Conference vmsnet::hunting$note:hunting

609.0. "Just gotta brag" by CLUSTA::STORM () Mon Feb 12 1990 15:34

    Well, I returned from my 8 week parental leave on the 1st of the
    year and I'm just now getting back to this notes conference.
    
    I was extremely fortunate to experience 2 miracles within a few
    weeks of each other.  The first, of course, was the birth of my
    son.  As for the 2nd......
    
    My lab and I were hunting along a river late in the season.  As soon
    as we walked up to the river a flock of about 20 ducks flushed from
    the opposite side of a small island about 25 or 30 yards away.  At
    first I thought they were blacks.  I fired quickly and dropped one
    cleanly.  Then I spotted a drake mallard.  I fired and he too folded
    cleanly.  Then I saw one last drake and took a shot - yup, he folded
    as well!  The first triple in my life!!!! 
    
    My lab didn't see them fall, but quickly found and retrieved a hen
    and a drake from the other side of the island.  I sent her to look
    for the 2nd drake and she returned quickly with a black duck.  Now
    I was REALLY confused since I was sure it was a drake I shot.  I then
    realize the black was too stiff for a fresh kill and must have been
    shot the day before.  I sent the dog back and she eventually found
    the 2nd drake.
    
    Of course, I wouldn't be completely honest if I didn't tell you that
    I haven't hit the broad side of a barn since then.....
    
    Mark,
    

      ....the broad side of a barn.
    
    
    Yea but who cares, you arn't hunting barns.  Nice shooting.
    
    Jeff