; Dick said sure go ahead.
Bob A.
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Most of those are around 40 lbs. Great eating size. I prefer them 75 lb and down for grilling and smoking. The larger sows are great for sausage. Not real high on them old boars! LOL
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Pictures can fool you big time. Most of the pigs I catch in the traps are in the 30-40 lb range. I have caught one sow with 13 and another with 14. No wonder those things multiply so fast.
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Mississippi State University has some great resources for controlling wild hogs. They can start breeding before they are 1 year old having litters from 10-15. They can have multiple litters each year. Just to maintain a small heard, 80+ need to be removed each year. They are very destructive.
Great job on the killing. I bet those deer fellows are glad to see you.
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They are very pleased. I have read alot of MS States data and alot from Auburn. They are bad to the bone no doubt. But, I am striking the fear of Elk Hunter in them. In fact, I have labeled them Alabama Elk. They are so much fun to spot and stalk. I use a grunt call also. I have snuck a field and killed as many as 4 several times. Even hunting with a rifle and calling works. The young ones really get confused and will come back if you call them.
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LOL!!! My favorite part of the pic's is the one with the old DU hat. Them were the coolest hats, lasted forever,,,, American made too,,,,probably had something to do with the durability!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice photos Bob and thanks for sharing.
