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 Cranes Finally!!
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11/26/09 11:15 PM
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gp08
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Woodsman
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Woodsman
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The past three times me and ttubudd (Eric)went out to hunt Sandhill cranes we have had no luck. We have been seeing thousands of cranes but none have came close enough to shoot. Well we did some scouting and found a corn field that the cranes have been flying in and feeding. We got permission to hunt it and we decided to put my decoys out in the field a couple mornings later. We got all set up and here comes the cranes. We say thousands of cranes and managed to shoot both our limits by around 9:30. Those birds sure are tough to kill! Eric had a crane down in the field and walked up to it about 15 yards away shot it in the head with a dove load and the crane shook his head, picked up a stick and was ready to fight!! He didnt survive one more blow to the head. That night we cooked sandhill crane k-bobs and they were great!!  Good hunt Eric! we will have to get back out there this next week. Me:  Eric: 
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 Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: gp08]
#1065248
11/26/09 11:53 PM
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#Hayraker
Chihuahua
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Chihuahua
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good deal 
#sigline
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: #Hayraker]
#1065465
11/27/09 02:46 AM
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DWADR
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Tracker
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I guided crane hunts when I went to Tech. I am very jealous!!! Would love to get back out there and shoot some more.
![[Linked Image]](http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o179/TeamHillbilly_photos/dwadrhighres-1.jpg) Deep Water Decoy Retriever
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: DWADR]
#1065648
11/27/09 04:53 AM
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cable
THF Celebrity
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Haven't ever gotten one of those Greg. I am seriously thinking about taking you up on that offer. I want to get me some of that ribeye of the sky Way to go!
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: cable]
#1065683
11/27/09 05:51 AM
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Posts: 6,718
Cochise
THF Trophy Hunter
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THF Trophy Hunter
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Man, I would love to get into some Cranes.
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: Cochise]
#1065698
11/27/09 06:30 AM
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monkeyexpress
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Echo that CBoone22.
I've eaten some before, but I'd LOVE to be in on a hunt
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: monkeyexpress]
#1065774
11/27/09 02:08 PM
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jkk
Tracker
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Tracker
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Let me know if yall ever need a third! Sweet hunt. Congrats!
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: jkk]
#1066205
11/27/09 07:49 PM
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eevinrude
Woodsman
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I've never killed them or eaten them and would love to try. I love the sound of a big bird hitting the ground. Those have to be tremendous.
The fear and dread of you will fall upon all the beasts of the earth and all the birds of the air, upon every creature that moves along the ground, and upon all the fish of the sea; they are given into your hands. Genesis 9:2
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: eevinrude]
#1067516
11/29/09 01:31 AM
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gp08
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They are great eating. They taste a lot like steaks. Cable- you should def. come up some time so i can get you on some!
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: gp08]
#1067666
11/29/09 03:14 AM
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Posts: 12
Seafaring man
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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We hunted Lubbock area last weekend and slaughtered the cranes 7 man limit both days. Sure are fun to shoot and great to eat. Way to go on your first crane kill.
Can you give kudos to your guides on this forum?
Don  
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: Seafaring man]
#1067705
11/29/09 03:33 AM
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easton1025
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you meant to say steel shot dove load.... 
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: easton1025]
#1067728
11/29/09 03:49 AM
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Seafaring man
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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Just an FYI you can use lead for cranes, there are some stipulations though.
Don
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: Seafaring man]
#1067774
11/29/09 04:35 AM
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ttubudd
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Very fun hunt... Lets get back out there a few times this week for sure.
Wreck em!
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: Seafaring man]
#1068047
11/29/09 03:24 PM
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easton1025
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Just an FYI you can use lead for cranes, there are some stipulations though. ...juts read where you can...I was making a joke anyway...glad someone wised up and let you use lead for those birds..I couldnt imagine how many cripples there would be with steel...
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Re: Cranes Finally!!
[Re: easton1025]
#1068354
11/29/09 07:25 PM
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Seafaring man
Light Foot
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Light Foot
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I use a steel slug myself, not many crips
Don
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