Got some bunny hunting in yesterday with Mr. Shawn Leonard and the boys yesterday. I believe we had a dozen Gangers all together and pushed out a few bunnies, nothing like in years past but get this! We broke the record for a one day tally with 14!!! A couple fellas were on their way to limiting out!
Some classic moments just like every year and a few 1st timers taking home bunnies.
Steve H came with me for the 1st time and he is now a believer of what goes on in them hollows which Id have a hard time believing myself if Id never seen it.
I only got a few pics but I hope Curt and Homer have some to add. I wish Id have taken a group pic but things happen.
Broke the Silvertip in on small game. It didn't let me down even though my shot was about 3 feet, hey man,,, that takes nerves of steel and a lot of focus. Here are my pics, including my Gary Lodgson wannabe attempt at a still life. (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN0207.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN0207.jpg.html) (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN0202.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN0202.jpg.html) (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN0210.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN0210.jpg.html)
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Great day Izzy !
way to go Izzy :thumbsup: :archer2:
Oh Man, that looks/sounds like a great time.
Thanks for sharing, good to see someone's hunting.
Nice Izzy. I missed you guys yesterday. Family up for the weekend? Hopefully next time.
QuoteOriginally posted by glenbo:
Nice Izzy. I missed you guys yesterday. Family up for the weekend? Hopefully next time.
Missed you too bud, was hoping you'd be there.
Man, I wish I lived closer to you guys. Looks like it was a great outing!
izzy, even i could have hit it at 3 feet, wish i could have been there.Sound like you guys had a great time, congradulations to all. i heard Cade was on fire along with curt and matt?
Looks like you guys had a great time. the weather was perfect. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by kwc:
izzy, even i could have hit it at 3 feet, wish i could have been there.Sound like you guys had a great time, congradulations to all. i heard Cade was on fire along with curt and matt?
Missed you as well Ol Man, hopefullly we get together soon.
Congrats on a fine harvest brother! Glad to see you broke the tip in! Which Bison gear pack do you have? I have a slightly larger one, but for quick trips, yours looks awesome!
Nice harvest and nice bow!
That is some good shootin' and eatin'!
Enjoy the feast!
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Great seeing you Izzy. Tell Noah I said I missed him!
Congrats Izzy to you and the rest of the gang. Man somebody really did some shooting. I mean 14 Rabbits with trad equipment, thats the way to get er done. Thanks for sharing.
Tony
That's a mess of stew right there.
Congrats!
Bisch
Missed another one...... :( ...... "Arggg!"
... mike ... :dunno: ...
Color me jealous....love to hunt them
Thats a kick A$$ New York , Bunny Kinda day!!! :clapper:
Nice shooting Izzy :thumbsup:
Wow what a blast of a day it looks like!!! Congrats
Yeah man, what a day we had!!
I never would have thought we'd break our one day record....but we did....14 bunnies in one afternoon, no dogs, in NY, all with trad equipment.....how can you beat that!!
I broke the ice on the first push with a moving shot on a bunny at 5yds....blew a VPA small game thumper right through it, mid body, and it still got into a nearby brush pile!
Thanx to the help of Timmy K. who reached right in a grabbed it!!! The boy is an animal!!
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After that it was on!!
I killed another on the next push with a quick shot on a bunny that exposed itself for a second at the end of a junkpile...Both of these shots are on video!!!
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My boy...
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I ended up with 3 before we stopped back at the house for a drink....I tied my personal high of 3 bunnies in a day in NY...
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We headed back out and the bunnies continued to fall.
One that Matt(Homer) and Nate double teamed...
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Then Cade struck, his 2nd bunny with a bow....and he wasn't done!
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The march...
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more to come....
Cade and his Stalker ended up with 3 bunnies...
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My three...
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A day we'll probably never equal...
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With Timmy K. and his three...
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All 14...what a hunt!!
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Man what a day for sure CONGRATS to all of you guys nice shooting!!
Wow......great day guys! Three guys with three rabbits each? That will be really tough to beat, no doubt about it. Great shooting to all!
David
That was a great day! Awesome hunt with great guys!
That's great guys!! I wish I coulda been there, but I was chasing piggies in Ga. Terry texted my that pic of the bunnies on the tail gate!! Congrats to all !! Cade's looking more and more like a man!!
That's a great day rabbit hunting! Used to have a place to hunt rabbits up that way, sure was great. Lost it many years ago when the farmer died. Congrats!
Holy Cow.... :scared: What an incredible day for you guys! A huge congrats to all.
Great pictures fellas! :thumbsup:
... mike ... :archer2: ...
spectacular!!!!
man this brings back some memories!! somebody shoot me a pm when you do this again. :archer:
That looks like a heck of a good time, great shooting! :thumbsup:
Friends, rabbits and snow. Sounds like a great combo. Cade has really become some shot I see.
Once again what a great day for you guys. It looks like Curt and Cade are going to have a lot of rabbit stew, since they are both in the same house(LOL). Congrats to Father and Son and all the rest of the gang. Thanks for the pics and taking us along.
Tony
Cade is a smooth opperater, he keeps his cool on a charging bunny which is easier said than done. Ive seen grown men scream like school girls at the sight of an incoming bunny.
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Cade is a smooth opperater, he keeps his cool on a charging bunny which is easier said than done. Ive seen grown men scream like school girls at the sight of an incoming bunny.
hahaha that's awesome. Congrats to all you guys. That is some great shooting!
way to go guys
Can't belive how successful you guys were, must be some goodshooters! All without a dog! Admire you for getting out with the snow and cold, I didn't see any snowshoes?
Good going guys!
Looks like an outstanding day. Anyone who has been on this hunt knows how much effort it takes to get it done. Great job to all.
Great story and pics thanks sharing.
Ha! Glen Said it, this is one tough place to hunt, but its worth it!! Nice Job guys!!!
Fantastic guys!! I just love bunny hunting!
Looks like a fun day!
Very cool!
QuoteOriginally posted by Izzy:
Cade is a smooth opperater, he keeps his cool on a charging bunny which is easier said than done. Ive seen grown men scream like school girls at the sight of an incoming bunny.
That's good stuff, thanx brother!!
QuoteOriginally posted by fmscan:
Can't belive how successful you guys were, must be some goodshooters! All without a dog! Admire you for getting out with the snow and cold, I didn't see any snowshoes?
The hunt success can be attributed to several factors. Some damn good archers, some of the finest rabbitat in New York state and most of all, a host who really knows this business liken one else.
Shawn has been hunting the land his whole life and knows rabbit behavior. Its not just random walking about, its orchestrated drives and standers and familiarity of what to expect from each cover that fill game bags with rabbits.
Always good bunny hunting in Selkirk.. Good job guys..Great pixs
Looks like a fun day!
Excellent job guys! I wish I could have made it. Maybe next time.
Good job boys !!!!
May life's simplest things bring you the greatest pleasures !!!