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 Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: DUKFVR]
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09/12/22 02:47 PM
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Danny_DeerVito
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I’m new to teal & waterfowl in general, they’re gonna stop somewhere during the day, right? Does it make sense to just sit tight if I’m near a normal afternoon loafing area?
If I don’t see a big morning flight does that mean I won’t see any birds show up before noon?
Being in north Tx your teal hunting is gonna be a little different than on the coastal plain. More movement & less birds. Not to say you won't be covered ,but the little I have experienced in our area where we bought our place(young county) definitely a lot more hit & miss. I do most of my hunting on the coast or fields not far from it. Most of the action is the 1st hour or so ,but I have killed plenty of birds by sitting by the ponds till 10:30 or so. I love being out chasing teal ,so I would rather sit by the pond than in town. Early Teal is my favorite season of all & will be starting my 16 day run in the morning. Good Luck to All hunting! Went on my first teal hunt Sunday morning, was done shooting by 7am. Doubled on two pairs, then picked singles out of two 20+ groups. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/09/full-60556-362227-2b09aef9_a7bd_4d26_8695_ca480aee4437.jpeg)
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/12/22 02:55 PM
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Delta Duckman
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Real slow in SE Louisiana. We shot 3 teal Saturday and 2 Sunday. We saw more teal here a moth ago, I am stumped.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/12/22 03:15 PM
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Back to back 3 man limits this weekend. Decent sized groups hitting the decoys, and Sunday was over before 7:30.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/12/22 03:50 PM
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Hef187
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5 birds short of a 5man limit Saturday, and a 3man limit by 7am on Sunday!
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/13/22 01:58 AM
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Mixed reports everywhere. We are hunting 3 guns Wednesday and just me and a buddy Saturday. Red Hot Chili Peppers Sunday with kids and parents. 3x hunts last week if not 4. Seeing birds on cams in Fannin and Van Zandt Co. my wet land South looks incredible. Lots of millet and smart weed. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/09/full-215-362352-848ed8eb_5bbd_479e_9daf_db64083ac7d1.jpeg)
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/13/22 04:26 AM
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Danny_DeerVito
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Mixed reports everywhere. We are hunting 3 guns Wednesday and just me and a buddy Saturday. Red Hot Chili Peppers Sunday with kids and parents. 3x hunts last week if not 4. Seeing birds on cams in Fannin and Van Zandt Co. my wet land South looks incredible. Lots of millet and smart weed. Cams for birds? Heard it all.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/13/22 05:34 PM
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Sinkey
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![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/09/full-10594-362394-a39fed7b_0ebd_4d5f_a15d_ffd8c09f6ddc.jpeg) Haven’t even put water on my food yet. Have a few crap weeds growing I need to pull out of there. But my millet is coming in pretty thick this year. Would rather save my groceries for big ducks in November thru January.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Sinkey]
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09/14/22 09:09 PM
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Haven’t even put water on my food yet. Have a few crap weeds growing I need to pull out of there. But my millet is coming in pretty thick this year. Would rather save my groceries for big ducks in November thru January. Barnyard grass thrives in shallow water- I wont get the reseeding from early maturing millets- but my well is good for about 1/2 inch per day- invertebrates and lots of seed everywhere. Needed to capture a foot or 2 from this last rain. Good luck.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/15/22 02:31 AM
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Sinkey
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I hear ya Greek. I have a little barnyard myself. But I’m fine with it. Full of seeds. I just need to pull out those leafy weeds right there in front of our blind.
Prolly about to put boards back in and try to catch any free water til I turn my well on late October.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/15/22 05:54 PM
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I went out this morning in NTX and saw a decent amount flying around. Nothing incredible, but several groups of 10-15 birds cruising.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/15/22 07:24 PM
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Good to hear- few days ago looked like we lost our birds in Fannin Grayson Co- hearing lakes still holding BWT if you scout and walk in a loooooong way
Any reports VanZandt Henderson Cedar creek area? Not asking about lake’ we hunt private land.
Thanks
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/15/22 07:43 PM
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2 limits in 11 minutes this morning Closer to van zandt county than fannin
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/15/22 08:44 PM
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Danny_DeerVito
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Lost our birds in Denton Co.
Quick limits Sunday/Monday and didn’t see a bird Wednesday/Thursday
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/16/22 01:59 PM
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Delta Duckman
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After a slow start opening weekend the cool front brought some teal to SE Louisiana. We hunted Wednesday morning and shot 17 teal compared to 3 Saturday and 2 Sunday. It was a slow start to the hunt with 1 duck down until 7:20 when all hell broke loose and the teal started flying. It was a fun 45 minutes of action. Don't know why it was so slow in the beginning of the hunt. Hunting this weekend, I hope the teal are still around. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/09/full-66591-362763-9_14_22.jpg)
Last edited by Delta Duckman; 09/16/22 02:05 PM.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/16/22 02:39 PM
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Herbie Hancock
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I am going in the morning, I am pretty excited, I had to miss last year due to having stupid coRvid.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: ducknbass]
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09/16/22 06:54 PM
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Greekangler
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2 limits in 11 minutes this morning Closer to van zandt county than fannin Sweet. Driving up solo late PM will update- VanZandt in AM
Last edited by Greekangler; 09/16/22 06:55 PM.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/17/22 02:46 AM
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rickym
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I’m gonna try to take head shots only tomorrow with 3” #4s, can’t find any 6s in the stores and it’s what I have on hand!
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: rickym]
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09/17/22 12:16 PM
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I’m gonna try to take head shots only tomorrow with 3” #4s, can’t find any 6s in the stores and it’s what I have on hand! If you ever get near New Braunfels check in. I can fix you up, had to let my lease go and guides don't take individuals
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/17/22 04:21 PM
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Nada today hunted for an hour… Blue wing two out of four hunts so far. Talked to a dude in East Texas this morning they lost their birds as well. See what happens next weekend
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: rickym]
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09/17/22 05:09 PM
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Danny_DeerVito
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I’m gonna try to take head shots only tomorrow with 3” #4s, can’t find any 6s in the stores and it’s what I have on hand! Academy was the only place I’ve found smaller shot in stock. Have been using 2 3/4” #7s.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Danny_DeerVito]
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09/17/22 05:43 PM
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rickym
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I’m gonna try to take head shots only tomorrow with 3” #4s, can’t find any 6s in the stores and it’s what I have on hand! Academy was the only place I’ve found smaller shot in stock. Have been using 2 3/4” #7s. Went to 3 different academy’s and only stell I found was 2 shot. Happened to have 4 shot left from last year.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/17/22 07:24 PM
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NeKro
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Went out in the Waco area, not a duck in site this morning.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/18/22 01:14 AM
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Jiggamitch
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Actually saw 2 this morning in grayson. Hagerman wildlife refuge didn't have a bird in it.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Greekangler]
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09/18/22 04:47 AM
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rjb813
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Was scouting a lake around Denton.. not a single thing flying. Shocker.
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Re: Bluewing sightings
[Re: Jiggamitch]
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09/18/22 04:30 PM
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Greekangler
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Actually saw 2 this morning in grayson. Hagerman wildlife refuge didn't have a bird in it. That is pretty shocking- here today, gone tomorrow- I would imagine w numbers being up quite a bit should get a push in a few days - not sure if worth hunting. Getting report soon from a group that hunted The Lake..........
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